April 4, 2012
St. John’s City Council recently opened the drive-thru debate when it decided it was in the best interest to regulate the minimum distance between drive-thrus and residential properties for future commercial developments. We were there to support our members and the entrepreneurs who plan to open businesses with drive-thrus in our capital city.
October 17, 2011
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is celebrating entrepreneurs during small business week
®. However, according to Bradley George, director of provincial affairs, CFIB acknowledges the contribution of entrepreneurs should be celebrated each and every day of the year.
August 17, 2011
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is implementing a generic drug pricing policy, which our members fear will reduce their revenue. While we agree that provincial health care costs need to be controlled, just like overall government spending, we also feel that pharmacy owners should have a voice in negotiations on the new generic drug policy. Read how we are responding on behalf of our independent pharmacy owners.
July 19, 2011
Entrepreneurs top the list of respect for Atlantic Canadians while government sits at the bottom. This is one of the many findings of public opinion polls commission by CFIB, in partnership with Hewlett-Packard and Intel to celebrate CFIB’s 40th anniversary and 2011 as the Year of the Entrepreneur.
April 14, 2011
Ever wonder what makes entrepreneurs successful? Business owners attributed their success to employees, customer loyalty and just plain hard work. And in return, entrepreneurs help to build communities by giving back to the very people that support them.
October 19, 2010
We asked our members in Atlantic Canada why they risked it all to open a business. We think the answers will help decision-makers better appreciate what makes small business owners tick and the contribution they make to the province and our region.
September 24, 2010
While stories of Newfoundland and Labrador families, who were uprooted by Hurricane Igor, remain front and centre, we can’t forget the implication that this devastating storm has had on small business owners across the province.
