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Climate change is already impacting businesses in the Saint John Region and beyond. Extreme weather, supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and insurance challenges are becoming the new normal. But businesses that prepare today will be more resilient, competitive, and profitable in the future.
The Saint John Region Chamber is proud to offer this course through the Future-Proof Your Business Program, developed in partnership with the Academy for Sustainable Innovation and supported by the Pond-Deshpande Centre’s NouLAB at the University of New Brunswick and Definity Financial Corporation.
The Future-Proof Your Business: Climate Resilience for SMEs program is designed to help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Saint John Region understand the risks and opportunities that climate change presents, and take practical steps to safeguard their operations.
What You’ll Learn:
Program Format:
Step 1: Online Learning (Self-Paced)
Engage with a short ~1-hour online learning course designed for business owners. Learn how climate change is impacting businesses and how you can take action through easy-to-understand content, locally relevant case studies, and actionable strategies. Gain access to new knowledge, tools, and resources, including a customized, downloadable worksheet and guide for SMEs in Saint John Region so you can get started with building resilience, today.
Step 2: Interactive Workshop In-Person Only: March 12, 2026!
Deepen your learning in a hands-on workshop where you’ll collaborate with other business owners, discuss challenges, and better understand how to adapt to a changing climate. Hosted on March 12, 2026 at the Union Club in Saint John Note: In preparation for this workshop, you’ll be asked to complete the 1-hr online learning course (Step 1) in advance. Spaces are limited, so register early!
Why Join?
Don’t wait until the next crisis to take action. Join us and take the first step in securing your business for the future.
Details
Organizer
Venue
Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 2E7 + Google Map