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Support Organization: Association and Business

support organization: Now she is one of seven founders of a new association catering to the needs of immigrant investors, according to CBC. The New Brunswick Business Immigrants Association, launching Thursday night at the Fredericton Convention Centre, will be a support organization for newcomers who want to start a business here but don't know where to begin, she said. Rahmeh fled Syria six years ago and previously made news because of her support for more recent Syrian newcomers. For the time being, Rahmeh said, the association will be helping establish business plans, connecting new immigrants with the right people and supporting them if they need guidance or translation and interpretation. The association will be launched Thursday evening at the Fredericton Convention Centre. Rahmeh says and other immigrants want to share their knowledge of the business landscape in New Brunswick. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.