Roxham Advisory & Consulting Services
Roxham Advisory & Consulting Services was established with the goal of building resilient, sustainable businesses and communities through sound policy and planning.
Neil Jacobsen leverages passion, commitment and integrity through hands-on entrepreneurial, economic development and public-sector leadership experience in shaping sound public policies and sustainable business solutions. Neil has served as a business owner, consultant, mentor and trainer – he is also an Instructor for the University of New Brunswick’s MBA Program in Saint John.
Latest From The Blog
Energy poverty in Canada – An overlooked health and equity issue
On February 20th, McGill University issued a media release showcasing groundbreaking research underway focusing on the challenges, and reality, of energy poverty. Their research represents the first in-depth and targeted study on energy poverty in Canada.
Canada’s single greatest national security threat – disinformation…
As a former senior level provincial and municipal civil servant, I have tremendous respect for the individuals who dedicate their careers to public service, an increasingly challenging commitment given the polarization of political debate and decision making within all three levels of government here in Canada.
Climate Change is Our Generation’s Single Greatest Challenge
The fundamental elimination of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced through human activity is a transformative moment in human history. Atlantic Canada needs to work collaboratively and with urgency in planning for the economic implications and consequences associated with the transition to ‘net-zero’ emission levels.
About Neil Jacobsen
Neil Jacobsen has spent several decades successfully promoting economic growth and diversification in the greater Saint John and Fundy regions of New Brunswick, having worked in a management capacity for the Saint John YMCA-YWCA Enterprise Centre, Business Development Bank of Canada, Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership and Enterprise Saint John. Through these organizations he has supported local small business start-ups, coordinated the delivery of a wide range of small business training and consulting programs, managed a growing portfolio of business relocation and investment prospects, and co-launched a nationally recognized multi-million dollar community redevelopment project on the Saint John waterfront.
Testimonials
“I cannot tell you enough how valuable your consulting service has been in laying the groundwork for the future of the Foundation.”
Stephen Chase, Founding Executive Director and Current Vice President, Government Affairs, Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation
“I admire your innovative and solutions-based thinking, your steadfast calmness no matter the circumstances I have shared with you or have been able to witness, as well as your being just a fair and caring man. All this summarized by one word – leadership.”
Jim Quinn, Senator, Senate of Canada – Former President and CEO, Port Saint John
“Neil Jacobsen was a natural choice to receive the first ever Resource Champion Award thanks to his important contributions in advancing Canada’s natural resource development throughout his career.”
Presented by The Honourable Perrin Beatty, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce (2015)