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Spark Newsletter – January

tcccadmin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:50:43 +0000

If you missed our January edition of Spark: Igniting Local Business in the Tri-City News, you can view it here.

Luncheon with Heritage Minister James Moore

tcccadmin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:05:29 +0000

The next Chamber Luncheon presents The Honourable James Moore, Senior Minister for British Columbia and Minister for Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Government of Canada.

Join the Honourable James Moore as he speaks on the priorities of the government moving forward and how they relate to business in the Tri-Cities.

The event takes place at 11:30 AM on February 24, 2012 at Westwood Plateau. Cost is $39 for members, $50 for non-members. Please register at least 2 days in advance.

Register now.

Press Release: Winners Announced for the 2011 Tri-Cities Business Excellence Awards

tcccadmin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:45:02 +0000

Winners Announced for the 2011 Tri-Cities Business Excellence Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Coquitlam (January 28, 2012) – The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce held their annual Gala on Saturday evening at the Red Robinson Show Theatre where they announced the winners of the 11th Annual Business Excellence Awards.

Read the full press release

Pacific Coast Terminals Signs New 30-Year Lease with Port Metro Vancouver

tcccadmin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:42:28 +0000

Pacific Coast Terminals Signs New 30-Year Lease with Port Metro Vancouver

Port Moody, BC – Pacific Coast Terminals Co. Ltd. (PCT) has signed a 30 year lease with Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) today, assuring operations at its Port Moody terminal until 2041.

Incorporated in 1927, PCT’s operations were originally located in New Westminster. In 1960 the marine bulk terminal opened its facilities on land owned by the Port, in the City of Port Moody, beginning its 52 year history in the waterfront municipality.

Read the full press release

Business Excellence Awards Finalists

tcccadmin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:44:25 +0000

Congratulations to all of our finalists!

Small Business of the Year

Sweet Beginnings Wedding Consulting & Event Planning

teleCAT Communication

Sandpiper Signs and Decals

Business of the Year

Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse & Bar

Sysco Vancouver

Best Western Coquitlam Inn

Business Leader of the Year

Don Layfield – Tri-City News

Jim Irwin – Westwood Honda

Rick Sisson – Coquitlam Towing

Not-for-Profit of the Year

Douglas College Foundation

Kidsport Tri-Cities

Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club

Be there when we announce the winners of the 11th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Gala on January 28th. Register now.

King Edward Overpass Grand Opening

tcccadmin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:05:24 +0000

Date: Saturday, February 25 , 2011

Time: Trolleys will start operating at 11:00 a.m. and will run until 2:00 p.m. – Official opening from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Main event location: To be announced (will be located within the vicinity of the new Overpass)

The City will be providing trolley shuttles to move visitors around a loop (with 3-4 designated pick-up and drop-off points) that includes United Boulevard (and area), King Edward and Schoolhouse.

The City would like to invite businesses in the area to participate in the event by offering a unique promotion or sale on this date for potential customers using the trolleys and visiting the areas.

The City will be promoting any sale information submitted by business interested in participating through a variety of methods (large local newspaper feature, maps featuring sale locations and social media promotions etc.).

Those not interested are still welcome to attend the event!

For more information:

For further information on how businesses can be involved in the opening, please contact Communications Coordinator Jodie Lush by email at jlush@coquitlam.ca.

All other inquiries should be forwarded to KingEdward@coquitlam.ca or by phone at 604-927-3500.

If you have questions that relate to the Port Mann/Highway 1 project or other Gateway Program projects, please call the project office at 1-866-999-7641.

Chamber office closes between Christmas and New Years

tcccadmin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:46:59 +0000

Please note that the office closes between Christmas and New Years. This year we will be closing at 5:00 PM on Thurs. Dec. 22, 2011 and re-opening at 9:00 AM on Tues. Jan. 3, 2012.

Gala 2012

tcccadmin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:12:28 +0000

On Saturday Jan. 28, 2012 330 guests joined the Tri-Cities Chamber at the Red Robinson Show Theatre for an evening of entertainment and celebration. We announced the winners of the 2011 Business Excellence Awards, and would like to offer congratulations to following winners.

Douglas College Foundation - Not-for-Profit of the Year

Sandpiper Signs & Decals Inc. - Small Business of the Year

Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse & Bar - Business of the Year

Jim Irwin, Westwood Honda - Business Leader of the Year

Betty Fox - Legacy Award

Fred Soofi - Chamber Member of the Year

Warren Jestin, Chief Economist with Scotiabank

tcccadmin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:31:18 +0000

Scotiabank’s Chief Economist, Warren Jestin, spoke to members at the Tri-Cities Chamber’s Annual General Meeting in November. Thank to all the members who came out to participate, and welcome to the new 2012 Board of Directors!

Santa photos from the 2011 Christmas Luncheon

tcccadmin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:21:45 +0000

If you were at our Christmas Luncheon on Dec. 8th, you can find your photo with Santa here on our flickr page.

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the silent auction. The event was without a doubt a huge success!