Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce http://www.tricitieschamber.com Strong Business. Strong Communities. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:06:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 TGIF Networking http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/02/tgif-networking/ http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/02/tgif-networking/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:32:40 +0000 tcccadmin http://www.tricitieschamber.com/?p=5141 Come out and enjoy food, drinks, and prizes all while making new contacts and expanding your network. Remember to bring lots of business cards! This evening networking event will be hosted by the Coquitlam Express in partnership with the City of Coquitlam. Also included: children’s activity room.

Cost of the networking event is free, and if members would like attend the Express game at 7 PM tickets are $5. Tickets must be paid for ahead of time or paid in cash at the networking event.

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]]> http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/spark-newsletter-january/feed/ 0 Luncheon with Heritage Minister James Moore http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/luncheon-with-heritage-minister-james-moore/ http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/luncheon-with-heritage-minister-james-moore/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:05:29 +0000 tcccadmin http://www.tricitieschamber.com/?p=5122 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.

]]> http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/luncheon-with-heritage-minister-james-moore/feed/ 0 Press Release: Winners Announced for the 2011 Tri-Cities Business Excellence Awards http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/press-release-winners-announced-for-the-2011-tri-cities-business-excellence-awards/ http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/press-release-winners-announced-for-the-2011-tri-cities-business-excellence-awards/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:45:02 +0000 tcccadmin http://www.tricitieschamber.com/?p=5113 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

]]> http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/press-release-winners-announced-for-the-2011-tri-cities-business-excellence-awards/feed/ 0 Pacific Coast Terminals Signs New 30-Year Lease with Port Metro Vancouver http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/pacific-coast-terminals-signs-new-30-year-lease-with-port-metro-vancouver/ http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/pacific-coast-terminals-signs-new-30-year-lease-with-port-metro-vancouver/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:42:28 +0000 tcccadmin http://www.tricitieschamber.com/?p=5106 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.
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“Welcome to the Chamber”

Are you a new member interested in finding out more about the many benefits of Chamber membership? Or are you a long time member who would like a refresher course on the advantages of being a Chamber member?

Join us at our office as we review what is included in your membership, the many programs available to you as a Chamber member and how your Chamber membership can benefit your business. Must be a Chamber member to attend.

]]> http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/member-orientation-february/feed/ 0 PM Networking http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/pm-networking/ http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/pm-networking/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:29:02 +0000 tcccadmin http://www.tricitieschamber.com/?p=5097 Join Mint Hair Lounge as they celebrate their 4th anniversary with an evening networking event. Make new contacts, expand your network and enjoy the hospitality provided by Mint. The evening includes drinks, food, discounts on services booked that night, the opportunity to meet the stylists, and door prizes.

Space is limited. Open to members and future members.

]]> http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/pm-networking/feed/ 0 Luncheon with James Moore http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/luncheon-with-james-moore/ http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/luncheon-with-james-moore/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:21:52 +0000 tcccadmin http://www.tricitieschamber.com/?p=5092 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 about the government’s plans for Canada, the economy and the future of the Tri-Cities.

]]> http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/luncheon-with-james-moore/feed/ 0 Business Excellence Awards Finalists http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/business-excellence-awards-finalists/ http://www.tricitieschamber.com/2012/01/business-excellence-awards-finalists/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:44:25 +0000 tcccadmin http://www.tricitieschamber.com/?p=5060 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.

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