(TRI-CTIES) October 5, 2026 As the business voice for our region, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that our municipal leaders prioritize the economic health of our community. To ensure these forums directly addressed the issues impacting our members, we reached out to our business community to gather their specific questions, concerns, and priorities for each city.
The resulting conversations were strictly business-forward, focusing on the policies, fiscal strategies, and infrastructure plans that will define the local economic landscape for years to come. Whether you are a small business owner, an entrepreneur, or a community stakeholder, these interviews provide essential clarity on how our next municipal leaders intend to foster growth and stability.
"Our goal was to ensure the candidates were answering the questions our members are actually asking," says Jennifer McKinnon, CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. "By centring these discussions on the real-world challenges faced by our local businesses, we’ve provided a clear roadmap of where each candidate stands on the issues that drive our regional economy."
Why you should watch:
- Direct Economic Accountability: Understand how candidates plan to balance rapid residential growth with the need for dedicated employment lands and business-friendly zoning.
- Fiscal Strategy: Gain insight into how municipalities are managing the tension between rising property assessments, tax pressures on local businesses, and the need to fund essential community services.
- Infrastructure & Connectivity: Learn about the specific transportation bottlenecks and long-term infrastructure projects—from transit extensions to road upgrades—that are critical to your daily operations and regional access.
- Policy Engagement: See which candidates are committed to meaningful, early consultation with the business community before bylaws are finalized.
These forums offer a unique opportunity to evaluate how each candidate’s vision aligns with the Chamber’s mandate to support a thriving, competitive, and sustainable business environment. We encourage all members to review the interview recordings for your city to make an informed decision at the ballot box.
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Since 1971, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has been the largest business association serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra, now representing 1,300+ organizations from every sector. The Chamber works to foster economic development, provide connections and benefits, and influence public policy at all levels of government to ensure strong business and strong communities. The Tri-Cities Chamber is an active member of the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce.
The Tri-Cities Chamber is an active member of the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce.
For more information, contact:
Jennifer McKinnon, Chief Executive Officer
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
ceo@tricitieschamber.com