Posts by Leslie Courchesne
Support local this holiday season and all year: BC Buy Local Week is Dec 2-8, 2024
BC Buy Local Week takes place this week, celebrating the unique contributions that local businesses make to our economy. They strengthen our social fabric and donate to local causes. They provide great jobs and support local suppliers, keeping money circulating in the community.
Read MorePort Moody’s New Pay Parking: Shop Local Port Moody and Tri-Cities Chamber launch business impact survey
Has Port Moody’s new pay parking impacted your business in any way? Shop Local Port Moody and the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce invite you to complete a short survey on whether Port Moody’s new pay parking has had any effect on your business.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber welcomes 2025 Board of Directors at 53rd Annual General Meeting
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce held its AGM, where members elected new and returning directors to the 2025 Board, and approved the incoming executive leadership. More than 90 members attended the event, held at the Vancouver Golf Club, Coquitlam.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber statement on the passing of former BC Premier John Horgan
John Horgan always had a keen interest in connecting with chambers of commerce and boards of trade across our province, including our own. His leadership across party lines and political leanings was so greatly appreciated.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber signs joint letter to Ministers MacKinnon and Anand on labour disruption at Canada’s west coast ports
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has joined more than 115 chambers of commerce, boards of trade, and associations across Canada in a letter to the Ministers of Labour and Transport to call for an immediate end to the labour disruption at west coast ports, and mitigate the damage to our economy and reputation as a reliable trading partner.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber calling for an immediate end to labour disruption at Canada’s west coast ports
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, together with chambers of commerce, boards of trade, and business associations across BC express deep concern over the labour disruption at west coast ports that began at 4:30pm on November 4.
Read More2025 Tri-Cities Chamber Board of Directors candidates to stand for election at AGM
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the candidates standing for election to its 2025 Board of Directors. The election will take place at the Chamber’s 53nd Annual General Meeting on November 13 at the Vancouver Golf Club, Coquitlam.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber welcomes RBC as pillar partner
A member and supporter of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce for nearly 40 years, RBC Royal Bank has become the Chamber’s newest pillar partner.
“Our Chamber is thrilled to bring our longstanding relationship with RBC to a new level,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber statement: 2024 BC General Election final results
“The Tri-Cities Chamber looks forward to working with our newly elected and re-elected representatives on issues that matter to business,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber. “We need a stable government that can deliver reductions in regulatory burdens, red tape, and the cost of doing business, to ensure our economy thrives and our local communities flourish.”
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber hosts delegation from The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Sri Lanka
“Exploring business connections for the Tri-Cities through chambers of commerce in developing international markets is a welcome opportunity, and we were delighted to extend a warm welcome to the Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber.
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