Chamber News
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Announces Pillar Partnership with FortisBC
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Announces Pillar Partnership with FortisBC (L-R Nicole Lauzon, Tri-Cities Chamber Membership Manager , Jennifer McKinnon, Tri-Cities Chamber CEO, Amber Sadgrove, FortisBC Community Relations Manager) (TRI-CITIES) January 9, 2026 “We are thrilled to announce our new pillar partnership with FortisBC,” says Jennifer McKinnon, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. “Together, we can…
Read MoreFinalists announced for Tri-Cities Chamber 2026 Business Excellence Awards
Finalists announced for Tri-Cities Chamber 2026 Business Excellence Awards (TRI-CITIES) February 3, 2026 — The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists in seven categories for our 2026 Business Excellence Awards. “Huge shoutout to our community partners and finalists chosen from an incredible and vibrant mix of amazing businesses and inspiring leaders…
Read MoreHappy New Year from Jennifer
Happy New Year from Jennifer (TRI-CITIES) January 6, 2026 — Seven months into my role in Chamber leadership, I’m incredibly grateful for the trust, collaboration, and energy that surround this work. In a short time, I’ve built truly impactful partnerships—grounded in a shared passion for supporting business, strengthening our local economy, and showing up for…
Read MoreNominees announced for Tri-Cities Chamber 2026 Business Excellence Awards
Nominees announced for Tri-Cities Chamber 2026 Business Excellence Awards (TRI-CITIES) December 17, 2025 — With more than 50 nominations across seven categories are in the running for top honours at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business Excellence Awards Gala, presented by Coquitlam Continuing Education. The Gala will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026.…
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Board of Directors at Annual General Meeting
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Board of Directors at Annual General Meeting Back row l-r: Mohammad Darwish, Matthew Sebastiani, Gwendolyn Maddock, Justin Levine, Adel Gamar, Pulkit Sharma, Eric Salvador, Mike Forrest and Chris Chong Front row l-r: Katie Fitzmaurice, Reihaneh Mirjani, Vivien Symington, Jennifer McKinnon, Cassandra Curtis and Katherine Kim FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…
Read MoreMayor West Draws Strong Turnout at Port Coquitlam “Mingle with the Mayor”
Mayor West Draws Strong Turnout at Port Coquitlam “Mingle with the Mayor” Port Coquitlam (November 25, 2025) A big turnout filled PoCo Bowl last night as Chamber members gathered for our latest Mingle with the Mayor event featuring Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West. The Mayor addressed several important topics impacting the community, including the ongoing Kʷikʷəƛ̓əm…
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber Post-Budget Q&A with MPs: Housing, Transit, and Building a Stronger Regional Economy
Tri-Cities Chamber Post-Budget Q&A with MPs: Housing, Transit, and Building a Stronger Regional Economy Coquitlam (November 13, 2025) The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosted a dynamic post-budget Q&A with Members of Parliament, bringing together business leaders, developers, transit representatives, ports, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs to unpack Budget 2025 and its impacts on our region. The discussion—rooted…
Read More2026 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 2026 Board of Directors. The election will take place at the Chamber’s 54th Annual General Meeting on November 27 at the Executive Hotel, Coquitlam.
Read MoreMingle with the Mayor: A Conversation with Port Moody Mayor Meghan Lahti
Mingle with the Mayor: A Conversation with Port Moody Mayor Meghan Lahti Port Moody (November 4, 2025) The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce was proud to host another engaging Mingle with the Mayor, featuring Port Moody Mayor Meghan Lahti at Parkside Brewery on Thursday, October 30, 2025. It was an evening of open dialogue, candid conversation,…
Read MoreMingle with the Mayor: Tackling Coquitlam’s Housing and Infrastructure Challenges
Mingle with the Mayor: Tackling Coquitlam’s Housing and Infrastructure Challenges Coquitlam (October 20, 2025) The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an engaging Mingle with the Mayor event featuring Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, who shared candid insights into the complex challenges facing municipalities today—from housing and development to mental health and regional governance. Mayor Stewart…
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