Chamber News
Tri-Cities Chamber statement: 2024 BC General Election initial 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 MoreMeet the Candidates: Ken Holowanky, Coquitlam-Maillardville, Independent
2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “It is the co-operation of school and industry that will result in a stable, knowledgeable workforce that adds to the bottom line,” says Ken Holowanky.
Read MoreMeet the Candidates: Adam Bremner-Akins, Port Coquitlam, BC Greens
2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “We are breaking ground on a SkyTrain extension to Port Coquitlam by 2026. Yes, you heard that right,” says Adam Bremner-Akins.
Read MoreMeet the Candidates: Keenan Adams, Port Coquitlam, Conservative Party of BC
2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “For years I’ve complained about BC politics. And my father said, ‘Keenan, shut up or get involved’. Well, this year I’ve put my name forward to serve the people of Port Coquitlam,” says Keenan Adams.
Read MoreNominations now open for the Tri-Cities Chamber 2025 Business Excellence Awards
The Tri-Cities Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards are the premier awards celebrating business, non-profits, and leadership in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra.
Read MoreMeet the Candidates: Samantha Agtarap, Port Moody-Burquitlam, BC Greens
2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “Small and medium businesses are key contributors to the BC economy and important members of our communities but they are under increasing pressure from rising costs,” says Samantha Agtarap.
Read MoreNominations now open: 2025 Tri-Cities Chamber Board of Directors
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations from Chamber members who wish to join our Board of Directors.
Read MoreMeet the Candidates: Jennifer Blatherwick, Coquitlam-Maillardville, BC NDP
2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “We’re reducing the cost of doing business by ensuring that 90% of businesses are exempted from the Employer Health Tax,” says Jennifer Blatherwick.
Read MoreMeet the Candidates: Mike Farnworth, Port Coquitlam, BC NDP
2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “I’ve been the MLA for seven terms. During that time, I’ve developed a strong, respected voice that’s an advocate for our community and our province,” says Mike Farnworth.
Read MoreChamber survey: Change to Fawcett on/off ramp access
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is working with businesses in the United Boulevard area to determine the level of support for opening the Fawcett on/off ramp of Highway 1 to all traffic, 24 hours per day, seven days a week, should it be deemed safe to do so.
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