The provincial government unveiled the 2025 BC Budget today in Victoria, on the same day as sweeping U.S. tariffs came into effect, along with Canadian retaliatory tariffs. Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO Leslie Courchesne attended the Budget Speech at the BC Legislature.
“The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce acknowledges that British Columbia is facing significant economic headwinds and uncertainty fueled by the new trade war with the U.S.,” said Courchesne. “While this is an extremely challenging year for the province, we are very concerned this budget does not do enough to help businesses of all sizes weather this storm.”
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“The U.S. decision to impose these destructive tariffs is deplorable, and will hurt business, communities and families on both sides of the border. Many of our local businesses thrive on strong economic partnerships with the United States. This is a completely unnecessary trade war that must be put to an end as soon as possible. We urge both the Canadian and U.S. governments to work toward a swift resolution that supports free and fair trade,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is hosting an inspiring panel at its International Women’s Day brunch at Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam on March 7. The discussion, titled Women Helping Women Rise: Courageous Action & Strategies for Impact, will be moderated by Sandra Horton, with panellists Jessie Adcock, Trish Mandewo, and Becca Yu, all hailing from the Tri-Cities.
The panel topic will compliment keynote speaker Allison J. Bran’s talk, Accelerate Action: Taking a Seat at the Table Without Permission.
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In response to Glacier Media’s announcement of the planned closure of the TriCity News in May of this year, Leslie Courchesne, CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce released the following statement:
“As a longstanding member, partner and supporter of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, the TriCity News has been a champion for local businesses, helping amplify their voices and highlight the incredible work being done in our region. Their commitment to high-quality, community-focused journalism will be deeply missed.
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From sizzling street eats to deals on decadent desserts and craft brews, Taste of the Tri-Cities is your ticket to discovering the most delectable food in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Feb. 15 – March 15 at participating locations.
Whether it’s a cozy date night, catching up with friends, or indulging in a little solo dining therapy, there’s no better way to beat the cold than sinking into a warm restaurant with incredible food.
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(TRI-CITIES CHAMBER) June 16, 2026 Housing, transportation, and infrastructure are no longer simply community planning conversations-they are business issues. They impact where employees can afford to live, how efficiently goods and services move, whether businesses can expand, and ultimately, how competitive our region can be. The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce welcomed a full room of engaged…
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(TRI-CITIES CHAMBER) June 9, 2026 The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce was proudly represented at this year’s B.C. Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting in Fort St. John by Board Chair Mohammad Darwish and CEO Jennifer McKinnon. Bringing together chamber leaders, business advocates, and community builders from across British Columbia, the multi-day conference provided an important…
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(TRI-CITIES CHAMBER) June 1, 2026 The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce recently launched its first CEO Connect, a new initiative designed to create meaningful, direct conversations between the Chamber and the local business community. CEO Connect was developed with a simple goal: to hear directly from business owners about the challenges they are facing, what support…
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(TRI-CITIES CHAMBER) June 1, 2026 The staff and board of directors of the Chamber had the privilege of being hosted at the Kiewit marine yard in Coquitlam, where we gained insight into the impressive work being done by this renowned company, highlighting the spirit of collaboration and community within our region. Kiewit is a…
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(TRI-CITIES) May 19, 2026 What was supposed to be our final Mayor’s Mingle with Richard Stewart quickly turned into something much more memorable – and much louder (thanks to the bagpipes). The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce welcomed members, colleagues, friends, and family to what Mayor Stewart thought was a typical networking happy hour on May…
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