The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is set to celebrate Ahyoung Baek as the 2025 Chamber Member of the Year at its Business Excellence Awards gala on April 5. Baek is the Chef-Owner of Coquitlam’s Pasta Polo restaurant.
“I believe in the power of community and women in business. As a female entrepreneur, I hope my journey can inspire other women to follow their passions, take risks, and make their mark in their respective industries,” said Ahyoung Baek.
Read MoreChamber of Commerce Week celebrates the vital role chambers of commerce and boards of trade play in building economically competitive and sustainable communities across the province.
February 10-14, 2025 is Chamber of Commerce Week in BC by official proclamation.
Read MoreAllison J. Bran will provide the keynote at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce International Women’s Day brunch at Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam on March 7. Her talk, titled Accelerate Action: Taking a Seat at the Table Without Permission, will challenge the traditional narratives women face around leadership, influence and success.
Read More“Many of our local businesses thrive on strong economic partnerships with the United States, and these destructive tariffs will hinder investment, raise costs for consumers, and reduce competitiveness for companies operating in the Tri-Cities. We urge both the Canadian and U.S. governments to work toward a resolution that supports free and fair trade, ensuring that businesses on both sides of the border can continue to grow and succeed,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreHappy Lunar New Year! The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce wishes you health, happiness and prosperity for the Year of the Snake.
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Read More(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…
Read More(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…
Read More(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…
Read More(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…
Read More(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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