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Tri-Cities Chamber welcomes BC Hydro’s $360M investment in clean power infrastructure

August 27, 2024

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce applauds the significant investment by BC Hydro in local power infrastructure to meet the needs of the region’s economic growth and rise in population. As part of its 10-year capital plan, BC Hydro will construct $360 million worth of capital projects in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Anmore over the next decade.

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Tri-Cities Chamber Board Director Reihaneh Mirjani receives BC Medal of Good Citizenship

August 20, 2024

Coquitlam’s Reihaneh Mirjani has received the 2024 Medal of Good Citizenship, honoring exceptional citizens, from the Government of British Columbia. Mirjani, who serves on the Tri-Cities Chamber Board of Directors, was celebrated for her work to reduce food waste and food insecurity.

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Tri-Cities Chamber urges local MPs to avert a disruption in Canada’s Class I railways

August 19, 2024

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is urging our local Members of Parliament to immediately intervene and do everything necessary to avert a disruption in Canada’s Class I railways, after urging the Prime Minister to do the same.

The Chamber’s letters state the potential work stoppage at both major railways will leave our local communities and all Canadians with access to fewer goods and products, driving up prices and exacerbating affordability challenges.

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Shop Local Port Moody and Tri-Cities Chamber join forces to support locally owned independent businesses

August 15, 2024

Shop Local Port Moody (SLPM) and the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce have signed a partnership agreement to support locally owned independent businesses, and promote the importance of shopping local.

“We are very excited to be partnering with the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce to breathe new life into Shop Local Port Moody,” said Lisa Beecroft, Co-Founder, SLPM and Owner of Gabi & Jules and Caffé Divano.

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Tri-Cities Chamber endorses BC Chamber’s public policy playbook for 2024-2025

August 14, 2024

The BC Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024-2025 Policies & Positions Manual, for use as an advocacy playbook by its member Chambers and Boards of Trade across the province, including the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. The document contains 41 policy resolutions approved at the provincial association’s Annual General Meeting and Conference held in Kelowna in May, attended by Tri-Cities Chamber Board Vice Chair Jennifer McKinnon and CEO Leslie Courchesne.

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Business Members Engage Premier David Eby

September 16, 2025

Last week, thanks to our strong partnerships and advocacy role, business members had the unique opportunity to hear directly from Premier David Eby about the future of British Columbia’s economy. The event, hosted by our colleagues at the Burnaby Board of Trade, created a valuable forum for businesses in our region to ask the Premier pressing questions and share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Vancouver Fraser Port Authority for Tour of Pacific Coast Terminals

September 8, 2025

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce was honoured to host the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority for an in-depth tour of Pacific Coast Terminals (PCT), one of Port Moody’s most vital economic engines and a critical link in Canada’s international trade network.

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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO meets with Honourable Mike Farnworth

August 25, 2025

Coquitlam, BC – On August 22, 2025, CEO Jennifer Mckinnon had a productive meeting with the Honourable Mike Farnworth, in his capacity both as MLA for Port Coquitlam and as Minister of Transportation. We brought forward several important issues on behalf of our business community: Fawcett On/Off Ramp Hours – We emphasized the need to…

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Tri-Cities Chamber welcomes BCIT School of Business + Media as Platinum Partner

August 6, 2025

Coquitlam, BC August 7, 2025 – The Tri‑Cities Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a new chapter in local economic and educational collaboration, welcoming British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) School of Business + Media as an esteemed Platinum Partner. “We are thrilled about our new platinum partnership with BCIT’s School of Business +…

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25 years with Phoenix Truck & Crane: Celebrating Community and Commitment

June 11, 2025

Port Coquitlam, BC (June 11, 2025) Since its humble beginnings in Bill Dick’s basement in the late 1980s, Phoenix Truck & Crane has grown into a cornerstone of British Columbia’s logistics and crane services. With a proud history dating back to 1991, the company has become more than just a leader in transportation-it’s a vibrant…

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