The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased host Canada Votes 2025: Tri-Cities Candidates Event for the two ridings of Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam and Port Moody-Coquitlam, on Wednesday, April 23 in advance of the federal election on April 28.
Chamber Board Chair Jennifer McKinnon will moderate the event taking place at Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam. It runs from 7 to 9 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
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UPDATE April 27, 2025 — Read the Statement from the Board Chair regarding former CEO Leslie Courchesne’s federal candidate endorsement.
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After nearly four years as CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Leslie Courchesne has submitted her resignation to the Board of Directors.
“Leslie’s creative and innovative partnership programs have significantly elevated the opportunities available to our businesses and have strengthened the voice of the Chamber in our community,” said Jennifer McKinnon, Chamber Board Chair.
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the TriCity News, has published its 2025 Business Matters magazine.
The complimentary 50-page publication features information on doing business in the Tri-Cities, economic development, and information about the Chamber, including events, programs, membership, benefits, and more. The centre-spread features the Chamber’s Tri-Cities Economic Profile infographic.
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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce members, community leaders, and supporters gathered at the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver’s Show Theatre in Coquitlam on Saturday to celebrate the Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards at a garden-themed gala.
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey of hundreds of businesses in the United Boulevard area of Coquitlam on what has long been a contentious traffic issue.
Nearly 94% of survey respondents want the Fawcett on/off ramp of Highway 1 open to all traffic, 24 hours per day, seven days a week, should it be deemed safe to do so.
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(TRI-CITIES) October 6, 2026 The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is proud to support getting Canada’s forced labour framework right. Canadian businesses are committed to eradicating forced labour from their supply chains, but effective regulations require realistic, manageable obligations. In a letter to the Government of Canada, we’re calling for a measured, collaborative approach to supply…
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(TRI-CITIES) October 26, 2026 The results of British Columbia’s October 24 provincial election mark a significant moment for the Tri-Cities, with Conservative candidates winning in the three local ridings and BC NDP incumbent Mike Farnworth retaining his seat in Port Coquitlam. Preliminary results reported by Elections BC with the leads going to, Matt Liang in…
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(TRI-CITIES) October 20, 2026 Following a member survey highlighting concerns about business costs, taxation and red tape, the Chamber has received responses from provincial parties on the issues shaping the region’s economic future. The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has received responses from provincial parties to questions developed from its membership survey, bringing the priorities of…
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For Immediate Release TRI-CITIES, BC (October 19, 2026) – The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce congratulates the newly elected and re-elected mayors and councils following the civic election in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra. The Chamber is especially pleased to welcome Craig Hodge as Coquitlam’s new mayor, the election of Lurbiecki as mayor…
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TRI-CITIES (October 5, 2026) – The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has launched its inaugural Executive Roundtable Series, bringing together a select group of local business leaders for confidential, peer-to-peer discussions focused on the challenges and opportunities of running and growing a business. The first session, Aligning Your Team for Growth, brought together approximately 15…
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