The provincial government unveiled the 2024 BC Budget today in Victoria.
“The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see the BC Budget include some tangible cost-savings for businesses, including a cut to the Employer Health Tax that we have long been advocating for,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber. “We also welcome the much needed investments in health care, housing, and education. But the rise in the province’s budgeted and planned deficit over the next three years is simply staggering.”
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is clearly outlining its priorities for the upcoming 2024 Federal Budget for local Members of Parliament.
“The Tri-Cities Chamber urges our locally elected MPs to work toward a budget that will support business, particularly SMEs, that are the backbone of our economy,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber. “As we continue to face economic challenges and uncertainties, Ottawa must create the conditions for businesses to thrive, and communities to flourish.”
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has issued its Tri-Cities 2024 Economic Profile. The 77-page report gives an overview of what makes the Tri-Cities a great region in which to live, work, invest, and play.
The report cites statistics from the latest Census data and a variety of other sources. It outlines demographics, labour, education, economic activity, and other categories that are relevant to entrepreneurs looking to establish or move their businesses into the area.
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce wants to help its member businesses land a federal grant to boost their business technology. Its latest online Chamber Talks seminar dug into the details.
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Embark on a tasty trip around the world, enjoy exclusive discounts, and explore local neighbourhoods at participating local eateries in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody.
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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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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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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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The BC Chamber of Commerce has officially wrapped up its 73rd Annual General Meeting and Conference, held June 3–5, 2025, in Nanaimo. The event brought together 171 delegates from across British Columbia to shape the future of business through policy development, expert insights, and collaborative dialogue.
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is thrilled to introduce Jennifer McKinnon as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A dedicated member of the Tri-Cities community for two decades, Jennifer has been a steadfast advocate for business development and economic growth.
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