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.”
Read MoreThe 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.”
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreEmbark 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.
Read MoreThe Tri-Cities Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards are the premier awards celebrating business, non-profits, and leadership in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra.
Read More(TRI-CITIES) October 6, 2025 – The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations from Chamber members who wish to join our Board of Directors. If you are a diligent and dynamic individual interested in joining an engaged team of business and community leaders to leave a positive impact on our community, we encourage you to…
Read MoreCoquitlam, BC (September 23, 2025) – The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosted a vibrant and sold-out Mayors BBQ on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Gordon Ramsay Burger in Coquitlam, drawing business leaders, community members, and civic officials together for an evening of conversation, collaboration, and great food. The event featured the Tri-Cities mayors: Brad West…
Read MoreLast 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.
Read MoreThe 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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