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Tri-Cities Chamber endorses BC Chamber’s newly released public policy playbook for 2023-2024

August 24, 2023

The BC Chamber of Commerce has released its 2023-2024 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.

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Latest With Leslie Video: August 2023

August 1, 2023

Stay connected and up-to-date on all things with your Tri-Cities Chamber CEO by tuning in to the Latest with Leslie video for August 2023.

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Tri-Cities Chamber CEO calls for enhanced collaboration with City of Port Coquitlam to support local business community

July 28, 2023

The City of Port Coquitlam’s Council-in-Committee welcomed Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO Leslie Courchesne this week to present an annual update.

“It’s no secret that cities and chambers that work well together are the stronger for it,” said Courchesne, during the five-minute virtual presentation.

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Small businesses to get help with vandalism costs

July 26, 2023

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce applauds the BC Government’s new vandalism rebate program to help small businesses with the costs of repairing broken glass, removing graffiti, and vandalism prevention measures.

Starting in the Fall of 2023, businesses will be able to apply for up to $2,000 from the $10.5 million fund, called the Securing Small Business Rebate Program.

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Call to extend CEBA loan repayment deadline by two years: Tri-Cities Chamber signs joint letter to Deputy Prime Minister

July 24, 2023

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, along with more than 250 organizations representing hundreds of thousands of businesses across Canada, is calling on the federal government to extend the repayment deadline for CEBA loans for businesses. The group jointly signed an open letter to Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland today.

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Finance Minister and MLAs Share Insights with the Tri-Cities Business Community

March 16, 2026

  (Tri-Cities) March 16, 2026 On Friday, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and community leaders for an important conversation on the provincial budget with Brenda Bailey and local MLAs. The Chamber was proud to provide our membership with direct access to the Minister to ask questions and share concerns about the newly released…

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Celebrating Women, Mentorship, and the Power of Giving at IWD 2026

March 10, 2026

  (Tri-Cities) March 10, 2026 International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women-past, present, and future. On Friday, March 6, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted our annual International Women’s Day Celebration at the Vancouver Golf Club. This year’s event embraced the theme #GiveToGain, highlighting how…

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Finance Minister Hon. Brenda Bailey to Join Tri-Cities Chamber “Lunch with Leaders” Event

February 24, 2026

  (TRI-CITIES) February 24, 2026 Last week, Jennifer McKinnon had the privilege of attending the provincial budget release at the historic British Columbia Parliament Buildings in Victoria alongside Jennifer Blatherwick, MLA Coquitlam-Maillardville. Budget day is about more than numbers – it is about relationships. Connecting with chamber colleagues and business leaders from across the province…

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Sold-Out Taste of the Tri-Cities Launch Party Kicks Off Month-Long Culinary Celebration

February 18, 2026

(Tri-Cities, BC) February 18, 2025 The sold-out kickoff event, held at the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver, built excitement for the annual food and beverage festival, which runs from February 15 to March 15, 2026. The month-long celebration will feature dozens of restaurants, pubs and food trucks across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. Around 180…

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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Announces Pillar Partnership with FortisBC

February 9, 2026

  (TRI-CITIES) January 9, 2026  “We are thrilled to announce our new pillar partnership with FortisBC,” says Jennifer McKinnon, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. “Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and innovative Tri‑Cities-one where business, energy, and community collaborate to create real opportunities for our region.” FortisBC proudly delivers natural gas, electricity and…

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