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Tri-Cities Chamber hosts BC’s Official Opposition Leader Kevin Falcon for Lunch With Leaders event

April 12, 2023

Housing affordability, crime and social disorder, health care, and government accountability topped the list of topics for Kevin Falcon’s address to the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce at its Lunch With Leaders event today.

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Tri-Cities Chamber statement on BC minimum wage increase

April 5, 2023

The BC Government announced today a 6.9% increase to the minimum wage effective June 1.

“While our Chamber understands the need to increase the wage of the lowest paid workers in our communities to help with the rising cost of living, this is yet again another increase to the cost of doing business. And it comes at a time when many businesses are struggling to survive and recover in these challenging economic times,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.

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Latest With Leslie Video: April 2023

April 4, 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 April 2023.

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Tri-Cities Chamber Annual Member Survey extended through April 21

April 4, 2023

Have your say! The annual member survey ensures your voice is heard, and helps the Chamber plan its advocacy, events, programs, and services for you in the year ahead.

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Tri-Cities Chamber responds to 2023 Federal Budget

March 29, 2023

The Tri-Cities Chamber is pleased to see a number of items in this year’s budget, including a national supply chain strategy, investments to address the labour shortage, and lowering of credit card fees paid by small business.

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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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