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Tri-Cities Chamber commends BC Government’s progress toward removing barriers for internationally trained professionals

November 2, 2023

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce applauds the BC Government’s introduction of the International Credentials Recognition Act. If passed, it will enable people in 29 professions who have done their education and training abroad to get into BC’s workforce faster.

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Tri-Cities Chamber votes for strong policies to support business prosperity: Canadian Chamber Conference and AGM

October 24, 2023

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO Leslie Courchesne and Board Director Jennifer McKinnon attended the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Convention in Calgary, October 12-14.

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Commerce and community connect at Tri-Cities Chamber 2023 Business Showcase

October 23, 2023

Nearly 80 organizations exhibited their goods and services at the Tri-Cities Chamber 2023 Business Showcase, held October 17 at The Show Theatre, Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam. Taking place during National Small Business Week, the tradeshow-style event was open 3 to 7 p.m., presented by MNP.

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Tri-Cities Chamber applauds Premier Eby’s demand for small business CEBA loan extension

October 20, 2023

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce applauds BC Premier David Eby for joining the fight to get a CEBA loan repayment extension for small businesses by signing a joint letter to the Prime Minister today.

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Nominations now open for the Tri-Cities Chamber 2024 Business Excellence Awards

October 6, 2023

The 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.

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Tri-Cities Chamber Launches Inaugural Executive Roundtable to Help Business Leaders Navigate Growth

October 5, 2026

  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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Business-Forward Insights from the Mayoral Candidates

October 5, 2026

  (TRI-CTIES) October 5, 2026 As the business voice for our region, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that our municipal leaders prioritize the economic health of our community. To ensure these forums directly addressed the issues impacting our members, we reached out to our business community to gather their specific questions,…

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BCLC Partners with the Chamber to Support Local Businesses and Community Connections

September 29, 2026

(TRI-CITIES) September 29, 2026 The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce BCLC as a new sponsor of Tri-Local, a community-focused initiative that supports local businesses, showcases the Tri-Cities’ vibrant food scene, and brings people together through shared experiences. The partnership aligns with BCLC’s Human Connection Project, which focuses on creating and supporting opportunities…

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B.C. Pauses Planned PST Expansion on Professional Services

September 22, 2026

(SEPTEMBER 22, 2026) TRI-CITIES The B.C. government has paused its planned expansion of the provincial sales tax (PST) to professional services, a move that will come as welcome news to businesses across the Tri-Cities. The tax expansion, which was scheduled to take effect October 1, has been put on hold through a temporary regulation. The…

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A Productivity Super-Deduction: What It Could Mean for Small Business

September 21, 2026

(SEPTEMBER 22, 2026) TRI-CITIES New tax measures aim to make it easier for Canadian businesses to invest, grow and improve productivity. As businesses across the Tri-Cities continue to navigate rising operating costs, workforce challenges and economic uncertainty, investments in productivity have become increasingly important. Whether it is upgrading equipment, adopting new technology or expanding operations,…

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