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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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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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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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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement in response to the tentative four-year agreement to end the labour disruption at British Columbia’s ports.
“The repercussions of this strike to Canada’s international reputation, let alone the $10 billion disruption in trade, will have impacts felt for years to come.
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(TRI-CITIES) November 10, 2026 The federal government’s latest budget includes several measures aimed at encouraging business investment, strengthening productivity and supporting Canada’s economic competitiveness. However, questions remain about whether small and medium-sized businesses will be able to access the programs and incentives needed to translate these commitments into meaningful economic growth. The Tri-Cities Chamber of…
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(TRI-CITIES) October 6, 2026 The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is proud to support getting Canada’s forced labour framework right. Canadian businesses are committed to eradicating forced labour from their supply chains, but effective regulations require realistic, manageable obligations. In a letter to the Government of Canada, we’re calling for a measured, collaborative approach to supply…
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(TRI-CITIES) October 26, 2026 The results of British Columbia’s October 24 provincial election mark a significant moment for the Tri-Cities, with Conservative candidates winning in the three local ridings and BC NDP incumbent Mike Farnworth retaining his seat in Port Coquitlam. Preliminary results reported by Elections BC with the leads going to, Matt Liang in…
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(TRI-CITIES) October 20, 2026 Following a member survey highlighting concerns about business costs, taxation and red tape, the Chamber has received responses from provincial parties on the issues shaping the region’s economic future. The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has received responses from provincial parties to questions developed from its membership survey, bringing the priorities of…
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For Immediate Release TRI-CITIES, BC (October 19, 2026) – The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce congratulates the newly elected and re-elected mayors and councils following the civic election in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra. The Chamber is especially pleased to welcome Craig Hodge as Coquitlam’s new mayor, the election of Lurbiecki as mayor…
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