(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) 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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(TRI-CITIES) February 3, 2026 – The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists in seven categories for our 2026 Business Excellence Awards. “Huge shoutout to our community partners and finalists chosen from an incredible and vibrant mix of amazing businesses and inspiring leaders right here in the Tri-Cities! A big thank you…
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(TRI-CITIES) January 6, 2026 – Seven months into my role in Chamber leadership, I’m incredibly grateful for the trust, collaboration, and energy that surround this work. In a short time, I’ve built truly impactful partnerships-grounded in a shared passion for supporting business, strengthening our local economy, and showing up for our community in real, practical…
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(TRI-CITIES) December 17, 2025 – With more than 50 nominations across seven categories are in the running for top honours at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business Excellence Awards Gala, presented by Coquitlam Continuing Education. The Gala will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026. “This Gala is a celebration of the outstanding businesses…
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(Tri-Cities) July 8, 2026 The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce was proud to take part in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s annual Calgary Stampede reception, where business and government leaders from across the country gathered for an afternoon of meaningful conversations, new connections, and a celebration of one of Canada’s most iconic summer traditions. “Events like…
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(TRI-CITIES CHAMBER) June 16, 2026 Housing, transportation, and infrastructure are no longer simply community planning conversations-they are business issues. They impact where employees can afford to live, how efficiently goods and services move, whether businesses can expand, and ultimately, how competitive our region can be. The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce welcomed a full room of engaged…
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(TRI-CITIES CHAMBER) June 9, 2026 The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce was proudly represented at this year’s B.C. Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting in Fort St. John by Board Chair Mohammad Darwish and CEO Jennifer McKinnon. Bringing together chamber leaders, business advocates, and community builders from across British Columbia, the multi-day conference provided an important…
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(TRI-CITIES CHAMBER) June 1, 2026 The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce recently launched its first CEO Connect, a new initiative designed to create meaningful, direct conversations between the Chamber and the local business community. CEO Connect was developed with a simple goal: to hear directly from business owners about the challenges they are facing, what support…
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(TRI-CITIES CHAMBER) June 1, 2026 The staff and board of directors of the Chamber had the privilege of being hosted at the Kiewit marine yard in Coquitlam, where we gained insight into the impressive work being done by this renowned company, highlighting the spirit of collaboration and community within our region. Kiewit is a…
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