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Tri-Cities Chamber Meets Again with Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser

August 23, 2022

Tri-Cities Chamber CEO Leslie Courchesne joined a meeting hosted by the BC Chamber of Commerce with Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Sean Fraser.

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Tri-Cities Chamber Meeting with Parliamentary Secretary Jennifer O’Connell and MP Ron Mckinnon Focuses on Removing Barriers to Inter-Provincial Trade

August 22, 2022

Nine Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce members including Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart attended a roundtable discussion focused on eliminating barriers to free trade within Canada, supply chain issues, procurement policies, and regulatory challenges.

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Tri-Cities Chamber Urges BC Government to Take Action on Small Business Challenges Addressed in BC Budget 2023 Consultation Report

August 16, 2022

The provincial government has released its Report on the Budget 2023 Consultation, including recommendations supported by the Tri-Cities Chamber to address challenges small and medium-sized businesses continue to face.

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Focusing Forward: Tri-Cities Chamber Endorses BC Chamber’s Newly Released Policies and Positions Manual for 2022-2023

August 2, 2022

Last week, the BC Chamber of Commerce released its Focusing Forward: 2022-2023 Policy & Positions Manual.

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Joining the Chamber Is an Investment in Local Prosperity as Well as Your Own Success

July 28, 2022

Time does fly. I am coming up on one year as CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. Looking back, I’ve been grateful for the excellent and candid conversations I’ve had with hundreds of our members.

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Happy New Year from Jennifer

January 6, 2026

(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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Nominees announced for Tri-Cities Chamber 2026 Business Excellence Awards

December 17, 2025

(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 Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Board of Directors at Annual General Meeting

December 2, 2025

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coquitlam, B.C. (November 27, 2025) – The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosted its 54th Annual General Meeting today, welcoming more than 95 members to the Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam. During the meeting, attendees elected new and returning directors to the 2026 Board of Directors and confirmed the incoming executive leadership…

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Mayor West Draws Strong Turnout at Port Coquitlam “Mingle with the Mayor”

November 25, 2025

Port Coquitlam (November 25, 2025) A big turnout filled PoCo Bowl last night as Chamber members gathered for our latest Mingle with the Mayor event featuring Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West. The Mayor addressed several important topics impacting the community, including the ongoing Kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation land claim. He emphasized the City’s commitment to remaining cooperative…

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Tri-Cities Chamber Post-Budget Q&A with MPs: Housing, Transit, and Building a Stronger Regional Economy

November 18, 2025

Coquitlam (November 13, 2025) The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosted a dynamic post-budget Q&A with Members of Parliament, bringing together business leaders, developers, transit representatives, ports, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs to unpack Budget 2025 and its impacts on our region. The discussion-rooted in real questions from the audience-highlighted clear priorities for the Tri-Cities: housing supply, transit…

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