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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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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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