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Chamber to host ‘Canada Votes 2025: Tri-Cities All Candidates Event’ on April 23

April 17, 2025

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased host Canada Votes 2025: Tri-Cities Candidates Event for the two ridings of Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam and Port Moody-Coquitlam, on Wednesday, April 23 in advance of the federal election on April 28.

Chamber Board Chair Jennifer McKinnon will moderate the event taking place at Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam. It runs from 7 to 9 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

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Tri-Cities Chamber CEO Leslie Courchesne resigns

April 17, 2025

UPDATE April 27, 2025 — Read the Statement from the Board Chair regarding former CEO Leslie Courchesne’s federal candidate endorsement.

After nearly four years as CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Leslie Courchesne has submitted her resignation to the Board of Directors.

“Leslie’s creative and innovative partnership programs have significantly elevated the opportunities available to our businesses and have strengthened the voice of the Chamber in our community,” said Jennifer McKinnon, Chamber Board Chair.

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Tri-Cities Chamber 2025 Business Matters magazine now available

April 16, 2025

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the TriCity News, has published its 2025 Business Matters magazine.

The complimentary 50-page publication features information on doing business in the Tri-Cities, economic development, and information about the Chamber, including events, programs, membership, benefits, and more. The centre-spread features the Chamber’s Tri-Cities Economic Profile infographic.

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Tri-Cities Chamber celebrates Business Excellence Awards with Enchanted Garden gala

April 7, 2025

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce members, community leaders, and supporters gathered at the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver’s Show Theatre in Coquitlam on Saturday to celebrate the Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards at a garden-themed gala.

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Businesses want change to Fawcett on/off ramp access: Tri-Cities Chamber survey results

March 28, 2025

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey of hundreds of businesses in the United Boulevard area of Coquitlam on what has long been a contentious traffic issue.

Nearly 94% of survey respondents want the Fawcett on/off ramp of Highway 1 open to all traffic, 24 hours per day, seven days a week, should it be deemed safe to do so.

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Nominees announced for Tri-Cities Chamber 2026 Business Excellence Awards

December 17, 2025

(TRI-CITIES) December 17, 2025 – Forty-nine 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 and community leaders…

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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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2026 Tri-Cities Chamber Board of Directors candidates to stand for election at AGM

November 10, 2025

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the candidates standing for election to its 2026 Board of Directors. The election will take place at the Chamber’s 54th Annual General Meeting on November 27 at the Executive Hotel, Coquitlam.

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