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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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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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosted a roundtable discussion focused on the 2025 BC Budget and future of our economy with Peter Milobar, Critic for Finance and MLA Kamloops Centre, and Gavin Dew, Critic for Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation and MLA Kelowna-Mission, both members of the Conservative Party of BC. The roundtable followed the BC Budget announcement on March 4 in Victoria, attended by Tri-Cities Chamber CEO Leslie Courchesne.
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has signed a joint letter with leading business associations to all Members of the Legislative Assembly of BC expressing concerns with proposed amendments to consumer protection laws in Bill 4.
The letter calls for a pause on advancing the legislation to allow for engagement and collaboration to ensure better outcomes for consumers and the overall business environment.
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The provincial government unveiled the 2025 BC Budget today in Victoria, on the same day as sweeping U.S. tariffs came into effect, along with Canadian retaliatory tariffs. Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO Leslie Courchesne attended the Budget Speech at the BC Legislature.
“The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce acknowledges that British Columbia is facing significant economic headwinds and uncertainty fueled by the new trade war with the U.S.,” said Courchesne. “While this is an extremely challenging year for the province, we are very concerned this budget does not do enough to help businesses of all sizes weather this storm.”
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(Tri-Cities) March 16, 2026 On Friday, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and community leaders for an important conversation on the provincial budget with Brenda Bailey and local MLAs. The Chamber was proud to provide our membership with direct access to the Minister to ask questions and share concerns about the newly released…
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(Tri-Cities) March 10, 2026 International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women-past, present, and future. On Friday, March 6, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted our annual International Women’s Day Celebration at the Vancouver Golf Club. This year’s event embraced the theme #GiveToGain, highlighting how…
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(TRI-CITIES) February 24, 2026 Last week, Jennifer McKinnon had the privilege of attending the provincial budget release at the historic British Columbia Parliament Buildings in Victoria alongside Jennifer Blatherwick, MLA Coquitlam-Maillardville. Budget day is about more than numbers – it is about relationships. Connecting with chamber colleagues and business leaders from across the province…
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(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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