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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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Mingle with the Mayor: A Conversation with Port Moody Mayor Meghan Lahti

November 4, 2025

Port Moody (November 4, 2025)  The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce was proud to host another engaging Mingle with the Mayor, featuring Port Moody Mayor Meghan Lahti at Parkside Brewery on Thursday, October 30, 2025. It was an evening of open dialogue, candid conversation, and community connection as Chamber members and residents had the opportunity to…

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Mingle with the Mayor: Tackling Coquitlam’s Housing and Infrastructure Challenges

October 20, 2025

Coquitlam (October 20, 2025) The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an engaging Mingle with the Mayor event featuring Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, who shared candid insights into the complex challenges facing municipalities today-from housing and development to mental health and regional governance. Mayor Stewart opened with reflections on Coquitlam’s longstanding spirit of collaboration with…

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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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Celebrating Women Who Lead: Tri-Cities Chamber Launches Women in Business Leadership Award

September 14, 2026

SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 (TRI-CITIES) The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is proud to introduce the Women in Business Leadership Award, a new distinction recognizing an exceptional woman whose leadership and commitment to community are helping shape the future of business in the Tri-Cities. “Strong communities are built when leaders create space for others to grow, succeed…

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NEW: Tri-Cities Chamber Executive Roundtable Series

August 31, 2026

– SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 (TRI-CITIES) Bringing Senior Leaders Together to Navigate What’s Next The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce a new Executive Roundtable Series, created specifically for CEOs, Executive Directors, business owners and senior leaders who want to engage in meaningful conversations about the challenges and opportunities facing organizations today. Business leaders…

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Tariff Support Resources for Your Business

August 31, 2026

September 1, 2026 (TRI-CITIES) As tariffs and trade uncertainty continue to impact businesses across our region, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is committed to keeping our members informed and connected to the resources available to support your business. We are sharing five key resources you can access including information on recently announced federal tariff support…

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