Coquitlam, BC – On August 22, 2025, CEO Jennifer Mckinnon had a productive meeting with the Honourable Mike Farnworth, in his capacity both as MLA for Port Coquitlam and as Minister of Transportation. We brought forward several important issues on behalf of our business community: Fawcett On/Off Ramp Hours – We emphasized the need to…
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Coquitlam, BC August 7, 2025 – The Tri‑Cities Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a new chapter in local economic and educational collaboration, welcoming British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) School of Business + Media as an esteemed Platinum Partner. “We are thrilled about our new platinum partnership with BCIT’s School of Business +…
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Port Coquitlam, BC (June 11, 2025) Since its humble beginnings in Bill Dick’s basement in the late 1980s, Phoenix Truck & Crane has grown into a cornerstone of British Columbia’s logistics and crane services. With a proud history dating back to 1991, the company has become more than just a leader in transportation-it’s a vibrant…
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The BC Chamber of Commerce has officially wrapped up its 73rd Annual General Meeting and Conference, held June 3–5, 2025, in Nanaimo. The event brought together 171 delegates from across British Columbia to shape the future of business through policy development, expert insights, and collaborative dialogue.
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is thrilled to introduce Jennifer McKinnon as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A dedicated member of the Tri-Cities community for two decades, Jennifer has been a steadfast advocate for business development and economic growth.
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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Board Governor Les Garrison passed away on August 27 at age 89. Garrison was a member of the Chamber for decades, serving on the Board of Directors for years, including as President (Board Chair) in 1990. He was also a long serving elected Alderman (Councillor) for the City of Coquitlam.
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2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “My family has owned a small business in the Tri-Cities for the last 23 years. I decided to run for MLA because I would like to see changes in our province,” says Kerry van Aswegen.
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2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “Before I got into politics, I worked at several companies in the tech sector, so I understand the challenges that businesses face. And I’m proud to be part of a government that’s running one of the strongest economies in Canada,” says Rick Glumac.
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce applauds the significant investment by BC Hydro in local power infrastructure to meet the needs of the region’s economic growth and rise in population. As part of its 10-year capital plan, BC Hydro will construct $360 million worth of capital projects in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Anmore over the next decade.
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Coquitlam’s Reihaneh Mirjani has received the 2024 Medal of Good Citizenship, honoring exceptional citizens, from the Government of British Columbia. Mirjani, who serves on the Tri-Cities Chamber Board of Directors, was celebrated for her work to reduce food waste and food insecurity.
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