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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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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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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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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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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2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “I’m an average British Columbian just like you. I struggle with the housing affordability crisis. I worry about our economic and environmental future,” says Nicola Spurling.
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2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “As the wife and daughter of hard working small business owners, I know first-hand the challenges that you face daily. I’m a passionate supporter of our local businesses,” says Jodie Wickens.
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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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