(TRI-CITIES) January 6, 2026 – Seven months into my role in Chamber leadership, I’m incredibly grateful for the trust, collaboration, and energy that surround this work. In a short time, I’ve built truly impactful partnerships-grounded in a shared passion for supporting business, strengthening our local economy, and showing up for our community in real, practical…
Read More(TRI-CITIES) December 17, 2025 – With more than 50 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…
Read MoreFOR 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…
Read MorePort 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…
Read MoreCoquitlam (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…
Read MoreAllison J. Bran will provide the keynote at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce International Women’s Day brunch at Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam on March 7. Her talk, titled Accelerate Action: Taking a Seat at the Table Without Permission, will challenge the traditional narratives women face around leadership, influence and success.
Read More“Many of our local businesses thrive on strong economic partnerships with the United States, and these destructive tariffs will hinder investment, raise costs for consumers, and reduce competitiveness for companies operating in the Tri-Cities. We urge both the Canadian and U.S. governments to work toward a resolution that supports free and fair trade, ensuring that businesses on both sides of the border can continue to grow and succeed,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreHappy Lunar New Year! The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce wishes you health, happiness and prosperity for the Year of the Snake.
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Read MoreThe Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists in seven categories for its 2025 Business Excellence Awards.
“Our Chamber is so proud to bring together business and community leaders for a premier gala to celebrate outstanding organizations and individuals that demonstrate excellence in business and a passion for the community,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber.
Read MoreThe Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and TD Insurance have signed an agreement to help Chamber members save money on small business insurance. This is the first partnership of its kind between TD Insurance and a chamber of commerce or board of trade in Canada.
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