Archive for August 2024
Tri-Cities Chamber welcomes BC Hydro’s $360M investment in clean power infrastructure
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.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber Board Director Reihaneh Mirjani receives BC Medal of Good Citizenship
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.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber urges local MPs to avert a disruption in Canada’s Class I railways
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is urging our local Members of Parliament to immediately intervene and do everything necessary to avert a disruption in Canada’s Class I railways, after urging the Prime Minister to do the same.
The Chamber’s letters state the potential work stoppage at both major railways will leave our local communities and all Canadians with access to fewer goods and products, driving up prices and exacerbating affordability challenges.
Read MoreShop Local Port Moody and Tri-Cities Chamber join forces to support locally owned independent businesses
Shop Local Port Moody (SLPM) and the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce have signed a partnership agreement to support locally owned independent businesses, and promote the importance of shopping local.
“We are very excited to be partnering with the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce to breathe new life into Shop Local Port Moody,” said Lisa Beecroft, Co-Founder, SLPM and Owner of Gabi & Jules and Caffé Divano.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber endorses BC Chamber’s public policy playbook for 2024-2025
The BC Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024-2025 Policies & Positions Manual, for use as an advocacy playbook by its member Chambers and Boards of Trade across the province, including the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. The document contains 41 policy resolutions approved at the provincial association’s Annual General Meeting and Conference held in Kelowna in May, attended by Tri-Cities Chamber Board Vice Chair Jennifer McKinnon and CEO Leslie Courchesne.
Read MoreDouglas College intern makes big impact at Tri-Cities Chamber
Douglas College student Amalee Truong completed a four-month internship at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce as the capstone of her Post-Baccalaureate Diploma program. Douglas College Business Interns contribute bench strength and energy to organizations as they gain valuable hands-on experience. If you’re an employer looking for some additional help, Douglas College interns work 12 hours per week for four months on a volunteer basis.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber signs joint letter to Prime Minister on potential labour disruption in Class I Railways
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has joined more than 115 chambers of commerce, boards of trade, and associations across Canada to express deep concern over a potential work stoppage at our country’s major railways.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber partners with Better Business Bureau for member savings
The Tri-Cities Chamber and the Better Business Bureau serving Mainland BC have signed an agreement to help businesses save money. This is the first partnership of its kind between the BBB and a chamber of commerce or board of trade in the province.
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