L to R: Carmen Stossel, Regional Director, Marketing & Corporate Citizenship, RBC, Stephanie Booth, Vice President, Commercial Financial Services, RBC and Tri-Cities Chamber Board of Governors, Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber, Martin Thibodeau, Regional President, British Columbia, RBC.
(TRI-CITIES) November 4, 2024 — A member and supporter of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce for nearly 40 years, RBC Royal Bank has become the Chamber's newest pillar partner.
"Our Chamber is thrilled to bring our longstanding relationship with RBC to a new level," said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber. "RBC is a leading financial institution here in Canada and beyond, and is dedicated to advancing businesses of all sizes, in all industries, to ensure communities flourish. Our Chamber's pillar partners are foundational in supporting the vital work we do on behalf of our local business community. My sincerest thanks to RBC for partnering with us to ensure strong business and strong communities in the Tri-Cities."
"In a rapidly changing world, a strong and vibrant business community plays an important role in helping strengthen community resilience,” said Martin Thibodeau, Regional President, RBC. “Businesses need help to ensure their voices are heard, and RBC’s increased support of the Tri-Cities Chamber is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to help our local communities prosper."
Founded more than 150 years ago, RBC has expanded across Canada and the U.S., and to select global markets, growing to serve 17 million clients across 27 countries. It is one of Canada's biggest banks, and among the largest in the world based on market capitalization.
RBC provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, investor services and capital markets products and services on a global basis.
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Since 1971, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has been the largest business association serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra, now representing 1,300+ organizations from every sector. The Chamber works to foster economic development, provide connections and benefits, and influence public policy at all levels of government to ensure strong business and strong communities. The Tri-Cities Chamber is an active member of the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce.
For more information, contact:
Leslie Courchesne, Chief Executive Officer
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
ceo@tricitieschamber.com
604.468.6870