L to R: Ian Faris, Senior VP, Chamber Network Relations & Advocacy, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber, Bridgitte Anderson, President & CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Jennifer McKinnon, Board Vice Chair, Tri-Cities Chamber, at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM and Convention, Halifax, October 2024.
(HALIFAX) October 22, 2024 — Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO Leslie Courchesne and Board Vice Chair Jennifer McKinnon attended the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Convention in Halifax, October 17-19.
Tri-Cities Chamber CEO Leslie Courchesne presents two Inclusive Growth Awards at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention, Halifax, October 2024.
Approximately 400 representatives from Chambers and Boards of Trade across the country met to deliberate on policies covering a broad spectrum of federal issues critical to the success of business and our economy. In total, delegates considered more than 40 policy resolutions on topics including finance and taxation, the future of work, transportation and infrastructure, the digital economy, and more. The final set of approved policy resolutions will be published by the Canadian Chamber in the coming weeks.
“Well-developed policy and effective advocacy to ensure our local businesses thrive is a key focus for our Chamber, and I was pleased to represent Tri-Cities businesses together with our Board Vice Chair Jennifer McKinnon at the Canadian Chamber conference,” said Courchesne. “When Chambers and Boards of Trade work together across the nation to leverage the power of our collective voice, we can effect significant change to make business better, and communities stronger.”
The conference featured speakers including Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO, BDC, Rowena Chan, President, Sun Life Financial Distributors (Canada) Inc., Tareq Hadhad, Founder & CEO, Peace by Chocolate, and more, on a variety of economic and business issues.
The conference also celebrated the Canadian Chamber's 2nd annual Inclusive Growth Awards, for which Courchesne served as a presenter.
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is an active member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
From the west coast to the east: A group of delegates from BC chambers of commerce and boards of trade attending the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM and Convention, Halifax, October 2024.
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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