(TRI-CITIES) February 5, 2025 — Allison 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 about the keynote topic here.
About the Speaker
Allison J. Bran
Speaker, Strategist, Entrepreneur, and Founder of The REX Agency
Allison J. Bran is the founder and CEO of The REX Agency, an internationally award-winning brand strategy and creative marketing firm based in Port Moody. With over two decades of experience in marketing and brand development, she has helped businesses across North America transform their brand narratives, stand out in crowded markets, and achieve significant growth.
She is the creator of the Business to Brand Framework™ and the Small Business Marketing Gap Course™, both designed to bridge the gap between business operations and leading brands. Her agency has earned over 25 international awards for excellence in brand strategy, marketing, and design, making her a sought-after expert in building brands that fuel marketing, sales, culture, and recruiting.
More than accolades and business success, Allison is deeply committed to building a business that aligns with personal values, long-term goals, and the life you want to live. For her, that means navigating the messy, imperfect, and often exhausting balance of ambition, marriage, and motherhood. It’s not a perfect science—it’s a fail-forward exercise and an ongoing negotiation. Some days, business wins. Other days, family comes first. And through it all, she remains passionate about helping others redefine success on their own terms, proving that you can build something meaningful, profitable, and fully aligned with your vision—even if you haven’t yet found the perfect career path, the right mentor, or an example to follow.
Her journey—from a self-taught web designer in the dot-com boom to leading a top-rated branding agency—reflects her deep commitment to creating work that matters, fostering human connection, and challenging conventional paths to success. Whether she’s advising growing brands, mentoring entrepreneurs, or speaking on leadership and brand strategy, Allison’s message remains the same: Stop competing. Start leading. Build a brand, a business, and a life that creates impact—while staying true to your values.
About the Event
The Chamber's Women in Business Committee, chaired by Chamber Board Vice Chair Vivien Symington, spearheads the annual 200-person event which typically sells out well in advance. In addition to Bran, the Chamber will announce the speaker panelists and moderator soon. Tickets for the 2025 brunch are now on sale.
The brunch takes place 9 a.m. to noon, presented by the Scotiabank Women Initiative. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Nicole Lauzon, Membership Manager.
International Women's Day is recognized annually on March 8 by millions worldwide, and dates back to 1911. This year's theme is "Accelerate Action" to speed up the rate of progress for gender equality. Learn more here.
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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