Posts by Michelle Law
Canadian Credit Card Class Action Settlement — Claims Application Deadline Extended
The class action lawsuit over interchange fees charged to businesses over the past 20 years has recently been settled with major credit card and financial institutions. As a result, merchants can apply to receive a settlement payment to compensate them for some of those fees.
Read MoreModerators to Host Tri-Cities Chamber All Candidates Meetings for 2022 Municipal Elections
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the moderators for its All Candidates Meetings to be held in Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam, in advance of the 2022 Municipal Elections on October 15.
Read MoreJoint Letter Calls for BCGEU to Immediately End Strike Affecting Liquor and Cannabis Distribution
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce urges the BCGEU and BC Government to immediately resolve the BCGEU contract negotiations, and calls on the BCGEU to cease the job action that is crippling liquor and cannabis distribution in B.C.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber Meets Again with Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser
Tri-Cities Chamber CEO Leslie Courchesne joined a meeting hosted by the BC Chamber of Commerce with Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Sean Fraser.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber Meeting with Parliamentary Secretary Jennifer O’Connell and MP Ron Mckinnon Focuses on Removing Barriers to Inter-Provincial Trade
Nine Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce members including Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart attended a roundtable discussion focused on eliminating barriers to free trade within Canada, supply chain issues, procurement policies, and regulatory challenges.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber Urges BC Government to Take Action on Small Business Challenges Addressed in BC Budget 2023 Consultation Report
The provincial government has released its Report on the Budget 2023 Consultation, including recommendations supported by the Tri-Cities Chamber to address challenges small and medium-sized businesses continue to face.
Read MoreFocusing Forward: Tri-Cities Chamber Endorses BC Chamber’s Newly Released Policies and Positions Manual for 2022-2023
Last week, the BC Chamber of Commerce released its Focusing Forward: 2022-2023 Policy & Positions Manual.
Read MoreJoining the Chamber Is an Investment in Local Prosperity as Well as Your Own Success
Time does fly. I am coming up on one year as CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. Looking back, I’ve been grateful for the excellent and candid conversations I’ve had with hundreds of our members.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber Supports Vital Policies to Help Businesses Succeed: BC Chamber AGM and Conference, Prince George
In June, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO Leslie Courchesne attended the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Conference in Prince George.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber Supports Vital Policies to Help Businesses Succeed: BC Chamber AGM and Conference, Prince George
Last week, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO Leslie Courchesne attended the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Conference in Prince George.
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