Chamber News
Nominations now open for the Tri-Cities Chamber 2025 Business Excellence Awards
The Tri-Cities Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards are the premier awards celebrating business, non-profits, and leadership in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra.
Read MoreMeet the Candidates: Samantha Agtarap, Port Moody-Burquitlam, BC Greens
2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “Small and medium businesses are key contributors to the BC economy and important members of our communities but they are under increasing pressure from rising costs,” says Samantha Agtarap.
Read MoreNominations now open: 2025 Tri-Cities Chamber Board of Directors
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations from Chamber members who wish to join our Board of Directors.
Read MoreMeet the Candidates: Jennifer Blatherwick, Coquitlam-Maillardville, BC NDP
2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “We’re reducing the cost of doing business by ensuring that 90% of businesses are exempted from the Employer Health Tax,” says Jennifer Blatherwick.
Read MoreMeet the Candidates: Mike Farnworth, Port Coquitlam, BC NDP
2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “I’ve been the MLA for seven terms. During that time, I’ve developed a strong, respected voice that’s an advocate for our community and our province,” says Mike Farnworth.
Read MoreChamber survey: Change to Fawcett on/off ramp access
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is working with businesses in the United Boulevard area to determine the level of support for opening the Fawcett on/off ramp of Highway 1 to all traffic, 24 hours per day, seven days a week, should it be deemed safe to do so.
Read MoreMeet the Candidates: Nicola Spurling, Coquitlam-Maillardville, BC Greens
2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “I’m an average British Columbian just like you. I struggle with the housing affordability crisis. I worry about our economic and environmental future,” says Nicola Spurling.
Read MoreMeet the Candidates: Jodie Wickens, Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, BC NDP
2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “As the wife and daughter of hard working small business owners, I know first-hand the challenges that you face daily. I’m a passionate supporter of our local businesses,” says Jodie Wickens.
Read MoreIn memoriam: Tri-Cities Chamber Board Governor Les Garrison
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Board Governor Les Garrison passed away on August 27 at age 89. Garrison was a member of the Chamber for decades, serving on the Board of Directors for years, including as President (Board Chair) in 1990. He was also a long serving elected Alderman (Councillor) for the City of Coquitlam.
Read MoreMeet the Candidates: Kerry van Aswegen, Port Moody-Burquitlam, Conservative Party of BC
2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “My family has owned a small business in the Tri-Cities for the last 23 years. I decided to run for MLA because I would like to see changes in our province,” says Kerry van Aswegen.
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