February 29, 2024, (ABBOTSFORD)- The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, as part of its monthly Leaders Lunch series, hosted Abbotsford’s new Chief Police Constable, Colin Watson in his first address to Abbotsford’s Business Community. Sponsored by ICBC, the event brought together Abbotsford’s business community, local leaders, and key stakeholders for an engaging conversation on the intersection of law enforcement and small business in reducing crime. The Chief highlighted a number of the AbbyPD Programs and Initiatives including: MICR: Mobile Integrated…
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For Immediate Release ABBOTSFORD, B.C., – February 22nd, 2024 On behalf of the hundreds of business members, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is raising concern over the high level of spending in the new provincial budget, while recognizing some meaningful announcements around the cost of doing business. “The Abbotsford Chamber celebrates the change to the Employer Health Tax (EHT) threshold in this budget. At a time when small businesses are struggling with the rising costs…
Read More Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce advocates to Senate Committee for investments in critical flood infrastructure to protect businesses and farmland ACOC had the opportunity to join industry leaders from across the region to provide testimony to the Senate of Canada on their upcoming report analyzing the impact of climate change on critical infrastructure across Canada. Here our CEO, Alex Mitchell, focused on Abbotsford’s strategic importance to the region, the Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), the need importance…
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