The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce attended the BC Chamber AGM in Nanaimo, passing two key policy resolutions on industrial land supply and flood infrastructure by the provincial Chamber network. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Abbotsford, BC) June 20th, 2025 – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce was proud to advocate on behalf of Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley at…
Read More FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Abbotsford, B.C. | June 16th, 2025 – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and the Abbotsford News are now welcoming nominations for the 29th annual Business Excellence Awards. The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Abbotsford News will recognize outstanding organizations and individuals in Abbotsford that strive for excellence in our community. Nominations are open…
Read More Opinion: Canada’s economy can’t grow if the Fraser Valley is left behind ALEX MITCHELL READ IN BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER Alex Mitchell is the CEO of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. Prime Minister Mark Carney won his election campaign on a promise to build “Canada Strong.” In the first weeks of his new term, he’s…
Read More The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the World Trade Centre Vancouver to host a free event for companies looking to export, featuring an expert lineup of business support and resources. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Abbotsford, BC) June 12th, 2025 – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the World Trade Centre Vancouver, is…
Read More FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Abbotsford, B.C. April 8, 2025 – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) and the Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association (FVICBA), will host a Federal All Candidates Forum focused on business issues for the Abbotsford-South Langley Riding. This event will take place on April…
Read More ABBOTSFORD, B.C., March 28, 2025 –In response to the Government’s recent introduction of Bill 7 – Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response) Act, 2025, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is expressing concerns regarding the scope of powers embedded in Bill 7. “As the most tariff-exposed community in British Columbia, the Province’s commitment to finally ending the longstanding interprovincial…
Read More FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ABBOTSFORD B.C | March 20th, 2025 – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce the newly elected Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term. The new board members were sworn in at the 2025 Annual General Meeting on March 18th, 2025 and will officially begin their one-year term on April…
Read More FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Abbotsford, BC – March 5th, 2025 – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in response to the release of Budget 2025 by the Government of British Columbia. “Today’s provincial budget arrived in the shadows of unjustified and illegal tariffs on Canadian businesses by the United States. While we can’t…
Read More Please be advised the 2025 Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting will be held on March 19th 2025. The details of this meeting are as follows: Location: Sandman Hotel & Suites Abbotsford | 32720 Simon Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2T0B8 Canada Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM) (PDT) Members must be in good standing (dues…
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Abbotsford Chamber Continues to Advocate for Canadian Businesses as Abbotsford ranks 15th in Canada for exposure risk to Trump’s Tariffs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ABBOTSFORD, B.C | February 14, 2025 – Tariffs are the most urgent threat facing Canadian and American businesses today. Modelling from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab suggests that these…
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