The Annual Business Excellence Awards, presented by The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Abbotsford News, will recognize 12 leading businesses and business owners. Tickets are now available, and this year’s theme is – Under the Stars, Celebrating Stellar Achievement The 28th Annual Business Excellence Awards are Fast Approaching on November 14th ABBOTSFORD B.C) Oct 21, 2024 – The 28th Annual Business Excellence Awards, Abbotsford’s must-attend annual event featuring innovation, leadership and excellence across Abbotsford’s Business…
Read More A series of new resources and events are available for small businesses, featuring industry leaders and opportunities to connect through the month of October. Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Small Business Month with a Series of Events and Resources (ABBOTSFORD B.C) Oct 1, 2024 – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is celebrating October’s Small Business Month with a series of events and resources aimed at supporting and showcasing the vibrant small business community in Abbotsford. From…
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NEWS RELEASE For immediate release. (FRASER VALLEY) October 1, 2024 – As the Provincial election approaches, the Fraser Valley Business Coalition (FVBC) made up of four local Chambers of Commerce; Langley, Mission, Abbotsford and Chilliwack, calls on all candidates and political parties to prioritize the critical issues that will shape the future of our region. As a rapidly growing economic hub, the Fraser Valley faces significant challenges that must be addressed to ensure continued prosperity,…
Read More The Chamber is putting business issues at the forefront with a series of events to discuss priority policy topics with declared provincial candidates Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Partners with Business Organizations for series of all-candidates meetings in advance of Provincial Election (ABBOTSFORD B.C.) Sept 16, 2024 – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce has partnered with leading local business organizations including the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB), Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association (FVICBA), Abbotsford Downtown…
Read More This diverse council of leaders will support businesses and non-profit organizations in Abbotsford to concretely improve inclusion in the workplace and address barriers to participation. For Immediate Release (ABBOTSFORD B.C.) Sept 10, 2024 – Today, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) announced the inaugural members of a new initiative to address inclusion and workforce barriers, the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC). The WLC will work to elevate and enable women in the workplace by identifying barriers,…
Read More VANCOUVER, B.C., September 10, 2024 Today, British Columbia’s business community came together to call on the province’s political leaders to deliver a clear and actionable plan that fosters economic growth, increases prosperity, ignites innovation, and upholds our province’s entrepreneurial spirit. “In the coming weeks, British Columbians will decide which political party forms the next government. To help voters make an informed decision, B.C.’s business community sent each leader a survey to better understand their economic…
Read More For Immediate Release ABBOTSFORD – August 28, 2024 – To highlight Abbotsford’s diverse and innovative manufacturing sector, and to mark Canada’s Manufacturing Day, the City of Abbotsford and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce are partnering to launch an inaugural Manufacturing Industry Tour on Manufacturing Day, Friday, October 4, 2024. Advanced manufacturing is one of Abbotsford’s key economic sectors, generating over $1 billion in annual sales while supporting 8,000 local jobs. This tour will provide participants…
Read More For Immediate Release ABBOTSFORD, B.C., – August 21st, 2024 The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is urgently calling on the federal government to take immediate action to ensure the continuation of rail services and prevent a nationwide rail stoppage. “Abbotsford’s businesses, of all sectors from agricultural operators to manufacturers, rely on the rail system for the transport of goods and a stoppage would be devastating for the local economy,” said Alex Mitchell, Abbotsford Chamber CEO. “The…
Read More For Immediate Release STATEMENT: Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Welcomes $2.65 Billion for Highway 1 Expansion Following years of chamber advocacy, new provincial funding continues phased expansion of critical corridor ABBOTSFORD, B.C., – August 15th, 2024- The Abbotsford Chamber is welcoming the announcement of a $2.65 billion investment from the Province to fund Highway 1 expansion through from Mt Lehman Road in Abbotsford through to the Highway 11 connection with Mission – the fourth part of…
Read More Opinion: Western floods could come again – and the consequences will be felt across the economy ALEX MITCHELL AND PASCAL CHAN READ IN THE GLOBE AND MAIL Alex Mitchell is the CEO of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and chair of the Fraser Valley Business Coalition. Pascal Chan is the senior director, transportation, infrastructure and construction, at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. In Abbotsford, B.C., and across the Fraser Valley, we remember the floods of 2021 all…
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