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Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce 2024-2025 Federal Budget Summary

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Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce 2024-2025 Federal Budget Summary

April 17, 2024

For Immediate Release ABBOTSFORD, B.C., – April 17th, 2024 Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce 2024-2025 Federal Budget Summary The 2024-2025 Federal Budget was presented by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on April 16th in Ottawa. The new budget outlines the spending and taxing priorities for the government over the coming year. Below, read the Abbotsford Chamber’s initial recap of the key announcements in the 2024/25 federal budget.  The Chamber will continue to engage with the federal government on…

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Abbotsford Chamber Welcomes New Leadership at 2024 AGM

March 27, 2024

(Abbotsford) – March 27, 2024 – Kevin Mierau, owner of Mierau Contractors Ltd, has been announced as the incoming President of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, elected alongside four new Directors at its Annual General Meeting on March 27th. Outgoing President Craig Toews, served a two year term in the role, leading the organization through COVID and the hiring of a new CEO in 2023. Toews will remain as a non-voting Director for a one year…

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New Business Coalition Forms to Deliver a Bold Economic Vision for the Future of the Fraser Valley

March 6, 2024

Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission Chambers are uniting as the Fraser Valley Business Coalition (FVBC) on behalf of thousands of businesses to advocate for growth-enabling investments to support businesses and strong economic activity across the region. For immediate release. (ABBOTSFORD) March 6, 2024 – Today, four Chambers of Commerce representing thousands of private sector members from across the Fraser Valley have united as The Fraser Valley Business Coalition. The Coalition emerges as a unified voice…

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New Police Chief talks crime updates, key policing initiatives, how to work together with businesses at Abbotsford Chamber Lunch

February 29, 2024

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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Abbotsford In Action February 2024

February 23, 2024

Read the February edition of The Abbotsford News – Abbotsford In Action

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BC Budget 2024: Some relief on the cost of doing business, high debt for future generations

February 22, 2024

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…

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Abbotsford Chamber advocates to Senate Committee for Investments in Critical Flood Infrastructure to Protect Businesses and Farmland

February 12, 2024

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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Abbotsford Chamber Provides Expert Testimony to the Federal Government Budget Process

January 16, 2024

ACOC had the opportunity to join industry leaders from across the region to provide testimony to the Federal Government’s Select Standing Committee on Finance. Here our CEO, Alex Mitchell, focused on the burdens associated with the layering on of taxes on small businesses, ways for the Federal government to improve competitiveness, and the need to invest in trade-enabling infrastructure.   Click to view the official transcript from the Ministry of Finance   Ms. Alex Mitchell:…

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Small Businesses Reminded of Upcoming CEBA Loan Repayment Deadline 

January 9, 2024

With no extension to the CEBA Loan Repayment deadline approved by the Federal Government, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is reminding small business owners of the upcoming repayment deadline on January 18th, 2024 while continuing to advocate for an extension. January 9, 2023 (ABBOTSFORD)- The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is reminding small business owners of the upcoming repayment deadline for those who leveraged pandemic financing through the Canada Emergency Business Account Loan (CEBA) on January…

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