For immediate release. (ABBOTSFORD) May 17, 2024 – The Fraser Valley Business Coalition is proud to announce that Premier David Eby will be attending the first Fraser Valley Economic Summit, hosted at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford B.C. on Tuesday May 21st. The Premier will be providing an official government address to the 200 business leaders attending. “When the people and businesses of the Fraser Valley succeed, our entire province succeeds. This…
Read More Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission Chambers have united as the Fraser Valley Business Coalition (FVBC) to convene business and government leaders for Economic Summit, May 21st. For immediate release. (ABBOTSFORD) April 29, 2024 -Today, the Fraser Valley Business Coalition announced the official program for the inaugural Fraser Valley Economic Summit taking place at University of the Fraser Valley on May 21st. The summit will be a gathering of the region’s business leaders and key voices…
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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…
Read More (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…
Read More 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…
Read More 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 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…
Read More Back to Blog In response to the release of plans for new Highway 1 upgrades by the Province, four Chambers of Commerce representing the Fraser Valley, including Abbotsford, Langley Township/City, Mission, and Chilliwack, are uniting to push for an expedited completion of this Highway 1 expansion project to bring better transportation capacity to the region. The Highway 1 corridor is the lifeblood of commerce and connectivity, accommodating more than 80,000 vehicles daily. These vehicles include…
Read More Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Unite to Urge the Province to Speed Up the Expansion of Highway 1
Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission Chambers are urging the Province to have shovels in the ground to expand of Highway 1 and commit to funding it from Langley to Chilliwack to ensure the continued growth, and mobility of business and economic activity across the region. (FRASER VALLEY) August 8, 2023 – In response to the release of plans for new Highway 1 upgrades by the Province, four Chambers of Commerce representing the Fraser Valley, including…
Read More Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce – Chief Executive Officer • Leaders International The Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) holds the key leadership position in the Chamber. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for the successful leadership of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the Board in accordance with policies and bylaws. The CEO implements the Chamber’s programs and services and is responsible for the management of staff members and non…
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