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 the BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Policy Conference earlier this month. Represented by President Paul Penner, Vice…
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 until September 8th at 4:30 pm PST. “In a time of growing uncertainty, local businesses are facing immense pressure. And…
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 taken steps towards this goal. He has promised to build the strongest economy in the G7 as part of his…
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 proud to present “Exploring Trade: A Joint Initiative with the World Trade Centre Vancouver to Open Doors Beyond B.C.”, taking…
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 1st, 2025, and will serve through March 31st, 2026. The Chamber is proud to welcome its incoming executive team: President:…
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 control the decisions of the American Government, this time must be a wake up call for the Province to prioritize…
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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 tariffs would come at a huge economic cost, reducing real annual income by $1,900 CAD per Canadian and $1,300 USD…
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MEDIA STATEMENT For immediate release. ABBOTSFORD B.C. | February 1, 2025 The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce CEO, Alex Mitchell, made the following statement: “The United States is a critical trading partner for many of Abbotsford’s businesses. Today’s news is a clear economic blow – these tariffs will harm Canadian and American companies by upending supply chains, making everything more expensive, causing job losses, and adding more red tape without any benefit on either side.” “As…
Read More Celebrate the Holidays with the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and our Small Business Gift Giving Guide! For the 12 Days of Chambermas, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce will be showcasing different businesses in Abbotsford in a range of different industries through a comprehensive, category-based gift giving guide specialized in Abbotsford. ABBOTSFORD B.C | December 2024 – While the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce always seeks to act as a voice for local organizations and small businesses,…
Read More Measuring the social and economic impact of Abbotsford’s not-for-profit sector is the subject of an updated report, the Business of Doing Good 2024. News Release (ABBOTSFORD, B.C.) December 6th, 2024 – This week, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce shared an updated economic analysis of the not-for-profit sector in Abbotsford, finding that not-for-profits deliver nearly $1.8 billion of economic impact in 2023. This updated report follows from a comprehensive study completed in 2021 by the Abbotsford…
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