Skip to content

Latest Chamber News

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

March 6, 2024
abbotsford chamber of commerce logo

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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

February 22, 2024
abbotsford chamber of commerce logo

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…

Read More

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

February 12, 2024
abbotsford chamber of commerce logo

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…

Read More

Abbotsford Chamber Provides Expert Testimony to the Federal Government Budget Process

January 16, 2024
abbotsford chamber of commerce logo

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…

Read More

Small Businesses Reminded of Upcoming CEBA Loan Repayment Deadline 

January 9, 2024
abbotsford chamber of commerce logo

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…

Read More

Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Mayor’s Address to the Business Community, Dec. 7th

December 4, 2023
abbotsford chamber of commerce logo

December 7, 2023 (ABBOTSFORD)– The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is set to host the annual address to the business community by the Mayor of Abbotsford. Mayor Ross Siemens will be providing remarks on the previous year and City Council’s plans for the future, alongside questions from the audience moderated by Chamber CEO, Alex Mitchell.  …

Read More

Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Encourages Eligible Small Businesses to Apply to the Securing Small Business Rebate Program

November 22, 2023
abbotsford chamber of commerce logo

The applications portal is now open for small businesses to access up to $2,000 for eligible commercial property crime and vandalism repairs, or to implement eligible preventative measures as part of the Province’s Securing Small Business Rebate Program. Nov 22, 2023 – ABBOTSFORD, BC – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is encouraging eligible small businesses…

Read More

2023 Business Excellence Award Winners Announced
by Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce

November 17, 2023
abbotsford chamber of commerce logo

The Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Abbotsford News recognized 12 leading businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders last night. Nov 16, 2023 – ABBOTSFORD, BC – On Thursday, November 16th, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Abbotsford News, recognized 12 winners at the
27th annual Abbotsford Business…

Read More

The Business Excellence Awards are back in Abbotsford on November 16

September 25, 2023
abbotsford chamber of commerce logo

The Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Abbotsford News will recognize 12 leading businesses and business. Tickets are now available and this year’s theme is – Honouring Business, Nurturing Growth   Abbotsford, BC – Today, ticket sales have launched for Abbotsford’s must-attend annual event, featuring innovation, leadership and excellence across…

Read More

News Categories

News Archives

Scroll To Top