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Latest Chamber NewsAbbotsford Chamber and the BC Chamber Supports First Steps in Province’s Economic Recovery Plan
Abbotsford Chamber and the BC Chamber Supports First Steps in Province’s Economic Recovery Plan “We appreciate that government sees this as the next step, not the final step, in the road to recovery.” says Dan Baxter, Director of Policy and …
Read MoreABBOTSFORD BUSINESS COMMUNITY COALITION ANNOUNCES SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS RECIPIENTS
July 28, 2020 – Abbotsford, BC – The Abbotsford Business Community Coalition (ABCC) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $40,000 in grants from its Small Business Emergency Fund, providing critical support to local independent businesses that are beginning …
Read MoreAbbotsford Business Community Coalition Ramps Up #WhatLocalsDo Campaign, Announces Small Business Grants
May 21, 2020 – Abbotsford, BC – The Abbotsford Business Community Coalition (ABCC) is ramping up its #WhatLocalsDo advertising and social media campaign, and sharing details of its Abbotsford Business Boost program to help independent local businesses with COVID-19 resiliency …
Read MoreAbbotsford Business Community Coalition Launches Shop Local Campaign
May 6, 2020 – Abbotsford, BC – The Abbotsford Business Community Coalition (ABCC) is excited to announce a new tool to help independent local businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abbotsford has joined Support Local BC, an initiative created …
Read MoreABBOTSFORD BUSINESS COMMUNITY COALITION LAUNCHES
April 17, 2020 – Abbotsford, BC – Leaders in the Abbotsford business community are coming together to support local business and lay the groundwork for economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. The new Abbotsford Business Community Coalition (ABCC) has recently …
Read MoreSpecial President’s Message – “Two New Words”
March 20, 2020 – Abbotsford, BC Two New Words… If you have been following these messages or heard me speak at our Chamber events, you will likely know by now that there are two words I have been emphasizing during …
Read More4-Laning Widening of Mount Lehman Road and transport capacity to the Abbotsford International Airport
Abbotsford, BC The Chamber is pleased with today’s government announcement on the completion of the Mt. Lehman Road 4-Laning Project that will facilitate the safe flow of traffic and cyclists. This supports much needed regional transportation capacity and enhanced …
Read MoreOp-Ed: Why fixing BC’s industrial land shortage is key to protecting our long term economic success
The Lower Mainland’s “other” land use issue Why fixing BC’s industrial land shortage is key to protecting our long term economic success By: Melinda Friesen, President, Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce If you live anywhere in the Lower Mainland, there is …
Read MoreABBOTSFORD CHAMBER PUSHES THROUGH AT POLICY CONVENTION
May 24, 2019 (Burnaby, BC) – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is extremley pleased to be participating again in the annual BC Chamber AGM & Policy Convention 2019 being held this year in Burnaby, BC. The Chamber’s delegation is comprised …
Read MoreChamber sounds alarm at Canada’s growing divisions over infrastructure project failures
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce sounds alarm at Canada’s growing divisions over infrastructure project failures Abbotsford – February 20, 2019 – According to the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, the very fabric of our country is being threatened by the devastating …
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