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Latest Chamber NewsSpecial 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 MoreBC Government COVID-19 Economic Action Plan
MESSAGE TO MEMBERS Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Dear Members, As you may know, yesterday the BC Government announced a COVID-19 Action Plan, which includes $5 billion allocated for programs that support businesses, workers, and economic recovery. This announcement was directly …
Read MoreCOVID – 19 Federal Package for Business & Provincial Advocacy Update
MESSAGE TO MEMBERS Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Dear Members, Federal Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, just unveiled the “first phase” of Canada’s “Economic Response Plan” – which includes $27B in direct support and aid to Canadians and $55B in …
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 …
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Chamber 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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