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…
Read More Please be advised the 2025 Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting will be held on March 19th 2025. The details of this meeting are as follows: Location: Sandman Hotel & Suites Abbotsford | 32720 Simon Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2T0B8 Canada Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM) (PDT) Members must be in good standing (dues paid in full by March 18th), and in attendance at the AGM in order to participate in the Annual General…
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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…
Read More The Chamber is committed to supporting Abbotsford businesses through its national advocacy efforts, buy-local campaign, and resource page as we navigate uncertainty around potential tariffs. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Abbotsford, BC – Feb 4th, 2025 – As consumers look to shift purchasing patterns to support Canadian businesses, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is promoting local businesses through its Business Directory and ‘Proud Member, Proudly Canadian’ decals that will be going out across the business community this…
Read More STATEMENT For immediate release. ABBOTSFORD B.C | January 15th, 2025 - The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has announced their partnership in the Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C) Platform, a national agrifood innovation and entrepreneurship program advancing agritech innovation in Canada. The program will receive $16.2 million in federal funding over the next five years through the Lab to Market grant. UFV’s Chilliwack campus will serve as the western hub for the program, offering…
Read More MEDIA STATEMENT For immediate release. ABBOTSFORD B.C. | January 6th, 2025 - Following today’s announcement from Justin Trudeau of his plan to resign as leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is reinforcing the importance of pro-growth policies and support for small business at this critical time for Canada’s economy. As the voice for Abbotsford’s businesses, the Chamber will continue to engage with all levels of government to…
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…
Read More The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is committed to acting as the voice of local businesses, providing resources and opportunities for economic growth and community engagement. Through events, workshops, and programs, the Chamber seeks to advocate for, benefit, and connect to the local business community. Please be advised, Chamber membership fees will be increasing, effective January 1st, 2025. Please refer to the chart below for the 2025 fee schedule: 2025 Membership Renewal Fees Membership Type Membership Fee…
Read More 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 2024 Business Excellence Award Winners Announced by Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce NEWS RELEASE Nov 15, 2024 – ABBOTSFORD, BC – Last evening, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Abbotsford News, recognized 12 winners at the 28th annual Abbotsford Business Excellence Awards, with Platinum Sponsors Doane Grant Thornton…
Read More Chamber of Commerce to host Mayor Siemens and launch new report on the Business of Doing Good at Holiday Lunch Dec 5th (ABBOTSFORD, B.C.) October 29th, 2024 – Mayor Ross Siemens will speak at the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Holiday Leaders Lunch on December 5th, also featuring new data and updates to the economic impact of the not-for-profit sector in Abbotsford. To celebrate the holiday season, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is hosting Mayor Ross…
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