VANCOUVER, B.C., September 10, 2024 Today, British Columbia’s business community came together to call on the province’s political leaders to deliver a clear and actionable plan that fosters economic growth, increases prosperity, ignites innovation, and upholds our province’s entrepreneurial spirit. “In the coming weeks, British Columbians will decide which political party forms the next government. To help voters make an informed decision, B.C.’s business community sent each leader a survey to better understand their economic…
Read More For Immediate Release ABBOTSFORD – August 28, 2024 – To highlight Abbotsford’s diverse and innovative manufacturing sector, and to mark Canada’s Manufacturing Day, the City of Abbotsford and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce are partnering to launch an inaugural Manufacturing Industry Tour on Manufacturing Day, Friday, October 4, 2024. Advanced manufacturing is one of Abbotsford’s key economic sectors, generating over $1 billion in annual sales while supporting 8,000 local jobs. This tour will provide participants…
Read More For Immediate Release ABBOTSFORD, B.C., – August 21st, 2024 The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is urgently calling on the federal government to take immediate action to ensure the continuation of rail services and prevent a nationwide rail stoppage. “Abbotsford’s businesses, of all sectors from agricultural operators to manufacturers, rely on the rail system for the transport of goods and a stoppage would be devastating for the local economy,” said Alex Mitchell, Abbotsford Chamber CEO. “The…
Read More For Immediate Release STATEMENT: Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Welcomes $2.65 Billion for Highway 1 Expansion Following years of chamber advocacy, new provincial funding continues phased expansion of critical corridor ABBOTSFORD, B.C., – August 15th, 2024- The Abbotsford Chamber is welcoming the announcement of a $2.65 billion investment from the Province to fund Highway 1 expansion through from Mt Lehman Road in Abbotsford through to the Highway 11 connection with Mission – the fourth part of…
Read More Opinion: Western floods could come again – and the consequences will be felt across the economy ALEX MITCHELL AND PASCAL CHAN READ IN THE GLOBE AND MAIL Alex Mitchell is the CEO of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and chair of the Fraser Valley Business Coalition. Pascal Chan is the senior director, transportation, infrastructure and construction, at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. In Abbotsford, B.C., and across the Fraser Valley, we remember the floods of 2021 all…
Read More For immediate release – June 10th, 2024 Abbotsford, BC – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and the Abbotsford News are welcoming nominations for the 28th annual Business Excellence Awards. This year, two new categories have been added to the awards to highlight the success of Indigenous-led businesses and young professionals. 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…
Read More The Abbotsford Chamber is welcoming applications for its new Women’s Leadership Council. This diverse council of leaders will work to support businesses and non-profit organizations in Abbotsford to concretely improve inclusion in the workplace and address barriers to participation. (ABBOTSFORD B.C.) June 5, 2024 – Today, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) announced the launch of a new initiative to address inclusion and workforce barriers with the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC). The WLC will work…
Read More For Immediate Release ABBOTSFORD, B.C., – May 27th, 2024 The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is set to host its highly anticipated annual Agriculture Bus Tour on June 14. This year’s event spotlights the remarkable achievements of local agriculture businesses, emphasizing their significant impact on the community. The tour will feature esteemed guest speaker Honourable Pam Alexis, Minister of Agriculture and Food and MLA for Abbotsford – Mission. “In a year where drought and climate change…
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