The Annual Business Excellence Awards, presented by The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Abbotsford News, will recognize 12 leading businesses and business owners. Tickets are now available, and this year’s theme is – Under the Stars, Celebrating Stellar Achievement The 28th Annual Business Excellence Awards are Fast Approaching on November 14th ABBOTSFORD B.C) Oct 21, 2024 – The 28th Annual Business Excellence Awards, Abbotsford’s must-attend annual event featuring innovation, leadership and excellence across Abbotsford’s Business…
Read More A series of new resources and events are available for small businesses, featuring industry leaders and opportunities to connect through the month of October. Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Small Business Month with a Series of Events and Resources (ABBOTSFORD B.C) Oct 1, 2024 – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is celebrating October’s Small Business Month with a series of events and resources aimed at supporting and showcasing the vibrant small business community in Abbotsford. From…
Read More The Chamber is putting business issues at the forefront with a series of events to discuss priority policy topics with declared provincial candidates Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Partners with Business Organizations for series of all-candidates meetings in advance of Provincial Election (ABBOTSFORD B.C.) Sept 16, 2024 – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce has partnered with leading local business organizations including the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB), Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association (FVICBA), Abbotsford Downtown…
Read More This diverse council of leaders will support businesses and non-profit organizations in Abbotsford to concretely improve inclusion in the workplace and address barriers to participation. For Immediate Release (ABBOTSFORD B.C.) Sept 10, 2024 – Today, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) announced the inaugural members of a new initiative to address inclusion and workforce barriers, the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC). The WLC will work to elevate and enable women in the workplace by identifying barriers,…
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 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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For immediate release. (ABBOTSFORD) May 17, 2024 – The Fraser Valley Business Coalition is proud to announce that Premier David Eby will be attending the first Fraser Valley Economic Summit, hosted at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford B.C. on Tuesday May 21st. The Premier will be providing an official government address to the 200 business leaders attending. “When the people and businesses of the Fraser Valley succeed, our entire province succeeds. This…
Read More Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission Chambers have united as the Fraser Valley Business Coalition (FVBC) to convene business and government leaders for Economic Summit, May 21st. For immediate release. (ABBOTSFORD) April 29, 2024 -Today, the Fraser Valley Business Coalition announced the official program for the inaugural Fraser Valley Economic Summit taking place at University of the Fraser Valley on May 21st. The summit will be a gathering of the region’s business leaders and key voices…
Read More For Immediate Release ABBOTSFORD, B.C., – April 17th, 2024 Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce 2024-2025 Federal Budget Summary The 2024-2025 Federal Budget was presented by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on April 16th in Ottawa. The new budget outlines the spending and taxing priorities for the government over the coming year. Below, read the Abbotsford Chamber’s initial recap of the key announcements in the 2024/25 federal budget. The Chamber will continue to engage with the federal government on…
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