Discover the resilience and innovation of Abbotsford’s agricultural community on the annual Agriculture Bus Tour, connecting community with industry. ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is set to host its highly anticipated annual Agriculture Bus Tour on June 16. 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…
Read More Highway 1 Expansion, infrastructure investment for flood mitigation, and holding government accountable for the burdens on small business top the list of issues discussed. ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce hosted Kevin Falcon, leader of the Official Opposition, for a sold-out Leaders Lunch with Abbotsford’s business community this week. Guests gathered at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre to hear Falcon’s remarks, as well as engage in a discussion on the key issues…
Read More ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Alex Mitchell as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mitchell brings more than a decade of combined economic development, communications, and advocacy experience in both the public and private sector. This announcement marks the conclusion of a thorough cross-country recruitment process, overseen by a CEO Search Committee consisting of Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce directors, with support from executive search firm Leaders International. “On behalf of…
Read More ABBOTSFORD, Nov 1, 2022 – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hire of Jessica Levesque as Business Engagement Manager who started Tuesday, October 25th last week at the Chamber. “On behalf of the Chamber, I’m thrilled to welcome Jessica Levesque as a member of our team. Jessica will be an impactful addition to our organization as she has considerable experience in our community and an entrepreneurial skills set that will allow…
Read More June 9, 2022 – Abbotsford, BC – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce alongside the Surrey Board of Trade and Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce highlighted the importance of addressing future flooding risks and rebuilding at the Annual General Meeting of the BC Chamber of Commerce. Through the many challenges of the past two years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastating flooding in fall of 2021, Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce are united in their resolve…
Read More ABBOTSFORD, May 25, 2022 – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, under academic guidance of the University of the Fraser Valley and the University of British Columbia, with financial support from the City of Abbotsford and TD sponsors, released its 2022 report “Canada’s Agricultural Hub – An Economic Impact Analysis of Agriculture in Abbotsford.” The report found that Abbotsford is one of the most intensely farmed areas in North America and has the highest farm sales…
Read More ABBOTSFORD, April 26, 2022 – The Abbotsford Chamber was recognized today by the BC Economic Development Association for its leadership role in supporting farmers and businesses to recover after the devastating floods that affected the Fraser Valley last year. The Chamber, in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley and the Abbotsford Community Foundation, convened the Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund (ADRF) Coalition to provide immediate and long term assistance support to organizations, businesses and…
Read More There is a correlation between a city with a strong not-for-profit culture and a thriving community with a robust economy, according to a new study released by the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) and the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). The economic and social impact of 278 Abbotsford not-for-profit organizations is highlighted in The Business of Doing Good. This study was initiated by the ACOC and led by Dr. Garry Fehr, Associate Vice-President, Research,…
Read More MAY 29, 2021 – Abbotsford, BC – Today concluded the annual BC Chamber of Commerce AGM & Policy Convention which took place virtually May 28 and 29th with delegates and stakeholders from across the province who proposed and debated critical issues impacting business. Economic recovery and restart was top of mind. The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce was pleased to collaborate with fellow Chambers and to have put forth two key issues for advocacy which passed…
Read More April 20, 2021 – Abbotsford, BC – Yesterday the federal government tabled its first budget in two years and announced $101.4B in new spending. The deficit at the end of 2020 was reported at $354.2 billion, with higher deficit projections through to 2026 than forecasted in the Fall of 2020. Pandemic recovery efforts have entailed a massive spending trend at historical levels and the federal debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to peak in 2021-22 at 51.2%.…
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