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 impact of low oil prices, our inability to get energy resources to global markets and the increasing tensions between Canadians who live in resource-producing regions and other parts of Canada. Natural resources remain by far…
Read More BC BUDGET 2018 BACKGROUNDER – FACTS AND FIGURES Feb. 21, 2018 Key Messages: While the Chamber is pleased that the provincial government has delivered a balanced budget it appears to be balanced on the back of business. Budget 2018 makes key investments in housing attainability and available childcare, but business is facing the cumulative effect of crippling tax increases that will challenge their ability to invest and grow. Businesses will be footing the bill to…
Read More MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release February 19, 2018 Abbotsford, B.C. Abbotsford Celebrates Chamber Week 2018 The Province of BC has proclaimed February 19-23, 2018 Chamber of Commerce week to recognize the outstanding commitment of your Abbotsford Chamber in supporting local business, boosting economic development opportunities, and providing essential resources for business in our community. “Chambers – and their members – are the people who power BC,” said Mark Warkentin, President of the Abbotsford Chamber of…
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