The Lower Mainland’s “other” land use issue Why fixing BC’s industrial land shortage is key to protecting our long term economic success By: Melinda Friesen, President, Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce If you live anywhere in the Lower Mainland, there is no doubt you are well aware of the region’s land affordability issue. But did you know, there is a lesser known land issue threatening our region? While it doesn’t make as many headlines, it is…
Read More May 24, 2019 (Burnaby, BC) – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is extremley pleased to be participating again in the annual BC Chamber AGM & Policy Convention 2019 being held this year in Burnaby, BC. The Chamber’s delegation is comprised of President, Melinda Friesen, Board Director Kevin Mierau and Executive Director, Katerina Anastasiadis. Policies passed at this convention will form critical recommendations to government to voice buisness issues across the Chamber network and Province. The…
Read More 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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