The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is committed to acting as the voice of local businesses, providing resources and opportunities for economic growth and community engagement. Through events, workshops, and programs, the Chamber seeks to advocate for, benefit, and connect to the local business community. Please be advised, Chamber membership fees will be increasing, effective January 1st, 2025. Please refer to the chart below for the 2025 fee schedule: 2025 Membership Renewal Fees Membership Type Membership Fee…
Read MoreThe Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Abbotsford News recognized 12 leading businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders last night 2024 Business Excellence Award Winners Announced by Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce NEWS RELEASE Nov 15, 2024 – ABBOTSFORD, BC – Last evening, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Abbotsford News, recognized 12 winners at the 28th annual Abbotsford Business Excellence Awards, with Platinum Sponsors Doane Grant Thornton…
Read MoreVANCOUVER, 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 MoreFor 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 MoreFor 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 MoreThe 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 MoreFor 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…
Read MoreLangley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission Chambers are uniting as the Fraser Valley Business Coalition (FVBC) on behalf of thousands of businesses to advocate for growth-enabling investments to support businesses and strong economic activity across the region. For immediate release. (ABBOTSFORD) March 6, 2024 – Today, four Chambers of Commerce representing thousands of private sector members from across the Fraser Valley have united as The Fraser Valley Business Coalition. The Coalition emerges as a unified voice…
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