December 7, 2023 (ABBOTSFORD)– The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is set to host the annual address to the business community by the Mayor of Abbotsford. Mayor Ross Siemens will be providing remarks on the previous year and City Council’s plans for the future, alongside questions from the audience moderated by Chamber CEO, Alex Mitchell. …
Read More The applications portal is now open for small businesses to access up to $2,000 for eligible commercial property crime and vandalism repairs, or to implement eligible preventative measures as part of the Province’s Securing Small Business Rebate Program. Nov 22, 2023 – ABBOTSFORD, BC – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is encouraging eligible small businesses…
Read More The Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Abbotsford News recognized 12 leading businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders last night. Nov 16, 2023 – ABBOTSFORD, BC – On Thursday, November 16th, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Abbotsford News, recognized 12 winners at the 27th annual Abbotsford Business…
Read More The Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Abbotsford News will recognize 12 leading businesses and business. Tickets are now available and this year’s theme is – Honouring Business, Nurturing Growth Abbotsford, BC – Today, ticket sales have launched for Abbotsford’s must-attend annual event, featuring innovation, leadership and excellence across…
Read More Federal CEBA Loan Extension Doesn’t Go Far Enough The recent announcement by the federal government of a minor extension of the CEBA loan program does not go far enough and will do little to ease business owners’ worry about the looming repayment deadline and losing thousands in debt forgiveness, says the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce.…
Read More Back to Blog In response to the release of plans for new Highway 1 upgrades by the Province, four Chambers of Commerce representing the Fraser Valley, including Abbotsford, Langley Township/City, Mission, and Chilliwack, are uniting to push for an expedited completion of this Highway 1 expansion project to bring better transportation capacity to the region.…
Read More Two new categories are available to recognize the businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations striving for excellence, with this year’s theme – Honouring Business, Nurturing Growth For immediate release – Sept 6, 2023 Abbotsford, BC – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and the Abbotsford News are welcoming nominations for the 27th annual Business Excellence Awards. This year, two…
Read MoreFraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Unite to Urge the Province to Speed Up the Expansion of Highway 1
Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission Chambers are urging the Province to have shovels in the ground to expand of Highway 1 and commit to funding it from Langley to Chilliwack to ensure the continued growth, and mobility of business and economic activity across the region. (FRASER VALLEY) August 8, 2023 – In response to the…
Read More (ABBOTSFORD) July 26, 2023 — The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is calling on the federal government to extend the repayment deadline for CEBA (Canadian Emergency Business Account) loans for struggling businesses. The Abbotsford Chamber also signed on to a national letter to Canada’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance alongside from 250 organizations representing thousands of…
Read More (OTTAWA) July 6, 2023 — The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce has joined more than 120 chambers of commerce, boards of trade, and business associations across Canada to express deep concern over the labour disruption at Canada’s West Coast ports. “We are calling for resumed negotiations immediately in order to find a mutually acceptable resolution to the…
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