Posts by aleenah@richmondchamber.ca
How to Host a Successful Business After 5 Event?
How to Host a Successful Business After 5 Event? What is a Business After 5 event? It is a series of member-hosted member-exclusive monthly events that present opportunities for casual networking for our members. Hosting a Business After 5 event is your chance, as a member, to put your best foot forward and leave an…
Read MorePresident and CEO leaves the Richmond Chamber of Commerce
President and CEO leaves the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Press Release May 10, 2022 Richmond Chamber of Commerce announces the departure of President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Baxter for personal reasons. We are pleased to announce that leadership of the organization that represents 700 businesses in Richmond has been taken on by Shaena Furlong.…
Read MoreRichmond Chamber Reacts to George Massey Tunnel Announcement
Richmond Chamber Reacts to George Massey Tunnel Announcement Press Release August 18, 2021 RICHMOND, B.C. — The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see a decision on the long-anticipated replacement of the George Massey Tunnel. Wednesday morning, Minister Rob Fleming announced the Province will be moving forward to build an eight-lane immersed tube tunnel,…
Read MoreNew Board Elected for Chamber at Virtual AGM
New Board Elected for Chamber at Virtual AGM Press Release June 30, 2021 Richmond, BC – Members of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce elected their new board of directors at a fully virtual event. On Tuesday evening, June 29th, members gathered in front of their computer screens to be updated on financials, take part in chamber…
Read MoreRichmond Chamber Responds to Planned Corridor Improvements at George Massey Tunnel
Richmond Chamber Responds to Planned Corridor Improvements at George Massey Tunnel Press Release June 22, 2021 RICHMOND, B.C. — The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see a commitment to real improvements on the Hwy 99 corridor around the George Massey Tunnel, but anxious to see a plan to replace the aging crossing itself.…
Read MoreDan Baxter Announced as the President & CEO of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Dan Baxter Announced as the President & CEO of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Press Release May 5, 2021 RICHMOND, B.C. — The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their incoming President and CEO is Dan Baxter, who will be starting his new role on May 31, 2021. Baxter brings decades of experience…
Read MoreCovid-19: Avoid wasting time and money by taking control of your operations
Covid-19: Avoid wasting time and money by taking control of your operations Article courtesy of the Business Development Bank of Canada Managing your operations through the current crisis might seem like a daunting task. So how can entrepreneurs get started? “Despite the survival mode in which some business owners are finding themselves, the main…
Read MoreRemembering Gerard Edwards
Remembering Gerard Edwards Press Release November 19, 2020 August 14, 1942 – November 14, 2020 It is with great sadness that we share Gerard Edwards passed away on Saturday, November 14th. Members of the Richmond Chamber will remember Gerard as our Chair from 2014-2015 and as a director from 2011-2017. Throughout his years of involvement…
Read MoreClarity on the New Provincial Health Order
Clarity on the New Provincial Health Order November 9, 2020 On November 7, 2020 the BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry issued a new public order to significantly reduce the level of social interactions and travel in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions for two weeks up to November 23, 2020 at 12:00pm.…
Read MoreMember News: FPS Food Process Solutions Celebrates World Food Day 2020
Member News: FPS Food Process Solutions Celebrates World Food Day 2020 Back to Chamber News October 16, 2020 Vancouver, BC – The Covid-19 global health crisis is a time for us to reflect on what we truly cherish and our most basic need – food. FPS celebrates World Food Day on October 16, 2020…
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