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Richmond Chamber of Commerce announces the departure of President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Baxter for personal reasons.

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,…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Matt Pitcairn resigns from Richmond Chamber of Commerce Back to Chamber News Press Release September 22, 2020 RICHMOND, B.C. — The Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors learned yesterday morning that President and CEO Matt Pitcairn plans to leave the organization to commence the next chapter of his career. “We thank Matt for his…

Richmond Chamber Elects New Board at 2020 Virtual AGM Back to Chamber News Press Release June 30, 2020 Richmond, BC – For the first time in its over 90-year history, members of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce elected their new board of directors at a fully virtual event. On Tuesday evening, June 30th, members gathered in…

March 13 Message from the Chair & CEO Back to Chamber News Press Release March 13, 2020 Distributed to members of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce March 13, 2020 As you know, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce is a community organizer. We are proud to present a number of events throughout the year that give…