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Keeping you up to date is important to us. We want you to stay in the loop and informed about everything happening in the Richmond business community and your chamber this month.
If you have an item you would like to be featured in the next newsletter, please reach out to Aleena Hussain. |
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A NEW BOARD IS SWORN IN APRIL 28TH |
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On April 28th, for the first time since 2019, Richmond Chamber of Commerce members gathered in-person for their Annual General Meeting. Carolyn Robertson was unanimously confirmed as the 2022/2023 Chair of the board, continuing her role from the previous year.
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce also introduced their newly-approved three-year Strategic Plan, to be completed by Q1, 2025.
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce 2022/2023 board of directors are:
- Chair: Carolyn Robertson, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Vice Chair: Lisa Cowell, Aspire Richmond (formerly Richmond Society for Community Living)
- Corporate Secretary: Naomi Horsford, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
- Treasurer: Fan Chun, Dr. Power
- Executive-at-Large: Lisa Wong, Lauren Financial
- Executive-at-Large: Grant Bryan, O’Hare’s Gastropub & Liquor Store
Directors:
- Mirjana Galovich, Gateway Theatre
- Stephanie Howes, Melville School of Business, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Chuck Keeling, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
- Cila Kwong, RBC Insurance
- Rachel Li, Roynat Capital, Scotiabank
- Bernard Loh, Next Environmental Inc.
- Jason Tse, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR)
- Connor Williams, Vice-President, Ashton Service Group
The AGM was supported by its Title Sponsor, PLLR Lawyers. A cocktail-style networking reception followed, hosted by Symphony Hill Properties and Concert 8 Solutions.
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MAY 27TH - BC ECONOMIC SUMMIT COMES TO RICHMOND |
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The biggest event on Richmond business calendar is set to kick-off on May 27th at the River Rock Show Theatre. The BC Economic Summit, a full-day event, is designed to connect local business leaders to the thought leadership and practical tools they need to grow, and recover from the past years.
Notable speakers include The Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance, MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville Jean-François Perrault, Senior Vice-President & Chief Economist, Scotiabank, and many more.
WHERE:
River Rock Show Theatre, 8811 River Road, Richmond
WHEN:
Friday, May 27th, 2022
9:30am – 4:00pm
TICKETS:
Tickets may be purchased for individual sessions or the full event.
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Aleena Hussain joined the Richmond Chamber of Commerce team as a Communications and Policy Coordinator on May 4th. She has recently graduated with a BBA in Marketing Management from the Melville School of Business at KPU.
She is looking forward to learning about the Richmond business community and its members. In her free time, she likes to travel and paint. Connect with Aleena at aleenah@richmondchamber.ca.
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Shaena Furlong is the newly appointed President & CEO of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. She spent the last decade working for the organization in various capacities, most recently as its Director of Operations.
Shaena is passionate about connecting members to each other and finds inspiration in the creative, passionate members she gets to work with every day.
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HAVE YOU ACCESSED THE "MEMBER ADVANTAGE" PROGRAM? |
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As a member of the BC Chamber of Commerce network, you have access to a suite of savings!
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Aspire Richmond (formerly the Richmond Society for Community Living) is bringing back their popular "Benefit of Possibilities... A Community Affair". On May 26th at the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel.
This year they have a lot to celebrate – a new name, a new look, and their 40th anniversary. They’ll also be kicking off a capital campaign to build an accessible and barrier-free playground at Treehouse Early Learning Centre in Steveston.
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Great Little Box Company Ltd/ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2022 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the best-in-class of Canadian owned and managed companies demonstrating leadership in the areas of strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and financials to achieve sustainable growth.
Please join us in congratulating the Great Little Box Company/ Ideon Packaging!
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THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER PARTNERS |
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Richmond Chamber of Commerce
604.278.2822
rcc@richmondchamber.ca
www.RichmondChamber.ca
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