Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody

What Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody does

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business association incorporated under Canada's Boards of Trade Act, founded in 1971 through the merger of three chambers serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody (with origins dating to the late 1940s). It operates as the largest business association in the Tri-Cities region, representing 1,300+ member organizations across every sector in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra. The Chamber delivers advocacy at local, provincial, and federal government levels; networking through signature events such as the annual Business Excellence Awards Gala, roundtables, and forums; and member benefits including group insurance (Chambers Plan), a searchable member directory, certificates of origin for international trade, and discount programs.

The Chamber runs a portfolio of programs including Women in Business, Tri-Cities Young Professionals, CEO Connect, and shop-local campaigns (Tri-Local, #ShopChamber, Shop Local Port Moody). Its technology stack is built on the GrowthZone platform for website and event management and ChamberMaster for the member directory and event registration. Revenue is generated through membership fees (tiered), event registration fees (e.g., $50 members / $75 non-members for roundtables), sponsorship packages (presenting, silver, award tiers), and government grants (e.g., $50,700 Shop Local BC grant in December 2021). The Chamber is an active member of both the BC Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and partners with organizations including RBC, Transmountain, Saputo, Scotiabank Women Initiative, TransLink, BC Hydro, and ICBC. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and led by CEO Jennifer McKinnon, supported by a small staff of 1-10 employees.

Name

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody

Legal name

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://tricitieschamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business association serving 1,300+ member organizations across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra through advocacy, networking events, and member benefits including group insurance and shop-local programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Coquitlam

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues for businesses and organizations to join the Chamber network
2. Event Revenue: Registration fees for signature events, galas, roundtables, forums and business showcases
3. Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages for events including presenting, award, silver and other tier sponsorships
4. Government Grants: Federal and provincial grants for programs such as the Shop Local BC Tri-Local campaign ($50,700 grant received in 2021)

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership-based business association that delivers advocacy, networking, education, and member benefits to 1,300+ local businesses across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra. It offers tiered memberships, group insurance (Chambers Plan), signature events and galas, shop-local campaigns, leadership programs (Women in Business, Young Professionals, CEO Connect), and trade documentation services such as Certificates of Origin.

Product overview

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce operates as a member-based business association offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services. The core offerings include membership with tiered benefits, access to a member directory, group insurance plans, and various networking events. The Chamber runs signature programs including the ShopChamber/Tri-Local shop-local campaigns, Women in Business, Tri-Cities Young Professionals, and CEO Connect initiative. Additional services encompass advocacy, certificates of origin for international trade, small business insurance resources, economic profiling, and a resource library. The organization hosts annual signature events including the Business Excellence Awards Gala and facilitates both Chamber-organized and community events through online calendars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Chamber Membership (Tiered) Multiple membership levels (tiers) offering different benefits, savings, and access levels for businesses of various sizes across the Tri-Cities region. Includes Member Directory listing, member discounts, advocacy representation, and program access.
• Chambers Group Insurance Plan (Chambers Plan) Medical and dental insurance plan available to Chamber members, providing group benefits coverage through partnership with Chambers Plan.
• Member Directory
• Business Excellence Awards (BEA) Gala
• Women in Business Program
• Tri-Cities Young Professionals Program
• #ShopChamber Program
• Tri-Local Shop Local Campaign Shop-local campaign across the Tri-Cities region encouraging local spending and supported by Business Improvement Association partners.
• Shop Local Port Moody
• Chamber Travel
• Certificates of Origin Service
• Small Business Insurance Resources
• Tri-Cities Economic Profile
• Chamber Resource Library
• CEO Connect Initiative Direct conversation initiative connecting Chamber leadership with business owners to understand challenges and gather feedback.
• Chamber Events Calendar

Quantifiable outcome

• For every $100 spent at a local business, $63 is reinvested into the community

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Doane Grant ThorntoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Strategic partnership as Pillar Partner. Collaboration on Women in Business program, Small Business Week, and financial literacy initiatives. Doane Grant Thornton brings expertise in financial and advisory services while the Chamber provides network and advocacy.
• Shop Local BC / Government of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2021Received $50,700 grant from Shop Local BC, supported by Government of Canada's Strategic Activities Program, delivered through BC Chamber of Commerce for Tri-Local shop local campaign.
• Chambers Plan (Group Insurance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial group insurance plan partner providing medical and dental insurance benefits to Chamber members.
• BC Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member organization; participates in provincial policy resolutions and AGM conferences. Chamber network advocacy at provincial level.
• Canadian Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member organization; participates in national policy development and events including Calgary Stampede receptions and Hill Day in Ottawa.
• RBC Royal BanksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading sponsor for Business Excellence Awards; trophy sponsor. Financial services partner supporting Chamber events and initiatives.
• TransmountainsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAward sponsor for Business Excellence Awards.
• SaputosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerWine sponsor for Business Excellence Awards Gala.
• Coquitlam Continuing EducationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Business Excellence Awards Gala.
• Scotiabank Women InitiativesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner sponsor displayed on Chamber website.
• Vancouver Port AuthoritysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading partner and sponsor; hosted AGM event; Chamber supports Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project; Theresa Rawle serves as moderator for infrastructure forums.
• Austin Heights BIAsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness Improvement Association partner in Tri-Local campaign and local business support initiatives.
• Downtown Port Coquitlam BIAsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness Improvement Association partner in Tri-Local campaign; Executive Director Jennifer McKinnon previously served as Executive Director of Downtown PoCo BIA.
• BCIT School of Business & MediasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool of Business & Media partner; SkyScout AI drone technology developed by BCIT presented at emergency preparedness events.
• TransLinksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Kevin Quinn participated in State of Infrastructure & Housing Forum; discussion on transit as driver of economic growth.
• BC HydrosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partner participating in emergency preparedness events; infrastructure resilience perspective.
• ICBCsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partner participating in emergency preparedness events; supporting climate resilience discussions.
• Sharma Family FundsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Board Member Pulkit Sharma; supports post-secondary students in engineering and health sciences through Coquitlam Foundation.
• FortisBCsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAward sponsor for Business Excellence Awards; Not-For-Profit of the Year presenter.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greater Vancouver Board of Trade: The largest regional business association in Metro Vancouver, offering overlapping advocacy, networking, and member benefits to a broader geographic footprint. Directly comparable as a chamber-of-commerce-style organization serving the same Metro Vancouver ecosystem.
• New Westminster Chamber of Commerce: A municipal-level business association in New Westminster, BC, providing overlapping advocacy, networking, and member benefits. Comparable in scale, member profile, and Tri-Cities-adjacent geography.
• Burnaby Board of Trade: A regional business association serving Burnaby, BC, with a similar member-driven model, advocacy role, and event programming. Closely comparable given shared Metro Vancouver geography and similar SMB-to-mid-market member mix.
• Richmond Chamber of Commerce: A Metro Vancouver municipal chamber providing business advocacy, networking, and member services. Directly comparable in operating model, target member base (local SMBs), and program offerings.
• North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce: A local chamber serving North Vancouver businesses with similar member services, advocacy, and event programming. Closely comparable as a Metro Vancouver municipal-level business association.
• Surrey Board of Trade: A municipal-level business association in Surrey, BC, providing advocacy, networking events, and member benefits similar to Tri-Cities Chamber. Comparable in scope, target member profile, and programming structure.

Broad incumbents

• BC Chamber of Commerce: The provincial federation of chambers of commerce in British Columbia. Tri-Cities Chamber is an active member; comparable as a higher-tier trade association providing policy aggregation, advocacy, and chamber network support across BC.
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: The national federation of Canadian chambers of commerce. Tri-Cities Chamber participates in its programs (Hill Day, Calgary Stampede reception). Comparable as the umbrella national business association advocating for member chambers at the federal level.

Regional players

• Langley Chamber of Commerce: A Fraser Valley-area business association operating in a different sub-region of Metro Vancouver/BC. Comparable as a chamber-of-commerce model serving local businesses with advocacy and member programs, though in a distinct geographic market.

Emerging players

• BNI (Business Network International): A global referral-networking organization offering structured business networking through chapter-based membership. Comparable as an alternative networking channel competing for the same SMB member audience that the Chamber serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tricitiescoc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TriCitiesChamberOfCommerceCoquitlam
• Facebookfacebook.com/TriCitiesCoC
• Instagraminstagram.com/tricitiescoc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tri-cities-chamber-of-commerce

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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