Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce

Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce

Our Profile

About Us :

OUR VISION
To be known as the most vibrant and relevant business association in B.C.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To build and sustain a thriving business community.

OUR CORE VALUES
Genuine relationships, vibrant culture and growth orientation

Our History :

The Abbotsford Chamber’s historical roots begin here with the establishment of the Abbotsford and District Board of Trade, which was registered in 1913. Since that time, the organization under its many names has evolved and contributed significantly to the steady growth and recognition of the area, both from a business and tourism development standpoint.

Dating back to the 1930’s the Board was instrumental in tourism development through the building of a car and trailer park. The development of McCallum Road, as a major access route to the community, was also key. During the 40’s and 50’s, the Board was highly involved in the push for the location of the Trans Canada Highway on the south side of the Fraser River and also encouraged recognition of the Abbotsford Airport as an appropriate alternate to Vancouver (YVR).

In 1946, on the 25th of October the Abbotsford & District Chamber of Commerce was formed and registered boasting representation of a population “not less than 10,000”.

Thirteen years later, in 1959, the formation of the Clearbrook Board of trade took place and ten years after that in 1969, the name was changed to the Clearbook & District Chamber of Commerce.

In 1981, amid the onset of disco, big hair, and muscle cars, the Clearbrook and District Chamber of Commerce dissolved and the ‘merger’ with Abbotsford & District Chamber of Commerce resulted in another name change to Abbotsford-Clearbrook Chamber of Commerce. Issues of the day included the development of Advance in 1986 under the presidency of John Friesen. Advance was a Board and Committee brainstorming and goal setting function which remained the Chamber’s modal operation for planning and development for 10 years.

Our Location :

207 – 32900 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford, BC V2S5A1
(604) 859-9651 Fax: 604-850-6880

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