October 28, 2025

Richmond Business (Good) News!

Below is a collection of local news success stories that showcase both innovation and forward-thinking.

YVR President and CEO Tamara Vrooman recognized as Canadian Business Leader of the Year by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

48th Annual Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced

MDA Space Selected to Deliver Enhanced Space Situational Awareness Data Services to Canadian Department of National Defence

Ideon and Rio Tinto Global Partnership Applies Next-Generation Subsurface Intelligence to Reduce Cost and Accelerate Critical Minerals Supply

Läderach Opens First B.C. Storefront at CF Richmond Centre

Richmond Chamber Celebrates 100 Years with Gala

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Help Shape Richmond's Economic Future

The City of Richmond is developing a new Economic Development Strategy to guide how we support local jobs, businesses, and community well-being.

Your input will play a key role in ensuring the strategy reflects local priorities and positions the city for long-term strength and sustainability.

Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/EconDevStrategy to learn more and complete our survey.

Survey deadline: Sunday, November 30, 2025

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Richmond Celebrates Innovative Businesses Building on Local Strengths

Richmond businesses are harnessing the city's inherent strengths, including geography, transportation linkages, and community, to navigate change and foster innovation.

This theme was explored in depth at the City of Richmond’s 2025 Business and Partner Appreciation Event held on Monday, September 29, 2025 at the River Rock Casino Resort Conference Centre in Richmond.

Richmond Invites Applications for Tourism Richmond Board Director position

Richmond City Council is seeking a qualified individual for nomination to the Richmond Tourism Association (Tourism Richmond) Board of Directors - an opportunity to help guide the strategic growth and promotion of Richmond as a premier travel destination.

Ideal candidates will have executive-level experience in sectors such as food and beverage, retail, transportation and travel, attractions or events, accounting, finance, or general business. Strong strategic planning, communication and decision-making skills - along with a commitment to community-wide tourism development - are essential.

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Regional Tariff Response Initiative

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is a $1 billion national investment designed to support Canadian businesses impacted by global trade and tariff disruptions. Delivered by PacifiCan, the program is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses:

boost productivity and reduce costs
build more resilient supply chains
expand into new markets

Through RTRI, eligible B.C. businesses can access both interest-free repayable and non-repayable funding to pivot operations, reduce costs, and seize new growth opportunities in a changing global landscape.

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