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The day-long bus tour will take participants inside four local leading manufacturers: Longboard Architectural Products, Clearbrook Iron Works and Midway Wheelabrating Ltd., BE Power Equipment, and Tiger Tool, providing first-hand insight into the processes, people, and technologies that keep the manufacturing sector in Abbotsford moving forward. The tour also features guest speakers from the manufacturing sector, a group lunch, and valuable networking opportunities.

The Manufacturing Tour help supports Abbotsford City Council’s strategic priority of building a vibrant and growing economy.
 

Tickets are now available.

Manufacturing Excellence Forum - Abbotsford

Join the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) on October 16, for their Manufacturing Excellence Forum; a gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across Canada’s manufacturing sector. This event is an excellent opportunity to engage directly with leaders and industry peers shaping Canadian manufacturing. The day includes several panels, networking opportunities, tours and a social. Be sure to review the full schedule and register for this event.

Export Programs and Resources

Export Navigator

The Export Navigator Program offers free, ongoing access to community-based export advisors. The program sets you up with the resources and support you need to export.

The Technical Specialist Pilot Program pairs eligible businesses with a network of professional service providers who can help to overcome barriers to be export ready.

Trade Accelerator Program

The Greater Vancouver's Board of Trade -Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), is a Canada-wide program that facilitates strategic growth and fosters internal trade opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. 

The TAP program offers a range of skills, experience and individual mentorship and coaching across a spectrum of fields.

Business Engagement and Feedback Opportunities

Inquiries Regarding U.S. Trade Tariff Impacts

Trade and Invest British Columbia is asking B.C. businesses to submit questions or concerns related to the U.S. trade tariffs.

You can submit your concerns, sector specific impacts, or questions by completing a short form that will be directed to appropriate experts for timely and informed responses.

Ease of Doing Business Engagement

The Province of B.C. is engaging with B.C. businesses through online engagement, roundtables and community events to hear what is currently working and what can be improved. Ease of Doing Business is an initiative to help make doing business easier through engagement with the B.C. business community by submitting your ideas, challenges and suggestions to the EaseBiz BC submission form.

Mayor and Council Updates

Mayor and Council are actively involved in our community representing the City at local events, openings, tours, and meetings with senior levels of government and other stakeholders. View some of the important work being done by your City Council by checking out the most recent council briefs and blogs as well as photos of Council in the city! Subscribe to receive Council updates to your inbox.

Learning how Clearbrook Iron Works works

Our manufacturing and construction sector is a major part of our local economy and one of our region’s top employers. We’re grateful to have innovative and resilient manufacturers and fabricators in Abbotsford, and last month our Business Spotlight series brought us to Clearbrook Iron Works, a local structural steel fabrication institution. Be sure to check out the full blog.

Startup Challenge

Applications are now open for The Startup Challenge! Abbotsford and Chilliwack based entrepreneurs with a business idea or early-stage venture are encouraged to apply. If accepted, you will attend an orientation to meet your cohort, connect with the Startup Challenge team, and learn what to expect over the program. Over 8 weeks, you will attend workshops covering essential topics like market research, financials, and more. You will be paired with a local mentor for personalized support and accountability. As the program proceeds, you will get to practice and refine your business pitch with feedback provided from your mentor and peers. The Challenge wraps up with a live, Dragon’s Den-style pitch event.

Nominations - 2025 Business Excellence Awards

On Thursday, November 13, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and the Abbotsford News will be presenting the 29th Annual Business Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding organizations and individuals in Abbotsford that strive for our excellence in our community. Award recipients are Leaders in their industry with a commitment to Customer Service, a concern for the Community, and a passion for Innovation.

Submit your nominations before September 8, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Taste of Abby - Fall Festival

Taste of Abby is a multi-day celebration from September 19–28, 2025 of Abbotsford’s rich agricultural roots and vibrant arts and cultural scene. Taste of Abby offers endless ways to savour the very best of Abbotsford. Check out the full schedule of events being offered at this year's festival.

Abbotsford to Host 2025 BC Culture Days Launch

In recognition of our exceptional cultural programming and commitment to community engagement, the City of Abbotsford has been selected to host the launch event for the 2025 BC Culture Days, a province-wide celebration of arts, culture and heritage. The launch event will kick off a three-week series of free and interactive cultural programming across BC.

Designed to encourage residents to explore and participate in arts, culture and community, the launch event takes place Saturday, September 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Reach Gallery Museum and will feature live music, cultural performances, exhibit tours, interactive family-friendly activities and more. Be sure to check out the full schedule of events and activities.

Business Community Events

Abbotsford Farm and Country Market: The Abbotsford Farm and Country Market runs Saturdays until October 25 in Jubilee Park. Market hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Leaders Lunch: Join the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce for their Leaders Lunch on September 16, where UFV President, Dr. James Mandigo, will be providing an address to the business community.

Webinar - Rewire and Rise: On September 24, join the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Rebecca Vigelius for an interactive webinar to learn more about the neurosomatic path to stress resilience and performance.

Stetís ímexstowx (Walk Beside Us): Join united local civic organizations around Thunderbird Square and the Civic Plaza and who share a common goal - to create space for learning and understanding. Join us on this journey on September 30, 2025 at the Civic Plaza. We're walking together to share learning opportunities about Truth and Reconciliation as well as the history of Residential Schools. Learn more about our time together and come together to build a deeper awareness of our roles in the path to Reconciliation.

Go! Abbotsford is your go-to event calendar for the latest happenings in Abbotsford. Whether you’re into performing arts, agricultural experiences, or the buzz of major festivals, there’s never a dull moment in this vibrant community

Table Talk

Table Talk offers a forum to promote and share news focused on economic development including business resources and grants, programs, updates and events for the business community. The mission of Table Talk is to cultivate and grow economic development relationships.

We want to hear from you! Email us at econdev@abbotsford.ca to learn more about the Table or to share your news via Table Talk.