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Business Showcase 2026 & Panel Discussion - Attendees

October 22, 2026 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PDT)

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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the 2026 Business Showcase on Thursday, October 22! This one-day tradeshow style event will be an opportunity for you to meet and support local businesses from the Tri-Cities and beyond. Learn about local products and/or services, discover new businesses, and connect with hundreds of people in our community. This year's event will feature a Business Leaders Panel, bringing together influential regional leaders to share insights on today's business landscape, innovation, and opportunities for growth.  

Come and connect with the community! We welcome both members and non-members.



BUSINESS PANEL - Presented by Invest Vancouver

Future-Proofing Your Business: Building Regional Competitiveness, Cluster Growth, and Global Advantage in the Tri-Cities 

How understanding macro technology and infrastructure trends helps local businesses build competitive, resilient operations today—while positioning the Tri-Cities as an anchor cluster for international investment, local job growth, and global partnerships.

Panelists

Andrew Dalman | ActiveCo Technology Management 

Andrew Dalman is President of ActiveCo Technology Management, where he has spent the past 13 years helping organizations across British Columbia use technology to improve operations, strengthen cybersecurity, and drive business growth. Long before entering the IT industry, Andrew viewed technology as a strategic business asset, leveraging it to streamline processes and improve efficiency in ventures ranging from construction to marketing.


Don Nicholson | Doane Grant Thornton LLP

As a Partner in the Independent Business Group, Don Nicholson advises private business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth families on assurance, tax, and business matters. Drawing on extensive experience supporting growth-oriented businesses, Don works closely with innovative companies and entrepreneurs across British Columbia, helping them navigate complex financial and operational challenges, identify opportunities for growth, and build long-term value.


Kirsten Sutton | Photonic 

Kirsten Sutton leads operational strategy and scalable execution, bringing deep expertise in organizational growth, transformation, and team leadership to help propel the company through its next phase of expansion.With over 30 years’ experience in technology, software development and development operations as well as IT infrastructure and services including cyber security, Kirsten has held executive positions at SAP and Vancity, driving transformational change and developing high performing, engaged teams.



Moderator

Jacquie Griffiths | Invest Vancouver 

Jacquie is President of Invest Vancouver, where she leads the regional economic development service for Metro Vancouver. She is dedicated to attracting strategic investment, fostering collaboration across the region, and driving the economic growth essential to long-term prosperity. Under her leadership, Invest Vancouver has expanded its global profile, forged strategic partnerships in sectors such as technology, life sciences, and clean transportation, and played a pivotal role in securing major multinational investments for the region.




THIS YEAR'S EXHIBITORS

  • A5 Cleaning Services 
  • ACT 2 Child and Family Services 
  • ActiveCo Technology Management 
  • Alder Law
  • Annie's Place
  • Astoria Retirement Residence
  • BCIT School of Business + Media 
  • Business in Vancouver
  • BTM Lawyers LLP
  • CachitoMio
  • Cakes n Sweets
  • Casino Vancouver 
  • Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan 
  • Chit Chat Local
  • Clearline CPA
  • Coquitlam Contining Education
  • CoreVal Homes  
  • Costco Wholesale
  • CoWorks by Elevate
  • Doane Grant Thornton LLP      
  • Edward Jones - Alyson Nicol
  • ELLEN TAX & ACCOUNTING INC
  • Express Employment Professionals      
  • Finexa CPA Advisory  
  • Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar (POCO)
  • Fraser Property Management        
  • Freshet News
  • Garton & Harris
  • Grrype Solutions
  • Invest Vancouver 
  • JAIKS Consulting Inc.
  • Kelly Fry Team - Keller Williams Bold Realty
  • Kinsight
  • MJC Artistry
  • Neil Squire Society
  • Neora 
  • Network Hearing
  • OC Open Connection Ltd. 
  • Rotary Club of the Tri-Cities
  • Samantha's Cleaning Services
  • Schill Insurance Brokers Ltd.
  • Scotiabank - Women Initiative 
  • Sentinel Storage
  • Spinners Auto Glass Inc 
  • StayinCanada Immigration (CIMMA)    
  • Take 5 Oil Change        
  • Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
  • Tri-Cities Foundations 
  • Tri Cities Coffee News
  • Universal Cleaning Services
  • Westwood Total Health   
  • What’s On! TRICITIES

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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
Name: Chloe Wan
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