Submitted. Abbotsford City Council today approved a ‘fusion’ model for Economic Development for the City of Abbotsford; established a Committee for Business Innovation, Growth and Attraction; and appointed Mayor Braun and Councillors…
By Mike Archer. The need for the kinds of economic development and planning changes on which Mayor Henry Braun as well as the AbbotsfordFIRST candidates campaigned has never been more…
By Mike Archer. This may sound like the pot calling the kettle black because I have certainly never pulled my punches when it comes to criticizing, or expressing, my opinions…
From the Municipality of Maple Ridge. Maple Ridge Council has decided to take a new direction in the City’s approach to Economic Development. As a result, Council has ended the…
BC Business Magazine has ranked the top 36 cities in BC and, while Fraser Valley’s cities appeared in the top 36, only one – Langley – made it into the…
Why is the City of Abbotsford posting self-serving Chamber of Commerce opinion pieces before an election? By Mike Archer. The City of Abbotsford has posted a link on its website…
By Mike Archer. Don Campbell is a respected real estate investment professional. He is the Founding Partner & Senior Analyst for the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) and has a…
The Conference Board of Canada is predicting that, while Eastern Canadian cities experience decline or slow growth due to their declining manufacturing base, Western Canadian cities are going to lead…
UPDATED 10/16/14 – Housing Proposal cooked up by Banman and MacLeod is a terrible idea. Editor’s Note 10/16/14: The image which shows the properties in question sitting within the C7…
By Mike Archer. For years a small but vocal number of local business people have been complaining about the City of Abbotsford’s approach to economic development. While the Abbotsford Chamber…