Chamber to Host Federal All Candidates Meeting

January 4, 2006
Delta Chamber to host All-Candidates Forum
Delta, B.C. – The Delta Chamber of Commerce will host an All – Candidates Forum at the Town & Country Inn on Thursday, January 12, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Past President, Lowell Breckon, will act as moderator and according to President Alex Copeland, a variety of topics will be discussed with a primary focus on economic sustainability policies, transportation and infrastructure.

“We invite the business community to attend this event and get to know the candidates’ position on sustainable growth, transportation and commerce related issues”, Copeland said. Questions will be introduced from the floor in written form. Each candidate will be given the opportunity to explain where they stand on important economic issues and will be given the opportunity to outline their vision for Delta.

‘We have invited candidates from both Delta – Richmond East and Newton- North Delta. This event is free thanks to the sponsorship received by the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley Real Estate Boards as well as contributions from the Delta Town & Country Inn” Copeland added. They are expecting a big crowd.

The Chamber is encouraging pre-registration for this free event to keep track of the number of interested people attending. To confirm your attendance, or to get more information about this event, contact the Chamber at: 604 946-4232. Founded in 1910, the role of the Delta Chamber of Commerce is to be a leader in providing forums that engage various sectors of the community in being informed and educated about the issues, challenges and the opportunities facing Delta.

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Contacts: Ana Arciniega – Acting Executive Director, Delta Chamber of Commerce 604 946-4232
Alex Copeland, President, Delta Chamber of Commerce 604 943-2023