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A CITY OF OPPORTUNITY @AbbotsfordEcDev @abbotsfordecdev facebook.com/CAED.Abbotsford caed.abbotsford.ca abbotsford.ca
Abbotsford: A Place of Opportunity
Be a Part of the Story
From creating ground-breaking tools for business and collecting current data on what businesses need to
succeed and thrive, the City of Abbotsford is designing opportunities for investment and growth. Here is a
snapshot of our current work focused on building a vibrant economy in Abbotsford.
GIS Microsite Abbotsford Business Walks
We have continued to enhance our Geographic Our Business Walks program takes place each year and allows
Information System (GIS) microsite to include cutting the City to gather vital information from our business community
edge tools to help businesses obtain key information. and to identify support services needed for business growth.
The information gathered is a high level “temperature test” for
businesses in Abbotsford that is utilized to connect agencies to
businesses, share key challenges and opportunities, and identify
BUSINESS any businesses requiring more comprehensive follow up from
DATA
the City’s Business Retention and Expansion Program.
As a result of business community needs; the City has devel-
oped three useful tools to assist businesses in our community:
SITES & COMPARE
BUILDINGS MARKETING BUSINESS WORKFORCE
FAVOURITE 1 TOOLKIT
2 PLANNING GUIDE
3 STRATEGY
FEATURES
INCLUDE: These resources are available on our website in English
and Punjabi.
NOVEMBER 27, 28 AND 29TH 2018
MOBILE The Business Walks team was out in the community with key
FRIENDLY This GIS Microsite partners walking from business to business. Watch out for the
tool can be viewed at
summary report coming out soon!
www.abbotsfordsitefinder.ca
BUSINESS DATA: Explore industry clusters; find
SMART21 Abbotsford
major employers, and information on competitors
The City of Abbotsford is proud to be named as one of the
or customers.
SMART21 Communities of 2019.
COMPARE: Compare statistical data from
Abbotsford with any other community/region The Intelligent Community Forum’s list of the Smart21
across Canada. Communities in the world includes cities from over 10 nations
on 6 continents, including: Canada, the United States, Taiwan,
SITES & BUILDINGS: View searchable MLS listings
for available industrial and commercial sites and Australia, Finland and France. Nearly 400 overall submissions
buildings in Abbotsford. Within this tab you can are evaluated on six intelligent community indicators:
also seek out statistical demographic, labour force broadband, knowledge workforce, innovation, digital equality,
and consumer data for any specific location. sustainability, and advocacy.
MOBILE FRIENDLY: We are happy to support a
For more information about Abbotsford’s designation visit
mobile friendly environment with our GIS microsite.
www.caed.abbotsford.ca/locate-here/smart-city-
abbotsford/
HUB OF THE FRASER VALLEY
Taste of Abby Tourism Abbotsford
THINK LOCAL, THINK ABBOTSFORD. The economic impact of the tourism industry in Abbotsford cannot be ignored.
The Taste of Abbotsford is another event Driven by events, location, great community assets, authentic experiences, a
where we encourage businesses to be a part favourable dollar and overall growth of travel world-wide, Abbotsford is well-
of a week-long promotion and celebration of positioned to continue to grow the economic impact of tourism.
local food production. TOURISM PERFORMANCE
Since Abbotsford is the agriculture capital
of Canada, the City organizes this event to
QUICK FACTS:
LIGHTS
support growth in the agricultural sector as
well as showcase the diversity of production
2018 was the fourth straight year of
record setting tourism performance in
Abbotsford with overnight visitors driving
CAMERA
ACTION!
in our community. The Taste of Abby initia-
an estimated economic impact of
tive focuses on the promotion and benefit of $42 million.
buying local. This past year we had over 57
businesses participate. ABBOTSFORD, OR “ABBYWOOD”
Abbotsford has 17 accommodation IS A STAR ON THE RISE!
The Economic Development department partners with 1045 rooms available
hosted a local Chef’s competition using the for visitors.
WHETHER IT IS A
@Abbotsford app – allowing the Abbotsford
community to vote for their favourite local Accommodation operators experienced
TV SERIES,
chef/restaurant. occupancy rates above 80% during peak A MOVIE OF THE WEEK,
TASTE OF ABBY
visitation months. Abbotsford is on pace
for an occupancy rate of over 65% for OR A FEATURE FILM,
TOP CHEF FOR 2018 2018. OUR COMMUNITY HAS CONTINUED
1 PLACE
ST
TO ATTRACT FILM PRODUCTIONS TO
WINNER BRODEURS BISTRO THE HUB OF THE FRASER VALLEY
CLOSE Arrivals to the Abbotsford International
SECOND SPROUTED OVEN Airport in 2017 were nearly 700,000 THROUGHOUT 2018.
passengers. In 2018 it is anticipated
this number will surpass 800,000.
Connect with us about participating in
2019’s initiative!
For more information visit $It is expected that approximately FILM STATS
$500,000 in Municipal & Regional District
www.caed.abbotsford.ca/about- Tax (hotel tax) revenue will be realized in
abbotsford/think-local-think-
abbotsford/
2018. This revenue supports Tourism
Abbotsford’s activities, visitor servicing,
and destination development.
51 FILM
PRODUCTIONS
152 FILM DAYS &
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Community Special Events
$1.2 MILLION INVESTED
IN OUR COMMUNITY
159 outdoor events
supported by the
THE FUTURE SURE
City over 281 days LOOKS BRIGHT!
with an estimated
economic impact of
The announcement of Smart21 was made Have you seen our forward thinking
on October 25, 2018 at the ICF Canada
conference in Hamilton, Ontario.
$18,104,098. augmented reality video journey of
Abbotsford? Check out our futuristic
video on our CAED homepage at
www.caed.abbotsford.ca
2018-2022 Mayor and Council
Mayor and Council were sworn into office on November 5, 2018 and will serve the community of Abbotsford through to November
2022. Mayor and Council are responsible for setting the direction of the City and establishing the policies and priorities for leading the
community. Mayor and Council also serve on many local committees and boards, and are the level of government closest to citizens
for issues ranging from local service delivery to economic development.
For more information about your Abbotsford City Council and to get in touch with them, visit
www.abbotsford.ca/council.
Mayor Henry Braun Councillor Sandy Blue Councillor Dave Loewen
Henry was first Sandy was first elected Dave was first elected
elected as Mayor to Council in 2014. to Council in 2005.
of Abbotsford in Sandy’s diverse career Dave is a retired
2014 after serving included marketing and educator, with 37 years
on City Council economic development of experience teaching
from 2011 – 2014. in the private and public in Australia, Manitoba,
Henry has been an sectors. A lifelong learner, Abbotsford and
Abbotsford resident Sandy is internationally Chilliwack. Born and
for most of his certified as both raised in Abbotsford,
life and ran Abbotsford-based Pacific an economic developer and as a business Dave has watched Abbotsford grow from
Northern Rail Contractors Corporation up communicator. She is passionate about helping a small town into a vibrant, multicultural
until his retirement in 2003. As a long-time communities innovate and thrive, and envisions community with a rich heritage and strong
Abbotsford business owner, he is enjoying Abbotsford as a preferred destination. economic base, and he is proud to serve the
the opportunity to put his years of business community’s residents.
experience to work for the city and people of
Abbotsford.
Councillor Kelly Chahal
Councillor Patricia Ross
Kelly was first elected
Councillor Bruce Banman to Council in 2014. Patricia was first
Kelly has her MA in elected to Council in
Bruce was the former Criminal Justice; she 1994. She has travelled
Mayor of Abbotsford currently works for the world and truly
from 2011 – 2014. He the Ministry of Justice, believes Abbotsford is
is a life-long resident is appointed as an the most beautiful place
of the Fraser Valley Independent Chairperson on earth, with amazing
and the owner and for Correctional Service people she is honoured
operator of Banman Canada and is a guest lecturer at various UFV to serve. Patricia is a
Chiropractic. Bruce is and SFU Criminology classes. With a passion for Fellow of Leadership for Environment and
a strong supporter of social justice and intercultural relations, Kelly Development International, an organization
local small business, has a passion for public has served on the UFV Senate, the Advisory committed to fostering leadership in
involvement and consultation, and supports Board for the Centre for Indo-Canadian sustainability. She is currently the chair of
an inclusive community for everyone. Studies, is a current member of the Abbotsford GrowYourBiz Abbotsford, an advisory and
Character Council and a director of the Fraser mentoring board for women in business.
Valley Indo-Canadian Association. As a councillor, Patricia is committed to
sustainability principles and considers the
Councillor Les Barkman environmental, social and economic impacts
in all decision making.
Les was first elected Councillor Brenda Falk
to Council in 2008.
Les’ history with
Brenda was first elected
the City goes back
to Council in 2014. As Councillor Ross Siemens
to 1974 when he
the owner of Tanglebank
started working in the Ross was first elected
Gardens and Brambles
Parks and Recreation to Council in 2014.
Bistro, Brenda is a
Department. Les Ross previously served
farmer, entrepreneur
believes that it is on the District of
and business woman.
important to give back to the community; Abbotsford Council
With a commitment to
he has coached kids’ fastball, officiated from 1986 to 1990.
community involvement
basketball for 40 years, and has fundraised Ross runs his family’s
and horticulture, she is especially excited to
and volunteered for a variety of local business, Hub Motor
be involved in Abbotsford’s Communities in
charities. Service, in Downtown
Bloom, a national competition that helps to
create a safer, more engaged community while Abbotsford. Ross understands the unique
encouraging environmental responsibility. role that small businesses play in building a
strong and engaged locally based economy
and is excited about opportunities to help
these businesses thrive.
Stay in the know! Council meetings are broadcast live online every second
Monday through the website: www.abbotsford.ca/livecouncil
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