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is considerably higher than previous years receipts would
justify, the Chanber is optimistic about the success of
this type of event in 1984.

5. Public Relations

Chamber/Council

Liason: ~The Chamber of Commerce hopes to coordinate its planning
for the period leading up to the summer of 1986 with the
councils of the mmicipalities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam,
and Port Moody. ‘To achieve a high level of information .
exchange and coordination of planning the Chamber proposes
to hold regular dinner or luncheon meetings with members
of the three municipal councils to establish priorities
and to plan methods designed to achieve our mitual goals.

6. Special .
Projects - -The Chamber of Commerce hopes ‘to establish a tourist information

and travellers! rest are adjacent to Highway No. 1 somewhere
in the area between the Port Mann Bridge and the Brunette
exits. It was initially planned that this site would be
ready for the 1984 summer season, however, it has now become
apparent that this time table will not be met. The Chamber
now plans to establish a temporary site adjacent to Highway
No. lL at the foot of Blue Mountain Road which will be ready
tin time for the 1984 tourist season. ‘The Chamber intends to
work with other Chambers of Commerce and local commnity
spirited organizations to press the Provincial Ministry of
Highways to build in our target area a travellers’ rest
area similar to the one which currently exists on Highway
No. 1 in the Abbotsford District. If sucha facility has
been constructed in time for Expo 86 the Chamber of Commerce
intends to move its tourist booth from the planned temporary
facility to this permanent site.

7. Advertising
& Promotion ~In 1985 the Chamber expects to be heavily involved in pre-
paring publications and media presentations to promote our
area with reference to the 1986 B.C. Summer Games and
Expo 86. Advert 3? and promotional expenses 4re anticipated