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By Victor Kaisar

Chamber Executive

Kamloops’ Acacia Pangilinan elected president of Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada

Oct 9, 2025 | 10:04 AM

KAMLOOPS — Acacia Pangilinan has been elected the newest president of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada (CCEC).

Pangilinan, the Executive Director of both the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce and the Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce, will serve as CCEC president for the 2025-2026 term.

In a statement, Deneen Belliveau, the Executive Director of CCEC, said Pangilinan’s vision is exactly what the national body needs.

“[Acacia] consistently shares her time and expertise to support her peers, and her kind, thoughtful approach to leadership brings people together to achieve meaningful results,” Belliveau said.

“Under her stewardship, CCEC will continue to evolve and expand its impact, equipping Chamber professionals with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to lead with confidence into the future.”

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Pangilinan is a founding member of CCEC’s Chamber Federation, and is also President of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of BC. Last year, she was also the recipient of the national Chamber Executive of the Year Award for Chambers with 500-999 members.

“This is a pivotal time for Chambers,” Pangilinan said, in a statement. “Our communities are navigating transformational change, and Chambers must step forward with real leadership and tangible value.”

“By leaning into connection, collaboration, and tools like AI, we can equip Chamber leaders to do what they do best: champion and grow thriving local economies.”