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Best of Richmond 2016: A moment with...Matt Pitcairn

This man means business — seriously. As president and CEO of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Matt Pitcairn is all about supporting local businesses and making our community the best place to work.
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This man means business — seriously. As president and CEO of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Matt Pitcairn is all about supporting local businesses and making our community the best place to work. As a life-long Richmond resident, he’s also about making it the best place to live and play. Pitcairn was raised in Steveston and now lives in City Centre with his wife and two young children. He has witnessed first hand the remarkable transformation this city has experienced in recent decades. He attended McMath secondary and later went on to complete a degree in political science at the University of British Columbia. Following graduation, Pitcairn worked in a number of government-related positions, including the Richmond-Steveston Constituency office, the City of Richmond and the Provincial Legislature. Pitcairn began working at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce in 2012.

This man means business — seriously. As president and CEO of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Matt Pitcairn is all about supporting local businesses and making our community the best place to work. As a life-long Richmond resident, he’s also about making it the best place to live and play. Pitcairn was raised in Steveston and now lives in City Centre with his wife and two young children. He has witnessed first hand the remarkable transformation this city has experienced in recent decades. He attended McMath secondary and later went on to complete a degree in political science at the University of British Columbia. Following graduation, Pitcairn worked in a number of government-related positions, including the Richmond-Steveston Constituency office, the City of Richmond and the Provincial Legislature. Pitcairn began working at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce in 2012. 

Best public landmark:

Perpetual Sunset (No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway)

Best place to take an out of town guest:

Public fish sales float in Steveston

Best neighbourhood:

Dover Crescent

Best way to spend a Saturday afternoon:

Riding the West Dyke Trail

Best way to spend a Saturday night:

Dinner at BRB Brew Co. followed by a movie at SilverCity Riverport.

Best place to get fresh produce:

Richmond Country Market

Best place to have a picnic:

Garry Point Park

Best walking/running/biking route:

Railway Avenue Greenway

Best place to take your children:

Garden City Park

Best Richmond memory:

Frog catching in Steveston