WCC aviation centre hosts a landmark networking event

In a showcase of community enterprise and industry connection, Western Community College’s Aviation Centre at Abbotsford International Airport welcomed professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for a remarkable evening of networking. In collaboration with the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, the event brought together attendees from across the Fraser Valley into a vibrant space where innovation, aviation, and business met.

The setting itself was impressive. WCC’s aviation wing at Abbotsford International Airport is known for its Transport Canada and IATA-certified training programs and is the only IATAauthorized aviation training centre in Canada. Against this dynamic backdrop, the Business After Business evening became one of the most successful networking events the Chamber has hosted, marking an important milestone in WCC’s growing engagement with the regional business community.

Special recognition was extended to Anita Huberman for her leadership in organizing the event and to WCC’s Gurpal Dhaliwal for his vision in strengthening the college’s industry partnerships. Aviation leaders Raj Hundal and Sohail Durrani were also acknowledged for highlighting the Aviation Centre’s potential and bringing the evening to life. The presence of dignitaries including Ross Siemens, Mayor of Abbotsford; MLAs Korky Neufeld and Bruce Banman; MP Sukh Dhaliwal; and Abbotsford Chamber CEO Alex Mitchell added significance to the occasion.

As guests mingled under the high ceilings of the hangar-style venue, conversations centered on connection, opportunity, and shared growth. For WCC, the evening was more than a networking event. It reinforced the college’s role as a bridge between education and enterprise, and as a driving force in shaping a skilled, future-ready workforce. The success of the evening reflected a clear message: Western Community College and the local business community are ready to soar together. local business community are ready to soar together