Youth Focus by Surrey Board of Trade

On Thursday, April 16, the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade hosted the 17hAnnual Surrey & White Rock Women in Business Awards luncheon, presented by National Bank. This event recognizes the hard work of Surrey and White Rock’s businesswomen and their contributions to the community. Master of Ceremonies Lien Yeung of CBC Vancouver led the afternoon’s program. Over 400 guests enjoyed keynote speaker Manjit Minhas, sponsored by DP World Canada. She fascinated the crowd as she shared the story of her journey as a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry and her advice for those on their own journey in leadership.

The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade is proud to announce the recipients of the 16th Annual Surrey & White Rock Top 25 Under 25 Awards, recognizing the remarkable achievements of young leaders who are making a meaningful impact across the region.

The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade (SWRBOT) released its 2026 Surrey Roads Survey at its annual BC Transportation Update featuring Minister Mike Farnworth on March 18. The findings show that congestion, limited transit options, and infrastructure gaps continue to significantly impact businesses and commuters across Surrey and the South of Fraser region.