Economic Competitiveness & Trade, General

2021 SURREY DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY FORUM

November 1, 2021

Recording and Photos of the 2021 Surrey Development Industry Dialogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=VwVzKFDzffA
Hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade.

Thank you to sponsors:

Co-Presenting Sponsors: Hamilton Duncan and UNITI

Lunch Sponsors: Beedie and Telus Business

Supporting Sponsors: Aplin & Martin Consultants, the BM Group of Companies, LMS Reinforcing Steel Group, and Western Community College

Community Sponsor: BC Housing

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The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade (SWRBOT) is calling on the Provincial Government to establish a standardized province-wide RCMP engagement framework to strengthen public safety, improve accountability, and better address the economic impacts of crime on businesses and communities.
Spring Economic Update 2026: What it Means for Businesses in Surrey & White Rock

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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.

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