ADVISORY: YOU ARE INVITED TO HEAR TWO SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 18, 2017

Surrey Board of Trade Manufacturing Industry Reception
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel (15269-104 Avenue)
6:00 – 8:00 pm (announcements to be made at 7:00 pm)

Surrey has the most number of manufacturers in British Columbia. The Surrey Board of Trade requests the honor of you and a guest to be in attendance for two announcements by our collaborative partners that will focus on job creation and industry growth.

Please RSVP to anita@businessinsurrey.com.

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