BC Chamber Adopts Three SWRBOT Policies on Economic Competitiveness, Workforce Policy, and Community Safety Business ResourcesEconomic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth June 8, 2026 The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade (SWRBOT) is pleased to announce the adoption of three policy resolutions at the 2026 BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Policy Sessions, strengthening provincial advocacy on economic competitiveness, workforce sustainability, and safer communities across British Columbia.
BC’s PST Expansion: What Businesses Need to Know Business Growth Academy (BGA)Business ResourcesEconomic Competitiveness & TradeInnovation & Industry April 2, 2026 New taxes on essential services: Understanding the impact and what comes Budget 2026 expands the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to professional services for the first time, including things like accounting, security and engineering. These are services almost every business in BC uses. The government’s rationale is that BC’s economy has shifted toward services, many of which have never had provincial tax applied. Here are the need-to-know details.
Rainbow Entrepreneurs Business ResourcesWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth September 20, 2025 Inclusivity is an economic foundation to drive Surrey’s economy. The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade’s values are about inclusivity driving business and organizations growth. Thank you to Surrey and White Rock’s 2SLGBTQI+ community. We stand with you as friends and allies.
Indigenous Relations Business ResourcesWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth September 20, 2025 Indigenous Knowledge & Economic Partnerships
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Business ResourcesWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth September 20, 2025 The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade, in partnership with the Presidents Group, is offering access to free training to help build your skills and confidence in employing people with disabilities.
Youth Leaders – Entrepreneurs and Career Pathways Business ResourcesYouth Entrepreneurship September 18, 2025 The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade programs introduce youth to career pathways and develop practical entrepreneurial skills that support long-term success.
A Made in Surrey Workforce Strategy 2019-2029 Business Resources September 18, 2025 The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade (SWRBOT), with BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction funding, has undertaken the research and development of a Surrey Workforce Strategy to determine Surrey’s current and anticipated labour market demand, supply and gaps for the next ten years.
White Rock Economic Strategy Business Resources September 18, 2025 The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade works alongside the City of White Rock and community partners to support these goals and advance opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation.
Surrey Economic Strategy Business ResourcesEconomic Competitiveness & TradeInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth September 18, 2025 Investing in Our Future – A Roadmap to Realizing the Opportunities of Tomorrow
