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Surrey Board of Trade Issues 10-Step Guideline for Next Week’s BC Budget – Throne Speech Needed to Focus on Tax Reform Messaging

April 12, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade knows that today’s Throne Speech presented by the BC Government sets out general policy priorities and that the BC Budget, to be presented on April 20, will set out the details on how the government plans to pay for that agenda, and any possible revenue-generating opportunities. “The 2021 BC Government…

Future Minimum Wage Increases to be Tied to Consumer Price Index from 2022 Onwards

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April 9, 2021

The BC Government announced today that the minimum wage is set to increase to $15.20 as of June 1, 2021, after which a yearly increase will be tied to inflation – commonly known as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – to provide predictability going forward. “The Surrey Board of Trade was a leader in calling…

Surrey Board of Trade Wants a BC Tax System Review in Monday’s Throne Speech

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April 9, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade is calling for a review of the BC tax system, examining how it can be reformed to foster growth and help BC recover from the economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. “BC will have to walk a fiscal tightrope between the need to reduce debt and deficits and supporting economic…

NEW FUNDING SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS APPLAUDED BY SURREY BOARD OF TRADE -Recommendations for PST Support Program

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April 8, 2021

The BC Government has released some funding programs to support the business community, and those businesses impacted by the recent circuit breaker provincial health orders. “The Surrey Board of Trade has been at the forefront of the call to ensure that business supports for those affected industries are ready on day one of health and…

Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Implementation of Canada-US Relations Committee

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March 29, 2021

The United States and Canada have an interconnected, complex, and, at times, strained relationship. The last 4 years have shown how quickly communication can break down, and the economic toll such a break down can have. While there was hope that the next four to eight years will be amicable, the recent flurry of executive…

Surrey Board of Trade Announced as Premier’s Award Finalist for Contributions to TogetherBC

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March 25, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade was one of three finalists in the 2020 Premier’s Awards in the Partnership category for contributions to TogetherBC initiatives, indicated in a letter sent by the Honourable Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. “The Surrey Board of Trade, in the chamber of commerce/board of trade industry, has…

INVITATION TOMORROW – March 16 from 9am to 10:15am: Surrey International Trade Centre to Host Consul General of Ireland and Minister Bruce Ralston

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March 15, 2021

The Surrey International Trade Centre, at the Surrey Board of Trade, will host the Consul General of Ireland Frank Flood and BC Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Bruce Ralston, at the digital Discover Trade and Investment meeting focused on business opportunities between Canada and Ireland, utilizing the Canadian European Trade Agreement. In addition,…

Surrey Board of Trade Launches Indigenous Knowledge and Economic Partnership Learning Series for Businesses and Organizations

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March 9, 2021

Indigenous knowledge and economic partnerships are a priority for all businesses as we all continue on the path towards reconciliation and the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). “The Surrey Board of Trade is a leader again in launching a Surrey Business Leadership Learning Series that will help…

Surrey Board of Trade Says Changes to Business Grant Program Opens Access – -more flexibility needed for those hardest hit businesses

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March 4, 2021

In ongoing consultation with the BC Government, the Surrey Board of Trade is pleased that the BC Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant has been extended until the end of August and that revenue requirements have been decreased to 30% from 70%. “These changes are welcome and will provide greater support to the business…

Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on Fraud Prevention

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March 1, 2021

March is Fraud Prevention Month. “The Surrey Board of Trade reminds businesses, organizations, and residents to focus on fraud prevention,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Especially during the pandemic with an increase in online transactions we must be vigilant in preventing cybercrime.” Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated methods to target people of…

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Surrey Board of Trade Issues 10-Step Guideline for Next Week’s BC Budget – Throne Speech Needed to Focus on Tax Reform Messaging

Surrey Board of Trade Wants a BC Tax System Review in Monday’s Throne Speech

NEW FUNDING SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS APPLAUDED BY SURREY BOARD OF TRADE -Recommendations for PST Support Program

Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Implementation of Canada-US Relations Committee

INVITATION TOMORROW – March 16 from 9am to 10:15am: Surrey International Trade Centre to Host Consul General of Ireland and Minister Bruce Ralston

Surrey Board of Trade Launches Indigenous Knowledge and Economic Partnership Learning Series for Businesses and Organizations

Surrey Board of Trade Says Changes to Business Grant Program Opens Access – -more flexibility needed for those hardest hit businesses

Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on Fraud Prevention

Your Business Knowledge Hub Helping you stay informed and ahead.

Surrey Board of Trade Issues 10-Step Guideline for Next Week’s BC Budget – Throne Speech Needed to Focus on Tax Reform Messaging

Future Minimum Wage Increases to be Tied to Consumer Price Index from 2022 Onwards

Surrey Board of Trade Wants a BC Tax System Review in Monday’s Throne Speech

NEW FUNDING SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS APPLAUDED BY SURREY BOARD OF TRADE -Recommendations for PST Support Program

Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Implementation of Canada-US Relations Committee

Surrey Board of Trade Announced as Premier’s Award Finalist for Contributions to TogetherBC

INVITATION TOMORROW – March 16 from 9am to 10:15am: Surrey International Trade Centre to Host Consul General of Ireland and Minister Bruce Ralston

Surrey Board of Trade Launches Indigenous Knowledge and Economic Partnership Learning Series for Businesses and Organizations

Surrey Board of Trade Says Changes to Business Grant Program Opens Access – -more flexibility needed for those hardest hit businesses

Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on Fraud Prevention

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