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BC Carbon Tax Revenue Needs to Fund Transit

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryTransportation
November 27, 2023

Transportation stands as one of the foremost challenges for cities and businesses today, especially in Surrey. Given the pressing need to tackle climate change and promote sustainable transportation options, the Surrey Board of Trade is asking the BC Government to allocate revenue from the BC Carbon Tax towards transit initiatives. Despite businesses contributing to the…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE STATEMENT ON FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
November 21, 2023

On November 21, Canada’s Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland presented the Fall Economic Statement in Parliament. The statement included many new measures that are meant to increase affordability and reduce federal debt. “The Surrey Board of Trade applauds some of the measures implemented by the Federal Government, such as on housing, but we call for…
Surrey Board of Trade and Partners Receives $500,000 Investment from DIGITAL

GeneralTourism, Arts and CultureWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
November 21, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 21, 2023 (Translated into French as well) The Surrey Board of Trade has received a $500,000 co-investment from DIGITAL, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies, for their workforce development venture ‘Intercultural Digital Hospitality Skills Accelerator Project’. The project is led by the Surrey Board of Trade with Western Community…
Surrey Board of Trade and Mississauga Board of Trade Want Federal Government Support for Refugees

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
November 21, 2023

The Surrey Board of Trade and the Mississauga Board of Trade are asking the Federal Government to enhance support for refugees to ensure better economic outcomes and workforce pathways. “Government assisted refugees fleeing oppression, persecution, violence, war, famine, and disasters are coming to Canada without a community sponsoring them and are trying to adapt to…
SURREY BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT TO COME

General
November 16, 2023

We have a special funding announcement…stay tuned for details, to be released on November 21.
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Provincial Investment in Surrey’s Manufacturing Sector

General
November 10, 2023

The BC Government has invested in Punjab Milk Foods to build a new dairy-processing facility to increase its production capacity and create jobs in Surrey. “We are thankful for the BC Government’s contribution of $7.5 million through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund for Punjab Milk Foods,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of…
2023 Surrey Business Excellence Award Winners Announced  by Surrey Board of Trade

General
November 10, 2023

On Thursday, November 9, the Surrey Board of Trade recognized eight winners at their  25th annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards, with Presenting Sponsors Rogers Business, TD Bank and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and Supporting Sponsor DP World Canada. Over 450 people were in attendance at the event with Master of Ceremonies Mark Madryga of…
Surrey Board of Trade Re-Appointed to Metro Vancouver National Zero Waste Council

General
November 9, 2023

Jay Rao, Chair of the Surrey Board of Trade’s Environment and Natural Resources Team, has been re-appointed to Management Board of the Metro Vancouver National Zero Waste Council, a leadership initiative of Metro Vancouver, bringing together governments, businesses and non-government organizations to advance waste prevention in Canada and the transition to a circular economy. The Surrey Board…
Transit-Oriented Development Regulations Can be Enhanced with Further Funding of Surrey’s Transportation Infrastructure

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralTransportation
November 8, 2023

In a significant step towards fostering sustainable and efficient urban growth, the BC Government introduced a new proposed legislation to define and formalize Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) regulations. These new regulations, set to pass in early December, will help provide a clear framework for local governments to promote higher density around transit hubs, including rail stations,…
BC MINISTER LANA POPHAM AND FORMER VANCOUVER CANUCK DAVE BABYCH TO SPEAK AT SURREY ARTS AWARDS – November 28 – Sheraton Hotel

GeneralTourism, Arts and Culture
November 8, 2023

Surrey, BC – On Tuesday, November 28, the Surrey Board of Trade will recognize four winners of at the 7th Surrey Arts and Business Awards at the Sheraton Hotel. The 2023 finalists are: Arts and Innovation Praise Theatre Ensemble and Arts Ministry (Praise TEAM) SMASH Theatre School Studio 73 Cultural Ambassador Amarjeet Singh, Naad Arts…

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BC Carbon Tax Revenue Needs to Fund Transit

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE STATEMENT ON FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT

Surrey Board of Trade and Partners Receives $500,000 Investment from DIGITAL

Surrey Board of Trade and Mississauga Board of Trade Want Federal Government Support for Refugees

SURREY BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT TO COME

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Provincial Investment in Surrey’s Manufacturing Sector

2023 Surrey Business Excellence Award Winners Announced  by Surrey Board of Trade

Surrey Board of Trade Re-Appointed to Metro Vancouver National Zero Waste Council

Transit-Oriented Development Regulations Can be Enhanced with Further Funding of Surrey’s Transportation Infrastructure

BC MINISTER LANA POPHAM AND FORMER VANCOUVER CANUCK DAVE BABYCH TO SPEAK AT SURREY ARTS AWARDS – November 28 – Sheraton Hotel

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BC Carbon Tax Revenue Needs to Fund Transit

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE STATEMENT ON FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT

Surrey Board of Trade and Partners Receives $500,000 Investment from DIGITAL

Surrey Board of Trade and Mississauga Board of Trade Want Federal Government Support for Refugees

SURREY BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT TO COME

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Provincial Investment in Surrey’s Manufacturing Sector

2023 Surrey Business Excellence Award Winners Announced by Surrey Board of Trade

Surrey Board of Trade Re-Appointed to Metro Vancouver National Zero Waste Council

Transit-Oriented Development Regulations Can be Enhanced with Further Funding of Surrey’s Transportation Infrastructure

BC MINISTER LANA POPHAM AND FORMER VANCOUVER CANUCK DAVE BABYCH TO SPEAK AT SURREY ARTS AWARDS – November 28 – Sheraton Hotel

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2023 Surrey Business Excellence Award Winners Announced  by Surrey Board of Trade