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Fruiticana in Surrey Makes 2 Ten-Tonne Truck Load Donation to Surrey Food Bank on April 26

General
April 27, 2021

Tony Singh, Founder and President of Fruiticana in Surrey, delivered close to 23,000 pounds of food in 2 ten-tonne trucks, to the Surrey Food Bank, on April 26. “Fruiticana will deliver more food in the coming days and garner additional support from their suppliers to participate this year and in the years to come because…
Surrey Board of Trade Statement on BC Budget 2021

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
April 20, 2021

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE STATEMENT ON BC BUDGET 2021 -Commitment to Surrey Hospital, trade and industry development, strategic investment fund for economic growth; no specific mention of SkyTrain from Surrey-Langley or comprehensive BC tax reform BC FINANCE MINISTER TO DELIVER DIGITAL POST-BUDGET ADDRESS TO SURREY’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY April 22 from 4:20pm to 5:20pm REGISTER SURREY…
‘SAY YES TO VACCINATION’ Campaign Launched by Surrey Board of Trade

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
April 20, 2021

While the choice to get vaccinated is ultimately up to individuals, the ‘SAY YES TO VACCINATION’ Campaign is an encouragement campaign to equip businesses to play their part to get Surrey and surrounding communities to herd immunity. “The focus is to encourage Surrey residents and workers to get vaccinated as it is the only solution…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE STATEMENT ON FEDERAL BUDGET 2021

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
April 19, 2021

Surrey Board of Trade Says 2021 Federal Budget Presentation Delivered Support for Business, Housing, Transit, Women and Youth but Lacked Detail on Debt Reduction, Tax Reform, Pharmacare and International Strategy Businesses need to reduce their costs, need skilled talent to drive innovation and need to maximize the potential of trade deals. Today’s Federal Budget, the…
SURREY JOBS NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Concerned with Surrey Job Losses Due to Discovery Islands Salmon Farm Removal

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development
April 14, 2021

On December 17, 2020, Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Minister Bernadette Jordan ordered all salmon farms in the Discovery Islands removed by June 30, 2022 and that those farms not be re-stocked starting immediately. If the decision is left unaltered it will shut down more than 24% of BC’s farmed salmon production, resulting…
Surrey Board of Trade Applauds and Supports BC Government Taking Additional Measures to Combat Overdose Crisis

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
April 14, 2021

The Province is moving forward with vital measures to combat stigma and turn the tide on the overdose crisis. To address stigma, BC will officially request a federal exemption from Health Canada to decriminalize personal possession of drugs in the province, removing the shame that often prevents people from reaching out for life-saving help. “COVID-19…
Surrey Board of Trade Disappointed about City of Surrey Withdrawal from Key Regional Economic Development Agency

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development
April 14, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade is disappointed that the City of Surrey’s recent decision to pull out of the Metro Vancouver Regional Prosperity Service, a regional economic development organization, made without consultation with commercial and residential taxpayers and other organizations affected by this decision. As a result of this decision, Surrey will no longer be…
Surrey Music City Centre at the Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC’s Investment into the Music Industry

GeneralTourism, Arts and Culture
April 13, 2021

Musicians and companies in BC’s music industry can apply for a new grant through Amplify BC. The entire grant is worth $22.5 million. “The music industry is vital to the economic wellbeing of the province and Surrey,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. “Without a thriving arts and culture sector, we…
BUSINESS WIN – City of Surrey Removes Economic Barriers to Parking to Patio Program to Help Local Restaurants

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development
April 13, 2021

The City of Surrey Mayor and Council voted last night to approve the waiving of fees for Surrey’s Parking to Patios program, something that the Surrey Board of Trade asked for in April 2020. The program allows restaurants to expand their operations onto privately-owned parking lots and city road right-of-ways, including sidewalks, boulevards and on-street…
Surrey Board of Trade Issues 10-Step Guideline for Next Week’s BC Budget – Throne Speech Needed to Focus on Tax Reform Messaging

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
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…

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Fruiticana in Surrey Makes 2 Ten-Tonne Truck Load Donation to Surrey Food Bank on April 26

Surrey Board of Trade Statement on BC Budget 2021

‘SAY YES TO VACCINATION’ Campaign Launched by Surrey Board of Trade

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE STATEMENT ON FEDERAL BUDGET 2021

Surrey Music City Centre at the Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC’s Investment into the Music Industry

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

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Fruiticana in Surrey Makes 2 Ten-Tonne Truck Load Donation to Surrey Food Bank on April 26

Surrey Board of Trade Statement on BC Budget 2021

‘SAY YES TO VACCINATION’ Campaign Launched by Surrey Board of Trade

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE STATEMENT ON FEDERAL BUDGET 2021

SURREY JOBS NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Concerned with Surrey Job Losses Due to Discovery Islands Salmon Farm Removal

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds and Supports BC Government Taking Additional Measures to Combat Overdose Crisis

Surrey Board of Trade Disappointed about City of Surrey Withdrawal from Key Regional Economic Development Agency

Surrey Music City Centre at the Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC’s Investment into the Music Industry

BUSINESS WIN – City of Surrey Removes Economic Barriers to Parking to Patio Program to Help Local Restaurants

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

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