Surrey Board of Trade Hosts Free COVID-19 Digital Town Hall Series to Support Businesses and Not for Profits GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development April 7, 2020 The Surrey Board of Trade is continuing its COVID-19 Digital Town Hall Series, bringing together industry experts and government representatives to answer questions from the business community. “With an unexpected COVID-19 pandemic impacting our business community, the time to hear/discuss what options are available for the future of business and their workforce is integral to…
IMPORTANT FOR BUSINESS – TODAY’S FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT – APRIL 1, 2020 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development April 1, 2020 The long awaited press conference from Finance Minister Bill Morneau took place on April 1. Not a lot of good news – unanswered questions. More information: https://www. canada.ca/en/department- finance/economic-response- plan.html BRIEF SUMMARY: 1. More information did come out about the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) for individuals. 2. The one thing that Finance Minister said today…
Surrey Board of Trade Wants Action on Property Taxes and Supports for Businesses, Landlords and Property Owners Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral March 31, 2020 Provincial and Federal Governments have been working on measures to assist businesses and workforces due to a COVID-19 economic crisis. The focus now needs to be on property taxes, landlords and property owners. “April 1st is tomorrow,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Many businesses will be unable to pay rent due to…
Anita — COVID-19 UPDATES FROM Surrey Board of Trade CEO — March 30 GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth March 30, 2020 Updates: GOVERNMENT SUPPORT – BUSINESS FRAUD – DIGITAL TOWN HALL/WEBINARS – RENTERS/LANDLORDS – COMMUNITY RELIEF FUND – DIGITAL SUPERCLUSTER – CITY OF SURREY CALL OUT – SUPPLIES – SHORT TERM DISABILITY COVERAGE INSTEAD OF EI – BIV – MEDICAL SUPPLIES – SUPPORT SURREY LOCAL BUSINESS CAMPAIGN Government announcements are taking place daily. NEW FEDERAL GOVERNMENT…
ANNOUNCED TODAY-NEW FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS: Surrey Board of Trade GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development March 27, 2020 Government announcements are taking place daily. The Surrey Board of Trade is providing you with updates in one place for your convenience. For any specific questions, please email anita@businessinsurrey.com. See below for updates. FEDERAL: Quick Facts: https://www.canada.ca/en/ department-finance/news/2020/ 03/additional-support-for- canadian-businesses-from-the- economic-impact-of-covid-19. html#_Deferral_of_Sales Deferral to June of GST/HST payments, as well as customs duties owing on…
Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Immediate Surrey City Budget Re-Direction & New Public Safety Infrastructure Postponement Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development March 24, 2020 Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Immediate Surrey City Budget Re-Direction to COVID-19 Economic and City Response – New Public Safety Infrastructure Not a Priority in these Unprecedented Times The Surrey Board of Trade is calling for the City of Surrey to take immediate action and communication to re-direct financial resources committed to Surrey’s new…
Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government on Phase 1 COVID-19 Economic Package Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral March 23, 2020 The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased that the BC Government announced a Phase One COVID-19 Economic package to help businesses and workers. “The Surrey Board of Trade called on all levels of government on March 17 to instigate measures to help businesses and workers to: keep people employed, increase business cash flow by reducing…
Surrey Board of Trade and South Asian Business Association Urge City of Surrey to Declare Local State of Emergency amid COVID-19 Outbreak Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth March 23, 2020 The Surrey Board of Trade and the South Asian Business Association are speaking together to urge the City of Surrey to immediately declare a local state of emergency amid the COVID-19 Outbreak. “I know that this means closing down businesses for a period of time, except for essential services – this is a huge ask.…
COVID-19 New Federal Government Support for Canadian Businesses and Individuals – March 18 GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development March 18, 2020 The Surrey Board of Trade is actively updating members and the business community/service organizations on supports. I was just on a call with the Federal Ministry of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade – and have been sending many economic concerns and initiative ideas to both the Prime Minister’s office and to the BC Finance…
Anita – COVID-19: BUSINESS SUPPORT UPDATE from Surrey Board of Trade CEO Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship March 17, 2020 The Surrey Board of Trade will be providing updates on business supports and advocacy. If you need anything or to indicate what is going on, please contact anita@businessinsurrey.com or cell at 604-340-3899. UPDATES: 1. BUSINESS SUPPORT AND CONNECTIONS: The Surrey Board of Trade has invoked Ground Zero Principles. Staff have been redeployed from their work…
