Surrey Board of Trade Event Named a Top 100 Event in Metro Vancouver by BizBash -Debut list recognizes Surrey Business Excellence Awards as one of the most influential annual events in the Metro Vancouver Region. Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship August 22, 2019 BizBash, the premier resource for event and meeting professionals in North America, has announced the Surrey Board of Trade’s Surrey Business Excellence Awards as the Top 100 Events in the Metro Vancouver region. This annual high profile Surrey business event continues to break barriers, challenge the norm, and push limits to reach and engage audiences in…
Surrey Board of Trade Calls on Federal Government to Focus on Cryptocurrency Innovation Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development August 22, 2019 The Surrey Board of Trade has composed a federal government policy requesting action to address the lack of support for cryptocurrency miners, a recent way to conduct financial transactions for businesses. The Surrey Board of Trade will be seeking the support from 450 chambers of commerce/boards of trade across Canada at the Canadian Chamber of…
2019 Finalists Announced – Surrey Board of Trade 23rd Annual Police Officer of the Year Awards -Celebrating the work of the Surrey RCMP General August 20, 2019 The Surrey Board of Trade is proud to announce the finalists for the 23rd Annual Surrey Police Officer of the Year Awards. Winners in the eight categories below will be announced at the gala event taking place on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey (15269 104 Avenue) from 6:00-9:30pm. Tickets are $105 + tax each. Thank you…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased No Municipal Boundaries For Ride-Hailing – Disappointed that Class 4 License Requirement is Maintained and Wants Level Playing Field for Taxi Industry GeneralTransportation August 19, 2019 Today, the Surrey Board of Trade is pleased that the Passenger Transportation Board has consulted with industry stakeholders and provided positive rules for ride-hailing services in BC. The BC Government will begin accepting applications on September 3, 2019 from companies seeking to provide commercial ride-hailing in BC. “However, the Surrey Board of Trade is disappointed that…
Surrey Schools Coalition Wants BC Government to Implement Special Growth Fund GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development August 15, 2019 Thousands of K-12 students in Surrey will again be learning in portables for the 2019-2020 school season and the foreseeable future. 28 new portables will be brought in for the beginning of the school year, bringing the total to 361 portables. The historical anticipated enrolment in September is typically higher than estimated so the number of portables listed may…
Surrey Board of Trade Hosts Third Town Hall for 43rd Federal Election Featuring Canada’s NDP Leader, Jagmeet Singh General August 15, 2019 The Surrey Board of Trade, as a city building business organization, continues their Business Town Hall Series for the 43rd Federal Election with leaders of the primary political parties. The third Town Hall takes place with the Honourable Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada. Mr. Singh will speak to the NDP’s economic platform.…
Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on the Global Future of Canadian Energy with Athabasca Oil Corporation President and CEO Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry August 14, 2019 In partnership with Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, the Surrey Board of Trade will host a national Energy Week event. This event will discuss the roles Canadian energy products play in the global economy and meeting growing global energy needs. Energy Week, which will be highlighted by a series of events across the country, is…
Surrey Board of Trade Named Finalist for Canadian Chamber of Commerce Award Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship August 13, 2019 The Surrey Board of Trade’s leadership work in government advocacy has been recognized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, specifically through the utilization of their unique event program, entitled the ‘Surrey Hot Topic Dialogue Series’. “The Surrey Board of Trade is thrilled that the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has recognized the leadership work of the…
Surrey Board of Trade Calls on Federal Government to Focus on Arctic Economic Opportunities Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralTransportation August 1, 2019 Today, the Canadian Government announced the creation of a new marine protected area near Arctic Bay — an Inuit hamlet on the northwest corner of Baffin Island. The Canadian Government also needs to focus on arctic economic opportunities specifically their infrastructure needs and its economic potential for Canadian businesses. Today, the Surrey Board of Trade…
Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Nominations for the 3rd Surrey Agriculture Leadership Awards – Deadline October 18, 2019 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry July 31, 2019 The Surrey Board of Trade, as part of their agricultural industry advocacy, will present the 3rd Surrey Agriculture Leadership Awards on November 21 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Surrey Arts Centre. Nominations are open to individual or organization that has made a positive impact to Surrey’s agricultural industry. “Surrey stands at a critical juncture to…
