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Consortium of Entrepreneurs Join Forces to Create Startup Surrey —Network to build and strengthen Surrey’s business, innovation and startup communities

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralYouth Entrepreneurship
March 13, 2019

SURREY-WHERE BUSINESS HAPPENS! Surrey, B.C. (March 13, 2019) – A group of progressive entrepreneurs are working together to establish a Startup Surrey chapter to build, strengthen and support the emerging business startup community in Surrey. Startup Surrey will be supported by an ecosystem of prominent establishments such as the Surrey Board of Trade, the Health…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Legislation Strengthening Independence of Agricultural Land Commission

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry
March 7, 2019

SURREY – The BC Government tabled Bill 15, the Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act 2019 to allow the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) to better fulfill its mandate of preserving the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). “The Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) was designed to protect farmland; only 5% of BC is in the ALR, and only 1%…
#BCTECHSummit is Coming to Surrey – Technology Businesses and Inventors -March 12 Reception at Surrey’s Health & Technology District

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
March 7, 2019

For the first time, #BCTECHSummit is expanding its popular technology forum from Vancouver into Surrey, representing the rapidly emerging tech sector across other parts of B.C. “Surrey is where business happens through its innovation and entrepreneurship. Surrey will be the largest city in B.C. very soon. The Surrey Board of Trade is proud to work together with…
Interim Report on National Pharmacare Implementation are Steps in the Right Direction Says Surrey Board of Trade

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
March 6, 2019

SURREY – On March 6, the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare released an interim report for the government’s consideration. The Council is leading a national dialogue on how to implement affordable national pharmacare for Canadians – families and employers. The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister…
Surrey Board of Trade Signs MOU with Surrey Schools SD36

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentYouth Entrepreneurship
March 4, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade and the Surrey School District have signed an agreement to work together to develop programs and strategies designed to prepare students for their future careers. In order for students to fully appreciate the range of career options open to them, determine their values, explore interests, experience work environments and benefit…
Surrey Board of Trade Focuses Next Surrey Hot Topic Dialogue on Cyber Crime – Protecting Businesses in the Digital Age

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development
February 27, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade, as a city building business organization, continues their Surrey Hot Topic Dialogue Series. “The Surrey Board of Trade offers this forum to dialogue on this topic and contribute ideas to the business organization’s advocacy agenda,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “We want to seek the input of…
Surrey Board of Trade to Host Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes at Surrey Innovation Awards on November 20

General
February 25, 2019

Surrey, B.C. – On Wednesday, November 20th at the 6th Annual Surrey Innovation Awards Lunch, the Surrey Board of Trade will welcome keynote speaker Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, the technology driven global media and branding company. Forbes.com has become one of the world’s most influential websites, with nearly 75 million unique visitors a month. The…
Canada’s Minister of Economic Development and Innovation to Speak at Surrey Board of Trade – March 4

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship
February 25, 2019

Canada’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, will be speaking at a Surrey Board of Trade Lunch, co-hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade and the South Asian Business Association (SABA), on Monday, March 4 at 11:30am at Eaglequest Golf Course. Minister Bains will present updates on Canada’s innovation agenda through the “Building a Nation of Innovators” Report.…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with National Energy Board Ruling on Trans Mountain Expansion Project – Business organization waits for final decision by the Federal Government

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry
February 22, 2019

SURREY – On Friday, February 22, 2019 the National Energy Board (NEB) released their report on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project after months of consultations with a range of groups from business advocacy groups, such as the Surrey Board of Trade, to environmental protection groups. The 700-page reconsideration report has been given to the Federal…
Surrey Board of Trade Announces 2019 Surrey Women in Business Award Finalists

GeneralWomen in Business
February 21, 2019

On Wednesday, March 13th, the Surrey Board of Trade will host the 10th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards Luncheon, with Presenting Sponsor BDC with support from BLG and EDC. The winners will be announced at this event at the Sheraton Hotel. This event recognizes the hard work of Surrey’s business women and their contributions to Surrey. The…

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Consortium of Entrepreneurs Join Forces to Create Startup Surrey —Network to build and strengthen Surrey’s business, innovation and startup communities

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Legislation Strengthening Independence of Agricultural Land Commission

#BCTECHSummit is Coming to Surrey – Technology Businesses and Inventors -March 12 Reception at Surrey’s Health & Technology District

Interim Report on National Pharmacare Implementation are Steps in the Right Direction Says Surrey Board of Trade

Surrey Board of Trade to Host Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes at Surrey Innovation Awards on November 20

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with National Energy Board Ruling on Trans Mountain Expansion Project – Business organization waits for final decision by the Federal Government

Surrey Board of Trade Announces 2019 Surrey Women in Business Award Finalists

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Consortium of Entrepreneurs Join Forces to Create Startup Surrey —Network to build and strengthen Surrey’s business, innovation and startup communities

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Legislation Strengthening Independence of Agricultural Land Commission

#BCTECHSummit is Coming to Surrey – Technology Businesses and Inventors -March 12 Reception at Surrey’s Health & Technology District

Interim Report on National Pharmacare Implementation are Steps in the Right Direction Says Surrey Board of Trade

Surrey Board of Trade Signs MOU with Surrey Schools SD36

Surrey Board of Trade Focuses Next Surrey Hot Topic Dialogue on Cyber Crime – Protecting Businesses in the Digital Age

Surrey Board of Trade to Host Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes at Surrey Innovation Awards on November 20

Canada’s Minister of Economic Development and Innovation to Speak at Surrey Board of Trade – March 4

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with National Energy Board Ruling on Trans Mountain Expansion Project – Business organization waits for final decision by the Federal Government

Surrey Board of Trade Announces 2019 Surrey Women in Business Award Finalists

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