SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ADVOCACY WIN – BC Government to Launch Transportation Study in the South Fraser Economic Region (Fraser Valley) Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship August 19, 2020 Today, as part of BC’s Restart Plan, the Province announced the launch of a transportation study in the South Fraser Economic Region (Fraser Valley) to help ensure the development of affordable and liveable communities. “Education and transportation are the foundations of an economy,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. “Earlier this…
Surrey Board of Trade Supports Natural Resource-Focused Economic Recovery Plan GeneralInnovation & Industry August 19, 2020 -Sector could create 2.6 million new jobs while setting the foundation for a low-emissions future The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to support and be a part of the Natural Resource Economic Recovery Plan Task Force. The Surrey Board of Trade is a part of a national Task Force for Real Jobs, Real Recovery—which represents over a quarter of a million businesses and over…
POLICY WIN: Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Premier’s Decision To Extend Temporary Layoff Period Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship June 25, 2020 The Surrey Board of Trade appreciates the Premier’s consideration of our advocacy to support business by extending the temporary layoff period to 24 weeks, expiring August 30, 2020. “The business community is afforded more flexibility and certainty with this extension,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. “In times such as these, excessive…
Anita — SURREY BUSINESS UPDATE from Surrey Board of Trade CEO — June 17 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship June 17, 2020 Thank you for your continued support of the Surrey Board of Trade, Surrey’s city-building business organization. I want you to know that with our continued participation as 1 of 9 organizations that forms the Premier’s Economic Recovery Task Force, we offer a unique benefit of resources/knowledge/connection s to help your business and organization during the…
SURREY NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Update on BC Government Economic Policies 2020 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship May 23, 2020 SURREY BC – The Surrey Board of Trade continued their leadership work in provincial government advocacy at this weekend’s virtual BC Chamber of Commerce AGM & Convention, which concluded today on May 23rd. “The Surrey Board of Trade presented a variety of innovative policies to instigate economic activity, innovation and industry support,” said Anita Huberman,…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE WANTS SUPPORT ON BC GOVERNMENT POLICIES AT BC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONVENTION – May 22-23, 2020 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship May 20, 2020 The Surrey Board of Trade will continue to instigate change for business through government advocacy by asking for support of their policies by their peers at the annual convention of the BC Chamber of Commerce this weekend, to be done virtually, on May 22-23, 2020. Watch for news and details on Surrey Board of Trade…
Anita — Business Updates on COVID-19 — April 24 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship April 24, 2020 Thank you for your continued support of the Surrey Board of Trade, Surrey’s city-building business organization. Some updates for you below: 1. RENT RELIEF FOR BUSINESS: Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (CECRA) will be managed by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation –operational mid-May https://news.gov.bc. ca/releases/2020FIN0024-000754 Commercial property owners will be able to lower the rents…
NEW BC MINISTER OF ENERGY, MINES AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES TO SPEAK AT SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ON ECONOMIC PRIORITIES – February 28 -Focus on Future of Energy Infrastructure Projects and First Nations Reconciliation GeneralInnovation & Industry February 20, 2020 Surrey, B.C. – On Friday, February 28th, the Surrey Board of Trade will welcome the Honourable Bruce Ralston at its BC Natural Resource Industries Lunch with an update on his goals and priorities for the Ministry under his leadership, especially in light of recent protests and First Nation Reconciliation goals. “The event will hear from…
Surrey Board of Trade CEO Named Finalist in the Leader Award Category for BC Business Awards Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship February 4, 2020 The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to announce that its CEO, Anita Huberman, has been named as a finalist in the Leader award category for the BCBusiness Women of the Year Awards. “I am honored to be recognized at this provincial-level event, and for the Surrey Board of Trade to be recognized as well…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE HOSTS 2020 ECONOMIC FORECAST LUNCH WITH BDC CHIEF ECONOMIST – February 6 – Also, 2020 Surrey Road Survey Results and Surrey Fire Fighter Presentation to take place Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship January 15, 2020 Surrey, B.C. – On Thursday, February 6th, the Surrey Board of Trade will host its annual Economic Forecast Lunch. This year’s event will feature Pierre Cléroux, Vice President and Chief Economist of Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). Join members of the Surrey Board of Trade, business and industry leaders as this year’s Chief Economist…
