Surrey Board of Trade Supports Proposed Agriculture Land Inclusion of Federal Lands at 192 Street and 36 Avenue Economic Competitiveness & TradeInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth January 23, 2023 At the January 23 Agricultural Land Commission Public Hearing in Surrey, the Surrey Board of Trade presented their support to keep the subject land at 192 Street and 36 Avenue for agricultural (food) production. Acting under section 17(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act (ALCA), the Agricultural Land Commission is initiated a proposal to include…
Surrey Board of Trade’s Jasroop Singh Gosal Appointed to Help Create BC’s First Accessibility Standards Economic Competitiveness & TradeFundingGeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth December 1, 2022 Jasroop Singh Gosal, the Surrey Board of Trade’s Policy & Research Manager, has been appointed to the BC Government’s Employment Accessibility Standard Technical Committee. “The Surrey Board of Trade looks forward to participating in this meaningful way to create results for those that face barriers to equally participating in the economy,” said Anita Huberman, President…
Surrey Board of Trade Says Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy Action Plan Needs Provincial, Regional And Municipal Government Coordination GeneralInnovation & Industry November 25, 2022 On November 24, the Federal Government released the National Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan. The Strategy and Action Plan was a result of extensive consultation with industry, other orders of government, and the public. “The Surrey Board of Trade has been advocating for a national approach to issues related to natural disasters and climate change,…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE TO DEBATE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT POLICIES IN OTTAWA OCTOBER 14-15 GeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship October 11, 2022 At the annual Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention to be held in Ottawa from October 14-15, the Surrey Board of Trade will be seeking support for six federal government policies from Canadian Chamber of Commerce members – chambers of commerce and boards of trade, representing 200,000 Canadian businesses. The Surrey Board of Trade will release…
SURREY BUSINESS NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Purchases Second Location Named Surrey Technology and Skills Centre Economic Competitiveness & TradeFundingGeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship September 22, 2022 Watch a recording of the press conference announcement. The Surrey Board of Trade has announced a bold move by purchasing a second location in Surrey’s Health & Technology District by the Lark Group. In a co-ownership arrangement with Western Community College, the space is expected to open in early 2023 following renovations to establish the…
Surrey Board of Trade and Resource Works Society Sign MOU GeneralInnovation & Industry September 20, 2022 The Surrey Board of Trade and Resource Works Society signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at today’s Surrey Environment and Business Awards, featuring keynote speaker the Honourable Josie Osbourne, BC Minister of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship. “The two organizations are committed to building awareness of the importance of partnerships toward Indigenous economic development and…
SEPTEMBER ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE TEAM GeneralInnovation & Industry September 14, 2022 SURREY ENVIRONMENT NEWS On the docket today for the Environment & Infrastructure Team. If you want to join this committee, please contact jasroop@businessinsurrey.com. NOTE: only Surrey Board of Trade members are eligible to participate.
Canada’s Proposed National Adaptation Strategy must protect Canadians from climate change GeneralInnovation & Industry September 12, 2022 September 12, 2022 (TORONTO) – Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy is expected to be completed within a few weeks and unveiled before the COP 27 international climate conference. While it promises to be a big step towards protecting those living in Canada from the increasing impacts of climate change, without short-term targets and measures to prepare…
2022 Surrey Environment and Business Awards Winners Announced-to be recognized at September 20 event GeneralInnovation & Industry September 12, 2022 Surrey, BC – On Tuesday, September 20th, the Surrey Board of Trade will present three winners with a Surrey Environment and Business Award at the 16th annual event. The winners were chosen based on their demonstration of exceptional dedication to environmental leadership and issues. This may take the form of hands-on work through recycling, promoting…
FORESTRY INDUSTRY NEWS: Canadian Government Needs to Scale Up Efforts to Counter Unjustified US Government Tariffs on Forestry Industry Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry August 4, 2022 The United States Department of Commerce indicated that they would continue to apply duties on Canadian softwood lumber exported to the United States. “The Surrey Board of Trade warns that this decision compromises regional economic development in the Cascadia Corridor,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. The dispute was set in…
