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…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE PLEASED WITH INVESTMENT FOR SURREY AGRITECH INNOVATION AT SFU FundingGeneralInnovation & Industry July 21, 2022 The Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation announced a new Centre for Agritech Innovation at the Simon Fraser University campus in Surrey. “We are pleased that the BC Government has spearheaded a centre for agritech to be located in Surrey not only because one-third of our land base is allocated to agricultural use but…
Surrey Board of Trade Sees 14 of 18 Policies Pass at BC Chamber of Commerce Convention in Prince George Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship June 10, 2022 Photo Caption: (L-R) SBOT President and CEO Anita Huberman, Policy Manager Jasroop Gosal, and Industry and International Team Chair and Governor, and new BC Chamber of Commerce Chair debating policy at the BC Chamber of Commerce Convention in Prince George. – ARTS INVESTMENTS NOT A PRIORITY TO BC CHAMBER BUSINESS DELEGATES Yesterday, BC Chamber of…
Surrey Board of Trade to Induct Four New Business Leaders onto Board of Directors on June 16 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship June 9, 2022 The Surrey Board of Trade will induct 4 new business leaders and three returning representatives onto their Board of Directors at their 58th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Pre-Summer Celebration on June 16 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. Plus, the Surrey Board of Trade will celebrate the incredible work and contributions of Arts Umbrella…
SURREY BUSINESS NEWS: Surrey Business Leader Dr. Greg Thomas Announced as New Board Chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship June 8, 2022 The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to announce that Dr. Greg Thomas, President and CEO of Surrey-based G3 Consulting Ltd., an environmental consulting and science firm, is the new Board Chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce for 2022-2023. “Inducted at the BC Chamber of Commerce Convention today in Prince George, Dr. Thomas will…
