THRONE SPEECH NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Federal Government Action After Throne Speech Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship December 5, 2019 On Thursday, December 5, 2019, the Governor General of Canada, Julie Payette delivered the Federal Government’s Throne Speech. The speech communicated the Federal Government’s priorities. The Surrey Board of Trade advocates, evaluates and monitors the priorities and actions of local, regional, provincial, and federal governments to ensure meaningful investments that will enhance opportunities for businesses.…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE MEMBERS ONLY PRE-SALE: ERIN BROCKOVICH AT 2020 SURREY WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS – MARCH 12 GeneralWomen in Business November 26, 2019 Tickets are now available for purchase for the Surrey Women in Business Awards Lunch, featuring icon Erin Brockovich. This special pre-sale opportunity is available exclusively to Surrey Board of Trade Members in advance of the public release next week. Speaking Topic: Overcoming Adversity About the Speaker: It’s been over 15 years since Julia Roberts starred…
Surrey Board of Trade Announces 2019 Surrey Innovation Awards Winners with Steve Forbes as Keynote Speaker Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship November 21, 2019 Surrey, BC – On Wednesday, November 20th, the Surrey Board of Trade presented two winners with the Surrey Innovation Awards at the 6th annual event. Wednesday’s event featured Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, as keynote speaker, with a captivating discussion on how to navigate the economy for business growth and success. His…
Surrey Board of Trade Announces 2019 Surrey Business Excellence Award Winners Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship November 14, 2019 Surrey, B.C. – On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, the Surrey Board of Trade recognized eight winners at the 21st Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards, with Presenting Sponsors BDC – Business Development Bank of Canada and TD Bank, and media sponsors BCBusiness, CTV, News1130 and the Surrey NOW-Leader. Over 450 people were in attendance with Master of…
Surrey Board of Trade Announces 2019 Surrey Innovation Award Finalists -Global Media Giant Steve Forbes to be in Surrey on November 20 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship October 28, 2019 Surrey, B.C. – On Wednesday, November 20th, the Surrey Board of Trade will present the Surrey Innovation Awards in the presence of global media giant Steve Forbes. The awards are presented to Surrey Board of Trade members or Surrey-based businesses/organizations that have developed a new or improved technology, service, process or product by using creative methods…
3rd Surrey Development Industry Forum 2019 Takes Place October 30 – Annual Red Tape Survey Results and Development Industry Impacts Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship October 17, 2019 The Surrey Board of Trade will host the 3rd Surrey Development Industry Forum on Wednesday, October 30, at the Civic Hotel from 7:30am–10:00am. The Surrey Board of Trade will release the results of its Annual Government Red Tape Survey, and speakers will present their perspectives on place making and economic development to ensure Surrey is an Opportunity City.…
2019 Surrey Business Award Finalists Announced Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship September 26, 2019 On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, the Surrey Board of Trade will recognize 7 of Surrey’s best businesses in different award categories at the Academy Awards style 21st Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards. The Surrey Board of Trade’s 21st Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards Dinner, with Presenting Sponsors BDC and TD Bank, will also feature the 6thAnnual Corporate…
Surrey Board of Trade Announces 2019 Surrey Environment & Business Awards Winners with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Keynote Speaker GeneralInnovation & IndustryWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship September 18, 2019 Surrey, BC – On Tuesday, September 17th, the Surrey Board of Trade presented four winners with the Surrey Environment and Business Award at the 13th annual event. Tuesday’s event featured Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as keynote speaker, with a captivating discussion on environmental policy. His presentation highlighted the need for innovation to advance the clean…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE TO FOCUS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT POLICY IN SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK September 21-23, 2019 -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 September 11, 2019 At the annual Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention to be held September 21-23, 2019 in Saint John, New Brunswick, the Surrey Board of Trade will be seeking support for 10 federal government policies from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce member chambers of commerce and boards of trade, representing 200,000 Canadian businesses. Four delegates from the…
MEDIA RELEASE: Surrey Environment & Business Award Finalists Announced for 2019 – Winner to be announced at Robert Kennedy Jr. Event in Surrey – September 17 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship August 27, 2019 The Surrey Board of Trade is bringing in a very unique and famous guest speaker to Surrey – a Kennedy – more specifically Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “Mr. Kennedy will speak on environmental policy and the clean technology industry sector – both important economic issues for Surrey in our Cascadia Innovation Corridor,” said Anita Huberman,…
