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Surrey Board of Trade Says House of Commons’ Support for Universal Pharmacare is Great News for Business – Especially in Light of COVID-19 Economic and Health Impacts

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March 13, 2020

On Friday, March 13, 2020, the House of Commons unanimously passed an NDP motion on universal public, single-payer pharmacare. The motion passed just before the Canadian Parliament was suspended until April 20th due to COVID-19 concerns. “This is a historic win for businesses across the country,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of…

CALL TO ACTION: Surrey Board of Trade Releases Pandemic Preparedness Guides – Businesses and organizations urged to fill out guides a priority

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

February 28, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade has released Pandemic Preparedness Guides (also to be used as Business Emergency Continuity Guides). As part of Canada’s business community, the Surrey Board of Trade has released the ‘Business Continuity and Recovery Planning Guide’ as well as the ‘Crisis Communications Planning Guide’. “Health scares, especially instances where a new threat…

Surrey Board of Trade Disappointed with Surrey Police Board Approval by BC Government – costing, labour, training and public feedback not considered

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February 27, 2020

SURREY – On February 27, 2020, Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, granted approval to create a municipal police board for the City of Surrey. The next stage in the plan, according to a BC Government media release, is to transition from the RCMP to a municipal police department. It was noted…

Surrey Board of Trade CEO Named Finalist in the Leader Award Category for BC Business Awards

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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 Advocacy Progresses with Continued Quality Childcare Investments by the BC Government -Announcement for New Teaching Network for Early Childhood Educators

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

February 3, 2020

On February 3, 2020, the B.C. Government announced that early childhood educators (ECEs) will now benefit from an expanded professional development program geared to exploring the latest child care teaching philosophies, curriculums and techniques. Run by the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network (ECPN), a $2-million investment will allow 32 teaching specialists – known as pedagogists –…

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government on Continued Surrey School Investments -BC Education Minister Announces $25.5 Million for Redwood Heights and South Newton

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January 28, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade was invited by the BC Government to today’s media announcement on new Surrey school investments. The Government of BC is providing $25.5 million for the Surrey School District to purchase a school site in the Redwood Heights neighbourhood. The school district has also secured a school site for a new…

Surrey Board of Trade Agrees with Surrey Councillor Locke’s Notice of Motion to Suspend RCMP Transition – Local First Nation Groups Need to be Consulted

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

January 28, 2020

In November 2019, the BC Government unanimously passed legislation on Indigenous human rights. “This historic legislation – passed by all MLAs – will ensure that there is a framework to enhance reconciliation,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “The Surrey Board of Trade, as Surrey’s city-building and inclusive business organization congratulates the BC Government…

RIDESHARING NEWS Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Lyft and Uber Approvals to Operate in the Lower Mainland and Whistler

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January 23, 2020

On Thursday, January 23, 2020, the Passenger Transportation Board approved the Uber and Lyft applications to operate in the Lower Mainland and Whistler. “The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased with the approval of the Lyft and Uber applications to operate in the Lower Mainland,” said Anita Huberman CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade…

Surrey Board of Trade and StartUp Surrey Presents the 2020 Surrey Entrepreneur Showcase – January 31

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship

January 20, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade and StartUp Surrey are presenting the first event Surrey Entrepreneur Morning Showcase of 2020, featuring Surrey’s distinguished business leaders in different industries and business sizes. The event takes place on Friday, January 31 at the Civic Hotel. “Surrey has a vibrant entrepreneurship community,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Join…

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

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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…

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Surrey Board of Trade Says House of Commons’ Support for Universal Pharmacare is Great News for Business – Especially in Light of COVID-19 Economic and Health Impacts

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government on Continued Surrey School Investments -BC Education Minister Announces $25.5 Million for Redwood Heights and South Newton

RIDESHARING NEWS Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Lyft and Uber Approvals to Operate in the Lower Mainland and Whistler

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Surrey Board of Trade Says House of Commons’ Support for Universal Pharmacare is Great News for Business – Especially in Light of COVID-19 Economic and Health Impacts

CALL TO ACTION: Surrey Board of Trade Releases Pandemic Preparedness Guides – Businesses and organizations urged to fill out guides a priority

Surrey Board of Trade Disappointed with Surrey Police Board Approval by BC Government – costing, labour, training and public feedback not considered

Surrey Board of Trade CEO Named Finalist in the Leader Award Category for BC Business Awards

Surrey Board of Trade Advocacy Progresses with Continued Quality Childcare Investments by the BC Government -Announcement for New Teaching Network for Early Childhood Educators

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government on Continued Surrey School Investments -BC Education Minister Announces $25.5 Million for Redwood Heights and South Newton

Surrey Board of Trade Agrees with Surrey Councillor Locke’s Notice of Motion to Suspend RCMP Transition – Local First Nation Groups Need to be Consulted

RIDESHARING NEWS Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Lyft and Uber Approvals to Operate in the Lower Mainland and Whistler

Surrey Board of Trade and StartUp Surrey Presents the 2020 Surrey Entrepreneur Showcase – January 31

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

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