SURREY BUSINESS NEWSPAPER: Check out December 2019-January 2020 Surrey Business Newspaper Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship December 12, 2019 I ask you to check out the December 2019-January 2020 Surrey Business Newspaper. https://businessinsurrey.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Surrey-Business-News-Dec-Jan-2020_web.pdf Thank you to SW Media for your partnership on this publication for Surrey’s city-building business organization. The Surrey Board of Trade is working for you, our members, and instigating change to benefit business in Surrey. WHAT’S INSIDE: • INFORMATION: Member Value,…
SURREY RCMP NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Congratulates New Surrey RCMP Officer in Charge, Brian Edwards GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development December 11, 2019 Starting January 6, 2020, the Surrey RCMP will have a new Officer in Charge, Assistant Commissioner Brian Edwards. “The Surrey Board of Trade congratulates the new Assistant Commissioner and Surrey RCMP Officer in Charge Brian Edwards on his new role,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Surrey’s city-building business organization looks forward to…
Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government on New Surrey Hospital Investment GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth December 9, 2019 On Monday, December 9, 2019, the BC Government announced the location of a new hospital for Surrey. Surrey’s new hospital will be built in the Cloverdale Town Centre of Surrey, beside the Kwantlen Polytechnic University campus at 5500 180 Street. The new Surrey hospital will have inpatient beds, an emergency department, operating rooms, laboratory and…
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 Wants Immediate BC Government Action to Ensure Adequate Police and Fire Human Resources in Surrey GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development December 3, 2019 SURREY, BC – On December 2, 2019 the City of Surrey approved the 2020 City Budget and 5 Year Financial Plan. The Surrey Board of Trade issued a formal response to the budget by the November 28th deadline and presented to the City of Surrey Finance Committee at the Public Hearing on December 2nd. “The…
Surrey Board of Trade Becomes an Official PowerPlay Ambassador GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship December 2, 2019 (From left to right: Bill Roche – PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs, Anita Huberman-Surrey Board of Trade, Three Grade 5 Business Pitch Students, Baljit Dhaliwal-Surrey Board of Trade) PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs unveiled the PowerPlay Ambassador Program at a Surrey Board of Trade Business Pitch evening on November 28th featuring Grade 5-7 students. PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs is a…
Surrey Board of Trade Says BC’s Accessibility Legislation Needs to Work with Business GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development December 2, 2019 SURREY, BC – The Surrey Board of Trade provided input by the BC Government’s November 29th deadline into a new framework for accessibility legislation. Currently, BC does not have comprehensive legislation to help identify, remove, and prevent barriers experienced by persons with disabilities. Nearly every Canadian will face a challenge to their accessibility at some…
Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government on Passing BC Indigenous Human Rights Legislation GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development November 27, 2019 On Tuesday, November 26, 2019 the B.C. Government passed legislation on Indigenous human rights unanimously. “This historic legislation – passed by all MLA’s – 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 & inclusive business organization congratulates the…
Surrey Board of Trade To Unveil Youth Entrepreneurship Announcement on November 28 at SFU Surrey GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship November 26, 2019 The Surrey Board of Trade and PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs will be making an exciting announcement at a film screening and business pitch contest of youth entrepreneurs. “The Surrey Board of Trade Youth Entrepreneurship Program mentor Surrey’s next generation of business leaders going all the way to Grade 6,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. Following the film screening,…
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…
