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9th Annual Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners Announced by Surrey Board of Trade

April 25, 2019

-Recognizing business and community-minded youth under the age of 25, working in Surrey or working on a business or community project in/for Surrey. On Thursday, April 24th, the Surrey Board of Trade hosted the 9th Annual Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards, recognizing business and community-minded youth under the age of 25, working in Surrey or…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Federal Funding for Programs to Keep Youth Out of Gangs

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April 23, 2019

SURREY, BC – On April 23, 2019, the BC Government announced that Public Safety Canada will be assisting communities facing increased gun and gang violence throughout British Columbia. Six programs aimed at enhancing efforts to prevent, disrupt and combat gun and gang violence will receive sustained funding through the Federal Government’s Gun and Gang Violence Action…

Surrey Schools Coalition Pleased with Today’s Surrey School Funding Announcement – Waiting for New BC Government Funding Formula for Schools

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April 18, 2019

Today, representatives from the Surrey Schools Coalition attended the BC Government funding announcement that will result in 200 new student spaces at Surrey’s Sullivan Elementary, moving students out of portables. The Province announced $9.6 million in additional funding to move the Sullivan Elementary construction forward. The $15-million expansion of Sullivan Elementary will bring eight new…

Surrey Board of Trade Confident that Public Safety Minister Farnworth will give a Sound and Effective Approach in Evaluating Surrey’s Policing Transition Plan

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April 18, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade met with BC’s Solicitor General and Public Safety Minister, the Honourable Mike Farnworth, on Monday, April 15, 2019, and other representatives at the Vancouver Cabinet office to discuss Surrey’s policing transition. “The Surrey Board of Trade reiterated our position in support of keeping the Surrey RCMP, harnessing existing resources, creating…

CANNABIS NEWS IN SURREY Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on the Impact of Cannabis Legalization with Dr. Terry Lake – May 22

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April 17, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade will be hosting a business breakfast with Dr. Terry Lake, former BC Minister of Health and VP of Corporate Social Responsibility at HEXO. The keynote will focus on the impact of cannabis legalization, job creation and business opportunities locally and globally. “The Surrey Board of Trade has been a leader…

SURREY’S HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO BE SHOWCASED – May 14

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April 16, 2019

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn more about LifeSciences BC along with the cutting-edge research and development being done in the Surrey area. Life sciences sectors include bio-pharmaceuticals and medical technology, to digital health and medical devices. The event will also provide the opportunity to network with a wide range of guests from…

SURREY ENTREPRENEURS: Surrey Board of Trade Presents the Surrey Entrepreneur Showcase Series

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship

April 11, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to present the Surrey Entrepreneur Morning Showcase, a series of events featuring Surrey business leaders in different industries and business sizes. The first showcase takes place on Friday, April 26 at Eaglequest Golf Course. Surrey has a vibrant entrepreneurship community. Let’s learn from them on what worked and…

Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners Announced – Keynote Speaker: Former Surrey Mayor and Surrey Member of Parliament, Dianne Watts

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April 3, 2019

INVITATION The winners of the 9th Annual Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Awards Reception are announced and will be featured at an event on April 24 to celebrate the incredible initiatives of Surrey’s youth 25 years old or younger. The 25 winners were chosen based upon their business or community achievements, leadership ability, community involvement, professional…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Surrey Councillor Pettigrew’s Notice of Motion to Engage the Public on RCMP Transition

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

April 2, 2019

Last night’s Surrey Council meeting saw a Notice of Motion by Surrey Councillor Steven Pettigrew related to forming a plan for public consultation for the RCMP transition. Though the motion was deferred to a future Public Safety meeting, the Surrey Board of Trade was pleased to see a focus on public consultation. “The business community…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased With Legislation To Eliminate Medical Services Plan But Focus Needed Now to Revise Employer Health Tax Payroll Threshold

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March 28, 2019

The BC government introduced legislation that sets the stage for the elimination of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums on January 1, 2020. MSP is the provincially insured health-care benefits, which is billed in monthly health-care premiums. “The Surrey Board of Trade advocated for the elimination of MSP,” said Anita Huberman, Surrey Board of Trade CEO.…

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9th Annual Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners Announced by Surrey Board of Trade

CANNABIS NEWS IN SURREY Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on the Impact of Cannabis Legalization with Dr. Terry Lake – May 22

SURREY’S HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO BE SHOWCASED – May 14

Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners Announced – Keynote Speaker: Former Surrey Mayor and Surrey Member of Parliament, Dianne Watts

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased With Legislation To Eliminate Medical Services Plan But Focus Needed Now to Revise Employer Health Tax Payroll Threshold

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9th Annual Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners Announced by Surrey Board of Trade

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Federal Funding for Programs to Keep Youth Out of Gangs

Surrey Schools Coalition Pleased with Today’s Surrey School Funding Announcement – Waiting for New BC Government Funding Formula for Schools

Surrey Board of Trade Confident that Public Safety Minister Farnworth will give a Sound and Effective Approach in Evaluating Surrey’s Policing Transition Plan

CANNABIS NEWS IN SURREY Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on the Impact of Cannabis Legalization with Dr. Terry Lake – May 22

SURREY’S HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO BE SHOWCASED – May 14

SURREY ENTREPRENEURS: Surrey Board of Trade Presents the Surrey Entrepreneur Showcase Series

Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners Announced – Keynote Speaker: Former Surrey Mayor and Surrey Member of Parliament, Dianne Watts

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Surrey Councillor Pettigrew’s Notice of Motion to Engage the Public on RCMP Transition

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased With Legislation To Eliminate Medical Services Plan But Focus Needed Now to Revise Employer Health Tax Payroll Threshold

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