Surrey Board of Trade Employer Tool For Cannabis Legalization GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth October 15, 2018 The Surrey Board of Trade, earlier this year, released a support guide to help Surrey employers manage cannabis in the workplace. Cannabis Legalization comes into effect this Wednesday, October 17th. We are the only business organization that has taken this proactive step for our members. Employer Support Guide – Managing Cannabis in the Workplace Workplace…
2018 Surrey Business Award Finalists Announced GeneralWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship October 9, 2018 On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, the Surrey Board of Trade will recognize 6 of Surrey’s best businesses in different award categories at the Academy Awards style 20th Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards. The Surrey Board of Trade’s 20th Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards Dinner, with Presenting Sponsors BDC and TD Bank, will also feature the 5th Annual Corporate…
Surrey Hero’s Recognized by Surrey Board of Trade – 2018 Police Officer of the Year Winner: Inspector Wendy Mehat GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development October 5, 2018 On October 4th, 2018, eight winners were celebrated at the Surrey Board of Trade’s 22nd Annual Surrey Police Officer of the Year Awards Dinner. “Congratulations to Inspector Wendy Mehat for being named the 22nd Surrey Police Officer of the Year, nominated by the community, for her unwavering commitment to public safety in Surrey and for…
Surrey Board of Trade & South Asian Business Association Host Surrey Election Dialogues for the Business Community – October 10 (Mayor), October 11 (Councillor), October 18 (School Trustee) GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development October 3, 2018 The Surrey Board of Trade and the South Asian Business Association have partnered to host Surrey Election Candidate Dialogues for the Business Community. A strong attendance is anticipated. Public attendees are welcome as well. 1. Event: Surrey Mayoral Candidates Dialogue Candidate Attendance Update: Confirmed: Tom Gill, Surrey First Bruce Hayne, Integrity Now Rajesh Jayaprakash, People First…
Surrey RCMP Chief Dwayne McDonald to Speak at Police Awards Dinner GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development October 3, 2018 EVENT REMINDER for Thursday, October 4, 2018 The Surrey Board of Trade will be hosting the 22nd Annual Surrey Police Officer of the Year Awards. Surrey RCMP Chief Dwayne McDonald will give the Audience Address. Winners in the eight categories below will be announced at the gala event. Date: Thursday, October 4, 2018 Location: Sheraton…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased to Participate in Historic Poverty Strategy for BC Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development October 2, 2018 SURREY –British Columbia’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy was announced, guided by legislation introduced today. Its intention is to lift thousands of people out of poverty, create more opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and make it easier for people to participate in their community. “The Surrey Board of Trade, nominated by the BC Chamber…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Family Day Change in BC – Legislation Tabled on October 2 GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development October 2, 2018 SURREY – The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to see BILL M 210 – 2018 FAMILY DAY AMENDMENT ACT, 2018, was tabled this morning in the legislature. “We have been advocating for years to have BC be in sync with the rest of Canada,” said CEO Anita Huberman. While British Columbia has a statutory…
INVITATION – CANNABIS DIALOGUE FOR BUSINESSES GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth September 20, 2018 Surrey Board of Trade Surrey Hot Topic Dialogue: Cannabis and the Workplace – Issues, Impacts, & Responsibilities On October 17, a transformative law will change across Canada changing the way cannabis is grown, sold, possessed, and consumed. How will the new legislation impact businesses, the workplace, and human resource policies? Will taxpayers, tenants, and landowners…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE TO FOCUS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT POLICY IN THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO September 22-24, 2018 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development September 17, 2018 At the annual Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention to be held September 22-24, 2018 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, the Surrey Board of Trade will be seeking support for 7 federal government policies from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce member chambers of commerce and boards of trade, representing 200,000 Canadian businesses. Five delegates from the Surrey…
INVITATION: Cannabis and the Workplace — Issues, Impacts & Responsibilities GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development September 6, 2018 Can you attend the Surrey Hot Topic Dialogue on Cannabis and the Workplace – Issues, Impacts & Responsibilities on Wednesday, September 26 at the Civic Plaza Hotel in Surrey? To register go to www.businessinsurrey.com or email info@businessinsurrey.com. On October 17, a transformative law will change across Canada changing the way cannabis is grown, sold, possessed,…