Surrey Board of Trade to Speak to Advisory Council on Implementing National Pharmacare GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth August 9, 2018 The Surrey Board of Trade is invited to speak to the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare on August 15th. “The Surrey Board of Trade looks forward to providing our business perspective on the need for an immediate implementation of national pharmacare in Canada,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “The…
2018 Finalists Announced – Surrey Board of Trade 22nd Annual Police Officer of the Year Awards GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development August 7, 2018 The Surrey Board of Trade is proud to announce the finalists for the 22nd Annual Surrey Police Officer of the Year Awards. Winners in the eight categories below will be announced at the gala event taking place on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey (15269 104 Avenue) from 6:00-9:30pm. Tickets…
Surrey Board of Trade Inducts New and Re-elected Board Directors Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship June 28, 2018 Surrey, B.C. – The Surrey Board of Trade inducted the following new and re-elected Board Directors and Officers on Wednesday, June 27th at their Annual General Meeting and Chair’s Dinner: Stephen Dooley, SFU Surrey – Chair Doug Tennant, Semiahmoo House Society – Vice Chair Dr. Greg Thomas, G3 Consulting, Immediate Past Chair Jay Rao, Exp Services Inc.…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with MSP Task Force Recommendation on Sugary Drinks GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth June 15, 2018 B.C.’s MSP Task Force has recommended B.C. make sugary drinks more expensive. The three-person panel suggests the province take away the PST exemption on pop, juice and energy drinks. Three years ago, the Surrey Board of Trade put forward a policy recommendation to both the Provincial and Federal Governments to introduce an excise tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) and…
Surrey Board of Trade to Induct New Board Chair on June 27th – Stephen Dooley Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship June 12, 2018 The Surrey Board of Trade will induct its 54th Board Chair on June 27 at Eaglequest Golf Course (7778-152 Street) at a members-only Annual General Meeting and Chair’s Dinner event from 5:30-8:30pm. Stephen Dooley, Executive Director of SFU-Surrey, will be inducted following a two-year term by Dr. Greg Thomas, President, of G3 Consulting, an aquatic environmental consulting…
BC’S HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY MINISTER TO ATTEND CANADA-INDIA HEALTH EVENT IN SURREY GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth June 8, 2018 CINI 2018 – Canada India Networking Initiative – continues to build links between Canada and India to implement processes, strategies, technologies for sustainable health through patient engagement, social innovation and technology. Over 100 health professionals from India will be in attendance to build ties to Surrey and to British Columbia to collaborate on leading health…
Surrey Board of Trade calls for stability in Minimum Wage increases GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development June 4, 2018 SURREY – The Surrey Board of Trade gained the support of the BC Chamber of Commerce members recently for the call to stabilize minimum wage increases. “We recognize and accept the work done by the Fair Wage Commission,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. “And while we still feel a 5…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE FILLS GAP TO SUPPORT EMPLOYERS ON MANAGING CANNABIS IN THE WORKPLACE GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development May 24, 2018 The Surrey Board of Trade has released a support guide to help Surrey employers manage cannabis in the workplace. “What is missing from the consultation and conversation on cannabis are workplace related issues and how the employer/employee will be impacted. This Employer Support Guide and supporting Sample Workplace Substance Management Policy is only part of…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE WANTS SUPPORT ON BC GOVERNMENT POLICIES AT BC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONVENTION – May 24-26, 2018 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development May 17, 2018 The Surrey Board of Trade will continue to instigate change through government advocacy by asking for support of their policies by their peers at the annual convention of the BC Chamber of Commerce this weekend in Kamloops from May 24-26, 2018. Watch for news and details on Surrey Board of Trade policies as they are…
PwC Global Economic Crime Survey Results Released at Surrey Board of Trade Press Conference GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development May 11, 2018 SURREY, B.C. – The accounting firm of PwC unveiled their Global Economic Crime Survey Results in partnership with the Surrey Board of Trade at a Press Conference on May 11th. The Surrey Board of Trade reiterated their ask for a cohesive approach to cyber crime to help business (small and large) by different levels of…
