Surrey Board of Trade Comments on Surrey School Budget GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship March 15, 2021 Each year, as part of Surrey Schools’ annual budget process, the Surrey Board of Education seeks input from the community on budget priorities for the next school year. “The Surrey Board of Trade believes that transportation and education are the foundations of an economy,” stated Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Without those two…
Surrey Board of Trade Launches Digital Marketing Academy GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship February 16, 2021 Today, the Surrey Board of Trade has launched a free Digital Marketing Academy with Blue Meta for businesses to receive a digital care package. Blue Meta is a strategic marketing agency and, together with the Surrey Board of Trade, has developed this digital care package that will provide businesses with tools to leverage digital assets…
Surrey Business Leader Announced as Incoming Vice-Chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship January 14, 2021 The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to announce that Dr. Greg Thomas, President and CEO of Surrey-based G3 Consulting Ltd., an environmental consulting and science firm, will be inducted as Vice-Chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce in May 2021. “Dr. Thomas will take on this critical economic role given his unparalleled track record…
ANITA — SBOT BUSINESS SUPPORT UPDATES GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship November 12, 2020 I just wanted to provide you with an update on some pandemic supports and other information from the Surrey Pandemic Rapid Response Business Centre at the Surrey Board of Trade. If you need anything, contact my team noted at the end – they can serve you in different languages as well. 1. NEW EXPANDED HEALTH ORDER…
Surrey Board of Trade Launching Virtual Youth Entrepreneurship Program in High Schools Across Surrey GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship October 22, 2020 The Surrey Board of Trade is launching its fourth edition of Project Enterprise, an exciting hands-on program that challenges local students in grades 9-12 to develop social enterprises and discover their ability to be change makers. Supported in Surrey schools by a Community Investment Grant from Coast Capital Savings, the program encourages youth to think…
Surrey Board of Trade to be on National Stage Debating Federal Government Policies – Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention to hear from Prime Minister Trudeau and Opposition Leader Erin O’Toole Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship October 15, 2020 At the annual Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention to be held virtually on October 26-27, the Surrey Board of Trade will be seeking support for 10 federal government policies from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce member chambers of commerce and boards of trade, representing 200,000 Canadian businesses. Delegates from the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT)…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ADVOCACY WIN – BC Government to Launch Transportation Study in the South Fraser Economic Region (Fraser Valley) Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship August 19, 2020 Today, as part of BC’s Restart Plan, the Province announced the launch of a transportation study in the South Fraser Economic Region (Fraser Valley) to help ensure the development of affordable and liveable communities. “Education and transportation are the foundations of an economy,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. “Earlier this…
Winners Announced for Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners -Youngest Youth Winner is 11 years old GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship July 29, 2020 Surrey’s Top 25 under 25 Award Winners have been selected by the Surrey Board of Trade. Winners will be celebrated at a digital reception celebrating the recipients of the 10th Annual Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards, an event that celebrates the incredible initiatives of Surrey’s youth 25 years old or younger. The 25 winners…
POLICY WIN: Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Premier’s Decision To Extend Temporary Layoff Period Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship June 25, 2020 The Surrey Board of Trade appreciates the Premier’s consideration of our advocacy to support business by extending the temporary layoff period to 24 weeks, expiring August 30, 2020. “The business community is afforded more flexibility and certainty with this extension,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. “In times such as these, excessive…
Anita — SURREY BUSINESS UPDATE from Surrey Board of Trade CEO — June 17 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship June 17, 2020 Thank you for your continued support of the Surrey Board of Trade, Surrey’s city-building business organization. I want you to know that with our continued participation as 1 of 9 organizations that forms the Premier’s Economic Recovery Task Force, we offer a unique benefit of resources/knowledge/connection s to help your business and organization during the…
