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BC Transportation Minister to Speak to Surrey Board of Trade on Transportation and Ridesharing – Jan 28 – Civic Hotel – 12pm

December 4, 2018

BC’s Transportation and Infrastructure Minister, Claire Trevena, will be speaking at a Surrey Board of Trade lunch on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11:30am at Civic Hotel. Minister Trevena will discuss transportation issues and plan for Surrey, and the region, including the new ridesharing legislation. Event: “Transportation and Ridesharing in Surrey” Lunch BC Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claire Trevena Date: Monday,…

Surrey Board of Trade Members Focus on Giving Back to Community this Holiday Season

General

December 3, 2018

At two upcoming Surrey Board of Trade events, Surrey’s business community is urged to participate and give generously to the Surrey Hospital Foundation and to the Surrey Food Bank. 1. On Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 5-8pm at the Civic Hotel (13475 Central Avenue, Surrey, BC), the Surrey Board of Trade’s Big Christmas Party takes place…

Big Win for Surrey Board of Trade in Today’s Fall Economic Update by Canada’s Government – Positive Economic Update but Oil & Gas Industry Investments Missing

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

November 21, 2018

Finance Minister Bill Morneau delivered the Fall Economic Statement in Ottawa on November 21, 2018. “The Surrey Board of Trade’s Policy on export diversification became part of Canada’s international economic action plan that will help small and medium sized businesses access global markets and receive support,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. The…

Surrey Board of Trade Presents 5th Surrey Innovation Award to Clayton Glass

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship

November 21, 2018

PHOTOS ENCLOSED-From Left to Right in Group Photo: Stephen Dooley-Surrey Board of Trade Board Chair, Janaka Rathanyaka and Pavani Dilhara of Clayton Glass, Franklin Jackson-Century Group The Surrey Board of Trade presented the 5th Surrey Innovation Award to Clayton Glass at today’s SFU President Business Lunch. The Surrey Innovation Awards celebrates, educates, and connects innovators across…

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government on Continued Surrey School Investment Plan

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentYouth Entrepreneurship

November 21, 2018

On Tuesday November 21, 2018 the BC government announced a $166.7 million funding investment plan for opening new schools in Surrey and expanding existing schools. This announcement will create 7,000 additional spaces for Surrey students to move from portables to real classrooms. The Surrey School Board has been working with the BC government to accelerate…

Surrey Board of Trade Responds Positively to Ride-Hailing Legislation, But Says Ride-Hailing Needs to be Operational Now

GeneralTransportation

November 19, 2018

The Surrey Board of Trade was pleased with today’s approval by the BC Government on the Passenger Transportation Amendment Act that will allow app-based ride-hailing industries in all B.C. communities. The bill proposes amendments to eight statutes: Passenger Transportation Act, Insurance Vehicle Act, Insurance Corporation Act, Motor Vehicle Act, Commercial Transport Act, Local Government Act, Community…

Surrey Board of Trade Provides Recommendations to Western Canada’s Growth Strategy

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

November 19, 2018

The Surrey Board of Trade provided input into the proposed Western Canada Growth Strategy. by the deadline of November 16. “A Western Canada Growth Strategy is timely for businesses and for our local economies because we need to be more innovative to compete globally,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Western Canadian provinces have…

Surrey Board of Trade Gives the 2018 Surrey Agriculture Leadership Award to Heppell’s Potato Corp.

GeneralInnovation & Industry

November 16, 2018

Group photo: From left to right – Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade; Jordan Voorhorst, Farm Manager, Heppell’s Potato Corp.; Pete Schouten, Partner, Heppell’s Potato Corp and BC Deputy Minister of Agriculture Wes Shoemaker. Surrey, B.C. – On Thursday, November 15, 2018, the Surrey Board of Trade recognized the outstanding achievements of a Surrey…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE DISAPPOINTED THAT SURREY TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS ARE DELAYED – AGAIN

GeneralTransportation

November 15, 2018

The Surrey Board of Trade delivered a strong message to the TransLink Mayors’ Council today. Staying true to SBOT’s long advocacy for the Light Rail Transit Project, CEO Anita Huberman proposed that TransLink build LRT in Phase 1, as planned, and work towards planning a skytrain on Fraser Highway in Phase 2, as a compromise.…

Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on SFU’s Surrey Strategy with President Andrew Petter

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

November 15, 2018

Surrey, B.C. – On Wednesday, November 21, the Surrey Board of Trade will feature Professor Andrew Petter, President of Simon Fraser University to learn about SFU’s Surrey Strategy. “The economic development potential of Surrey is tied to education. SFU is a leader in instigating community action through their innovative and entrepreneurial programming,” said Anita Huberman, CEO,…

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BC Transportation Minister to Speak to Surrey Board of Trade on Transportation and Ridesharing – Jan 28 – Civic Hotel – 12pm

Surrey Board of Trade Members Focus on Giving Back to Community this Holiday Season

Big Win for Surrey Board of Trade in Today’s Fall Economic Update by Canada’s Government – Positive Economic Update but Oil & Gas Industry Investments Missing

Surrey Board of Trade Presents 5th Surrey Innovation Award to Clayton Glass

Surrey Board of Trade Responds Positively to Ride-Hailing Legislation, But Says Ride-Hailing Needs to be Operational Now

Surrey Board of Trade Provides Recommendations to Western Canada’s Growth Strategy

Surrey Board of Trade Gives the 2018 Surrey Agriculture Leadership Award to Heppell’s Potato Corp.

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE DISAPPOINTED THAT SURREY TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS ARE DELAYED – AGAIN

Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on SFU’s Surrey Strategy with President Andrew Petter