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Surrey Board of Trade Says Today’s Additional Interest Rate Hike Will Impact Business Investment and Consumer Spending

October 24, 2018

The Surrey Board of Trade has been closely watching the continued interest rate hikes. Today, for the third time this year, the central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 1.75 per cent. The central bank notes there’s an eventual expectation of entirely removing monetary stimulus from the economy. “Surrey…

BC Leader of the Official Opposition, Andrew Wilkinson, to Speak at Surrey Board of Trade Lunch – October 26

General

October 23, 2018

This Friday, Andrew Wilkinson, Leader of the Official Opposition for BC will presents his thoughts on the state of BC’s economy. Date: Friday, October 26, 2018 Event: BC’s Economy – The Present and the Future Lunch with Leader of the Official Opposition, Andrew Wilkinson, Q.C., MLA Location: Eaglequest Golf Course (7778 152 Street, Surrey) Time: Registration and Lunch 11:30am-12:00pm;…

Surrey Board of Trade Will Continue to Advocate for LRT, RCMP and Ridesharing Despite Surrey Civic Election Results

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTransportation

October 22, 2018

-Surrey’s business organization will stay the course on city building advocacy positions The Surrey Board of Trade congratulates the new incoming Surrey Mayor, Council and School Trustees. Surrey’s business organization looks forward to working with them to make Surrey a great place to live, work, learn and play. “The Surrey Board of Trade hopes that the…

Statement from the Surrey Board of Trade on Canada’s Annual Financial Report Released Today

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

October 19, 2018

-notes federal deficit increase; SBOT urges the federal government to quickly move to a balanced budget SURREY, B.C. – The Surrey Board of Trade notes that the Federal government’s deficit has increased in the latest Ministry of Finance Annual Financial Report released today due to an accounting process change as recommended by the Auditor General. https://www.fin.gc.…

Surrey Board of Trade Celebrates Surrey Manufacturing and Makes Two Announcements

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

October 18, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2018 Photo enclosed (Surrey Board of Trade with the Immigrant Employment Council of BC -IECBC- at the 6th Surrey Manufacturing Reception: Hanif Ladha-IECBC, Anita Huberman-Surrey Board of Trade, Eduardo Bananal-IECBC) The 6th Surrey Manufacturing Reception took place last night at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, hosted by the Surrey Board of…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE URGES GOVERNMENT TO ADJUST EMPLOYER HEALTH TAX

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

October 16, 2018

On October 16, 2018 the BC Government announced that they will be eliminating Medical Service Plans (MSP) premiums. They will implement a new Employer Health Tax (EHT) in its place. “The Surrey Board of Trade agrees that MSP Premiums are a regressive tax,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “We put forward a…

Surrey Board of Trade Concerned with BC’s Speculation Tax Harming Surrey’s Economy

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

October 16, 2018

Today, the BC Government announced that it will be moving ahead with the speculation and vacancy tax, the first legislation of its kind to be introduced in Canada. The announcement indicated that BC will have the strongest protections in Canada against people looking to use the housing market as a resting place for both foreign capital…

BC’s Official Opposition Leader, Andrew Wilkinson, to Speak to Surrey Board of Trade about the State of BC’s Economy – October 26 Lunch

General

October 16, 2018

BC’s Leader of the Official Opposition, Andrew Wilkinson, Q.C., MLA, will be speaking at a Surrey Board of Trade lunch on Friday, October 26 at 11:30am at Eaglequest Golf Course. Mr. Wilkinson will share his thoughts on the present and future state of BC’s economy. Event: “BC’s Economy – The Present and the Future” Lunch with the Leader of the Official…

Surrey Board of Trade Surrey Hot Topic Series: Uber, Bikesharing, Transit & Labour Impacts

GeneralTransportation

October 16, 2018

The BC Government is working with ICBC, Ridesharing companies, and taxi companies, to introduce more accessible transportation options. Ridesharing and Bikesharing are a cornerstone of improved transportation and accessibility all over the world. Participate in the Surrey Hot Topic Dialogue to learn more about: Why this is important to businesses The current statistics and benefits…

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT AT SURREY BOARD OF TRADE BREAKFAST WITH CANADA’S MINISTER OF SMALL BUSINESS AND EXPORT PROMOTION – October 19

General

October 16, 2018

– ISSBC and Surrey Board of Trade to announce competitive edge training for businesses to boost their bottom line SURREY, B.C. – A unique cultural competency training that addresses the challenges faced by companies with a globalized workforce will be announced on Friday, October 19th at Eaglequest Golf Course (7778-152 Street) at 7:30am (Program is…

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Surrey Board of Trade Says Today’s Additional Interest Rate Hike Will Impact Business Investment and Consumer Spending

BC Leader of the Official Opposition, Andrew Wilkinson, to Speak at Surrey Board of Trade Lunch – October 26

Statement from the Surrey Board of Trade on Canada’s Annual Financial Report Released Today

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE URGES GOVERNMENT TO ADJUST EMPLOYER HEALTH TAX

Surrey Board of Trade Concerned with BC’s Speculation Tax Harming Surrey’s Economy

BC’s Official Opposition Leader, Andrew Wilkinson, to Speak to Surrey Board of Trade about the State of BC’s Economy – October 26 Lunch

Surrey Board of Trade Surrey Hot Topic Series: Uber, Bikesharing, Transit & Labour Impacts

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT AT SURREY BOARD OF TRADE BREAKFAST WITH CANADA’S MINISTER OF SMALL BUSINESS AND EXPORT PROMOTION – October 19