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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…

ADVISORY: YOU ARE INVITED TO HEAR A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE SURREY MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY RECEPTION – October 17, 2018

General

October 10, 2018

Surrey Board of Trade’s Surrey Manufacturing Industry Reception Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel (15269-104 Avenue, Surrey BC) 6:00 – 8:00 pm (announcements to be made at 7:00 pm) Surrey has the greatest number of manufacturers in British Columbia. The Surrey Board of Trade requests the honor of you and a guest to…

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 Wants BC Election Referendum Postponed

General

October 2, 2018

SURREY – The Surrey Board of Trade is concerned that the BC Government is moving ahead with the Elections Reform Referendum. BILL 40 – 2018 ELECTORAL REFORM REFERENDUM 2018 AMENDMENT ACT, 2018, tabled today in the BC legislature. “Our members who participated in our survey on electoral reform, made it very clear that they would…

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…

Surrey Board of Trade Says New Trade Deal Signals Needed Focus on Other International Markets for Canada

General

October 1, 2018

– a renewed trade agreement reached, in principle, between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased that Canada, Mexico, and United States have reached a tentative deal. The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in principle is a step forward, but as with any trade agreement of this breadth and scope,…