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SURREY BOARD OF TRADE COMMENTS ON NEW FEDERAL CABINET

July 18, 2018

On Wednesday July 18th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled his Ministers to better equip Canada to diversify trade relationships. This change is supported by the Surrey Board of Trade. Surrey is a diverse, and multicultural society with more than 100 spoken dialects, and two major airports 45 minutes away from Surrey city centre. As the…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with the Beginning of Procurement for Pattullo Bridge Replacement

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralTourism, Arts and Culture

July 16, 2018

The Surrey Board of Trade is very pleased with today’s announcement from the BC Government that a request for qualifications (RFQ) has been released to identify a contractor to design, build and finance a new Pattullo Bridge. “However, the Surrey Board of Trade asks the BC Government to re-consider an opening of 4-lanes to 6 lanes…

Surrey Board of Trade Says Additional Interest Rate Hikes Will Impact Business Investment and Consumer Spending

General

July 11, 2018

The Surrey Board of Trade has been closely watching the continued interest rate hikes. Today, the Bank of Canada again increased the prime lending interest rate from 1.25 per cent to 1.5 per cent. “Surrey is comprised primarily of small and medium sized businesses. The Surrey Board of Trade is concerned about the impact to…

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 Finalization of $7.3 billion Transportation Plan to Instigate Transportation Improvements in Surrey

GeneralTransportation

June 28, 2018

The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased that the $7.3 billion Phase Two Investment Plan is finalized signalling transportation improvements in Surrey. “This is a historic moment for our region as it is the largest transit and transportation investment in Metro Vancouver’s history,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “The Surrey Board of Trade will…

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds Modernizing BC Procurement Processes To Make It Easier For Business To Access Opportunities

General

June 25, 2018

SURREY – The Surrey Board of Trade was pleased at Minister Sims announcement today introducing the BC Procurement Strategy 2018 report. The Surrey Board of Trade participated in the consultation process through an in-person meeting with Minister Sims offering several recommendations to enhance opportunities and reduce red tape for businesses of all sizes that are…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 19 AS NEW DATE FOR MAYOR’S ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY LUNCHEON

General

June 19, 2018

The Surrey Mayor’s Annual State of the City Address is scheduled to take place on September 19, 2018 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel (15269-104 Avenue, Surrey BC) from 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Mayor Linda Hepner will deliver her 4th Annual State of the City Address on the progress of Surrey’s Economy. “Thank you to everyone for their patience as we re-scheduled this…

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…

WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY SURREY BOARD OF TRADE FOR THE 2018 SURREY MAYOR’S ART AWARDS

GeneralTourism, Arts and Culture

June 15, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-June 15, 2018 (Photo enclosed from Left to Right: Hannah Lohnes-Surrey Little Theatre, Grant Murray-Concord Pacific Development, Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner, Ellie King-Royal Canadian Theatre Company, Geoff Giffin-Peninsula Production Society) Surrey, B.C. – The Surrey Board of Trade’s, 2nd Surrey Mayor’s Art Awards took place on June 15th, drawing close to 200 business people,…

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…

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SURREY BOARD OF TRADE COMMENTS ON NEW FEDERAL CABINET

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with the Beginning of Procurement for Pattullo Bridge Replacement

Surrey Board of Trade Says Additional Interest Rate Hikes Will Impact Business Investment and Consumer Spending

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Finalization of $7.3 billion Transportation Plan to Instigate Transportation Improvements in Surrey

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds Modernizing BC Procurement Processes To Make It Easier For Business To Access Opportunities

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 19 AS NEW DATE FOR MAYOR’S ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY LUNCHEON

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with MSP Task Force Recommendation on Sugary Drinks

WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY SURREY BOARD OF TRADE FOR THE 2018 SURREY MAYOR’S ART AWARDS