Awards Archives

INVITATION — PRESS CONFERENCE

May 8, 2018

2018 Global Economic Crime Survey Results to be Unveiled DATE: Friday, May 11, 2018 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. LOCATION: Surrey Board of Trade (#101, 14439-104 Avenue, Surrey, BC) Representatives will unveil the results of PwC’s 2018 Global Economic Crime Survey and the Surrey Board of Trade’s Cyber Crime Government Policy. SPEAKERS: Mike Shields,…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE TO POSTPONE SURREY MAYOR’S ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY LUNCHEON TO SEPTEMBER 2018

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May 8, 2018

The Surrey Mayor’s Annual State of the City Address Lunch, scheduled for May 24, will be postponed to mid-September. Due to the Union Strike currently taking place at the Sheraton Hotel, and the unavailability of a suitable venue for an event which requires specific logistical support, the Surrey Board of Trade and the Surrey Mayor’s…

Surrey Board of Trade International Trade Awards – Postponed – – All May and June events will be relocated from the Sheraton to another location in Surrey due to current labour situation

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May 7, 2018

I am writing to inform you that the International Trade Awards on May 10th will have to be rescheduled to Thursday, September 13th to the Civic Hotel. Unfortunately, the current labor situation at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel has prompted the Surrey Board of Trade to postpone the event to the Fall. All other events…

Winners Announced – Surrey’s 10th International Trade Awards Reception –May 10, 2018 – YOU are invited to attend.

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May 1, 2018

I invite you to attend the 10th Annual Surrey’s International Trade Awards Reception, an event that provides recognition for the success of import and export achievement, and raises awareness of the vital contribution international trade makes to BC’s economy. The winners were chosen based upon their quality and scope of international marketing strategy, level of…

SURREY SCHOOLS COALITION PLEASED WITH TODAY’S SURREY EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENT -MORE SURREY EDUCATION INVESTMENTS TO COME

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentYouth Entrepreneurship

April 30, 2018

SURREY, BC – The Surrey Schools Coalition was present at today’s Surrey education announcement by the BC Government. As a unique and innovative coalition of business, parents, homebuilders and developers, the Surrey Schools Coalition heard new school project announcements by the BC Government. As of September 2017, the Surrey School District has 70,736 students in K-12,…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE PROVIDES INPUT ON BC’S AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE REVIEW

GeneralInnovation & Industry

April 30, 2018

The Surrey Board of Trade provided feedback to the BC Government’s consultation on revitalizing the Agricultural Land Reserve and the Agricultural Land Commission. The deadline for responses was on April 27th. Surrey will be the largest city in British Columbia. One-third of Surrey’s land base is dedicated to agriculture, comprising 9,290 hectares, with 53% farmed.…

Surrey Board of Trade Supports Phase 2 Transportation Investment Plan

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April 30, 2018

SURREY, BC – Today, TransLink released details of its $7.3 billion Investment Plan for improvements to Metro Vancouver’s transit and transportation system. “The Phase 2 investment plan for the 10-Year Vision to fund vital major transportation projects in Metro Vancouver will ensure that Surrey, finally, will get the needed transportation investments that the city so…

SHOWCASING SURREY’S INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION – SURREY INDUSTRY BUS TOUR

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April 25, 2018

SHOWCASING SURREY’S INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION – SURREY INDUSTRY BUS TOUR Media are invited to attend the Surrey Industry Tour on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 7:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This innovative event showcases Surrey’s industries and Surrey’s future developments. With commentary by Lee & Associates on Surrey development, you will tour three to four business stops. The tour stops are noted below. Bus One: • Surrey…

ADVOCACY WIN: Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Today’s Pharmacare Now Report by Canada’s Standing Committee on Health

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

April 18, 2018

Today, Bill Casey the Chair of the Standing Committee on Health released the long awaited report: PHARMACARE NOW: PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE COVERAGE FOR ALL CANADIANS. “The Surrey Board of Trade was very pleased with the 18 recommendations issued in today’s report. This is a step in the right direction. The only concern is that further consultation…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE THANKS SURREY MAYOR HEPNER FOR HER SERVICE TO SURREY

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April 11, 2018

SURREY, BC – The Surrey Board of Trade has learned that City of Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner will not be running again for the Fall municipal elections. “Mayor Hepner has demonstrated a clear understanding and support of those projects and government advocacy initiatives that grows the economy for Surrey,” said CEO Anita Huberman. “We have…