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JUST ANNOUNCED: Kim Campbell Announced as Keynote Speaker at Surrey Board of Trade’s Surrey Women in Business Awards on March 8

January 17, 2018

Surrey, B.C. – On Thursday, March 8th at the 9th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards Lunch, the Surrey Board of Trade will welcome keynote speaker Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell, Canada’s 19th Prime Minister. Ms. Campbell rose to international fame as Canada’s first female Prime Minister and one of the youngest Prime Ministers worldwide. Since…

Surrey Board of Trade Urges Federal Government to Axe Tax Changes

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

December 18, 2017

Surrey – The Federal government is persisting in moving forward with changes that target small to medium sized businesses in the Canadian-controlled Private Corporation category. These are entrepreneurs who fuel Canada’s economy and provide employment in local communities. The Surrey Board of Trade calls for the government to delay implementation in order to give them…

Grades 4-7 Surrey Students Implement Culture of Entrepreneurship

GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship

December 11, 2017

Surrey Board of Trade’s Youth Entrepreneur Business Showcase for Grades 4-7 at South Surrey’s Crescent Park Elementary School, with PowerPlay Strategies, took place on November 29. Innovative product creations, entrepreneurial techniques and sales approaches showed that the next generation is ready to take on the task of the real world. The Surrey Board of Trade with their partner PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE SURVEY SIGNALS THAT GOVERNMENTS MUST FOCUS ON RED TAPE REDUCTION

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

December 11, 2017

SURVEY QUESTIONS The Surrey Board of Trade continues to advocate for red tape reduction. Red tape is excessive bureaucracy, routines, complex rules leading to delays and unreasonable costs for business and the economy. The survey was implemented from mid- to end of November 2017.” “With our first annual red tape survey, the Surrey Board of…

SURREY SCHOOLS COALITION PLEASED WITH TODAY’S SURREY EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENT, HOPEFUL FOR A HOLISTIC PLAN IN NEXT BC BUDGET

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentYouth Entrepreneurship

December 7, 2017

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. Nearly 1,000 students in Surrey’s Grandview Heights area will enjoy brand-new classrooms in the near…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE CONCERNED ABOUT LACK OF DETAILS ON BUSINESS TAX CHANGES COMING ON JAN 1

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

December 7, 2017

Surrey – The Surrey Board of Trade is concerned that changes to the Canadian-controlled Private Corporations, comprised mostly of small to medium sized businesses, are coming on January 1. And no one knows what those changes are. “The Surrey Board of Trade wants the federal government to postpone implementation and undertake a comprehensive review of…

Surrey Board of Trade Gives Surrey Food Bank over $1800.00 and 500 lbs of Food

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

December 6, 2017

The Surrey Board of Trade, at its annual Christmas Seasonal Sizzle Business Reception on December 5th, gave the Surrey Food Bank $1800.00 and 500 pounds of food. Over 500 business people attended this annual Christmas event, and donated either cash or food. “Thank you to all the businesses that attended this annual Christmas event for…

Surrey Board of Trade Informs Federal Government on Strengthening Internal Trade Between Provinces and Territories

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December 5, 2017

The Federal Government’s consultation ended yesterday on the Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). The Surrey Board of Trade submitted their feedback by the deadline. RECOMMENDATIONS to strengthen internal trade in Canada: 1. Achieve alignment in issues such as construction safety programs and similar safety focused regulation and permits, workers’ compensation, safety measures and ratings; 2. …

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE WANTS FAIR WAGE COMMISSION TO PAY ATTENTION TO JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

December 4, 2017

The Surrey Board of Trade presented their unique business and social perspective to the Fair Wages Commission to on how to move towards a $15-an-hour minimum wage with increases that are regular, measured and predictable. A boost to the minimum wage is especially challenging for Metro Vancouver-based businesses that also have to contend with high…

REMINDER: SURREY MAYOR TO SPEAK AT SURREY DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY FORUM ON FRIDAY

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

November 29, 2017

There are limited seats remaining for the Surrey Board of Trade Surrey Development Industry Forum which is organized as a dialogue to encourage investment in Surrey. Hear from the City of Surrey about recent and upcoming changes to help build our city, streamline development and reduce red tape. Speakers: 1. Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner (JUST…

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JUST ANNOUNCED: Kim Campbell Announced as Keynote Speaker at Surrey Board of Trade’s Surrey Women in Business Awards on March 8

Surrey Board of Trade Urges Federal Government to Axe Tax Changes

Grades 4-7 Surrey Students Implement Culture of Entrepreneurship

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE SURVEY SIGNALS THAT GOVERNMENTS MUST FOCUS ON RED TAPE REDUCTION

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE CONCERNED ABOUT LACK OF DETAILS ON BUSINESS TAX CHANGES COMING ON JAN 1

Surrey Board of Trade Informs Federal Government on Strengthening Internal Trade Between Provinces and Territories

REMINDER: SURREY MAYOR TO SPEAK AT SURREY DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY FORUM ON FRIDAY