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“Surrey Our New Home” refugee strategy released

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

July 25, 2017

Surrey, BC – Over the past decade Surrey has become the primary destination for refugees arriving in British Columbia. Last year alone, over half of the Syrian refugees that arrived in Metro Vancouver settled in Surrey. Given the unique challenges that refugees face, the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) developed a three-year strategy called “Surrey…

Coordination lacking in Canada’s critical trade network, new Chamber report finds

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

July 19, 2017

Surrey, BC, July 19, 2017 — A lack of strategic investment in the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor is hindering Canada’s access to market and competitiveness, says a new report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, released with the Surrey Board of Trade and 450 Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade across Canada. The new…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE CONGRATULATES NEW BC GOVERNMENT – Now is the time to work together and focus on the economy

General

July 18, 2017

The Surrey Board of Trade congratulates the new BC Premier John Horgan and his team. The Surrey Board of Trade is a non-partisan, independent business organization and, as such, we work on behalf of our members and Surrey’s business community with all parties and levels of government to benefit our economy and community. “Now is…

Canada’s Free Trade Agreement to be Implemented on July 1 to Reduce Barriers Between Provinces & Territories

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

June 28, 2017

The Surrey Board of Trade has been advocating for change in reducing the barriers between our provinces and territories for many years. Canada’s Free Trade Agreement will be implemented on July 1, 2017. “The Surrey Board of Trade is very pleased with the initiative to strengthen and modernize internal trade in Canada,” said Anita Huberman,…

Surrey Board of Trade Inducts New and Re-elected Board Directors

General

June 22, 2017

Surrey, B.C. – The Surrey Board of Trade inducted the following new and re-elected Board Directors and Officers on Wednesday, June 21st at their Annual General Meeting and Chair’s Dinner: Dr. Greg Thomas, G3 Consulting, Board Chair 2017-2018 (2nd year) Tammy Rea, TD Bank, Treasurer Stephen Dooley, SFU Surrey (incumbent) – also inducted as Vice-Chair…

WINNERS ANNOUNCED- 2017 SURREY MAYOR’S ART AWARDS

GeneralTourism, Arts and Culture

June 9, 2017

Surrey, B.C. – The first Surrey Board of Trade, Surrey Mayor’s Art Awards took place on June 9th, drawing over 200 business people, artists, and the Mayor of Surrey Linda Hepner to celebrate Surrey’s Creative Industry. The Surrey Board of Trade proudly presented awards to the following individuals and organizations: Arts and Innovation Category Winner:…

Win for Business: Suspension of Unfair Provision in Anti-Spam Legislation

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

June 7, 2017

The Surrey Board of Trade is celebrating the federal government’s decision to halt the coming into force of the Private Right of Action (PRA) provision of Canada’s anti-spam legislation that would have hurt Canadian businesses. The PRA was particularly worrisome as it would have exposed business to potentially unjust and costly litigation. The Private Right…

Canada’s Defence Investments Will Grow Innovative Businesses and Create Jobs Says Surrey Board of Trade

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship

June 7, 2017

The Surrey Board of Trade watched today’s announcement regarding the release of Canada’s new Defence Policy. (http://dgpaapp.forces.gc.ca/ en/canada-defence-policy/docs/ canada-defence-policy-report. pdf) “Investments in the Canadian Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard will result in local economic spinoff activity that including the creation of new jobs and companies across the country,” said Anita Huberman, CEO Surrey Board…

Surrey Board of Trade to Hear Update on the State of the Real Estate Industry at AGM – June 21

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

June 6, 2017

Surrey, B.C. – The Surrey Board of Trade will be joined by Gopal Sahota, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board on Wednesday, June 21st at their Annual General Meeting and Chair’s Dinner. Mr. Sahota will provide an update on the State of the Real Estate Industry. Also at the event, new and incoming…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE FOCUSES ON SURREY AS A MUSIC CITY DESTINATION-JUNE 9

GeneralTourism, Arts and Culture

May 31, 2017

The Surrey Board of Trade, as part of their cultural industry strategy, will present the Inaugural Surrey Mayor’s Art Awards on June 9 (Registration and Breakfast 7:30am and the Program is from 8:00-10:00am) at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. Admission is Free. The awards will be presented at this year’s creative economy dialogue with Surrey…

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Coordination lacking in Canada’s critical trade network, new Chamber report finds

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE CONGRATULATES NEW BC GOVERNMENT – Now is the time to work together and focus on the economy

Canada’s Free Trade Agreement to be Implemented on July 1 to Reduce Barriers Between Provinces & Territories

Surrey Board of Trade Inducts New and Re-elected Board Directors

WINNERS ANNOUNCED- 2017 SURREY MAYOR’S ART AWARDS

Canada’s Defence Investments Will Grow Innovative Businesses and Create Jobs Says Surrey Board of Trade

Surrey Board of Trade to Hear Update on the State of the Real Estate Industry at AGM – June 21

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE FOCUSES ON SURREY AS A MUSIC CITY DESTINATION-JUNE 9