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Surrey Board of Trade Members Share Opinions on Minimum Wage

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

September 8, 2016

One week from today, on September 15, the minimum wage in BC will increase from $10.45 to $10.85 per hour. The increase is 30 cents more than the scheduled 10 cents increase as indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The minimum wage will further increase to $11.25 in September 2017 – another 30 cents…

CPP, the Economy, and Surrey Board of Trade Members

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

August 31, 2016

The Surrey Board of Trade released the results of its summer survey on CPP, in advance of the Labour Day Weekend. “Workers of all industry and skills are the backbone of our economy,” said CEO Anita Huberman. “We need to ensure that, at the end of their career, they get to enjoy their retirement.” On…

Surrey Board of Trade Wants Expedient Resolution to Postal Job Action – Impact to Business

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

August 26, 2016

With news that the CUPW has given 72 hour notice before their 60 day mandate to do so expired, the Surrey Board of Trade is monitoring the situation closely. “We have notified our members that we will continue our communications with them electronically,” said CEO Anita Huberman. “Invoices, event registrations – all will be handled…

Surrey Board of Trade Announces 2016 Environment and Business Awards Nominees

GeneralInnovation & Industry

August 23, 2016

Surrey, B.C. – On Thursday, September 15th, the Surrey Board of Trade will present four winners with the Surrey Environment and Business Awards. The awards are presented to Surrey Board of Trade members or Surrey-based businesses that have demonstrated exceptional dedication to environmental leadership and/or issues. The award recipients are guided by a sense of…

SBOT Police Officer of the Year Award Finalists Announced!

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

August 8, 2016

The Surrey Board of Trade is proud to announce the finalists for the 20th Annual Surrey Police Officer of the Year Awards. Winners in the below eight categories will be announced at the gala event taking place on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey (15269 104 Avenue) from 6:00-9:30pm.…

Surrey Board of Trade Suggests Rental Stock be a Priority for the New Housing Priority Initiatives Account

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

August 2, 2016

On July 29, 2016, the Provincial Government passed Bill 28 – Miscellaneous Statues (Housing Priority Initiatives) Amendment Act, 2016, which amended four legislative acts. Of particular interest to the Surrey Board of Trade is the establishment of a Housing Priority Initiatives special account. “I have some members very concerned about some of their transactions that…

Surrey Board of Trade Chair Appointed to Abbotsford International Airport Authority Board of Directors

General

July 20, 2016

The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to announce the appointment of SBOT Board Chair Dr. Greg Thomas to the Abbotsford International Airport Authority Board of Directors for a term of 2 years. He will provide advice and ambassadorship to the Abbotsford International Airport. The Abbotsford Airport Authority members are appointed by the Mayor/Council from the…

Surrey Board of Trade Presents 5th Surrey Child and Family Friendly Workplace Award to Surrey Organization: Pacific Community Resources Society

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

June 22, 2016

The presentation of the 5th Annual Surrey Board of Trade Surrey Child and Family Friendly Workplace Award took place on Wednesday, June 15th at the 52nd Surrey Board of Trade Chair’s Dinner and Annual General Meeting. The winner was Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS). “As part of the Surrey Board of Trade’s Leadership Surrey Program,…

The Business of Legalizing Marijuana – Surrey Board of Trade Leadership Dialogue Breakfast

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

June 8, 2016

Members of the media are invited to attend as our guest. The federal government has announced that legislation to legalize marijuana will be tabled in April 2017. The number of dispensaries for marijuana have expanded dramatically and are only now being brought into regulation by municipal governments. As the Federal government moves to legalization, what…

Surrey Board of Trade Introduces New 2016-2017 Chair, Dr. Greg Thomas

General

June 6, 2016

To be inducted at the Surrey Board of Trade’s 52nd Annual General Meeting and Chair’s Dinner on June 15th at Eaglequest Golf Course from 5:30-8:30pm is the new Chair of the Surrey Board of Trade, Dr. Greg Thomas. He will serve a one-year term from June 16, 2016-June 2017. Dr. Thomas will be the 53rd…