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Rona Ambrose, Federal Leader of the Official Opposition to Speak at Surrey Board of Trade – April 7

March 31, 2016

The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Interim Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Commons will be speaking to the Surrey Board of Trade. Topics include: – Federal Budget 2016 – Policy Priorities A question and answer period will follow. Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016 Registration/Lunch: 12:00…

Press Conference Invitation for Businesses – April 7

General

March 31, 2016

The Surrey Board of Trade invites Surrey and area businesses to attend a Press Conference for a special announcement. Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016 Breakfast: 8:30am – Announcements begin at 9:15am. Location: Surrey Arts Centre at Bear Creek Park (13750-88 Avenue) Please confirm your attendance at info@businessinsurrey.com.

Federal Budget Response

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

March 22, 2016

Surrey Board of Trade Says New Federal Budget Is an Investment Budget — Good for National and Local Economic Infrastructure Stimulus The Surrey Board of Trade congratulates the new Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau on tabling the first Federal Liberal Budget. “The Surrey Board of Trade wanted to see infrastructure spending, small business tax breaks,…

First Liberal Federal Budget 2016 Analyzed at Lunch with Business Leaders

General

March 16, 2016

What will be in the Federal Budget 2016? Infrastructure spending, small business tax breaks, climate action, housing — this will be a stimulus budget incurring deficits to address a variety of needs highlighted in the Fall election Liberal platform. The Surrey Board of Trade will be hosting an intimate lunch with business and community leaders…

Assistant Commissioner & OIC Surrey RCMP Bill Fordy to Give Annual Surrey RCMP Address on Public Safety Initiatives

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

March 14, 2016

On Thursday, April 14, the Surrey Board of Trade will host Assistant Commissioner Bill Fordy, Officer in Charge of the Surrey RCMP, in his annual luncheon address. Assistant Commissioner Bill Fordy will provide an update on public safety initiatives in Surrey, his plans for Surrey under his leadership of the Surrey RCMP and the relationship…

Surrey Board of Trade Launches Women in Business Entrepreneur Services

GeneralWomen in Business

March 10, 2016

At the 2016 Surrey Women in Business Awards Lunch this week, the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) launched their Women in Business Entrepreneurship Service Initiative. Services, programming and capital for women entrepreneurs, developed through collaborative partnerships, will be funneled through the SBOT’s Business Centre. The four core areas for female business owners will be: Funding,…

2016 Surrey Women in Business Winners Announced

GeneralWomen in Business

March 9, 2016

Surrey, B.C. – On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, the Surrey Board of Trade hosted the 7th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards Luncheon, with Presenting Sponsor Vancity Savings Credit Union. The event recognized the hard work of Surrey’s women-led or owned business and organizational leaders, with over 300 guests in attendance.

Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on Industrial Lands & BC Budget with Metro Vancouver Chair Greg Moore and Minister Peter Fassbender

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

March 9, 2016

The Surrey Board of Trade will host the Leadership Surrey Dialogue Series focused on the Economics of Industrial Lands on Friday, March 11 at Eaglequest Golf Course (7778-152 Street) from 7:30am to 9:30am. Metro Vancouver Chair Greg Moore and Acting Surrey Mayor Vera LeFranc will present joined by Minister Peter Fassbender on his overview of…

Surrey Board of Trade calls for Expansion of Inter-Municipal Business License Program

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

March 8, 2016

The Surrey Board of Trade calls for the current Inter-Municipal Business Licence (IMBL) program boundaries to be extended to encompass the entire Lower Mainland. The request was made to Surrey City Council last night on March 7, 2016 as members surveyed indicated a strong support to merge the existing programs into one.

On BC Red Tape Reduction Day, Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Red Tape Reductions

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

March 2, 2016

“The Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) applauds Minister Oakes for undertaking the worthy and necessary initiative to reduce red tape in the BC Government,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. “ We welcome the release of the Red Tape Engagement Report and encourage Minister Oakes to make Red Tape Reduction an ongoing review…