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The 2023 December Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report has been released by the Surrey Board of Trade. “Job growth was driven by key service sectors and mixed growth in goods-producing sectors,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. The largest industry employment sectors in Surrey in November 2023 were mainly traditional staple…

The Surrey Board of Trade gave a $2,500 donation to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) as part of their ongoing commitment to reconciliation and supporting Indigenous communities. This contribution follows an impactful keynote event featuring BC’s Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Murray Rankin on December 1 to discuss how economic leadership and…

Surrey’s business community gave generously at the Surrey Board of Trade’s annual Seasonal Sizzle Business Reception on December 5. The event raised over $12,500 and 555 pounds of food for the Surrey Food Bank, in partnership with The Full Cupboard. Over 500 business people attended the annual holiday event, donating to the Surrey Food Bank…

Surrey’s Climate Change Action Strategy has garnered positive attention for its commitment to sustainability, particularly through the promotion of high Energy Step Code (ESC) standards for new buildings. “The City’s approach demonstrates a commendable focus on flexibility, industry collaboration, and inclusive community engagement,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “However, there…

In response to the urgent housing crisis, the Surrey Board of Trade is urging the City of Surrey to be a leader and take decisive action to promote affordable housing. A new bylaw to waive development cost charges (DCCs) for non-profit developers constructing below-market rental buildings is one such example. DCCs are fees levied by…

The Surrey Board of Trade, representing the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, was proud to be the Master of Ceremonies at the December 4 launch event in Toronto for the following workforce development leadership initiative: The Government of Canada celebrates the launch of the Canadian Business Disability Network to help advance the inclusion of persons with…

The Surrey Board of Trade and the Richmond Chamber of Commerce are calling on the Federal Government to take action on transit as an economic imperative to the Metro Vancouver region. “Without efficient transportation, economic growth and the capacity for innovation will fail,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Canada’s network…

Earlier this year, the Federal Government extended the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) repayment deadline for the small business pandemic loan program to January 18, 2024 – an extension of a few weeks. This loan was created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic decimating small businesses. “Many businesses are not able to repay the…