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Immigration System Requires Overhaul Says Surrey Board of Trade – All Levels of Government Need to Work Together with Industry

September 12, 2023

Event Recording Link Photo Link On September 12, the Surrey Board of Trade held a Surrey Leadership Dialogue focused on immigration and its impacts on the business community. Topics covered included the immigration process, housing, and government funding available for upskilling and reskilling. “We need revolutionary change on immigration to ensure industry needs are met and to ensure productive pathways for…

Surrey Employment Grew by Over 6,600 Jobs but Concerns Continue

Economic Competitiveness & TradeWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship

August 18, 2023

The August 2023 Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report has been released by the Surrey Board of Trade. Over the last 12 months, Surrey employment grew by an estimated 6,615 jobs or 2.0% since July 2022. While still significant, this growth was smaller than the growth in the previous 12 months (July 2021-July 2022) which was…

Governments Need to Reduce Red Tape for the Non-Profit Industry

Workforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

August 17, 2023

The Surrey Board of Trade is urging the BC and Federal Governments to address major issues with the current funding structure for the non-profit industry including lack of core funding, and onerous reporting requirements leading to a lack of flexibility and innovation. “The current government funding approach for the charitable and non-profit sector needs to…

Surrey Board of Trade Submits 2024 Federal Budget Ask

Economic Competitiveness & Trade

August 10, 2023

The Federal Government invited the public and stakeholders to provide key budget recommendations in advance of their 2024 Federal Budget. The Surrey Board of Trade put forward its submission. “The Surrey Board of Trade provides input on budgets to all levels of government to help business,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade.…

Surrey Board of Trade President Announced in Top 50 Women Leaders of Vancouver List for 2023

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August 9, 2023

The Women We Admire organization has released their Top 50 Women Leaders of Vancouver for 2023 list. “I am honoured to be included in this year’s list among a group of strong female leaders in their respective industries,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Though this list is labelled as Vancouver,…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE STATEMENT ON BC BUDGET 2024 CONSULTATION REPORT

General

August 3, 2023

Today, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services released the BC Budget 2024 Consultation Report. The document includes a summary of many organizations and individuals that present to the Committee on a broad list of topics. “We are pleased that the committee has recommended to the BC Government to implement many of our…

Portable Removal Statement Positive in BC Budget 2024 Consultation Report

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

August 3, 2023

Today, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services released the BC Budget 2024 Consultation Report. The document includes a summary of many organizations, including the Surrey Board of Trade, and individuals that present to the Committee on a broad list of topics. “The Committee has endorsed many recommendations that the Surrey Board of…

Surrey Board of Trade Heads to India for G20/B20 Summit – August 24-27

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

August 3, 2023

The Surrey Board of Trade President & CEO will be travelling to Delhi, India for the G20/B20 Summit as part of a delegation organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, from August 24-27, 2023. “The Surrey Board of Trade was the first board of trade/chamber of commerce to advocate for a Canada-India Free Trade Agreement,…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with New Securing Small Business Rebate Program

Economic Competitiveness & TradeFundingWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

July 26, 2023

The BC Government has announced a $10.5 million dollar fund that small businesses will be able to access to support increased costs due to crime and vandalism, and to prevent further crime. “Businesses have faced immense challenges over the past few years,” said Jasroop Gosal, Policy & Research Manager of the Surrey Board of Trade.…

Surrey Board of Trade Statement on Surrey’s Proposed Cannabis Framework

Economic Competitiveness & TradeWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

July 24, 2023

Surrey Mayor and Council will be voting to approve a phased plan for cannabis operations in Surrey tonight. The proposed plan is to create a pilot store on City-owned property at 13455 72 Avenue within the Newton Town Centre, and to select a cannabis business operate it. The plan also indicates that there will initially…