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REMINDER: Two BC Ministers and a Special Surrey Economic Announcement – June 22 at 12pm at Sheraton Hotel

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralTourism, Arts and Culture

June 19, 2023

Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023 Time: Registration and lunch: 11:30am Program begins at 12:00pm Special Surrey Economic Announcement at 12:10pm Surrey Board of Trade Annual General Meeting at 12:15pm BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Brenda Bailey and BC Minister of State for Trade, Jagrup Brar at 12:50pm Program concludes at 1:30pm Location:…

STATEMENT FROM SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ON SURREY POLICING

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

June 16, 2023

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Final Decision to Retain the Surrey RCMP as Surrey’s Public Safety Infrastructure Today, Mayor Brenda Locke delivered a press conference on the policing situation in Surrey. This press conference followed a two-hour closed meeting held at City Hall yesterday. The City of Surrey announced their final decision to retain…

HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY TEAM – June 2023

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

June 15, 2023

On the docket for the Surrey Board of Trade June 2023 Health & Technology Team. For more information or to join: https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/health-technology/

Environment Team – June 2023

Innovation & Industry

June 15, 2023

On the docket for the June 2023 Surrey Board of Trade Environment & Infrastructure Team. To join or for more information: https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/environment/

Youth Team – June 2023

GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship

June 14, 2023

On the docket for the June 2023 Surrey Board of Trade Youth Team. To join or for more information: https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/youth-entrepreneurs/

DEVELOPMENT & LAND USE TEAM – JUNE 2023

Economic Competitiveness & Trade

June 13, 2023

On the docket for the June 2023 Development & Land Use Team. To join or for more information: https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/development-land-use/

Potential BC Port Strike Will Hurt Business and Economy

GeneralTransportation

June 8, 2023

The union for cargo workers at BC ports is planning to hold a strike vote that will take place June 9 and 10, with possible job action commencing on June 24. “Businesses in BC are worried that a strike will further disrupt the supply chain and our economy,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey…

Health Care Announcements a Win for Surrey

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

June 7, 2023

Today, Minister Adrian Dix announced significant investments for Surrey Memorial Hospital. These announcements come after extensive work in collaboration with Fraser Health, the Ministry of Health, and Surrey Memorial Hospital physicians and their teams. “Since our Surrey Health Care policy paper was released in early March, there have been vocal calls for investments in staffing…

Surrey Board of Trade to Speak at Indigenous Partnerships Event on June 2

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship

June 1, 2023

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resiliency and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. Surrey has the greatest population of urban Indigenous Peoples. “I am honoured to speak on a panel that focuses on strengthening the urban-rural Indigenous wellness continuum at the Indigenous…

BC Minimum Wage Increase of 6.9% Leads Will Lead to Unsustainable Costs for Businesses

Economic Competitiveness & TradeWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

June 1, 2023

Today the BC minimum wage will increase from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour, a 6.9 percentage increase. “We reiterate our statement to say that the Surrey Board of Trade is disappointed that such a significant minimum wage increase is being implemented today on June 1st, leading to further unsustainable cost increases for businesses,” said Anita…