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Surrey Board of Trade Says Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy will Create Jobs and Businesses

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

April 17, 2023

As part of the StrongerBC Economic Plan, the new BC Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy provides five pillars to secure BC’s position as a leading global hub for life sciences and biomanufacturing, and to develop commercial-scale biopharmaceutical and medical manufacturing. “The Surrey Board of Trade has called on the government to implement a global investment…

Surrey Board of Trade Calls on City of Surrey to Create Budget Review Task Force

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

April 14, 2023

The City of Vancouver has appointed an independent task force to review the city’s finances to prevent another significant property tax increase. The Surrey Board of Trade is calling on the City of Surrey to involve the business community with a similar structure to create an independent task force to review and provide input into…

Repeat Offender Initiative Hubs a Step in the Right Direction Says Surrey Board of Trade

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

April 12, 2023

The BC Government announced the development of 12 hubs of police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers focused on tackling repeat violent offenders in every region of the province. The hubs will work with local stakeholders and other existing programs, such as situation tables and Assertive Community Treatment teams, through collaborative information sharing. MORE INFORMATION “We…

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

General

April 5, 2023

Today, the BC Government announced that the minimum wage will increase from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour on June 1, 2023, a 6.9 percentage increase. “The Surrey Board of Trade is disappointed that such a significant minimum wage increase was announced today, leading to further unsustainable cost increases for businesses,” said Anita Huberman, President &…

Surrey Business Property Tax Statement by Surrey Board of Trade

General

April 4, 2023

The Surrey Board of Trade observes the City Budget as part of its mandate to ensure fair taxation and support for businesses. “Despite the reduced resident property tax of 12.5% that was approved at the April 3 City of Surrey council meeting, the Surrey Board of Trade is very concerned about ongoing, uncertain property tax…

George Stroumboulopoulos Announced as Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Award Event Speaker

General

April 3, 2023

2023 Top 25 under 25 Winners Announced by Surrey Board of Trade The Surrey Board of Trade has announced the winners of the 13th Annual Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards, an event that celebrates the incredible initiatives of Surrey’s youth 25 years old or younger. The 25 winners were chosen based upon their business or community achievements, leadership ability,…

Surrey Board of Trade Statement on Federal Budget 2023

Economic Competitiveness & Trade

March 28, 2023

– Limited Supports for Business, No Comprehensive Tax Review Today, the Surrey Board of Trade’s Policy & Research Manager, Jasroop Gosal, was in Ottawa at the Federal Budget lock up to hear the Federal Government release their 2023 Budget and Three-Year Fiscal Plan in advance of its public release. “The Surrey Board of Trade is…

Surrey Board of Trade Travels to Ottawa for Federal Budget 2023

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

March 27, 2023

The Surrey Board of Trade’s Policy & Research Manager, Jasroop Gosal, will be travelling to Ottawa today in preparation for the 2023 Federal Budget. “The Surrey Board of Trade has been invited by the Federal Government to attend and participate in the federal budget lock up,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of…

Seven Winners Announced for 2023 Surrey Women in Business Awards

Women in Business

March 10, 2023

On Friday, March 10, the Surrey Board of Trade hosted the 14th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards Luncheon, with Presenting Sponsor Prospera Credit Union. This event recognizes the hard work of Surrey’s businesswomen and their contributions to the community. Master of Ceremonies Keri Adams of CTV Vancouver led the afternoon’s program. Over 450 guests…

Surrey City Budget Property Taxation a Significant Concern for Businesses

Economic Competitiveness & Trade

March 4, 2023

The Surrey Board of Trade will be presenting to the City of Surrey Finance Committee on March 6 on their observations and recommendations on the proposed 2023 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan. “The Surrey Board of Trade is very concerned about ongoing, uncertain property tax increases for businesses through this proposed budget,” said Anita…