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BCGEU Strike Impacts Already Struggling Surrey Events, Wedding & Restaurant Industries

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

August 24, 2022

The BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) and the BC Government are returning to the bargaining table following job action that began on August 15, but a resolution may not be achieved unless both parties are committed to ending job action. “The BCGEU job action has already had a drastic impact on the hospitality sector across…

Surrey South By-Election Candidates Dialogue Takes Place on August 31

General

August 19, 2022

A DIGITAL Surrey South By-Election Candidates Dialogue will take place on August 31 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm, hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade. The Surrey Board of Trade is asking everyone, in advance of the by-election on September 10, to make sure they are informed on what each party/candidate will do to help…

TRANSPORTATION NEWS: Pattullo Bridge Needs to Open with Six Lanes – Surrey Board of Trade Asks BC Government Again

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August 15, 2022

The Surrey Board of Trade again sent a letter to Rob Fleming, BC’s Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure, to determine what it will take to have the new Pattullo Bridge open with six lanes given continued population growth and traffic congestion issues. “The Ministry has indicated that the bridge will not open with six lanes…

Surrey Board of Trade Opposed to Redesignate Surrey Employment Lands to Residential

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

August 8, 2022

Today, Surrey Council will be voting to approve an official community plan changes to allow a 482-townhome project located at 1083, 1109 and 1177 – 168 Street; 1068 – Highway 99; and 16620 – 12 Avenue, which is owned by Fergus Creek Homes Ltd. The plan is to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) from General Land Use…

FORESTRY INDUSTRY NEWS: Canadian Government Needs to Scale Up Efforts to Counter Unjustified US Government Tariffs on Forestry Industry

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry

August 4, 2022

The United States Department of Commerce indicated that they would continue to apply duties on Canadian softwood lumber exported to the United States. “The Surrey Board of Trade warns that this decision compromises regional economic development in the Cascadia Corridor,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. The dispute was set in…

POLICY WIN – SURREY BOARD OF TRADE PLEASED WITH INCREASED FUNDING FOR ADULT LITERACY

FundingGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

July 26, 2022

On July 25, the BC Government announced an opportunity for community-based literacy programs to receive funding for adult learning programs. “The Surrey Board of Trade supports more investments into the skills and education of our workforce, which is an essential economic policy of the organization,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. According…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE PLEASED WITH INVESTMENT FOR SURREY AGRITECH INNOVATION AT SFU

FundingGeneralInnovation & Industry

July 21, 2022

The Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation announced a new Centre for Agritech Innovation at the Simon Fraser University campus in Surrey. “We are pleased that the BC Government has spearheaded a centre for agritech to be located in Surrey not only because one-third of our land base is allocated to agricultural use but…

SURREY INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Signs MOU with Influential Taiwan Trade Organization

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

July 21, 2022

INFORMATION AND IMAGES BELOW The Surrey Board of Trade, with its Surrey International Trade Centre, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Taiwan Importers & Exporters Association of Taipei (IEAT), which is the largest and most influential trade organization in Taiwan. “The objectives of the MOU are to enhance import and export connections…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE RELEASES #SURREYSTRONG SHOP LOCAL SHOPPER SURVEY REPORT

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

July 19, 2022

FULL REPORT The Surrey Board of Trade has released the results of the #SurreyStrong Shop Local Campaign’s shopper survey. The report intended to help local retailers understand the priorities of Surrey shoppers and how they can adapt their business to draw in more customers. “The campaign builds on our work from the previous year with…

REDUCE VOTING AGE TO 16 IN ALL ELECTIONS SAYS SURREY BOARD OF TRADE

GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship

July 14, 2022

The Surrey Board of Trade recommends that federal, provincial and municipal governments reduce the voting age to 16 for all elections. The reduction is needed to ensure civic engagement, education, and sustained participation in elections into their future. “Those individuals that are 16+ are contributing to the economy – paying taxes, participating in our workforce…

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