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Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government on New Agritech Concierge Program

GeneralInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

March 26, 2021

Today, the BC Government has launched the Agritech Concierge to help agricultural and agri-tech businesses grow, diversify, access new markets and attract investment opportunities. The concierge will provide personalized service to businesses to attract investment capital, navigate government programs and connect with other levels of government. This concierge will help companies understand and navigate the…

Surrey Board of Trade Announced as Premier’s Award Finalist for Contributions to TogetherBC

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship

March 25, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade was one of three finalists in the 2020 Premier’s Awards in the Partnership category for contributions to TogetherBC initiatives, indicated in a letter sent by the Honourable Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. “The Surrey Board of Trade, in the chamber of commerce/board of trade industry, has…

Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Increased Participation in Parking to Patio Program in Surrey – Reduced fees and customized patio arrangements needed from City of Surrey

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

March 24, 2021

In May of 2020, cities across BC unveiled a unique policy to provide restaurants with the ability to temporarily use outdoor areas for customer seating. “We want as many restaurants as possible to participate in the City’s expanded patio program in 2021,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “But it has to be…

Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on Blue Economy Strategies on World Water Day

GeneralInnovation & Industry

March 22, 2021

Today is World Water Day, highlighting what water means to different people. Specifically, how water is important to your home, family, livelihood, cultural practices, and to businesses. “On World Water Day, the Surrey Board of Trade asks the Federal Government in coordination with the Provincial and Territorial Governments, to enact enabling policies that support the…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with BC Government’s Additional Funding and Program Expansion to Digital Grant Program

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March 17, 2021

The BC Government has invested an additional $30 million in their Launch Online Grant program. “The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing more customers online, giving businesses an opportunity to get online quickly or enhance their online presence to make sales,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “The Surrey Board of Trade partnered with Blue Meta to…

Surrey Board of Trade Comments on Surrey School Budget

GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship

March 15, 2021

Each year, as part of Surrey Schools’ annual budget process, the Surrey Board of Education seeks input from the community on budget priorities for the next school year. “The Surrey Board of Trade believes that transportation and education are the foundations of an economy,” stated Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Without those two…

INVITATION TOMORROW – March 16 from 9am to 10:15am: Surrey International Trade Centre to Host Consul General of Ireland and Minister Bruce Ralston

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

March 15, 2021

The Surrey International Trade Centre, at the Surrey Board of Trade, will host the Consul General of Ireland Frank Flood and BC Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Bruce Ralston, at the digital Discover Trade and Investment meeting focused on business opportunities between Canada and Ireland, utilizing the Canadian European Trade Agreement. In addition,…

TODAY’S LABOUR FORCE STATISTICS PRESENT A POSITIVE ECONOMIC FUTURE

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

March 12, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade releases their latest Surrey Business Leadership Perspective on today’s Canada and BC Labour Force Survey. “The Surrey Board of Trade remains confident that BC is well-positioned fiscally, economically and public health-wise to survive any further adverse labour market impacts of this pandemic,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “The…

2021 Surrey Women in Business Award Finalists Announced by Surrey Board of Trade

GeneralWomen in Business

March 10, 2021

On Friday, April 30th, the Surrey Board of Trade will host the 12th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards. This event recognizes the hard work of Surrey’s businesswomen and their contributions to the community. 2021 Surrey Women in Business Awards Finalists are: Entrepreneur Sandra Christian, Creative Kids Learning Centers Daniela Fisher, Naturally Given Connie Marples,…

Newest Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report Says 30,000 Jobs Recovered, 9,000 Job Gap Remains

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

March 10, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade has released the 6th Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report today. “The job market in Surrey is on a positive trajectory,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “We still need to pay attention to the 9,000 jobs that are yet to be recovered since the pandemic began. Surrey is…