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2021 City of Surrey Budget Needs to Focus on Economic Recovery

November 30, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade will present local government budget recommendations on November 30 at a public hearing of the City of Surrey Finance Committee. “The Surrey Board of Trade monitors public sector spending to maximize productivity in the economy and encourage growth in the private sector,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade.…

Surrey Board of Trade Releases First COVID-19 Playbook for Business in Canada

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

November 26, 2020

SURREY, BC – As part of the Workforce Reset Labour Market Partnership project funded by the BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, the Surrey Board of Trade is releasing the first COVID-19 Playbook for Workforce and Employer Resilience. The Playbook is a digital document produced through a collaboration of Surrey service providers, the…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with a First Step on Reduction on Softwood Lumber Duties on Canadian Exports to the US

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

November 24, 2020

Today, the US Department of Commerce has reviewed the softwood lumber duties, and the first step to help Surrey businesses that rely on the export of lumber to the US. Positive changes are on the way. Going forward, most BC companies will pay around 9% on shipments to the US, down from the current rate…

Surrey Board of Trade Wants BC Government to Provide Financial Support for Businesses and Organizations Forced to Shut Down

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

November 24, 2020

The majority of businesses and organizations that are forced to shut down are small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). These businesses are locally owned and operated and require the support of the government. “As some businesses or industries are asked to shut down temporarily and wait for health and safety plans to be approved with…

Surrey Board of Trade Launches 30 Days of Giving Campaign to Support Surrey Christmas Bureau and Surrey Food Bank

General

November 23, 2020

Usually around this time, the Surrey Board of Trade is preparing to welcome 500+ guests to their annual Seasonal Sizzle event for a night of networking, fun and support for a local charity. Realizing that there is no safe way to do that this year, the Surrey Board of Trade is launching the Seasonal Sizzle…

17,000 Jobs Recovered in Surrey Says November Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

November 23, 2020

– Surrey Board of Trade Pandemic Rapid Response Business Centre has released 3rd Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report on COVID-19-related impacts. “This is the only Surrey-focused labour market report to inform decision-making and planning on recovery and resilience,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Surrey has recovered over an estimated 17,000 jobs from…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE SAYS THAT NEW PROVINCIAL HEALTH ORDERS MUST BE FOLLOWED

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

November 19, 2020

Today, Dr. Bonnie Henry and the Provincial Health Office issued Province-wide restrictions. These restrictions will last for two weeks from November 19, 2020 at midnight to December 7, 2020 at midnight. “Although previous provincial health orders created some confusion, these orders are much more straight-forward, and will help bend the curve of the virus. We must do…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE OBSERVES INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY TODAY – NOVEMBER 19

General

November 19, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade observes and recognizes International Men’s Day today as part of their diversity and inclusivity portfolio. “Many people will be left wondering why men need a special day, but they do,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Having a city-building business organization like the Surrey Board of Trade recognize…

2020 SURREY ARTS & BUSINESS AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED -December 3 event to feature the Mayor of Kelowna, Colin Basran

GeneralTourism, Arts and Culture

November 18, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade will present the winners of the 4th Surrey Arts & Business Awards at a live digital event on Thursday, December 3 from 4 pm – 5:30 pm, with keynote speaker, the Mayor of Kelowna, Colin Basran. Mayor Basran is featured because of Kelowna’s innovation in bringing arts and culture into…

First Official Address by SFU’s New President to the Surrey Board of Trade on November 27 at 10am

General

November 18, 2020

For her first official address, the Surrey Board of Trade will host Dr. Joy Johnson, the new President and Vice-Chancellor of Simon Fraser University. Dr. Joy Johnson will speak on SFU Surrey’s growth and contribution to economic development and economic recovery for youth, Surrey, and businesses. Dr. Johnson will also introduce Surrey-based researchers to discuss the impact…