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Federal Government Needs Innovation and Efficiency in Vaccine Development and Distribution

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

October 28, 2020

At this week’s Digital Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention, the Surrey Board of Trade composed a policy asking the federal government to lead an international initiative to create a global research fund to finance innovative technologies and research for the diagnosis and treatment of emerging pathogens and quick, equitable, and universal deployment of effective treatments…

Congestion Not Considered a Federal Issue by Canadian Chamber of Commerce Delegates

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

October 28, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade composed a policy that would create reliable transportation funding at this week’s Digital Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention. This policy was defeated during the Canadian Chamber policy session as a priority that the federal government must address, stating concerns that congestion is a municipal issue or that congestion was already…

Federal Government Needs to Focus on Canada’s Arctic Says Surrey Board of Trade

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

October 28, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade composed a policy in partnership with the Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce, requesting for greater support and investment in the Canadian Arctic region at this week’s Digital Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention. This policy was approved during the Canadian Chamber policy debates as a priority that the federal government must…

Port Connectivity Needed for Economic Recovery Says Surrey Board of Trade

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

October 26, 2020

At the annual Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention held digitally on October 26, the Surrey Board of Trade, on the first day won the support of 450 chambers of commerce and boards of trade to instigate change and action on innovative port infrastructure investments. “To ensure that the Canadian economy can continue to grow, investment…

Surrey Board of Trade Wants Pension Innovation on Federal Government Agenda

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

October 26, 2020

At the annual Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention held digitally on October 26, on the first day, the Surrey Board of Trade won the support of 450 chambers of commerce and boards of trade in Canada on their policy to instigate change on pension innovation. “There are 10 million Canadian workers who are not members…

WINNERS ANNOUNCED: 2020 Surrey Women in Business Awards

GeneralWomen in Business

October 23, 2020

On Friday, October 23rd, the Surrey Board of Trade hosted the 11th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards Digital Event. Originally scheduled to take place in March, this event recognizes the hard work of Surrey’s businesswomen and their contributions to the community, with over 400 guests in attendance. Master of Ceremonies Mi-Jung Lee of CTV…

Surrey Board of Trade Launching Virtual Youth Entrepreneurship Program in High Schools Across Surrey

GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship

October 22, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade is launching its fourth edition of Project Enterprise, an exciting hands-on program that challenges local students in grades 9-12 to develop social enterprises and discover their ability to be change makers. Supported in Surrey schools by a Community Investment Grant from Coast Capital Savings, the program encourages youth to think…

2nd WAVE OF THE VIRUS: STATEMENT FROM THE SURREY BOARD OF TRADE CEO

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

October 20, 2020

I just wanted to send you a short note. Yesterday, we heard that BC is now experiencing the 2nd wave of the COVID-19 virus. I wanted to let you know that the Surrey Board of Trade is here for you, your business, your team, as we have been since the beginning of the pandemic. I…

25,000 Job Losses Indicated in October Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

October 15, 2020

– However, some industries estimated to actually have a higher level of employment than February 2020. The Surrey Board of Trade Rapid Response Business Centre has released its 2nd 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…

Surrey Board of Trade to be on National Stage Debating Federal Government Policies – Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention to hear from Prime Minister Trudeau and Opposition Leader Erin O’Toole

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

October 15, 2020

At the annual Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention to be held virtually on October 26-27, the Surrey Board of Trade will be seeking support for 10 federal government policies from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce member chambers of commerce and boards of trade, representing 200,000 Canadian businesses. Delegates from the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT)…