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SURREY ECONOMIC RECOVERY COALITION ADDS TO CALL OF WAIVING TEMPORARY PATIO FEES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

June 12, 2020

Surrey, BC: Business organizations in Surrey and White Rock, comprising the Surrey Economic Recovery Task Force, are echoing a call to action urging city council to reconsider costs associated with the Parking to Patio Program, to support local businesses facing dire economic circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The coalition, which includes every major business…

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government in further Surrey School Investments

GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship

June 4, 2020

Today, the BC Government announced that Surrey will have additional school infrastructure investments. “The Surrey Board of Trade, who has been an ongoing advocate for needed school investments in Surrey, thanks the BC Government for investing in a new 655-seat elementary school in Sunnyside Heights, a 195-seat addition at White Rock Elementary, and a 190-seat…

ANTI-RACISM CALL TO ACTION BY SURREY BOARD OF TRADE

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

June 1, 2020

Surrey Board of Trade Delivers a Call to Action to Businesses, Organizations, Governments, Media to Confront Racism Racism has been at the forefront of our news lately, due to the pandemic. “The Surrey Board of Trade observed the protests following the death of George Floyd which has revitalized anti-racism movements not only in the United…

Surrey Board of Trade Wants Changes to Commercial Rent Relief Program

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

May 26, 2020

While the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program was announced a month ago, it is only within recent days that the public has been able to see and understand the details of the CECRA program. Until now, the government explained the program as follows: the government will pay 50% of your rent, the landlord…

Surrey Board of Trade Releases Economic Policy to Support Vaccine Fund Led by Federal Government

FundingGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

May 26, 2020

The challenges in creating a vaccine and treatment program has been made apparent by the recent COVID-19 pandemic, which has compromised our global economy. “The Surrey Board of Trade composed a policy to support the Federal Government’s investment into a global vaccine fund. Businesses want a vaccine as well as ongoing virus research to help…

SURREY NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Update on BC Government Economic Policies 2020

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

May 23, 2020

SURREY BC – The Surrey Board of Trade continued their leadership work in provincial government advocacy at this weekend’s virtual BC Chamber of Commerce AGM & Convention, which concluded today on May 23rd. “The Surrey Board of Trade presented a variety of innovative policies to instigate economic activity, innovation and industry support,” said Anita Huberman,…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE WANTS SUPPORT ON BC GOVERNMENT POLICIES AT BC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONVENTION – May 22-23, 2020

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

May 20, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade will continue to instigate change for business through government advocacy by asking for support of their policies by their peers at the annual convention of the BC Chamber of Commerce this weekend, to be done virtually, on May 22-23, 2020. Watch for news and details on Surrey Board of Trade…

Surrey Pandemic Business Centre – Industry Sector Guidelines, PPE, WCB event May 19

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

May 15, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade, and our Surrey Pandemic Business Centre are here to help you during this time of re-opening your business and organization. Contact my team noted below to help you in your language of choice. 1. WorkSafeBC Industry Guidance: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/covid-19-updates/covid-19-returning-safe-operation (NOTE: this website is experiencing a lot of traffic, visit again if…

TAXI INDUSTRY NEWS: BC Economic Restart Needs Taxi Boundary Removal in Metro Vancouver Says Surrey Board of Trade

GeneralTransportation

May 12, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade is changing the public narrative for the taxi industry around partnership and innovation. Their continued advocacy for the past 6 years, in addition to advocating for the ridesharing industry, is to ensure that the taxi industry can participate in the economy on a level playing field. “As we move to…

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government and TransLink in Ensuring Transit Service Available for Economy Restart

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTransportation

May 8, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade is very pleased that TransLink service will continue to ensure a smoother restart to BC’s economy. This decision today will cancel the previously announced service reductions and rescind approximately 1,500 layoff notices. “The Surrey Board of Trade, as part of the Premier’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force, kept the message…