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SURREY BOARD OF TRADE RELEASES CALL TO ACTION AND PLANNING GUIDE TO PREPARE WORKPLACES WITH PENDING ECONOMIC RE-OPENING

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May 4, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade has released a call to action to their 6,000 member contacts and to Surrey’s business community with an Action Guide full of ideas and concepts to consider and implement, as we start thinking about phased-in economic recovery in British Columbia. “While we think about getting back to business we must…

ADVISORY: SURREY ECONOMIC RECOVERY COALITION CREATED TO EXPEDITE AND LEAD BACK-TO-BUSINESS FRAMEWORK

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April 30, 2020

Surrey, BC: Business organizations in Surrey and White Rock have come together to form the Surrey Economic Recovery Task Force, to advocate for a regional economic recovery plan to restart the economy and provide back-to-business support to Surrey and White Rock businesses. Each major business organization in Surrey and White Rock have signed on to the call…

Surrey Board of Trade Congratulates Surrey Organizations on BC Government Grants for Public Safety Programs

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April 27, 2020

The BC Government is providing individuals experiencing gender-based violence, Indigenous communities healing from intergenerational traumas, and communities and families dealing with gun and gang violence with $11.8 million in grants to support community-based crime prevention and remediation initiatives. “The economic development of any community relies upon its reputation as a safe, viable region in which…

Anita — Business Updates on COVID-19 — April 24

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April 24, 2020

Thank you for your continued support of the Surrey Board of Trade, Surrey’s city-building business organization. Some updates for you below: 1. RENT RELIEF FOR BUSINESS: Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (CECRA) will be managed by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation –operational mid-May https://news.gov.bc. ca/releases/2020FIN0024-000754 Commercial property owners will be able to lower the rents…

Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Delay to May 4 BC Lobbyist Registry Changes -Boards of Trade & Chambers of Commerce should be exempt from BC Lobbyist Registry Guidelines

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April 21, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade has continued to call on the BC Government since last year to exempt Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce from the BC Lobbyist Registry. Now, new lobbying rules are set to be in place for May 4th. The Surrey Board of Trade, at least, wants a delay on these…

Anita – Business Updates from PRIME MINISTER on COVID-19 – April 17

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April 17, 2020

First, online applications for the 75% emergency wage subsidy will open on April 27: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/04/additional-details-on-the-canada-emergency-wage-subsidy0.html Second, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced new actions to support businesses and organizations dealing with the economic impacts of COVID-19. The Government of Canada will provide over $1.7 billion for targeted measures, including: $675 million to give financing support to small…

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds Provincial Property Tax Payment Delay – some businesses will face significant cash flow pressure even by October 1

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April 16, 2020

Today, the BC Government announced new COVID-19 supports for businesses and local governments by reducing most commercial property tax bills by an average of 25%, and addressing cash flow and revenue shortfalls for local government. “The Surrey Board of Trade, a member of the Premier’s Economic Task Force on COVID-19, has called for property tax…

Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Federal and Provincial Government Support for TransLink

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April 15, 2020

TransLink is seeking emergency relief funding from Federal and Provincial Governments to offset losses incurred for providing essential transit services during the pandemic. Without emergency funding, Metro Vancouver commuters are set to see unprecedented cuts to transit services, even during post-pandemic economic recovery. “Transportation is the foundation of rebuilding an economy and ensuring that our…

ALERT FOR APRIL 15 AT 4PM: Canada’s Minister of Economic Development to Speak to Surrey Board of Trade on COVID-19 Economic Recovery & Business Support

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April 13, 2020

Canada’s Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, the Honourable Mélanie Joly will speak at an exclusive Surrey Digital Town Hall on April 15 from 4pm to 4:30pm. Anyone can attend for free. Media are invited. Please email info@businessinsurrey.com to register – a digital meeting link will be sent to you. Minister Joly will speak…

Anita – COVID-19 UPDATES APRIL 8 – Surrey Board of Trade

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April 8, 2020

1. REMINDER AT 4PM TODAY – APRIL 8 – DIGITAL TOWN HALL WITH ASSOCIATE MINISTER OF FINANCE & MIDDLE CLASS PROSPERITY, MONA FORTIER – REGISTER AT: https://zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_ j9p1oJyzRuyOEuyumhLbPQ 2. APRIL 8 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR BUSINESSES AND NOT FOR PROFITS: Today, Canada’s Prime Minister provided further details on the eligibility criteria for businesses…