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BUSINESSES INVITED TO ATTEND: Canada’s Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, Mona Fortier To Speak at Federal Budget 2020 Roundtable at Surrey Board of Trade

March 2, 2020

BUSINESSES INVITED TO ATTEND – Please let anita@businessinsurrey.com know if you can attend Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Event: Federal Budget 2020 and Quality of Life Roundtable with Canada’s Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, Mona Fortier Location: Surrey Board of Trade, 14439 104 Avenue, Surrey B.C. Program: 7:30-7:32AM: Surrey Board of…

CALL TO ACTION: Surrey Board of Trade Releases Pandemic Preparedness Guides – Businesses and organizations urged to fill out guides a priority

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

February 28, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade has released Pandemic Preparedness Guides (also to be used as Business Emergency Continuity Guides). As part of Canada’s business community, the Surrey Board of Trade has released the ‘Business Continuity and Recovery Planning Guide’ as well as the ‘Crisis Communications Planning Guide’. “Health scares, especially instances where a new threat…

Surrey Board of Trade Disappointed with Surrey Police Board Approval by BC Government – costing, labour, training and public feedback not considered

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

February 27, 2020

SURREY – On February 27, 2020, Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, granted approval to create a municipal police board for the City of Surrey. The next stage in the plan, according to a BC Government media release, is to transition from the RCMP to a municipal police department. It was noted…

CALL TO ACTION – REMOVE RED TAPE FOR THE TAXI INDUSTRY PETITION – Deadline March 16

GeneralTransportation

February 25, 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.The Surrey Board of Trade…

PREMIER JOHN HORGAN TO DELIVER BC GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC ADDRESS AT SURREY BOARD OF TRADE – March 10

General

February 24, 2020

Surrey, B.C. – On Tuesday, March 10th, the Surrey Board of Trade will welcome the Honourable John Horgan, Premier of BC. “The Surrey Board of Trade looks forward to hearing the BC Premier’s plans to focus on Surrey investments and how the business community can be supported through the Provincial Government,” said Anita Huberman, CEO,…

INVITATION – PRESS CONFERENCE ON TAXI INDUSTRY – Feb 25

GeneralTransportation

February 23, 2020

Taxi Industry Initiative to be Unveiled DATE: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 TIME: 9:00am – 10:00am LOCATION: Surrey Board of Trade (#101, 14439-104 Avenue, Surrey, BC) Representatives will unveil an initiative to instigate action for the taxi industry in Metro Vancouver. SPEAKERS: Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade Gurdip Sahota, General Manager, Sunshine Cabs Please…

NEW BC MINISTER OF ENERGY, MINES AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES TO SPEAK AT SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ON ECONOMIC PRIORITIES – February 28 -Focus on Future of Energy Infrastructure Projects and First Nations Reconciliation

GeneralInnovation & Industry

February 20, 2020

Surrey, B.C. – On Friday, February 28th, the Surrey Board of Trade will welcome the Honourable Bruce Ralston at its BC Natural Resource Industries Lunch with an update on his goals and priorities for the Ministry under his leadership, especially in light of recent protests and First Nation Reconciliation goals. “The event will hear from…

Surrey Board of Trade Says BC Budget Needed to Focus on Trade, Revenue Generation, Infrastructure Investments and Tax Competitiveness

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

February 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 18, 2020 The BC Government released the 2020 Provincial Budget on February 18, indicating a balanced budget. “The Surrey Board of Trade realizes that detailed strategies for the BC Budget are to come; however, Surrey will be the largest city in BC very soon and needs strategic economic and infrastructure…

STATEMENT FROM SURREY BOARD OF TRADE CEO: Canada’s Rail Infrastructure

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralTransportation

February 14, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade wrote to Surrey’s MPs urging them to take action on the blockades happening across the country. Canada’s economy and global image are in jeopardy if nothing is done. In the Surrey Board of Trade, and within Surrey, we have the greatest number of manufacturer’s in B.C. They ship goods on…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Upgraded Abbotsford Airport Route -Continues Call for South Fraser Inter-Regional Economic Transportation Task Force

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralTransportation

February 14, 2020

The BC Government completed the widening of Mount Lehman Road from two lanes to four, adding new bike lanes and sidewalks, enhancing lighting and improving Simpson Road, Marshall Road and Marshall Road Extension intersections. “The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased that the BC Government has completed this project. The Abbotsford International Airport is an…

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