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Surrey Board of Trade Says Focus on Tax Competitiveness Measures Needed in BC Throne Speech 2020

February 11, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade knows that today’s Throne Speech by the BC Government sets out general policy priorities and that the BC Budget, to be presented on February 18, will set out how the government plans to pay for that agenda and any revenue-generating opportunities that are possible. “The 2020 BC Government Throne Speech…

PATTULLO BRIDGE NEWS: BC Government Hires Pattullo Bridge Construction Team, but Surrey Board of Trade Says Not Too Late to Build and Open a 6-Lane Bridge

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

February 10, 2020

Today, a formal announcement was made by the BC Government indicating that a team has been chosen to build the new Pattullo Bridge. Construction will begin in the coming months. The new bridge is scheduled to open in fall 2023. The Fraser Crossing Partners team that will build the new Pattullo Bridge, consists of: Acciona Construccion S.A.; Acciona Infrastructure…

Surrey Board of Trade Says: “Let’s Build this Pipeline – The Economy Needs It!”

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

February 7, 2020

Today, the Surrey Board of Trade, an ongoing advocate for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, heard today that the construction for the pipeline project has begun to accelerate. Work has begun with pipe in the ground and terminal construction in Alberta, and significant work ongoing at the Burnaby and Westridge Marine Terminals in British Columbia.…

SURREY ROAD SURVEY RESULTS 2020: 4th Annual Surrey Road Survey Signals Urgency for Comprehensive, Sustainable Transit and Transportation Investments

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralTransportation

February 6, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade will be formally releasing the results of its 4th Annual Surrey Road Survey at today’s 2020 Economic Forecast Lunch at the Civic Hotel at 12pm. (February 6). “In this annual road survey, the message is clear,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “We need planning and action that anticipates…

Surrey Board of Trade CEO Named Finalist in the Leader Award Category for BC Business Awards

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

February 4, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to announce that its CEO, Anita Huberman, has been named as a finalist in the Leader award category for the BCBusiness Women of the Year Awards. “I am honored to be recognized at this provincial-level event, and for the Surrey Board of Trade to be recognized as well…

SURREY TRANSPORTATION NEWS: BC Transportation Minister Claire Trevena to Speak to Surrey Board of Trade – March 6

GeneralTransportation

February 4, 2020

Surrey, B.C. – On Friday, March 6, the Surrey Board of Trade will host BC Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claire Trevena. Minister Trevena will speak on transportation issues and plans for Surrey, and the region, including: Ridesharing and the taxi industry – creating a level playing field Pattullo Bridge Mobility pricing Massey Tunnel Project Sustainable…

Surrey Board of Trade Advocacy Progresses with Continued Quality Childcare Investments by the BC Government -Announcement for New Teaching Network for Early Childhood Educators

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

February 3, 2020

On February 3, 2020, the B.C. Government announced that early childhood educators (ECEs) will now benefit from an expanded professional development program geared to exploring the latest child care teaching philosophies, curriculums and techniques. Run by the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network (ECPN), a $2-million investment will allow 32 teaching specialists – known as pedagogists –…

CALGARY MAYOR NAHEED NENSHI TO SPEAK AT SURREY BOARD OF TRADE CITY LEADERSHIP SERIES – February 12

General

February 3, 2020

Surrey, B.C. – On Wednesday, February 12th, the Surrey Board of Trade will host Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi at its first City Leadership Series event. The City Leadership Series will see mayors from other cities speak in 2020, to focus on their: economic development initiatives transportation infrastructure arts and culture infrastructure emergency infrastructure social infrastructure…

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Business Plan Approval a Good Start: Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Immediate Formation of South Fraser Inter-Regional Economic Transportation Task Force

GeneralTransportation

January 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2020 Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Business Plan Approval a Good Start: Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Immediate Formation of South Fraser Inter-Regional Economic Transportation Task Force The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation has approved the business case for the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain project. With this approval, TransLink is now able to seek…

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government on Continued Surrey School Investments -BC Education Minister Announces $25.5 Million for Redwood Heights and South Newton

GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship

January 28, 2020

The Surrey Board of Trade was invited by the BC Government to today’s media announcement on new Surrey school investments. The Government of BC is providing $25.5 million for the Surrey School District to purchase a school site in the Redwood Heights neighbourhood. The school district has also secured a school site for a new…

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