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Surrey Board of Trade Says BC’s Accessibility Legislation Needs to Work with Business

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

December 2, 2019

SURREY, BC – The Surrey Board of Trade provided input by the BC Government’s November 29th deadline into a new framework for accessibility legislation. Currently, BC does not have comprehensive legislation to help identify, remove, and prevent barriers experienced by persons with disabilities. Nearly every Canadian will face a challenge to their accessibility at some…

Surrey Board of Trade Says City of Surrey Budget Needs Economic Development Focus

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

November 28, 2019

Observations and Recommendations in General: Increased business taxes, cancel RCMP transition, improve development approvals, focus on economic development assets, art & culture investments, increase transparency, housing & transportation Strategies and municipal spending Each year, the Surrey Board of Trade reviews the City of Surrey’s budget and five-year plan to provide observations and recommendations to the…

CANADIAN TRADE COMMISSIONER SERVICE NEWS: New Global Trade Rules – Incoterms® 2020 Training Comes to Surrey – December 5

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

November 27, 2019

Target Audience: Canadian exporters, importers, customs brokers, lawyers and students. Training sessions about Incoterms® 2020 are being held across Canada to help Canadian businesses prepare for changes to Incoterms®, which take effect in January 2020. These training sessions will help businesses of all sizes succeed in global markets and avoid costly misunderstandings by defining costs,…

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government on Passing BC Indigenous Human Rights Legislation

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

November 27, 2019

On Tuesday, November 26, 2019 the B.C. Government passed legislation on Indigenous human rights unanimously. “This historic legislation – passed by all MLA’s – will ensure that there is a framework to enhance reconciliation,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “The Surrey Board of Trade as Surrey’s city-building & inclusive business organization congratulates the…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE MEMBERS ONLY PRE-SALE: ERIN BROCKOVICH AT 2020 SURREY WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS – MARCH 12

GeneralWomen in Business

November 26, 2019

Tickets are now available for purchase for the Surrey Women in Business Awards Lunch, featuring icon Erin Brockovich. This special pre-sale opportunity is available exclusively to Surrey Board of Trade Members in advance of the public release next week. Speaking Topic: Overcoming Adversity About the Speaker: It’s been over 15 years since Julia Roberts starred…

Surrey Board of Trade To Unveil Youth Entrepreneurship Announcement on November 28 at SFU Surrey

GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship

November 26, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade and PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs will be making an exciting announcement at a film screening and business pitch contest of youth entrepreneurs. “The Surrey Board of Trade Youth Entrepreneurship Program mentor Surrey’s next generation of business leaders going all the way to Grade 6,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. Following the film screening,…

Statement from the Surrey Board of Trade on Transit Job Action -How Business Can Prepare

GeneralTransportation

November 25, 2019

From Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 29, Unifor will escalate job action resulting in the suspension of SeaBus and major bus service in Metro Vancouver. “The Surrey Board of Trade calls for a conclusion to this continued job action which compromises workers, business, and our economy,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade.…

A. Rocha Canada Wins Surrey Board of Trade 2019 Surrey Agriculture Leadership Award

GeneralInnovation & Industry

November 22, 2019

Surrey, B.C. – On Thursday, November 21, 2019, the Surrey Board of Trade recognized the outstanding achievements of a Surrey business that has made a positive impact to Surrey’s agriculture industry at the 4th Surrey Agriculture Industry Reception, with Supporting Sponsors Canada’s Association of Petroleum Producers and Fraser Grain Terminal, Award Sponsor Kwantlen Polytechnic University,…

Surrey Board of Trade Announces 2019 Surrey Innovation Awards Winners with Steve Forbes as Keynote Speaker

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship

November 21, 2019

Surrey, BC – On Wednesday, November 20th, the Surrey Board of Trade presented two winners with the Surrey Innovation Awards at the 6th annual event. Wednesday’s event featured Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, as keynote speaker, with a captivating discussion on how to navigate the economy for business growth and success. His…

2019 Surrey Agriculture Leadership Award Winner to be Announced November 21

GeneralInnovation & Industry

November 19, 2019

This Thursday, November 21st, the Surrey Board of Trade, as part of their agricultural advocacy, will present the 4th Surrey Agriculture Leadership Award. The award is presented to Surrey-based business/organization that has made a positive impact to Surrey’s agricultural industry. “The South Fraser Economic Region is a powerful economic engine in British Columbia,” said Anita…

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