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BILL 21: Surrey Board of Trade Applauds City of Surrey on Bill 21 Rejection -Says Inclusive Workplaces are the Strength for Businesses

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

November 19, 2019

Last night, Surrey City Council unanimously supported a motion that supports in principle the legal challenge against the discrimination of freedom of religion as set out in Quebec’s Bill 21. Bill 21 was introduced in Quebec last June that prevents public sector workers from wearing religious symbols in the workplace. The ban includes employees at…

Surrey Board of Trade Announces 2019 Surrey Business Excellence Award Winners

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship

November 14, 2019

Surrey, B.C. – On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, the Surrey Board of Trade recognized eight winners at the 21st Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards, with Presenting Sponsors BDC – Business Development Bank of Canada and TD Bank, and media sponsors BCBusiness, CTV, News1130 and the Surrey NOW-Leader. Over 450 people were in attendance with Master of…

MLA Harry Bains to Speak on Newton Town Centre & BC Government Priorities – November 14

General

November 6, 2019

The November Newton Talks with MLA Harry Bains presented by Newton Business Improvement Association and the Surrey Board of Trade will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Newton Cultural Centre. MLA Harry Bains, who is also BC’s Minister of Labour, will speak to safe communities and government accomplishments. Newton Talks is a monthly…

Surrey Board of Trade to Continue Advocating for Bridge Option for Massey Replacement

GeneralTransportation

November 4, 2019

On Friday, November 1st, the Surrey Board of Trade presented to the Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Council in favour of a new eight-lane bridge with a multi use pathway for the Massey Tunnel Replacement Project. “The Surrey Board of Trade’s original position on this was to have a bridge with 10 lanes,” said Anita Huberman, CEO,…

STATEMENT FROM THE SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ON RIDESHARING

GeneralTransportation

October 31, 2019

Ridesharing Could be Further Delayed in BC The Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) has sent a letter to ridesharing applicants warning them to expect delays in their application being processed. The delays are happening because of a judicial review launched by the taxi industry. The PTB has also modified the application process to give further disclosure…

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government Legislation to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

October 31, 2019

On Thursday, October 31, the BC Government plans to introduce legislation to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent in BC, calling the new time zone Pacific Time. “Currently, 78% of the world does not change time. In North America, only Saskatchewan, northeast BC, and Arizona do not change times,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the…

Surrey Board of Trade 4th Government Red Tape Reduction Report Indicates Continued Compliance Cost to Business

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

October 29, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade advocates for red tape reduction, which is excessive bureaucracy, routines, rules and complexity at all levels of government causing delays or unreasonable costs to businesses. “Filing forms and applying for licenses are a part of doing business, however, the Surrey Board of Trade wants to ensure that it isn’t onerous…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE TO DELIVER INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED INCOTERMS®2020 TRAINING -New Rules for Importers/Exporters Starting January 2020

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

October 29, 2019

Surrey, BC –The Surrey Board of Trade has partnered with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT to deliver the Incoterms® 2020 in-person training to businesses across the Lower Mainland in advance of the new import/export standards coming into effect in January 2020. The first training session will take place…

Surrey Board of Trade Wants a More Strategic Focus for Tourism, Arts & Culture in Surrey’s Economic Development Strategy

GeneralTourism, Arts and Culture

October 29, 2019

SURREY, BC – The Surrey Board of Trade has released its Tourism, Arts & Culture Recommendations to the City of Surrey, asking for a focus on a progressive, strategic tourism, arts and culture infrastructure strategy. “To ensure Surrey continues to be an opportunity city, an economic development focus on tourism, arts and culture, with a…

Surrey Board of Trade Announces 2019 Surrey Innovation Award Finalists -Global Media Giant Steve Forbes to be in Surrey on November 20

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship

October 28, 2019

Surrey, B.C. – On Wednesday, November 20th, the Surrey Board of Trade will present the Surrey Innovation Awards in the presence of global media giant Steve Forbes. The awards are presented to Surrey Board of Trade members or Surrey-based businesses/organizations that have developed a new or improved technology, service, process or product by using creative methods…

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MLA Harry Bains to Speak on Newton Town Centre & BC Government Priorities – November 14

Surrey Board of Trade to Continue Advocating for Bridge Option for Massey Replacement

STATEMENT FROM THE SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ON RIDESHARING

Surrey Board of Trade 4th Government Red Tape Reduction Report Indicates Continued Compliance Cost to Business

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE TO DELIVER INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED INCOTERMS®2020 TRAINING -New Rules for Importers/Exporters Starting January 2020

Surrey Board of Trade Wants a More Strategic Focus for Tourism, Arts & Culture in Surrey’s Economic Development Strategy