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Surrey Board of Trade Named Finalist for Canadian Chamber of Commerce Award

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

August 13, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade’s leadership work in government advocacy has been recognized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, specifically through the utilization of their unique event program, entitled the ‘Surrey Hot Topic Dialogue Series’. “The Surrey Board of Trade is thrilled that the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has recognized the leadership work of the…

Surrey Board of Trade Calls on Federal Government to Focus on Arctic Economic Opportunities

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralTransportation

August 1, 2019

Today, the Canadian Government announced the creation of a new marine protected area near Arctic Bay — an Inuit hamlet on the northwest corner of Baffin Island. The Canadian Government also needs to focus on arctic economic opportunities specifically their infrastructure needs and its economic potential for Canadian businesses. Today, the Surrey Board of Trade…

Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Nominations for the 3rd Surrey Agriculture Leadership Awards – Deadline October 18, 2019

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry

July 31, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade, as part of their agricultural industry advocacy, will present the 3rd Surrey Agriculture Leadership Awards on November 21 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Surrey Arts Centre. Nominations are open to individual or organization that has made a positive impact to Surrey’s agricultural industry. “Surrey stands at a critical juncture to…

Surrey Board of Trade Submits Feedback to BC Government on Plastics Consultation

GeneralInnovation & Industry

July 30, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade, through a recently composed position paper on single use plastics, submitted feedback to the BC Government’s Consultation on banning, reducing, and recycling plastic waste and how it will affect consumers and businesses. The Surrey Board of Trade is calling on the Provincial Government, and ultimately the Federal Government, to work…

Surrey Board of Trade Federal Election All Candidates Business Dialogue Takes Place on October 2

General

July 29, 2019

All Surrey candidates running for political office in the next federal election will be presenting their perspectives at the Surrey Board of Trade’s Federal Election All Candidates Business Dialogue on October 2 from 6-8pm at the Sheraton Hotel in Surrey. Attendees will hear from candidates on how they will be responsive to business and economic…

TRANSPORTATION IN SURREY: Surrey Board of Trade Says Today’s SkyTrain Extension to Fleetwood Only Compromises Much Needed Transit Investments for the Rest of Surrey

GeneralTransportation

July 25, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade presented to the TransLink Mayors’ Council to maintain the current 10-Year Transportation Plan including LRT. Though the Surrey Board of Trade’s presentation was referenced by the various regional mayors through debate, the final decision was that SkyTrain will be advanced to Fleetwood, to 166 Street. Reliance on whether SkyTrain can…

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds Government of Canada In New Investment for Fraser Surrey Port Lands – New Infrastructure Announcements Will Enhance Economic Activity

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

July 24, 2019

SURREY, B.C. – Yesterday, the Government of Canada announced a major investment in the Lower Mainland’s transportation infrastructure. The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced a major investment of $102 million for five projects that will increase efficiency at the Port of Vancouver and move Canadian goods to international markets. The projects are: $42.7 million to…

Surrey Board of Trade Concerned About Today’s Surrey-Langley Skytrain Update – Rapid Transit Options on 104 Corridor and Newton Corridor Compromised

GeneralTransportation

July 19, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade, a city building business organization, considered today’s Surrey-Langley Skytrain update by Translink. Transportation investments and continued advocacy for improved transportation investments are important to support business, move our workforce within Surrey, and throughout the region, and to attract business in Surrey and South of the Fraser. “Surrey and South of…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with BC Government’s Funding Increases for Childcare Spaces

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

July 15, 2019

SURREY – On July 15, the BC Government announced funding increases for childcare spaces. A significant increase in funding will help public-sector and non-profit organizations create more publicly owned and operated child care spaces in BC communities. The maximum funding amount available from the Childcare BC New Spaces Fund to public-sector organizations, such as local governments,…

TOURISM NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Modernized GST Rebate Program to Increase Tourism Industry

GeneralTourism, Arts and Culture

July 11, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade is calling on the Federal Government to seize an opportunity to strengthen Canada’s tourism industry by reintroducing a streamlined visitor rebate program, allowing visitors to be exempt from a sales tax on purchases above a certain amount as long as they present their passport, Nexus, or Driver’s License at point…

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