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Surrey Board of Trade Urges Canadian Government To Reduce Regulatory Burden on Canada’s Agri-Food Businesses

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry

April 17, 2019

A new report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Cultivating Competitiveness: Turning Agri-food Regulatory Reform Promises into Action highlights the need for government to act urgently to reduce regulatory burdens on Canada’s agri-food businesses. “The Surrey Board of Trade supports the recommendations of this position paper especially as 1/3 of Surrey’s land base is agricultural…

CANNABIS NEWS IN SURREY Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on the Impact of Cannabis Legalization with Dr. Terry Lake – May 22

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

April 17, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade will be hosting a business breakfast with Dr. Terry Lake, former BC Minister of Health and VP of Corporate Social Responsibility at HEXO. The keynote will focus on the impact of cannabis legalization, job creation and business opportunities locally and globally. “The Surrey Board of Trade has been a leader…

SURREY’S HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO BE SHOWCASED – May 14

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

April 16, 2019

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn more about LifeSciences BC along with the cutting-edge research and development being done in the Surrey area. Life sciences sectors include bio-pharmaceuticals and medical technology, to digital health and medical devices. The event will also provide the opportunity to network with a wide range of guests from…

Canada’s Treasury Board President and Federal Minister of Digital Government, Hon. Joyce Murray to Speak to Surrey Board of Trade on City-Building Investments – April 25 at 12pm at the Surrey Board of Trade Conference Room

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

April 16, 2019

Canada’s Treasury Board President and Minister of Digital Government, the Honourable Joyce Murray, will be speaking at a Surrey Board of Trade Business Roundtable Lunch on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 11:45am at the Surrey Board of Trade Conference Room. Minister Murray will discuss Budget 2019, regulatory reform, support for small business and city-building investments. This is your chance to ask…

SURREY VAISAKHI NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Supports ‘Go Foam Free Initiative’ for Surrey Vaisakhi Parade

GeneralInnovation & Industry

April 15, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade participates annually in Surrey’s Vaisakhi Parade, taking place this Saturday, April 20, 2019. The Sabharwal family, and their Surrey business Copytek Print Centre, started the ‘Go Foam Free Initiative’ to reduce and eventually eliminate foam product use at the very popular and well-attended Surrey Vaisakhi Parade. “Over 500,000 people celebrate…

SURREY ENTREPRENEURS: Surrey Board of Trade Presents the Surrey Entrepreneur Showcase Series

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship

April 11, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to present the Surrey Entrepreneur Morning Showcase, a series of events featuring Surrey business leaders in different industries and business sizes. The first showcase takes place on Friday, April 26 at Eaglequest Golf Course. Surrey has a vibrant entrepreneurship community. Let’s learn from them on what worked and…

Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners Announced – Keynote Speaker: Former Surrey Mayor and Surrey Member of Parliament, Dianne Watts

GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship

April 3, 2019

INVITATION The winners of the 9th Annual Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Awards Reception are announced and will be featured at an event on April 24 to celebrate the incredible initiatives of Surrey’s youth 25 years old or younger. The 25 winners were chosen based upon their business or community achievements, leadership ability, community involvement, professional…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Enhancements to BC’s Forestry Sector

GeneralInnovation & Industry

April 2, 2019

SURREY – On April 1, the BC government implemented initial amendments to the Forest and Range Practices Act. These amendments will support the health and sustainability of BC’s forests and range lands, while strengthening public confidence in how these vital resources are managed “A number of Surrey Board of Trade members in the forestry sector, and those…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Surrey Councillor Pettigrew’s Notice of Motion to Engage the Public on RCMP Transition

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

April 2, 2019

Last night’s Surrey Council meeting saw a Notice of Motion by Surrey Councillor Steven Pettigrew related to forming a plan for public consultation for the RCMP transition. Though the motion was deferred to a future Public Safety meeting, the Surrey Board of Trade was pleased to see a focus on public consultation. “The business community…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Surrey Councillor Locke’s Notice of Motion to Suspend Development Approvals on Fraser Highway Until SkyTrain Plans are Confirmed

GeneralTransportation

April 2, 2019

Last night’s Surrey Council meeting saw a Notice of Motion by Surrey Councillor Brenda Locke related to suspending development on Fraser Highway until Skytrain plans are confirmed. This is supported by the Surrey Board of Trade as it still remains uncertain, under the current funding envelope, what the SkyTrain extension will look like. “The development community, many…

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Surrey Board of Trade Urges Canadian Government To Reduce Regulatory Burden on Canada’s Agri-Food Businesses

CANNABIS NEWS IN SURREY Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on the Impact of Cannabis Legalization with Dr. Terry Lake – May 22

SURREY’S HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO BE SHOWCASED – May 14

Canada’s Treasury Board President and Federal Minister of Digital Government, Hon. Joyce Murray to Speak to Surrey Board of Trade on City-Building Investments – April 25 at 12pm at the Surrey Board of Trade Conference Room

SURREY VAISAKHI NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Supports ‘Go Foam Free Initiative’ for Surrey Vaisakhi Parade

Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners Announced – Keynote Speaker: Former Surrey Mayor and Surrey Member of Parliament, Dianne Watts

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Enhancements to BC’s Forestry Sector

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Surrey Councillor Locke’s Notice of Motion to Suspend Development Approvals on Fraser Highway Until SkyTrain Plans are Confirmed