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Surrey School Board’s Laurie Larsen Appointed as Trustee Representative to Surrey Board of Trade

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentYouth Entrepreneurship

February 11, 2019

The Surrey Board of Education has appointed Chairperson Laurie Larsen as the Trustee representative for the Surrey Board of Trade. The Surrey Board of Trade has had a productive relationship with the Surrey School District – working together on youth entrepreneurship programs and school investments for Surrey. “The Surrey Board of Trade continues to advocate…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Family Day Aligning with the Rest of Canada for the First Time Next Week

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

February 11, 2019

For the first time since its implementation, the BC Family Day Holiday will align with the rest of Canada one week from today, February 18, 2019. “The Surrey Board of Trade has been advocating to the BC Government for years for the BC Family Day Holiday to be in sync with the rest of Canada.…

JUST IN: Former Senior Adviser to USA President’s Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, Betsy Myers, will be the Surrey Women in Business Awards Keynote Speaker – March 13

GeneralWomen in Business

February 7, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade will welcome, to Surrey, the former Senior Adviser to USA President’s Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, Betsy Myers, as the keynote speaker for the 10th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards Lunch on March 13, 2019. “Guests will experience an unparalleled, inspirational presentation by Betsy Myers,” said Anita Huberman, CEO,…

ADVISORY: Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on Transportation and Land Use Planning with Chair of the Translink Mayor’s Council and Metro Vancouver Board Chair – Feb 20 – Civic Hotel – 12pm

GeneralTransportation

February 6, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade will be hosting a very important lunch event on the Economic Future of Metro Vancouver on February 20th from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Civic Hotel. “Recent and future decisions by Metro Vancouver Mayor’s impact city building,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “They make important decisions regarding land use…

Surrey Board of Trade Receives Close to $200,000 in Funding Support for Surrey Labour Market Study

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February 1, 2019

February 1, 2019-PHOTO ENCLOSED (Jagrup Brar, MLA Surrey-Fleetwood representing Social Development and Poverty Reduction Minister Shane Simpson and Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade) SURREY – The Province and the Surrey Board of Trade are helping Surrey employers meet the city’s growing demand for skilled workers through a new labour market study that will…

ONE MORE WEEK – Submit your Surrey Women in Business Nomination – Deadline is February 7, 2019

GeneralWomen in Business

January 31, 2019

NOMINATION FORM Award Categories The Surrey Board of Trade reserves the right to move a nomination into another category. Previous winners of the award may not be nominated again for a period of 3 years. 1. Entrepreneur Is an owner or significant shareholder of any business size. 2. Corporate/Leadership Holds a senior/executive level position in…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE HOSTS 2019 ECONOMIC FORECAST LUNCH WITH BDC CHIEF ECONOMIST – February 7

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

January 31, 2019

Surrey, B.C. – On Thursday, February 7th, the Surrey Board of Trade will host its annual Economic Forecast Lunch. This year’s event will feature Pierre Cléroux, Vice President and Chief Economist of Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). The event will be moderated by Business in Vancouver’s Kirk LaPointe. Join members of the Surrey Board of Trade,…

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with BC Government Funding Announcement for Surrey Childcare Spaces -More needs to be done

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

January 30, 2019

On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, the Minister of State for Child Care, Honourable Katrina Chen announced that building more infant and toddler spaces in Surrey is a priority under Childcare BC. Five organizations – Creative Moments Child Care, Hope Valley Childcare Centre, Pebble Lane Early Learning, Satnam Education Society of British Columbia and Simply Kids…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE LAUNCHES WOMEN IN BUSINESS MASTERMIND GROUP

GeneralWomen in Business

January 30, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade has launched its first Women in Business Mastermind Group and is inviting business leaders to take part in this exclusive learning opportunity. The group will meet every two weeks for a total of 6 sessions to tackle challenges and problems together. Participants will lean on each other, give advice, and share…

INVITATION-PRESS CONFERENCE: Funding Announcement by the BC Government in Surrey

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January 29, 2019

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND Date: Friday, February 1, 2019 Time: 9:00am – 9:30am (Announcement at 9:15am) Location: Surrey Board of Trade (#101, 14439-104 Avenue, Surrey, BC) Topic: Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Funding Announcement related to Surrey Labour Market Priorities For further information and to RSVP, please email anita@businessinsurrey. com or at 604-634-0342. -30-

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JUST IN: Former Senior Adviser to USA President’s Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, Betsy Myers, will be the Surrey Women in Business Awards Keynote Speaker – March 13

ADVISORY: Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on Transportation and Land Use Planning with Chair of the Translink Mayor’s Council and Metro Vancouver Board Chair – Feb 20 – Civic Hotel – 12pm

Surrey Board of Trade Receives Close to $200,000 in Funding Support for Surrey Labour Market Study

ONE MORE WEEK – Submit your Surrey Women in Business Nomination – Deadline is February 7, 2019

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE HOSTS 2019 ECONOMIC FORECAST LUNCH WITH BDC CHIEF ECONOMIST – February 7

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE LAUNCHES WOMEN IN BUSINESS MASTERMIND GROUP

INVITATION-PRESS CONFERENCE: Funding Announcement by the BC Government in Surrey