SURREY BOARD OF TRADE SAYS BC GOVERNMENT’S CANNABIS CONSULTATION NEEDS TO PAY ATTENTION TO WORKERS AND BUSINESSES GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development October 31, 2017 The Surrey Board of Trade submitted their feedback to the BC Government through the consultation period for how to regulate certain aspects of cannabis such as distribution, retail and a range of other matters, which will end on November 1st. The BC Government is looking for feedback on topics such as minimum age, personal possession…
Surrey Board of Trade’s Anne Peterson Named to B.C.’s Poverty Reduction Forum GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development October 31, 2017 The BC Chamber of Commerce and the Surrey Board of Trade congratulate Anne Peterson on her appointment to the BC Government’s Advisory Forum on Poverty. “We are pleased that Surrey’s business community will be represented on BC’s Poverty Forum. For years, the Surrey Board of Trade has been a leader in advocating and instigating change…
Surrey Board of Trade and Immigrant Employment Council of BC Release Refugee Skills & Employer Needs Report General October 25, 2017 At the Surrey Board of Trade Manufacturing Reception on October 24th, the Immigrant Employment Council of BC released the results of the report “Mapping Refugee Skills and Employer Needs in Surrey and Abbotsford”. Funded by the Province of BC and delivered in partnership with the Surrey Board of Trade and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce,…
MANUFACTURERS NEED WOMEN TO ADDRESS SKILLS SHORTAGE GeneralWomen in Business October 25, 2017 Women are a vast and untapped resource for Industry, attendees heard at the Surrey Board of Trade’s 5th Manufacturing Reception on October 24. The Canadian Manufacturers Exporters Association of BC, a collaborative partner of the Surrey Board of Trade, unveiled the results of an in-depth survey of their membership and announced the number one issue…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Reduced Forecast of Deficit, Remains Concerned about Federal Tax Reform Detail Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral October 24, 2017 Today, the Federal Government released their Fall Economic Update. “The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to hear that Canada’s economy is doing well. The federal deficit will be reduced to just below $20 billion this fiscal year, down from the projected $29 billion for 2017. The government is also promising $15 billion in new…
Surrey Board of Trade Supports Aligning BC’s Family Day with Rest of Canada – DONE FEBRUARY 2018 GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development October 23, 2017 The Surrey Board of Trade renews their call for Family Day Alignment. While British Columbia has a statutory holiday (Family Day) on the 2nd Monday of February, five other provinces observe holidays on the 3rd Monday of February, which is also a federal holiday in the United States of America. For companies that conduct business…
ADVISORY: YOU ARE INVITED TO HEAR TWO SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS General October 18, 2017 Surrey Board of Trade Manufacturing Industry Reception Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel (15269-104 Avenue) 6:00 – 8:00 pm (announcements to be made at 7:00 pm) Surrey has the most number of manufacturers in British Columbia. The Surrey Board of Trade requests the honor of you and a guest to be in attendance…
Surrey Board of Trade and Canadian Chamber Welcome Revised Tax Reforms and Lower Small Business Tax Rate but Remain Concerned Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral October 16, 2017 Surrey, BC – October 16, 2017 — The Surrey Board of Trade and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcome the government’s plans to revise its proposed tax reforms and to reduce the small business tax rate as a result of the comments and concerns expressed by Surrey Board of Trade members and through the national…
Public Rally Planned on Oct 28 as Surrey Schools Coalition Meets with Surrey MLAs to Press Need for New Schools GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development October 16, 2017 Surrey, BC – Encouraged by meetings and statements by Premier John Horgan and Minister of Education, Rob Fleming, Surrey Schools Coalition looks forward to its October 21, 2017 meeting with Surrey MLAs to discuss the pressing need for new schools in Surrey. The recent Throne Speech and September budget update identified the Surrey School District…
Winners Announced – 21st Annual Surrey Police Officer of the Year Awards GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development October 6, 2017 – Police Officer of the Year Winner, Nominated by Community: Sergeant Winston Shorey The Surrey Board of Trade’s 21st Annual Surrey Police Officer of the Year Awards was held on Thursday, October 5 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. The presenting sponsors were the BC Lottery Corporation and Commissionaires BC, with speaker sponsor Tim Hortons…
