Winners Announced for the 2016 Surrey International Trade Awards Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral May 13, 2016 – and Surrey Board of Trade receives World Chamber Accreditation Surrey, B.C. – The 8th Surrey Board of Trade, Surrey International Trade Awards Reception took place on May 12th drawing over 250 business people from Surrey and the Lower Mainland to celebrate Surrey’s import and export companies. “This event really speaks to the reality that…
SFU Surrey to Feature Innovation Initiatives at Surrey Board of Trade Event – May 17 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral May 12, 2016 Simon Fraser University (SFU) is Canada’s leading comprehensive research university and is ranked amongst the top universities in the world – defined by its dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting-edge research and far-reaching community engagement. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties, delivers almost…
Surrey Board of Trade Advocates for National Pharmacare Program GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth May 10, 2016 Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade, was invited to speak yesterday via video conference to the Federal Standing Committee on Health as a result of Surrey Board of Trade’s resolutions in favour of a universal, public pharmacare system that improves coverage for all Canadians. “The reason why we have taken this position…
Surrey Board of Trade Advocates for Ride-Sharing Legislation GeneralTransportation April 21, 2016 For Immediate Release – April 21, 2016 The Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) is advocating to the BC Government to introduce Ride-sharing Legislation. “The Surrey Board of Trade had the benefit of discussing the impacts of Ride-sharing with Minister Peter Fassbender, Taxi Members, Taxi Industry representatives and UBER at our recent Transportation Advocacy Team meeting.…
Canada’s Defence Minister to Speak at 2nd Surrey Mayor’s Breakfast General April 18, 2016 Media Release – April 18, 2016 The 2nd Surrey Board of Trade Mayor’s Breakfast Series. This event is co-hosted with SABA (the South Asian Business Association). The keynote speaker’s relevance as a former police officer with the Vancouver Police Department and his work as a Detective-Constable with the Gang Crime Unit specializing in organized crime, gang…
Surrey Board of Trade Launches New Logo Reflecting Their Growth and Progress General April 7, 2016 The Surrey Board of Trade at a Press Conference and Breakfast Reception on April 7 at the Surrey Arts Centre announced their new look. “In my 10th year as CEO, I continue to be proud of our results and work in the Surrey Board of Trade’s mission to support and attract business. What differentiates this…
Surrey Board of Trade Announces Newcomer Entrepreneur Program – Immigrants & Refugees Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship April 7, 2016 SURREY-B.C. This morning the Surrey Board of Trade, with the announcement of their new look and logo aligned their goals to further enhance their inclusivity philosophy, revealed their commitment to supporting Newcomer Entrepreneurs – Immigrants and Refugees. “They are a part of our community, for our workforce and for creating jobs. The Surrey Board of…
Nominations are Now Open for the 5th Annual Surrey Child & Family Friendly Workplace Awards GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development April 4, 2016 These awards showcase and celebrate businesses that have created workplaces that support their employees in both their work and child/family responsibilities. As part of the Surrey Board of Trade’s Leadership Surrey Program, which began three years ago, we are pleased to showcase businesses that have created workplaces that support their employees in both their work…
Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on Bridges and Tolls – Mobility Pricing Dialogue – April 8 General March 31, 2016 Oregon Speaker to talk on Oregon’s Road Usage Charge Program The Surrey Board of Trade will host a Leadership Surrey Dialogue focusing on Mobility Pricing as a funding mechanism for transportation and transit infrastructure. The question on how to fund transit and transportation infrastructure development and maintenance has yet to be resolved. Mobility pricing is the…
Rona Ambrose, Federal Leader of the Official Opposition to Speak at Surrey Board of Trade – April 7 General March 31, 2016 The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Interim Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Commons will be speaking to the Surrey Board of Trade. Topics include: – Federal Budget 2016 – Policy Priorities A question and answer period will follow. Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016 Registration/Lunch: 12:00…
