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The Surrey Board of Trade will be in Ottawa this weekend and into next week to speak to a variety of Ministers, Senators, and government representatives to speak about Surrey priorities. In addition, organization representatives will be in Ottawa for the federal budget lock-up, which is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand and prior to…

At the April 8 Surrey Council meeting, a cannabis framework was approved – a decision the Surrey Board of Trade applauds as a positive first step. Local cannabis retailers need to be supported, an element that seemed to be missing in this framework. “We are pleased to see the progress towards creating cannabis retail options…

The Surrey Board of Trade reached out to the Honourable George Heyman, BC’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, seeking a comprehensive assessment of the impacts of CleanBC investments on the province’s economy and its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. CleanBC is at the forefront of British Columbia’s environmental and economic initiatives, aiming…

The Surrey Board of Trade recommends that in this upcoming provincial election, there is a leadership opportunity to prioritize youth by reducing the voting age to 16. The reduction in age is needed to begin the pathway for enhanced civic engagement, education, and sustained participation in elections into their future. “Those individuals that are 16+…

The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to welcome Tara Bosch, Founder of SmartSweets, as guest speaker for Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards, taking place on May 9th. Tara Bosch made Canadian history by scaling her company to be the fastest growing consumer packaged goods brand created by a solo female founder…ever. When a…

Until 1993, a corporate or business vote existed in BC elections. It refers to the ability of businesses in a specific city to vote in provincial government elections. Businesses contribute substantially to the social and economic development of the province, however, have no say in representation from a business perspective. “Businesses bear the burden of…

The Surrey Board of Trade, in cooperation with the Surrey Pride Society are working together to host a Rainbow Entrepreneur Roundtable. For the first time in Surrey, the organizers are hoping to have an open and supportive dialogue among entrepreneurs within the LGBTQ++ community also known as the Rainbow community. This event will bring together…

As taxation continues to increase and the debate over the carbon tax intensifies, the Surrey Board of Trade renews its call for a comprehensive review of taxes affecting businesses. In 2023, the Surrey Board of Trade released a report titled ‘BC Tax Review – For A Competitive Economy’. The report lays the groundwork for the…

The Surrey Board of Trade will be hosting a series of advisory sessions with Procurement Assistance Canada to support businesses who are interested in becoming suppliers to the Federal Government. These free one-on-one sessions are offered by a member of the Procurement Assistance Pacific team at the Surrey Board of Trade office. They’re meant to…

The Surrey Board of Trade will celebrate the 14th Annual Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards on May 9 to showcase the incredible initiatives of Surrey’s youth who are 25 years old or younger. The 25 winners were chosen based upon their business or community achievements, leadership ability, community involvement, professional achievements, and the uniqueness of…