Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade and White Rock BIA to Host White Rock By-Election Candidates Event – September 15 General August 19, 2025 The White Rock by-election is set to take place on Saturday, September 27 to fill two vacant council seats. The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade and White Rock BIA are pleased to provide an opportunity on September 15 for voters to hear directly from candidates about their plans, compare platforms, and make informed…
Statement from Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade on Pending Air Canada Strike Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth August 14, 2025 The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade echoes the calls of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to prevent an Air Canada flight attendants strike. Air travel is not just about moving passengers; it is a critical lifeline for businesses, supply chains, and the workforce. A strike during peak summer travel would slow the movement…
Inaugural Board of Directors Inducted for Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade General June 19, 2025 The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade (SWRBOT) is pleased to announce the induction of the inaugural Board of Directors. This milestone represents the bringing together of the Surrey Board of Trade and the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce. It also reflects the organization’s growth, with the addition of new members…
SBOT and SSWR Chamber Applaud Federal Throne Speech: Commend Focus on Economic Resilience and Canadian Sovereignty, While Raising Concern Over Immigration Cap Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth May 28, 2025 The Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) and South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce (SSWRC) welcome the 2025 Speech from the Throne, delivered yesterday by His Majesty King Charles III, which outlined the Federal Government’s agenda for the new parliamentary session. The speech emphasized a strong, secure, and self-reliant Canada – principles that reflect…
Canada Post Labour Disruption Poses Risks to Business Continuity and Trade — Collaborative Solutions Needed Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth May 22, 2025 The Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) and the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce (SSWRC) are expressing concern about the potential impacts of a Canada Post labour disruption following the Canadian Union of Postal Workers’ notice of a possible strike as early as Friday, May 23 at 12:00 a.m. While we respect the…
Surrey Board of Trade and South Surrey & White Rock Chamber Congratulate New Federal Cabinet, Urge Bold Economic Action Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth May 14, 2025 The Surrey Board of Trade and the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney and the newly appointed members of the federal Cabinet, announced yesterday in Ottawa. “As Surrey and White Rock continue their rapid growth and economic evolution, the business community is looking to the Federal Government for…
Surrey and White Rock Business Organizations Advocate for Continued Collaboration Amid U.S. Proposal to Impose Tariffs on Foreign Films Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth May 12, 2025 The Surrey Board of Trade, South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce and Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce are responding to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump proposing a 100% tariff on foreign-made films entering the United States, a move that could disrupt one of the most deeply interconnected creative industries in the…
SBOT and SSWR Chamber Congratulate Prime Minister Carney; Call for Action on Trade, Tax Reform, Small Business Support, and Socio-Economic Priorities Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth April 29, 2025 The Surrey Board of Trade and the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory and look forward to working collaboratively with the new Federal Government to strengthen Canada’s economy and communities. “Canada’s future prosperity depends on bold, decisive leadership,” said Joslyn Young, CEO of the…
Seven Winners Announced for 2025 Surrey Women in Business Awards GeneralWomen in Business April 11, 2025 On Friday, April 11, the Surrey Board of Trade and the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce hosted the 16th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards luncheon. This event recognizes the hard work of Surrey and White Rock’s businesswomen and their contributions to the community. Master of Ceremonies Michelle Eliot of CBC Vancouver…
Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners Announced for 2025 GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship April 4, 2025 The Surrey Board of Trade and the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the 15th Annual Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards on May 15 to showcase the incredible initiatives of Surrey and White Rock’s youth who are 25 years old or younger. The 25 winners were chosen based upon their business…
