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Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government on New Agritech Concierge Program

GeneralInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
March 26, 2021

Today, the BC Government has launched the Agritech Concierge to help agricultural and agri-tech businesses grow, diversify, access new markets and attract investment opportunities. The concierge will provide personalized service to businesses to attract investment capital, navigate government programs and connect with other levels of government. This concierge will help companies understand and navigate the…
Surrey Board of Trade Announced as Premier’s Award Finalist for Contributions to TogetherBC

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship
March 25, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade was one of three finalists in the 2020 Premier’s Awards in the Partnership category for contributions to TogetherBC initiatives, indicated in a letter sent by the Honourable Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. “The Surrey Board of Trade, in the chamber of commerce/board of trade industry, has…
Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Increased Participation in Parking to Patio Program in Surrey – Reduced fees and customized patio arrangements needed from City of Surrey

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development
March 24, 2021

In May of 2020, cities across BC unveiled a unique policy to provide restaurants with the ability to temporarily use outdoor areas for customer seating. “We want as many restaurants as possible to participate in the City’s expanded patio program in 2021,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “But it has to be…
TODAY’S LABOUR FORCE STATISTICS PRESENT A POSITIVE ECONOMIC FUTURE

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development
March 12, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade releases their latest Surrey Business Leadership Perspective on today’s Canada and BC Labour Force Survey. “The Surrey Board of Trade remains confident that BC is well-positioned fiscally, economically and public health-wise to survive any further adverse labour market impacts of this pandemic,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “The…
2021 Surrey Women in Business Award Finalists Announced by Surrey Board of Trade

GeneralWomen in Business
March 10, 2021

On Friday, April 30th, the Surrey Board of Trade will host the 12th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards. This event recognizes the hard work of Surrey’s businesswomen and their contributions to the community. 2021 Surrey Women in Business Awards Finalists are: Entrepreneur Sandra Christian, Creative Kids Learning Centers Daniela Fisher, Naturally Given Connie Marples,…
Newest Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report Says 30,000 Jobs Recovered, 9,000 Job Gap Remains

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development
March 10, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade has released the 6th Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report today. “The job market in Surrey is on a positive trajectory,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “We still need to pay attention to the 9,000 jobs that are yet to be recovered since the pandemic began. Surrey is…
Surrey Board of Trade Launches Indigenous Knowledge and Economic Partnership Learning Series for Businesses and Organizations

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
March 9, 2021

Indigenous knowledge and economic partnerships are a priority for all businesses as we all continue on the path towards reconciliation and the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). “The Surrey Board of Trade is a leader again in launching a Surrey Business Leadership Learning Series that will help…
Former Special Tech Advisor to Joe Biden & CIA Agent to speak at Surrey Women in Business Awards on April 30

GeneralWomen in Business
March 8, 2021

Surrey, B.C. – The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to announce another high profile speaker at their annual Surrey Women in Business Awards event on April 30 at 11am-2pm: Yaël Eisenstat. Yael will share her unique experience and journey as a special advisor to then-Vice President Joe Biden, as a CIA Officer facing counter-extremism…
Surrey Board of Trade Applauds $15-Million Local Government Development Approvals Program

FundingGeneral
March 5, 2021

A new program was announced today to support local governments to improve their development approval process to ensure that homes are approved and built faster. “We have a housing supply shortage in Surrey and housing affordability continues to be a crisis situation,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. “The development industry…
Surrey Board of Trade Says Changes to Business Grant Program Opens Access – -more flexibility needed for those hardest hit businesses

Economic Competitiveness & TradeFundingGeneral
March 4, 2021

In ongoing consultation with the BC Government, the Surrey Board of Trade is pleased that the BC Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant has been extended until the end of August and that revenue requirements have been decreased to 30% from 70%. “These changes are welcome and will provide greater support to the business…

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Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government on New Agritech Concierge Program

2021 Surrey Women in Business Award Finalists Announced by Surrey Board of Trade

Surrey Board of Trade Launches Indigenous Knowledge and Economic Partnership Learning Series for Businesses and Organizations

Former Special Tech Advisor to Joe Biden & CIA Agent to speak at Surrey Women in Business Awards on April 30

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds $15-Million Local Government Development Approvals Program

Surrey Board of Trade Says Changes to Business Grant Program Opens Access – -more flexibility needed for those hardest hit businesses

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Surrey Board of Trade Applauds BC Government on New Agritech Concierge Program

Surrey Board of Trade Announced as Premier’s Award Finalist for Contributions to TogetherBC

Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Increased Participation in Parking to Patio Program in Surrey – Reduced fees and customized patio arrangements needed from City of Surrey

TODAY’S LABOUR FORCE STATISTICS PRESENT A POSITIVE ECONOMIC FUTURE

2021 Surrey Women in Business Award Finalists Announced by Surrey Board of Trade

Newest Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report Says 30,000 Jobs Recovered, 9,000 Job Gap Remains

Surrey Board of Trade Launches Indigenous Knowledge and Economic Partnership Learning Series for Businesses and Organizations

Former Special Tech Advisor to Joe Biden & CIA Agent to speak at Surrey Women in Business Awards on April 30

Surrey Board of Trade Applauds $15-Million Local Government Development Approvals Program

Surrey Board of Trade Says Changes to Business Grant Program Opens Access – -more flexibility needed for those hardest hit businesses

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