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Act quickly to grab a share of the global market PDF Print E-mail
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has released its report: Canadian Businesses Go Global for Growth. It provides a wealth of information about how the global trading markets, including Canada's, are changing with the rise of stronger economies in developing nations. It's well worth a read.

On page 9 of the report, they say "While governments play a crucial role in creating the conditions for businesses to take advantage of global market and investment opportunities, the onus is on businesses to craft a sustainable competitive advantage to capitalize on these opportunities."

The Surrey Business Leaders' trip to India in April 2011 will help businesses learn more about this developing economy and to link up with businesses in that growing market. Find out more about the trip here or here.

What's your strategy to take part in the world of global trade?
 
SBoT Position on the Census: Needs to be Mandatory PDF Print E-mail
A mandatory census is important to business. Working from an informed position allows governments and business to make strategic plans and decisions based on detailed facts and identifiable trends. Without accurate demographic data, planning for programs and services that support business, cultural, social, health care, education, housing , or recreational needs will be made in ignorance and open the door to waste and abuse. 
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Study of Solid Waste Plan Says More Work Needed PDF Print E-mail
The Surrey Board of Trade’s Directors have unanimously endorsed the conclusions of a task force of the Lower Mainland Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade’s Economic Sustainability Panel, advising a more considered approach to Metro Vancouver’s solid waste plan. 

SBoT has sent a letter to Mayor Lois Jackson, Chair, Metro Vancouver and Mayor Greg Moore, Chair of the Metro Vancouver Waste Management Committee outlining the concerns, along with a complete copy of the task force report. You can read that report here.
 
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