Does filling out tax forms take too long? Have you been frustrated by business license applications? Do you feel that there should be a better way of doing business with governments? Can you take about 5 minutes to fill out our SURVEY and let us know what challenges you face? Your input on our annual Red Tape SURVEY will help us target our advocacy efforts to those areas that you feel need improvement based on your experience.

Join the Surrey Board of Trade at the 6th Surrey Manufacturing Industry Reception on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. Surrey has the most number of manufacturers in BC. In celebration of Manufacturing Month, the Surrey Board of Trade invites you to network with local manufacturers, government officials, education, and business representatives. Hear from the Industry Training Authority about the ITA Youth Trades Training Programs and how employers can hire and train young apprentices right from their local secondary schools. Sponsored by: Presenting Sponsor: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Supporting Sponsor: Envision Financial Community Sponsors: The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, The Industry Training Authority, and Sage Group

Lunch with Leader of the Official Opposition, Andrew Wilkinson, Q.C., MLA Join members of the Surrey Board of Trade, business and industry leaders as we hear from the Leader of the Official Opposition, Andrew Wilkinson, Q.C., MLA, as he shares his thoughts on the present and future state of BC’s economy.

Join members of the Surrey Board of Trade and local business leaders for a conversation with the Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion. Hear about growing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and strategies of export promotion overseas, particularly in Asia Pacific.

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