The Surrey Board of Trade submitted their feedback to the BC Government through the consultation period for how to regulate certain aspects of cannabis such as distribution, retail and a range of other matters, which will end on November 1st. The BC Government is looking for feedback on topics such as minimum age, personal possession…
Monthly archive for October 2017
The BC Chamber of Commerce and the Surrey Board of Trade congratulate Anne Peterson on her appointment to the BC Government’s Advisory Forum on Poverty.“We are pleased that Surrey’s business community will be represented on BC’s Poverty Forum. For years, the Surrey Board of Trade has been a leader in advocating and instigating change…
At the Surrey Board of Trade Manufacturing Reception on October 24th, the Immigrant Employment Council of BC released the results of the report “Mapping Refugee Skills and Employer Needs in Surrey and Abbotsford”. Funded by the Province of BC and delivered in partnership with the Surrey Board of Trade and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce,…
Women are a vast and untapped resource for Industry, attendees heard at the Surrey Board of Trade’s 5th Manufacturing Reception on October 24.The Canadian Manufacturers Exporters Association of BC, a collaborative partner of the Surrey Board of Trade, unveiled the results of an in-depth survey of their membership and announced the number one issue…
The Surrey Schools Coalition (Surrey DPAC, Urban Development Institute, Greater Vancouver Homebuilders Association, Surrey Board of Trade) invites media and families to a fun, free, community event. A rally will take place on Saturday, October 28th at Earl Marriott Secondary School (15751 16 Ave, Surrey) between 12:00 and 2:00pm to engage Surrey families on the…
Today, the Federal Government released their Fall Economic Update.“The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to hear that Canada’s economy is doing well. The federal deficit will be reduced to just below $20 billion this fiscal year, down from the projected $29 billion for 2017. The government is also promising $15 billion in new…
The Surrey Board of Trade renews their call for Family Day Alignment.While British Columbia has a statutory holiday (Family Day) on the 2nd Monday of February, five other provinces observe holidays on the 3rd Monday of February, which is also a federal holiday in the United States of America. For companies that conduct business…
Surrey Board of Trade Manufacturing Industry ReceptionTuesday, October 24, 2017Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel (15269-104 Avenue)6:00 - 8:00 pm (announcements to be made at 7:00 pm)Surrey has the most number of manufacturers in British Columbia. The Surrey Board of Trade requests the honor of you and a guest to be in attendance…
Surrey, BC - October 16, 2017 — The Surrey Board of Trade and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcome the government’s plans to revise its proposed tax reforms and to reduce the small business tax rate as a result of the comments and concerns expressed by Surrey Board of Trade members and through the national…
Surrey, BC – Encouraged by meetings and statements by Premier John Horgan and Minister of Education, Rob Fleming, Surrey Schools Coalition looks forward to its October 21, 2017 meeting with Surrey MLAs to discuss the pressing need for new schools in Surrey.The recent Throne Speech and September budget update identified the Surrey School District…
