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Monthly archive for November 2017

There are limited seats remaining for the Surrey Board of Trade Surrey Development Industry Forum which is organized as a dialogue to encourage investment in Surrey. Hear from the City of Surrey about recent and upcoming changes to help build our city, streamline development and reduce red tape.Speakers:1. Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner (JUST…

SURREY – The Surrey Board of Trade gave their annual review and recommendations to the City of Surrey Finance Committee, plus Mayor and Council, on Monday November 27.“We gave a very high-level overview of the Surrey Board of Trade’s perspectives on the City of Surrey Financial Plan for 2018,” said CEO Anita Huberman. “We

Surrey Board of Trade Says No Support for Metro Vancouver’s Proposed Waste LevyMetro Vancouver is proposing bylaw changes to the areas of Generator Levy, Hauler Licensing and Bylaw 181. There has been a consultation underway on Metro Vancouver’s solid waste regulatory framework.Metro Vancouver will consider proposed bylaws on November 24 on Solid Waste…

Are you in development, construction, an architect, engineer or in banking? Do you want to know about Surrey's recent and upcoming changes to help build our city, streamline development, encourage investment and reduce red tape? I encourage you to attend the Surrey Board of Trade Development Industry Forum on Friday, December 1st. Participate in a

The Surrey Board of Trade will be focusing on what employers need to do to improve their retention rate — especially related to millennial talent — and build a culture of engaged, motivated and healthy employees.Friday, November 24 from 7:30 - 9:30 am at the Guildford Golf & Country Club (7929-152 Street) for a Surrey Hot…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 20, 2017 (photo enclosed – From Left to Right: Doug Tennant, Chair SBOT Social Policy Team, Anita Huberman, CEO Surrey Board of Trade, Ravi Kahlon, Parliamentary Secretary, Mandie La Montagne, Chair, SBOT Workforce Development Team)The Surrey Board of Trade met with Ravi Kahlon, Parliamentary Secretary, responsible for the consultation

PHOTO CREDIT: Peter Mitham, Country Life in BCSurrey, B.C. – On Thursday, November 16, 2017, the Surrey Board of Trade recognized the outstanding achievements of an individual and business that made a positive impact to Surrey’s agriculture industry at the Surrey Agriculture Industry Reception, with supporting sponsors Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada’s Energy Citizens and

The South Asian Business Association (SABA) and the Surrey Board of Trade are hosting a dialogue on the Surrey Light Rail Transit city-building initiative on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Taj Park Convention Centre (8580-132 Street, Surrey) from 6:00-8:00pm (program begins at 6:30pm). Complimentary Admission – pre-registration required.The purpose of this event is…

The Surrey Board of Trade is renewing their call to the federal government to implement a universal, public pharmacare system that improves coverage for all Canadians.“We have taken this position because our members have expressed serious concerns about high, uncontrolled costs private drug plans. This is a burden on companies that do offer drug…

The Surrey Board of Trade has been advocating to both the provincial and federal government to focus on business and the workplace before marijuana use is legalized in 2018.By next Summer, Canada will officially legalize marijuana. This is a fundamental change to Canadian law. This will have a significant impact to business and to…