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Monthly archive for May 2018

In the face of rising gas prices and the need for alternative transportation options, especially in Surrey and South of the Fraser, the Surrey Board of Trade calls for action and implementation on ride-sharing by the BC Government.“The Surrey Board of Trade understood the need for the newly formed government to review ride sharing…

A Surrey Board of Trade policy calling for A PST REBATE ON PRODUCTION INPUTS has passed at the BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Conference in Kamloops.The Surrey Board of Trade recommends: That the Provincial Government, until there is a VAT, exempt production machinery, equipment and technology from the Provincial Sales Tax.“Until…

A Surrey Board of Trade policy calling for USING PROPERTY TAX REFORM TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION has passed at the BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Conference in Kamloops.The Surrey Board of Trade recommends that the BC Government:1.     Reform the school tax exemption to apply strictly to land classified as farm,…

The Surrey Board of Trade has released a support guide to help Surrey employers manage cannabis in the workplace.“What is missing from the consultation and conversation on cannabis are workplace related issues and how the employer/employee will be impacted. This Employer Support Guide and supporting Sample Workplace Substance Management Policy is only part of

The Surrey Board of Trade will continue to instigate change through government advocacy by asking for support of their policies by their peers at the annual convention of the BC Chamber of Commerce this weekend in Kamloops from May 24-26, 2018.Watch for news and details on Surrey Board of Trade policies as they are…

SURREY, B.C. - Today’s announcement by the Federal Government to indemnify financial losses for the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project was met with concern by the Surrey Board of Trade.“Despite the BC Government’s decision to further review and consult on the pipeline expansion, the Surrey Board of Trade continues their support of the Kinder…

SURREY, B.C. – The accounting firm of PwC unveiled their Global Economic Crime Survey Results in partnership with the Surrey Board of Trade at a Press Conference on May 11th. The Surrey Board of Trade reiterated their ask for a cohesive approach to cyber crime to help business (small and large) by different levels of…

2018 Global Economic Crime Survey Results to be UnveiledDATE: Friday, May 11, 2018TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.LOCATION: Surrey Board of Trade (#101, 14439-104 Avenue, Surrey, BC)Representatives will unveil the results of PwC’s 2018 Global Economic Crime Survey and the Surrey Board of Trade’s Cyber Crime Government Policy.SPEAKERS:Mike Shields,…

The Surrey Mayor's Annual State of the City Address Lunch, scheduled for May 24, will be postponed to mid-September.Due to the Union Strike currently taking place at the Sheraton Hotel, and the unavailability of a suitable venue for an event which requires specific logistical support, the Surrey Board of Trade and the Surrey Mayor's…

I am writing to inform you that the International Trade Awards on May 10th will have to be rescheduled to Thursday, September 13th to the Civic Hotel. Unfortunately, the current labor situation at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel has prompted the Surrey Board of Trade to postpone the event to the Fall. All other events…