The Surrey Board of Trade advocates for red tape reduction, defined as excessive bureaucracy or routines or rules, or complexity, which results in delay or unreasonable costs to businesses. Filing forms and applying for licenses are a part of doing business, however, the Surrey Board of Trade wants to ensure that it isn't onerous on…
Monthly archive for October 2018
We will find out on Tuesday, November 6 at the 20th Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards Dinner, hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade.For event information go to businessinsurrey.com.This year's Finalists are:Philip Aguirre, Newton Business Improvement Association and Old Surrey RestaurantPhilip Aguirre is a Certified Professional Accountant with a Degree in Bachelor…
The Surrey Board of Trade will host the 2nd Surrey Development Industry Forum on October 30, at the Sheraton Hotel (15269-104 Avenue) from 7:30-9:30am.“The Surrey Board of Trade will release its results in its 2nd Government Red Tape Survey and have its speakers address the development industry in Surrey (construction, developers, architects, engineers, others) on their perspectives…
The Surrey Board of Trade has been closely watching the continued interest rate hikes. Today, for the third time this year, the central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 1.75 per cent. The central bank notes there's an eventual expectation of entirely removing monetary stimulus from the economy.“Surrey…
This Friday, Andrew Wilkinson, Leader of the Official Opposition for BC will presents his thoughts on the state of BC's economy.Date: Friday, October 26, 2018Event: BC’s Economy - The Present and the Future Lunch with Leader of the Official Opposition, Andrew Wilkinson, Q.C., MLALocation: Eaglequest Golf Course (7778 152 Street, Surrey)Time:…
-Surrey’s business organization will stay the course on city building advocacy positionsThe Surrey Board of Trade congratulates the new incoming Surrey Mayor, Council and School Trustees. Surrey's business organization looks forward to working with them to make Surrey a great place to live, work, learn and play.“The Surrey Board of Trade hopes that the…
-notes federal deficit increase; SBOT urges the federal government to quickly move to a balanced budgetSURREY, B.C. – The Surrey Board of Trade notes that the Federal government’s deficit has increased in the latest Ministry of Finance Annual Financial Report released today due to an accounting process change as recommended by the Auditor General. https://www.fin.gc.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2018Photo enclosed (Surrey Board of Trade with the Immigrant Employment Council of BC -IECBC- at the 6th Surrey Manufacturing Reception: Hanif Ladha-IECBC, Anita Huberman-Surrey Board of Trade, Eduardo Bananal-IECBC)The 6th Surrey Manufacturing Reception took place last night at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, hosted by the Surrey Board of…
On October 16, 2018 the BC Government announced that they will be eliminating Medical Service Plans (MSP) premiums. They will implement a new Employer Health Tax (EHT) in its place.“The Surrey Board of Trade agrees that MSP Premiums are a regressive tax,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “We put forward a…
Today, the BC Government announced that it will be moving ahead with the speculation and vacancy tax, the first legislation of its kind to be introduced in Canada.The announcement indicated that BC will have the strongest protections in Canada against people looking to use the housing market as a resting place for both foreign capital…
