Surrey, BC: Business organizations in Surrey and White Rock have come together to form the Surrey Economic Recovery Task Force, to advocate for a regional economic recovery plan to restart the economy and provide back-to-business support to Surrey and White Rock businesses.Each major business organization in Surrey and White Rock have signed on to the call…
The BC Government is providing individuals experiencing gender-based violence, Indigenous communities healing from intergenerational traumas, and communities and families dealing with gun and gang violence with $11.8 million in grants to support community-based crime prevention and remediation initiatives.“The economic development of any community relies upon its reputation as a safe, viable region in which…
Thank you for your continued support of the Surrey Board of Trade, Surrey’s city-building business organization. Some updates for you below:1. RENT RELIEF FOR BUSINESS: Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (CECRA) will be managed by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation –operational mid-May https://news.gov.bc. ca/releases/2020FIN0024-000754Commercial property owners will be able to lower…
First, online applications for the 75% emergency wage subsidy will open on April 27: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/04/additional-details-on-the-canada-emergency-wage-subsidy0.htmlSecond, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced new actions to support businesses and organizations dealing with the economic impacts of COVID-19. The Government of Canada will provide over $1.7 billion for targeted measures, including:$675 million to give financing support to small…
Today, the BC Government announced new COVID-19 supports for businesses and local governments by reducing most commercial property tax bills by an average of 25%, and addressing cash flow and revenue shortfalls for local government.“The Surrey Board of Trade, a member of the Premier’s Economic Task Force on COVID-19, has called for property tax…
TransLink is seeking emergency relief funding from Federal and Provincial Governments to offset losses incurred for providing essential transit services during the pandemic. Without emergency funding, Metro Vancouver commuters are set to see unprecedented cuts to transit services, even during post-pandemic economic recovery.“Transportation is the foundation of rebuilding an economy and ensuring that our…
Canada's Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, the Honourable Mélanie Joly will speak at an exclusive Surrey Digital Town Hall on April 15 from 4pm to 4:30pm. Anyone can attend for free. Media are invited.Please email info@businessinsurrey.com to register - a digital meeting link will be sent to you.Minister Joly will speak…
1. REMINDER AT 4PM TODAY – APRIL 8 – DIGITAL TOWN HALL WITH ASSOCIATE MINISTER OF FINANCE & MIDDLE CLASS PROSPERITY, MONA FORTIER – REGISTER AT: https://zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_ j9p1oJyzRuyOEuyumhLbPQ2. APRIL 8 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR BUSINESSES AND NOT FOR PROFITS:Today, Canada’s Prime Minister provided further details on the eligibility criteria for businesses…
Federal, Provincial, and Municipal governments have made many announcements on measures to stimulate the economy through various measures such as wage subsidies, rent freezes, and postponement of tax payments.“These government measures do not fully support not-for-profits and charitable organizations, which are intrinsic to vibrant communities and economies,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of…
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