Musicians and companies in BC’s music industry can apply for a new grant through Amplify BC. The entire grant is worth $22.5 million.“The music industry is vital to the economic wellbeing of the province and Surrey,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. “Without a thriving arts and culture sector, we…
Monthly archive for April 2021
The City of Surrey Mayor and Council voted last night to approve the waiving of fees for Surrey’s Parking to Patios program, something that the Surrey Board of Trade asked for in April 2020. The program allows restaurants to expand their operations onto privately-owned parking lots and city road right-of-ways, including sidewalks, boulevards and on-street…
The Surrey Board of Trade knows that today’s Throne Speech presented by the BC Government sets out general policy priorities and that the BC Budget, to be presented on April 20, will set out the details on how the government plans to pay for that agenda, and any possible revenue-generating opportunities.“The 2021 BC Government…
The Surrey Board of Trade’s review of the March 2021 Labour Force Statistics is released.“BC’s job recovery increased more strongly in March to grow by 35,000 jobs, but there are concerns,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Full-time employment in BC decreased by 6,700. The youth unemployment rate in BC dropped in…
The BC Government announced today that the minimum wage is set to increase to $15.20 as of June 1, 2021, after which a yearly increase will be tied to inflation – commonly known as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – to provide predictability going forward.“The Surrey Board of Trade was a leader in calling…
The Surrey Board of Trade is calling for a review of the BC tax system, examining how it can be reformed to foster growth and help BC recover from the economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic.“BC will have to walk a fiscal tightrope between the need to reduce debt and deficits and supporting economic…
The BC Government has released some funding programs to support the business community, and those businesses impacted by the recent circuit breaker provincial health orders.“The Surrey Board of Trade has been at the forefront of the call to ensure that business supports for those affected industries are ready on day one of health and…
Surrey’s Top 25 under 25 Award Winners have been selected by the Surrey Board of Trade.Winners will be celebrated at a digital reception celebrating the recipients of the 11th Annual Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards, an event that celebrates the incredible initiatives of Surrey’s youth 25 years old or younger. The 25 winners…
