The Surrey Board of Trade is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport to host a crucial consultation session. This facilitated in-person event aims to gather insights and perspectives from participants representing the LGBTQ2SI+, BIPOC, South Asian, and business communities regarding the…
Monthly archive for May 2024
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) and the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the aim of supporting continued growth of 2SLGBTQI+ (Rainbow) businesses by developing and delivering various programming as determined essential by the CGLCC’s and SBOT’s memberships.“We are thrilled to be partnering with the Surrey…
The Surrey Board of Trade (Surrey International Trade Centre) will be meeting with a variety of officials and attending the Dublin Tech Summit in Ireland, which is considered to be the most exciting tech festival in Europe. The Surrey Board of Trade global trip takes place from May 27-31, 2024.“I look forward to…
The Surrey Board of Trade continues to lead in BC as a key player in instigating change through government advocacy. On May 28-30, the Surrey Board of Trade will seek support for their policies from their peers at the annual BC Chamber of Commerce convention in Kelowna, to advance BC’s economy. Details on Surrey Board…
The Surrey Board of Trade commends HTEC for their visionary H2 Gateway project, which aims to significantly reduce emissions in the transportation sector through the establishment of an interprovincial network of hydrogen refuelling stations. This ambitious project will not only support the deployment of fuel-cell vehicles but also advance greener transportation solutions across British Columbia.…
Surrey Board of Trade expresses significant concern following the news that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) workers have voted in favour of a strike. This decision comes at a crucial time, as the summer months typically see an increase in border crossings, goods movement, and tourism activities.“Surrey is a border city - the…
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) and the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the aim of supporting continued growth of LGBT+ businesses by developing and delivering various programming as determined essential by the CGLCC’s and SBOT’s memberships.“We are thrilled to be…
Today, Justice Loo dismissed the City of Surrey’s petition, upholding the Province’s right to order the City of Surrey to transition from the RCMP to the Surrey Police Service.The court has recognized the additional $75 million increase in cost associated with the transition to the Surrey Police Service.“We are deeply disappointed with today’s…
The Surrey Board of Trade is urging the Federal Government to mandate the continuation of Canadian National Railway (CN) services for critical commodities in the event of a labour disruption. This call to action comes in response to concerns over potential strikes involving CN and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC)."Surrey is a rapidly…
Surrey, B.C. – Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is recognizing the Surrey Board of Trade for empowering young business talents and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and social responsibility.Set to receive KPU’s 2024 Community Impact Award, the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) has partnered with the Melville School of Business at KPU to…
