Today, TransLink presented a report to the Mayors’ Council that highlighted the likely household and economic impacts of potential transit service cut scenarios.Two scenarios were developed:Scenario 1 – Maximize Ridership: This scenario would begin by cutting the least productive routes, leaving only higher fare revenue-producing lines so that overall service levels can remain…
Monthly archive for September 2024
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) will recognize 7 of Surrey’s finest businesses in different award categories at the in-person Academy Awards-style 26th annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards.The SBOT’s 26th annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards event, with Presenting Sponsors DP World Canada, TD Bank and the Vancouver Fraser…
On Tuesday, September 24th, the Surrey Board of Trade presented two winners with the Surrey Environment and Business Award at the 18th annual event.In addition to recognizing the award recipients, the event featured an engaging panel discussion on renewable energy. Industry experts explored the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in renewable energy, offering…
On the docket of the September 2024 Surrey Youth Entrepreneur Team Meeting.To join or for more information, please click here.…
On the docket of the September 2024 Environment & Natural Resources Team Meeting.To join or for more information, please click here.…
On the docket of the September 2024 Women in Business Team Meeting.To join or for more information, please click here.…
The Surrey Board of Trade is closely examining the recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program announced by Minister Randy Boissonnault. While the program's adjustments aim to reduce reliance on temporary foreign workers, we believe that Surrey employers continue to struggle in finding employees with the necessary skillsets, particularly in critical sectors like…
The Surrey business community is experiencing unprecedented growth, but energy demand is surpassing supply. To support further economic expansion, immediate steps must be taken to fast-track renewable energy projects and streamline processes across all levels of government.In April 2024, BC Hydro launched a competitive call for 3,000 gigawatt hours (GWh/y) of clean electricity. Proposals…
The Surrey Board of Trade participated in a press conference with the Mayors’ Council and other stakeholders at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Annual Convention to launch a letter-writing campaign aimed at the main political parties running in the October 19 provincial election.“The Surrey Board of Trade fully supports the call for expanded…
On the docket of the September 2024 SBOT Transportation Team Meeting.To join or for more information, please click here.…
