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The Surrey Board of Trade has released their economic wish list for the upcoming 2024 BC Election.“The party platforms must deal with the many economic issues facing businesses,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Businesses are generally quite nervous right now. We need to uplift and power up the entrepreneurial…

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…

The BC Government has announced a $10.5 million dollar fund that small businesses will be able to access to support increased costs due to crime and vandalism, and to prevent further crime.“Businesses have faced immense challenges over the past few years,” said Jasroop Gosal, Policy & Research Manager of the Surrey Board of Trade.…

On June 14, the BC Government launched the BC Demographic Survey to gather data to help identify and eliminate systemic racism from government services. The Surrey Board of Trade has been selected as one of 35 organizations to receive a grant to help promote the survey in the community.“The Surrey Board of Trade was…

The Surrey Board of Trade continues to lead in BC as a key player in instigating change through government advocacy. On June 1-2, the Surrey Board of Trade will seek support for their policies from their peers at the annual BC Chamber of Commerce convention in Whistler, to advance BC’s economy. Details on Surrey Board…

Jasroop Singh Gosal, the Surrey Board of Trade’s Policy & Research Manager, has been appointed to the BC Government’s Employment Accessibility Standard Technical Committee."The Surrey Board of Trade looks forward to participating in this meaningful way to create results for those that face barriers to equally participating in the economy," said Anita Huberman, President…

Watch a recording of the press conference announcement. The Surrey Board of Trade has announced a bold move by purchasing a second location in Surrey’s Health & Technology District by the Lark Group. In a co-ownership arrangement with Western Community College, the space is expected to open in early 2023 following renovations to establish the…

On July 25, the BC Government announced an opportunity for community-based literacy programs to receive funding for adult learning programs.“The Surrey Board of Trade supports more investments into the skills and education of our workforce, which is an essential economic policy of the organization,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade.According…

The Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation announced a new Centre for Agritech Innovation at the Simon Fraser University campus in Surrey.“We are pleased that the BC Government has spearheaded a centre for agritech to be located in Surrey not only because one-third of our land base is allocated to agricultural use but…

The Surrey Board of Trade is encouraging everyone to attend a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Ukraine hosted by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Mary and Camellia Residences, a Surrey Board of Trade member, on Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please see the event details below:Date: Sunday, March 20th, 2022Time: 11:30…