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.…
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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…
UKRAINE NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Encourages Attendance at #StandWithUkraine Fundraiser – March 20
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…
PHOTO 1: Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Member of Parliament for South Surrey - White Rock awards Anita Huberman with an Outstanding Canadian Award Medallion on January 21, 2022PHOTO 2: 2021 Outstanding Canadian Recipients Surrey’s Anita Huberman was one of 15 recipients in Canada to receive a 2021 Outstanding Canadian Award Medallion. The medallion was specially designed…
The Surrey Board of Trade has received $230,450 in funding to continue and build upon the Thank You Surrey – Shop Local campaign, which originally launched in early 2021. Funding is provided through the BC Chamber of Commerce through Canada’s Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development."The Surrey Board of Trade is thrilled to have received this funding to build upon the…
