SURREY, BC - The BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction is providing up to $402,105 to the Surrey Board of Trade to deliver a Labour Market Partnership project that will immediately build and support Surrey employer capacity to respond to COVID-19 workforce needs.With this project, more Surrey employers will have the capacity…
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The challenges in creating a vaccine and treatment program has been made apparent by the recent COVID-19 pandemic, which has compromised our global economy.“The Surrey Board of Trade composed a policy to support the Federal Government’s investment into a global vaccine fund. Businesses want a vaccine as well as ongoing virus research to help…
The BC Government is providing individuals experiencing gender-based violence, Indigenous communities healing from intergenerational traumas, and communities and families dealing with gun and gang violence with $11.8 million in grants to support community-based crime prevention and remediation initiatives.“The economic development of any community relies upon its reputation as a safe, viable region in which…
Federal, Provincial, and Municipal governments have made many announcements on measures to stimulate the economy through various measures such as wage subsidies, rent freezes, and postponement of tax payments.“These government measures do not fully support not-for-profits and charitable organizations, which are intrinsic to vibrant communities and economies,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of…
(PHOTO ENCLOSED - in photo with Surrey Fire Fighters are Surrey Board of Trade's Heather Booth and Anita Huberman)The Surrey Board of Trade, at its annual Christmas Seasonal Sizzle Business Reception on December 10th, raised over $3,000 for the Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society. Over 500 business people attended this annual Christmas event, donating in lieu of admission fees.…
February 1, 2019-PHOTO ENCLOSED (Jagrup Brar, MLA Surrey-Fleetwood representing Social Development and Poverty Reduction Minister Shane Simpson and Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade)SURREY – The Province and the Surrey Board of Trade are helping Surrey employers meet the city’s growing demand for skilled workers through a new labour market study that will…
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTENDDate: Friday, February 1, 2019Time: 9:00am – 9:30am (Announcement at 9:15am)Location: Surrey Board of Trade (#101, 14439-104 Avenue, Surrey, BC)Topic: Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Funding Announcement related to Surrey Labour Market PrioritiesFor further information and to RSVP, please email anita@businessinsurrey. com or at 604-634-0342.-30-…
The Surrey Board of Trade, at its annual Christmas Seasonal Sizzle Business Reception on December 7th, gave the Surrey Food Bank $1600.00 and 700 pounds of food. Over 500 business people attended this annual Christmas event, and donated either cash or food, at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey."Thank you to all the…
