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As schools reopen today, the Surrey Board of Trade is raising concerns about the severe overcrowding in our classrooms and the ongoing lack of funding to support our rapidly growing student population. With 85,000 students currently enrolled in Surrey, and an additional 2,500 students joining each year, our education system is under unprecedented strain.“As…
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’s Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report for June 2024 is released with a special report called: Surrey Business Landscape.Employment in Surrey in May 2024 was an estimated 3.1% or 10,143 more jobs above employment in May 2023; and over 14,175 or 4.2% more than in May 2022. This is higher…
The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased with the International Credentials Recognition Act, effective July 1, 2024. This new law, developed with 18 regulatory bodies and led by the Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials, will help internationally trained professionals join Surrey’s business community more easily.The Act simplifies credential recognition for 29 professions, including engineers,…
POLICY WIN: SURREY BOARD OF TRADE APPLAUDS PHARMACARE PLAN BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENTPharmacare bill passes in the House of Commons, heads to the SenateThe Federal Government's pharmacare bill is headed to the Senate after passing third reading in the House of Commons. The legislation would see the federal government offer first-payer coverage of some…
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…
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…
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…
Tonight, on May 8, the Surrey Board of Trade will be presenting to the Surrey School Board Trustees on youth entrepreneurship, career and advocacy initiatives, in addition to showcasing the partnership with PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs. Tomorrow, on May 9, the Surrey Board of Trade will be hosting the 14th Annual Surrey Top 25 under 25…
