INVITATION:Join the Surrey Board of Trade for a New Year's Toast to a Successful Business Year in 2019. Over 300 guests are expected at this annual networking reception on Wednesday, January 23rd from 5-8pm - Toast is at 6:45pm - Surrey Board of Trade Office (#101, 14439-104 Avenue).Register at www.businessinsurrey.com or call 604-581-7130.Thank…
The Surrey Board of Trade, as a city building business organization, continues their Surrey Hot Topic Dialogue Series in 2019.The hot topic dialogue on January 29th will be Surrey’s transition to a municipal police force from the current Surrey RCMP.“The Surrey Board of Trade offers this forum to dialogue on this topic and contribute…
BC’s Transportation and Infrastructure Minister, Claire Trevena, will be speaking at a Surrey Board of Trade lunch on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11:30am at Civic Hotel. Minister Trevena will discuss transportation issues and plan for Surrey, and the region, including the new ridesharing legislation.Event: “Transportation and Ridesharing in Surrey” Lunch BC Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claire TrevenaDate: Monday,…
SURREY – The Surrey Board of Trade presented a high-level review of the City of Surrey Financial Plan for 2019 and its future Capital Plan. The business organization provided ‘Opportunity Recommendations’ to the City of Surrey Finance Committee, Surrey Mayor and Council, at the public hearing on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.The Surrey Board of…
SURREY, B.C. – On Thursday, December 6, the Surrey RCMP implemented the Inadmissible Patron Program (IPP). The program’s goal is to stop violence by gang members and their associates at local bars and restaurants. It is a recommendation that came from the Mayor’s Task Force on Gang Violence Prevention Report in July 2018.The Surrey Board of Trade was…
SURREY, B.C. – On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, the BC Government released the CleanBC Plan. The plan’s intent is to grow the use of clean and renewable energy to grow the economy, spur new industry innovations, increase affordability to clean energy options for all, collaboration with Indigenous peoples and meet 2030 GHG reduction goals.“I was pleased…
The City of Surrey released a new proposal for the 2019 Five-Year (2019-2023) Financial Plan – General Operating, Capital Program, and Utilities.On Tuesday, December 11 the City of Surrey is holding a Finance Council Meeting at City Hall.The Surrey Board of Trade wants to hear from you on how the increases will impact…
BC’s Transportation and Infrastructure Minister, Claire Trevena, will be speaking at a Surrey Board of Trade lunch on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11:30am at Civic Hotel. Minister Trevena will discuss transportation issues and plan for Surrey, and the region, including the new ridesharing legislation.Event: “Transportation and Ridesharing in Surrey”Lunch BC Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claire TrevenaDate: Monday,…
At two upcoming Surrey Board of Trade events, Surrey's business community is urged to participate and give generously to the Surrey Hospital Foundation and to the Surrey Food Bank.1. On Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 5-8pm at the Civic Hotel (13475 Central Avenue, Surrey, BC), the Surrey Board of Trade’s Big Christmas Party takes…
Finance Minister Bill Morneau delivered the Fall Economic Statement in Ottawa on November 21, 2018.“The Surrey Board of Trade’s Policy on export diversification became part of Canada’s international economic action plan that will help small and medium sized businesses access global markets and receive support,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. The…
