Today, representatives from the Surrey Schools Coalition attended the BC Government funding announcement that will result in 200 new student spaces at Surrey’s Sullivan Elementary, moving students out of portables.The Province announced $9.6 million in additional funding to move the Sullivan Elementary construction forward. The $15-million expansion of Sullivan Elementary will bring eight new…
The Surrey Board of Trade met with BC’s Solicitor General and Public Safety Minister, the Honourable Mike Farnworth, on Monday, April 15, 2019, and other representatives at the Vancouver Cabinet office to discuss Surrey’s policing transition.“The Surrey Board of Trade reiterated our position in support of keeping the Surrey RCMP, harnessing existing resources, creating…
Potential Surrey Investors, existing businesses and others can attend the 10th Surrey Industry Tour on Friday, May 3, 2019, from 7:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This innovative event showcases Surrey’s industries and Surrey’s future developments. With commentary by Lee & Associates on Surrey development, you will tour five business stops. The tour stops are noted below. The tour will conclude with guest speaker Ryan’D’Arcy, President…
A new report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Cultivating Competitiveness: Turning Agri-food Regulatory Reform Promises into Action highlights the need for government to act urgently to reduce regulatory burdens on Canada’s agri-food businesses.“The Surrey Board of Trade supports the recommendations of this position paper especially as 1/3 of Surrey’s land base is agricultural…
The Surrey Board of Trade will be hosting a business breakfast with Dr. Terry Lake, former BC Minister of Health and VP of Corporate Social Responsibility at HEXO.The keynote will focus on the impact of cannabis legalization, job creation and business opportunities locally and globally."The Surrey Board of Trade has been a leader…
Join us for a unique opportunity to learn more about LifeSciences BC along with the cutting-edge research and development being done in the Surrey area.Life sciences sectors include bio-pharmaceuticals and medical technology, to digital health and medical devices.The event will also provide the opportunity to network with a wide range of guests from…
Canada’s Treasury Board President and Minister of Digital Government, the Honourable Joyce Murray, will be speaking at a Surrey Board of Trade Business Roundtable Lunch on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 11:45am at the Surrey Board of Trade Conference Room. Minister Murray will discuss Budget 2019, regulatory reform, support for small business and city-building investments. This is your chance to ask…
The Surrey Board of Trade participates annually in Surrey’s Vaisakhi Parade, taking place this Saturday, April 20, 2019.The Sabharwal family, and their Surrey business Copytek Print Centre, started the ‘Go Foam Free Initiative’ to reduce and eventually eliminate foam product use at the very popular and well-attended Surrey Vaisakhi Parade.“Over 500,000 people celebrate…
The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to present the Surrey Entrepreneur Morning Showcase, a series of events featuring Surrey business leaders in different industries and business sizes. The first showcase takes place on Friday, April 26 at Eaglequest Golf Course.Surrey has a vibrant entrepreneurship community. Let's learn from them on what worked and…
INVITATIONThe winners of the 9th Annual Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Awards Reception are announced and will be featured at an event on April 24 to celebrate the incredible initiatives of Surrey’s youth 25 years old or younger.The 25 winners were chosen based upon their business or community achievements, leadership ability, community involvement, professional…
