Surrey's official city-building business organization.
Surrey will be BC's largest city by 2030.
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Congratulations to
@brendalockebc
, elected as the new Mayor of
#SurreyBC
. We look forward to working with you to advance economic opportunities in Surrey.
We believe that Surrey residents and businesses deserve a say in decisions that have a monumental impact on the city. That's why we're pleased to have
@SurreyPoliceSay
at our office this week to collect signatures. Stop by from 10am - 2pm every day this week. 14439 104 Avenue.
We're proud to announce that our President and CEO
@anitahuberman
has been selected as one of 15 Outstanding Canadians for 2021. Congratulations Anita!
BC's Official Opposition Leader
@KevinFalcon
joins us to describe what BC would look like under his leadership. He'll discuss everything from the economy to taxation, healthcare, climate change, clean energy, transportation + everything between.
Register:
Tomorrow is your chance to hear from BC Official Opposition Leader
@KevinFalcon
for the first time since being sworn in. Join us as he tells us about his plans for the
@bcliberals
and what the path forward for BC is if he is elected as Premier.
Tickets:
The Surrey RCMP have done, and still do, everything one would reasonably expect to ensure the public safety for a community.
Show your support to the Surrey RCMP as a business by having a sign on your commercial property.
Email ivan.scott
@solutionciment
.com to request a sign.
Join us in celebrating the 3️⃣0️⃣th work anniversary of our President and CEO
@anitahuberman
! 🥂
DYK? Anita started as a summer student in June of 1993 and worked her way up to being the incredible leader of our organization that she is today.
Congratulations, Anita!
#SurreyBC
Tonight we would have been celebrating the 24th Surrey Police Officer of the Year Awards, recognizing the tremendous contributions of the
@SurreyRCMP
. Sharing some of last year's photos & sending our appreciation, even if we can't celebrate together. ❤️
🗳️ It's election day in Surrey! 🗳️
Your vote counts. Surrey matters.
Make sure you head to your local voting place today to elect 1 mayor, 8 councillors and 6 school trustees who will lead
#SurreyBC
for the next 4 years. Polls are open 8:00am - 8:00pm.
Have you heard about the initiative to conduct a
#SurreyBC
policing binding referendum?
The initiative needs canvassers to collect signatures throughout BC. To help:
1️⃣ Fill out the form:
2️⃣ Submit it to info
@surreypolicevote
.ca.
On Wednesday, we are joined by the Hon. Melanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development. Hear her speak to the new business support package focused on the emergency wage subsidy from this past weekend's parliament approval as well as post-economic recovery.
We express grave concerns regarding the recent announcement by the Province of British Columbia regarding the transition to the Surrey Police Service as the city's police of jurisdiction, slated for November 29, 2024.
Full release:
#SurreyBC
@WESCanada
A1-The growing skills gap in all sectors of the economy is a drag on business and on economic growth. As business leaders stand up for and embrace the continued importance of immigration, they gain access to a wider talent pool, increased innovation & creativity.
#ImmigrantsWork
Don't miss your chance to be part of the conversation! On WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 at 10 am PST, join
@iecbc_ca
and partners for a second edition on making
#inclusion
a reality for immigrants in Canadian workplaces. Use
#ImmigrantsWork
to participate. SBOT will be there, will you?
Our CEO
@anitahuberman
received her COVID-19 vaccine, specifically the AstraZeneca!
Anita knows that the first vaccine she was eligible for is the safest. Vaccines are the only solution to have all businesses open again.
Changing just 10% of your purchases to local businesses has major impacts to your local economy. Imagine if you shifted even more to local businesses? Support local.
Congratulations to
@JustinTrudeau
and the
@liberal_party
on their minority win of last night's Federal Election! We look forward to working with you to ensure
#SurreyBC
is a priority to this government. We thank everyone who put their names forward in a bid to represent Surrey.
Attention
#SurreyBC
retailers! The
@CityofSurrey
and the
@SurreyRCMP
are hosting a second Preventing Retail Theft meeting and are inviting all local businesses to discuss this important topic.
🗓️ March 13
🕙 10 AM
🏢 Surrey SAFE Centre - 9th floor - 13475 Central Ave
Excited that
@lyft
has announced they are hoping to come to BC this fall. Ridesharing without boundaries, caps on the number of vehicles and regular licensing is needed for real ridesharing in BC but, for now, we will take what we can get.
#almostbutnotquite
The winner of the 2021 Surrey Women in Business Award – Not for Profit Leader Category, sponsored by
@KwantlenU
is Devinder Chattha of
@PICSSociety
!
#WIB2021
Surrey Board of Trade to Host Visionary Environmental Activist and Business Leader
@RobertKennedyJr
at Surrey Environment & Business Awards-September 17
Join us in hearing from the Hon.
@MonaFortier
, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance on Wednesday, April 8 at 4pm. Register now:
@SBofT
Hi
@SBofT
, thx for the help.
@chefrobmackay
is working extra hard at his Big Star Sandwich shop in Surrey Central (104th & University Dr) keeping everything clean and healthy and the sammies extra tasty!! Call 604-498-3101 for pick up! Small catering boxes avail for groups < 10
JUST ANNOUNCED: Premier
@dave_eby
will make a special economic address to the Surrey Board of Trade on March 1.
Premier Eby will discuss Budget 2024 + economic priorities for the province, including
#SurreyBC
+ will answer your questions.
Register:
NEW EVENT ALERT:
@adriandix
and Dr. Victoria Lee, CEO of
@Fraserhealth
join us November 17th to discuss the rising cases of COVID-19 in the Fraser Health Region and Fraser Health's response. Register now:
Surrey Board of Trade at the
@KidsPlayFounda1
#Awards
#Night
, celebrating the hard-working volunteers and recognizing their supporters and sponsors. Kids Play is an NFP working to help build a better future for our youth. Thank you
@Kal_Dosanjh
and Kiran Toor for your work!
Local businesses, if you wish to show your support of a referendum on Surrey's policing, printable posters have been developed to display in your windows. Save the images below and print as many as you'd like.
As businesses start reopening, we've compiled a list of local suppliers and manufacturers of masks, shields, sanitizer, disinfectant, gloves, gowns, physical barriers, signage and physical distancing decals, temperature scanners, and more!
We hosted 7 of the 8
#SurreyBC
Mayoral Candidates in this year's civic election.
Advance polls continue this weekend. Please take the time to get to know the candidates and their platforms before casting your vote.
Watch the recording:
Next Friday, we're joined by BC's Labour Minister
@HarryBainsSN
to hear his perspective on minimum wage, sick pay, employment standards,
@WorkSafeBC
and other workplace legislation that impacts your business.
Register:
The Surrey Arts and Business Awards reception, sponsored by
@scotiabank
, will feature a keynote by newly sworn-in Mayor
@brendalockebc
on her plans for supporting the arts and culture industry in
#SurreyBC
.
Register for this free event:
Today,
@melaniejoly
announced $500M for the Tourism Relief Fund. Applications are now open for businesses, NFPs & Indigenous band councils/organizations. Up to $100k in non-repayable contributions or up to $500k in fully repayable contributions.
Details:
#SurreyBC
is proud to be one of Canada's most culturally diverse cities!
👉🏿104 different languages are spoken in Surrey
👉🏾22% of Metro Vancouver's Indigenous Population live in Surrey
👉🏽43% of Surrey's residents are immigrants
👉🏼34% of residents speak English as a second language
Tomorrow morning, we hear from Jock Finlayson from the
@BizCouncilBC
with an Economic Update. What has the impact of COVID-19 been on the economy? What will the new economy look like? Register now for this free session.
Have you been looking for ways to give back and make a difference in 2022? Become a mentor and provide one-on-one occupation-specific coaching for job-ready skilled newcomers with
@IEC_BC
's MentorConnect Program.
Gurpurab diyaan lakh lakh vadhaiyaan! Today we join Sikhs in
#SurreyBC
+ around the world in celebrating Gurpurab.
Gurpurab signifies 552 years since the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Guru Nanak’s lessons are equality, unity, selflessness, and service.
It's the only time in our lifetimes that we'll see a date with so many 2's in it, and it just so happens to fall on a Tuesday.
Celebrate the little things! Happy TWOSDAY!
This Saturday in South
#SurreyBC
! Join our We Belong Surrey Pillar Partners for a free film viewing party of Lauren's Story - a documentary that follows the journey of housing activist/disability advocate as she works for affordable housing.
Register:
Congratulations to our fearless leader
@anitahuberman
for her well deserved win at the Surrey Community Leader Awards, reinforcing the value of the Surrey Board of Trade’s city building work.
It is an honour to win Surrey’s Community Builder of the Year Award and Honorable Mention for Surrey Community Leader of the Year at tonight’s 17th Community Leader Awards, hosted by Surrey-Now Leader Media. Thank you for the recognition
@SBofT
@SurreyNowLeader
#cla2019