Surrey Board of Trade
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SURREY BOARD OF TRADE & SOUTH ASIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MESSAGE FOR THIS LONG WEEKEND

A student membership with the Surrey Board of Trade is only $50 plus tax! Join one of the top 10 largest chambers of commerce/boards of trade in Canada and become part of Surrey’s business community a community that works to ensure that Surrey is and remains an opportunity city for you and your family. Join now: http://ow.ly/TjHD50CPGtz

MEDIA RELEASE: Vaccination Rollout Needs to Utilize Unique Spaces as Vaccination Sites The Surrey Board of Trade asks the BC Government and the Provincial Health Officer to consider utilizing unique spaces such as banquet halls, cinema spaces, and others as vaccination sites. Many large venue spaces are currently shut down with no revenue being generated due to provincially mandated shutdowns. These businesses are losing thousands of dollars per day until there are enough peo...ple vaccinated to lift the restrictions. In order to get businesses open, we need enough vaccines, and the spaces to administer the vaccines. We need to think innovatively, said Anita Huberman, CEO Surrey Board of Trade. Utilizing underused spaces that have been largely vacant for much of the pandemic could be an effective way to expedite vaccinations. The Government needs to look at non-traditional vaccination sites and provide some level of compensation to venue owners. Another point to note is the issue of a shortage of vaccine administrators. We need to get more people trained and ready to administer the vaccine in an efficient manner. A detailed letter has been sent to the BC Government by the Surrey Board of Trade. -30- Anita Huberman, 604-634-0342, [email protected]

NEW: Home Owner Grant threshold set for 2021 at $1.625 million. New in 2021, the Province is taking over full administration of the grant program to ease the burden on municipalities. The Province already administers the grant for rural homeowners. Homeowners in all municipalities will now submit their applications directly to the Province instead of through their municipal office. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021FIN0001-000002

NEW: SURREY BUSINESS NEWSPAPER https://businessinsurrey.com//2/02/SBN-Winter-Edition6.pdf

Wishing those celebrating the year of the ox good health and good fortune. Celebrate with hope for the coming year.

PATTULLO BRIDGE NEWS: Subject to final permitting, Fraser Crossing Partners plans to start in-river work on the bridge tower foundation between February 13 and 28. Crews will place rock for bridge foundation protection and install the first piles that will form the foundation for the bridge tower. This initial work will provide additional information on in-river geotechnical conditions, underwater monitoring data and construction methodologies. It will be complete by the end ...of February in accordance with anticipated Fisheries and Oceans Canada requirements, to minimize impact to fish and fish habitat. https://www.pattullobridgereplacement.ca/con/current-works/

CREDIT CARD FEES Respite from online credit card fees could help struggling small businesses: industry groups With more items being bought online to limit in-person shopping during the pandemic, small businesses have been faced with further costs on credit card transactions.... https://www.citynews1130.com///small-business-online-fees/

Finalists revealed for Surrey Arts and Business Awards https://www.surreynowleader.com//finalists-revealed-for-s/

ELECTRIC CAR NEWS: TECH: If you're someone who charges their electric vehicle, you may have to pay to do that depending on what city you live in. Fees have started in #VictoriaBC and #SaanichBC. On Jan. 18, #NewWest will start charging anywhere from $1 to $16, depending on the charger you're using.

We're a proud supporter of the #WeCreateBC campaign.

Wondering When The Pandemic Will End? Here’s The Expected Timeline For Canadians. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca//pandemic-end-2021-vaccine_c

Surrey - Where Business Happens!

OUR VIEW: Businesses in Surrey need us this Christmas Shopping local, especially now, is an investment in our community’s future https://www.surreynowleader.com//our-view-businesses-in-s/

BC LABOUR FORCE SURVEY Surrey Business Leadership Perspective on September 2020 Statistics by Human Capital Strategies and the Surrey Board of Trade https://businessinsurrey.com//10/LFS-October-2020-Final.pdf

REGISTER: SURREY DIGITAL TOWN HALL Temporary Foreign Workers in BC - New Guidelines November 4 at 1:00pm to 2:00pm, hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade and the BC Government https://business.businessinsurrey.com//november-4-2020-imp

SURREY BUSINESS NEWS: 2020 Surrey Business Award Finalists Announced by Surrey Board of Trade On Thursday, November 5, 2020, the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) will recognize 8 of Surrey’s best and most resilient businesses in different award categories at the Digital Academy Awards-style 22nd Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards, the Resiliency Edition. Additionally, the Surrey Board of Trade will recognize excellence in innovation, environmental business practices, and in...ternational trade. The SBOT’s 22nd Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards Event with Presenting Sponsor TD Bank, was amended this year as a result of the pandemic to include an innovative digital platform to ensure networking and a professional live event experience. Realizing that this year has been one of incredible hardships for Surrey’s business community, but also one that has brought the community together in a way we haven’t seen before, a focus will be made on business resiliency and a sense of community, said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. Thursday, November 5, 2020 Networking Reception and Live Entertainment: 6:00 6:45pm Awards Show: 6:45 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $40 (+GST) each for members or $60 (+GST) each for non-members. Groups of 10 tickets are also available. Tickets can be purchased at businessinsurrey.com or by calling 604.581.7130. THE 2020 FINALISTS ARE: Business Person of the Year Category: Sarwan Dhaliwal, Standard Insulation & Siding Ltd. Roger Steers, RJC Engineers Ryan Moreno, Joseph Richard Group Business Resilience 1-10 Employees Category: Boosh Food Inc. KB Honey Family Mainland Whisky Business Resilience 11-40 Employees Category: Miracon Development Inc. My Greek Taverna Russell Brewing Co. Business Resilience 41+ Employees Category: Morgan Creek Golf Course McDonald's (SOSTIS Inc.) Nana’s Kitchen & Hot Sauce Ltd. Not-for-Profit Resilience Category: Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation of Canada Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society Environment and Business Category: Heritage Gardens Cemetery Ivanhoe Cambridge (Guildford Town Centre) Ocion Water Sciences Inc. Innovation Category: Firetech Manufacturing Ltd. We Do Laundry Services Inc. Wellin5 Inc. International Trade Category: LMS Reinforcing Steel Group Micromatter Technologies Inc. Sundher Group

SURREY MUSIC CITY CENTRE THOUGHT OF THE WEEK FOCUS ON TEAM WORK A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is a reality. -John Lennon... *********** The Surrey Music City Centre, a Surrey Board of Trade & FUSIONpresents collaboration initiative to grow Surrey's music economy, covers all things related to the music scene in Surrey, including current news, community features, upcoming events (virtual and non-virtual) and much more! https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/music-city-surrey/

Want to make an impact in Surrey and its surrounding areas? Members have the opportunity to build connections, collaborate, innovate and support economic growth. Become a member today! Visit businessinsurrey.com.

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE OBSERVES INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY TODAY - NOVEMBER 19 The Surrey Board of Trade observes and recognizes International Men’s Day today as part of their diversity and inclusivity portfolio. Many people will be left wondering why men need a special day, but they do, said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. Having a city-building business organization like the Surrey Board of Trade recognize and be proactive on men’s health, improving gender relati...ons, highlighting male role models, and promoting positive expressions of masculinity is good for the economy, livability, and the workforce. It’s also an opportunity to recognize men who don’t fall into traditional manifestations of masculinity, such as gay and bisexual men, transgender, or masculine non-binary people. POSSIBLE INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY ACTIVITIES FOR YOU TO CONSIDER: 1. Donate to a men’s charity There are lots of charities dedicated to helping men live better lives 2. Learn more about lesser known influential men Consider picking up a book or watching a movie about an exceptional man whose life and work is still making an impact on the world today 3. Check in with the men in your life Building positive relationships with men is important. Check in with your male family members, co-workers and friends and see how they’re doing 4. Highlight some of the social issues that men and boys face 5. Make a difference for the men and boys in your community 6. Celebrate men and boys in all of their diversity 7. Value male role models by: a. Acknowledging the contribution of men and boys b. Improving male health c. Tackling discrimination and disadvantage d. Fostering positive gender relations e. Making the world a safer place for everyone

SFU NEWS: First Official Address by SFU's New President to the Surrey Board of Trade on November 27 at 10am For her first official address, the Surrey Board of Trade will host Dr. Joy Johnson, the new President and Vice-Chancellor of Simon Fraser University.... Dr. Joy Johnson will speak on SFU Surrey's growth and contribution to economic development and economic recovery for youth, Surrey, and businesses. Dr. Johnson will also introduce Surrey-based researchers to discuss the impact of their work on the local community. Date: Friday, November 27 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Register: https://business.businessinsurrey.com//november-27-2020-ev Presenting Sponsor: Central City Blackwood Partners Community Partners: Downtown Surrey BIA, Health and Technology District at the Lark Group, SCDC Media Partner: Surrey Now-Leader

ATTENTION SURREY BUSINESSES: Please fill out this Surrey Board of Trade survey by October 16. SURREY COVID-19 BUSINESS PULSE SURVEY - OCTOBER 2020: https://sbotpulsesurvey.questionpro.com/

FINANCIAL BUSINESS SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR SURREY BUSINESSES -- Pandemic Support The Surrey Board of Trade Pandemic Rapid Response Business Centre is making you aware of the following program for you to determine eligibility and to apply. The Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program will invest up to $300 million in targeted financial support for some of the hardest hit businesses in B.C. that employ between two and 149 B.C. residents and have experienced declines... in revenue since March 10, 2020. Grants of $10,000 to $30,000 are available. An additional $5,000 to $10,000 grant is available to eligible tourism-related businesses that have been hit especially hard by COVID-19. The program runs until March 31, 2021 or until the funds are fully allocated, whichever comes first. The program happens in 5 steps: Step 1: Businesses apply for funding and provide information to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility criteria. Step 2: A business that meets the eligibility criteria is matched with a professional services provider who will help develop a recovery plan or assess the business’s current plan (a value up to $2,000 in professional services, in addition to the grant amount). Step 3: Once a recovery plan is developed, submitted and approved, funding is provided to the business to implement the actions outlined in their recovery plan. Step 4: Businesses must provide regular updates that account for the spending and status of their recovery efforts supported by the grant funding. Step 5: All businesses must agree to participate in a third-party audit at the end of the program. https://www2.gov.bc.ca//economic-/business-recovery-grant Contact Anita Huberman [email protected]

BC ELECTION NEWS: A reminder: the BC leader's debate is happening tonight on GlobalTV. To reflect on the Surrey candidates and their perspectives on issues that matter to Surrey voters, check the Surrey Board of Trade and the South Asian Business Association Candidates Dialogue on October 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1PlfHj_ruA

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This Thanksgiving may look and feel a little different but everyone has something to be thankful for What are you giving thanks for this Thanksgiving? Our office is closed today but will reopen tomorrow at 9:00am.

Surrey Board of Trade wishes Surrey’s business community and your families a Happy Thanksgiving.

Did you miss the Surrey All Candidates Debate on Thursday? The recording is available to rewatch. Get to know your candidates and their platforms so you can make an informed choice when you vote. Voting day is October 24 and Surrey Matters! http://ow.ly/rRYE50BOxht