The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade (SWRBOT) is the regional voice of business. 100+ events | advocacy | member savings | int’l trade centre
Surrey, BC Canada
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A major step forward for Canada’s trade capacity + our region’s economy. 👏
Congratulations to @PortVancouver + partners on this important milestone. We look forward to seeing this momentum translate into opportunities for businesses and workers across the South Fraser region.
Big news for Canada’s trade future. 🍁
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 has been listed as a project of national interest.
RBT2 will unlock $100B in trade capacity, create tens of thousands of jobs and help move more of what Canadians make, mine, harvest, and grow to the world. 🌏
Learn more: portvancouver.com/article/va…
#RobertsBankTerminal2 #RBT2 #Canada #Trade
@stevenmackinnon @LDoerkson @JMcknightDelta @Transport_gc
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Une grande nouvelle pour l'avenir commercial du Canada. 🍁
Le Terminal 2 de la Roberts Bank a été classé comme projet d'intérêt national.
Le RBT2 permettra de libérer une capacité commerciale de 100 milliards de dollars, de créer des dizaines de milliers d'emplois et de contribuer à exporter davantage de produits fabriqués, extraits, récoltés et cultivés par les Canadiens vers le reste du monde. 🌏
Pour en savoir plus : portvancouver.com/fr/article…
#RobertsBankTerminal2 #RBT2 #Canada #Commerce
@stevenmackinnon @LDoerkson @JMcknightDelta @Transport_gc
This past week, the SWRBOT team attended the 2026 @CdnChamberofCom AGM & Convention in Victoria, representing Surrey and White Rock businesses.
From trade and investment to regulatory challenges, we're helping bring local business priorities into national policy discussions.
Our 2026 Red Tape Survey found that nearly half of businesses lose 300+ hours a year to government compliance.
SWRBOT is calling for clearer requirements, faster approvals and less duplication to support business growth.
Read the findings: ow.ly/xssA5102BNB
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On October 30, @udibc CEO @Mike_Drummond will join the @SWRBOT’s Development Industry Forum: The Business of Building. Keynote by @gregorrobertson
Grab your tickets: swrbot.com/events/developmen…
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Black entrepreneurs and businesses are driving innovation, jobs, and local growth across our country. I stopped by the 2026 Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo in Surrey to see it in action.
Thank you to Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of BC, @SWRBOT, and all the vendors who came out to showcase the amazing talent in our city.
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Les entrepreneurs et les entreprises noirs sont les moteurs de l'innovation, de la création d'emplois et de la croissance locale dans tout le pays. Je me suis rendu au salon « 2026 Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo » à Surrey pour constater cela de mes propres yeux.
Merci à l'Association sociale et culturelle yoruba de Colombie-Britannique, à @SWRBOT et à tous les exposants qui sont venus mettre en avant les talents exceptionnels de notre ville.
Our 2026 Business Excellence Awards finalists gathered for a VIP luncheon hosted with Doane Grant Thornton to discuss issues facing our business community.
📸 See more from the luncheon: ow.ly/ALaZ5101NEf
Nominations are now open for the Surrey & White Rock Women in Business Awards. Nominations are due by Friday, January 15.
Details and nomination form: ow.ly/qsN55100BLP
#SurreyBC #WhiteRock
Build your business with SWRBOT’s BGA! Practical workshops for business owners.
📈 Oct 28: Your Next Customer
🔐 Oct 29: Mind Your Data
🛡️ Nov 3: AI Cyber Threats
💡 Feb 10: Practical AI
💻 Feb 17: Build Your Own AI Assistant
Register today: swrbot.com/bga
SWRBOT congratulates @LDoerkson on his election as Premier of BC, and all MLAs elected to represent Surrey and White Rock.
SWRBOT calls for continued action on public safety, business competitiveness, regulatory barriers, workforce challenges and infrastructure investment.
Celebrating 4️⃣ years of Administrative Assistant Kapil Sharma at the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade!
Kapil keeps Joslyn and Indra's calendars on track, supports the team and captures many of our team and event photos.
Congratulations, Kapil! 💙
🗳️ Today is voting day in the BC Provincial Election.
Polls are open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Not sure where to vote? Use Elections BC’s Where to Vote tool to find a voting location near you.
Find your voting location:
elections.bc.ca/2026-provinc…
Your voice matters. Vote.
SWRBOT has been busy connecting with businesses, community organizations + industry leaders across the region, strengthening relationships, supporting local initiatives + advancing business priorities.
Joslyn attended the final White Rock Farmers' Market of 2026, celebrating a season that welcomed more than 209,000 visitors! She also visited member @naasheka's booth.
