Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade

This week, our team continued to support regional business leadership through international engagement, member benefits, community events, economic development and strategic partnerships. 📸 1-4: Jennifer Lalonde, High Commissioner of Canada in Fiji, Alika Cooper, Trade Commissioner, Fiji Trade Commission North America, and Leilla Cranfield, Trade Office Vancouver joined us for a roundatable discussion. The conversation supported continued dialogue around international relationships, trade, and business connections. 📸 5-7: COO Indra Bhan attended the Turkish Cuisine Week Event, hosted by Ambassador and First Class Consul General Mr. Cenk Ünal. The evening brought together diplomatic, cultural, and business connections while celebrating Turkish cuisine and international engagement. 📸 8: COO Indra Bhan met with Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada and Invest Surrey, supporting continued collaboration around economic development, export opportunities, and regional business priorities. The discussion included connections with Mark Livingston, Regional Vice-President, Western Canada, Rick Turner, CPA, CMA, Regional Director, and Muneeb Hassan, Senior Relationship Manager, Mid-Market Business, from Export Development Canada. 📸 9-10: COO Indra Bhan and Administrative Assistant Kapil Sharma attended the Surrey Pride BC Kick Off BBQ at the Civic Hotel rooftop. SWRBOT is proud to be a marketing sponsor for Surrey Pride 2026, supporting community connection, inclusion, and Pride in Surrey. 📸 11-13: COO Indra Bhan attended the grand opening of Chop Steakhouse & Bar in South Surrey, connecting with Alan Howie, President and COO of NORTHLAND RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC, and franchise owners Andy Ahluwalia and Bobby Naicker (who also serves as Honorary Consul of Fiji). The opening reflects continued investment, hospitality growth, and business momentum in Surrey. 📸 14-15: Marketing Advisor Temma Chow attended the Vancouver Bandits Basketball home opener with her family through a SWRBOT member benefit. Member perks like this help create added value and community connection for our business network. Learn more about SWRBOT member benefits at swrbot.com/benefits.

Only 11 days left with new prizes added! Help support Surrey and White Rock youth by bidding on some amazing auction prizes. There is something for everyone - gift cards, memorabilia, getaways, experience packages, adult beverages and so much more! See the list and place your bids: https://ow.ly/RPPf50Z4YCv

Nominations are now open for the 28th Surrey & White Rock Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by DP World, TD Bank Commercial Banking and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, with support from Pacific Economic Development Canada | Développement économique Canada pour le Pacifique! Tell us who you think is deserving of recognition! Categories: 🏆 Business Excellence 🏆 Not-for-Profit of the Year 🏆 Business Person of the Year 🏆 New Business of the Year 🏆 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Nomination details: https://lnkd.in/g-VakAPt

This week’s Member Spotlight features Surrey Digital Printing, a locally owned commercial print, design, signage, and branded materials company based in Surrey. Surrey Digital Printing is a strong example of the businesses helping shape our region's growth. They support companies, construction teams, nonprofits, schools, events, and community organizations with the professional materials they need to communicate clearly, promote their work, and bring their projects to life. Jared Cotterill, President of Surrey Digital Printing, shared that doing business in Surrey is meaningful because the city is full of opportunity, diversity, hardworking people, and entrepreneurial momentum. From established companies and family-run businesses to new ventures, trades, nonprofits, and community organizations, Surrey continues to be a place where businesses can grow while staying connected to local relationships and trust. Surrey Digital Printing is also a trusted printing partner for the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade. You may have seen their work at our office and our events, from signage and printed materials to branded backdrops and display pieces that help create a professional experience for our members, partners, and guests. Beyond print and signage, their work supports the broader community by helping local organizations show up professionally at events, campaigns, construction sites, fundraisers, and public-facing initiatives. Their team takes an “all hands on deck” approach to helping clients get the job done properly, quickly, and with care. Thank you to Jared Cotterill and the Surrey Digital Printing team for being part of the SWRBOT business community and for helping local businesses and organizations move forward. 📍 Surrey Digital Printing #110-7808 132 Street, Surrey 🌐 surreydigital.com

Through the SWRBOT Business Growth Academy, join us for Your Service Business Roadmap: A Proven Process to Attract, Convert, and Scale with Patrick von Pander of The Big Picture Coach. Designed for service-based entrepreneurs who are launching, growing, or ready to strengthen their next stage of business, this workshop will explore practical strategies to: 🎯 Attract the right clients 🎯 Convert prospects into loyal, repeat customers 🎯 Streamline service delivery to support stronger profitability Move beyond staying busy and start building a more focused, scalable path forward. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade Register now and take the next step in building a stronger service business. 🔗 Registration: https://ow.ly/Xxa350Z3QbY

ICYMI: BC's Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Jessie K. Sunner joined us to discuss the critical link between workforce development and economic growth. The conversation explored how government, education, and industry can work together to better align skills development with labour market needs, supporting long-term economic prosperity across our region and British Columbia. Thank you to our sponsors for making events like this possible: Co-Presenting Sponsors Invest Vancouver and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and Community Sponsor Western Community College. Thank you to Minister Sunner, our sponsors and everyone who joined us for this important conversation. 🎥 Watch the full conversation on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ge9_FKuN 📸 View the photo gallery: https://ow.ly/qOYU50Z3OHY

ICYMI: Great conversations at our roundtable with the Ensenada EDC. Thank you to the Ensenada delegation for travelling to Surrey and to everyone who helped make this discussion possible over the past several months. We appreciated the opportunity to connect business and community leaders from British Columbia and Baja California, Mexico to discuss trade, investment, and future partnership opportunities. A special thank you as well to Deputy Consul Luis Gerardo Hernández Madrigal, MP Ernie Klassen, and Invest Surrey for joining us and supporting the discussion and tour. View our full gallery: https://ow.ly/UPHu50Z2vcc

Join us as White Rock Mayor Megan Knight presents the 2026 State of the City Address. In collaboration with the City of White Rock, this event delivers key insights on the path ahead. Hear updates on the past year, progress on infrastructure and housing, and the strategic priorities shaping White Rock’s future. Thursday, June 18 | 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM | Oceana PARC Tickets are very limited, register today: https://ow.ly/P87450Z2jlX Isle of Mann Property Group FortisBC PARC Retirement Living

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