The Surrey Board of Trade believes that women leaders are integral to high-performing work teams. We are leading a transformation of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Surrey. Women owned companies create new jobs 4 times faster than the national average. Under the umbrella of the SBOT’s Business Centre, a community of experts exists committed to propelling female entrepreneurship and female career pathways to ensure full participation in fueling innovation and driving economic growth.
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KPU Women Entrepreneurs Endowed Award
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In honor of International Women’s Day, KPU is proud to acknowledge and celebrate women entrepreneurs in the Melville School of Business. The KPU Women Entrepreneurs Endowed Award currently provides $2,500 to one outstanding female student annually in the Entrepreneurial Leadership degree program. With your help KPU can increase this support to $5,000 annually, to cover a student’s full tuition for one year!
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DIGITAL
MARCH 10 AT 10 A.M.
Join the Surrey Board of Trade for insightful conversations with Surrey women entrepreneurs and industry experts at the Surrey Entrepreneur Showcase. Learn how they overcome barriers across various dimensions on their path to success. Plus, award-winning journalist and host of CBC, BC Today Michelle Elliot joins us as Master of Ceremonies.
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DIGITAL
APRIL 21 AT 4 P.M.
The Scotiabank Women Initiative® is a signature program designed to increase economic opportunity for women-led businesses. The Surrey Board of Trade is a proud co host of this program. Trish Vale, VP Western Canada, Mobile Advice Team at Scotiabank, will lead the conversation about the Sisterhood of Business Women.
scotiabankwomeninitiative.com/business
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IN-PERSON
MAY 13 AT 11:00 A.M.
The 13th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards, presented by Prospera Credit Union, recognizes the hard work of Surrey’s businesswomen and their contributions to the community. The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould joins this year's event as keynote speaker. Book early as the event sells out.
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
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Entrepreneur
Angela Robert, Conquer Experience Inc.
Jessica Yang, Tochtech Technologies Ltd.
Maria Santos-Greaves, Surrey Hearing Care
Professional
Andrea Rasmussen, Wilson Rasmussen LLP
Kathrin Matadeen, TD Bank Financial Group
Nicole Garton, Heritage Trust
Not-for-Profit Leader
Amanda McNally, Peace Arch Hospice Society
Kyla Painter, Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA)
Vandna Joshi, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Corporate Leadership
Alexandra Haukaas, PCB Freight Management Ltd.
Anna DiBella, ProFix Accounting & Strategy Ltd.
Dr. Diane Purvey, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Emerging Leader
Amadea Hallwas, XBa School of Dance
Amy Reid, Phoenix Society/City of Surrey
Rochelle Prasad, SPARK Foundation
Social Trailblazer
Florence Sufen Kao, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Gurjinder Bhurji, RunSurreyRun
Jen Temple, Trademark Group of Companies
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EXAMPLES OF SURREY WOMEN IN BUSINESS
DRIVING ECONOMIC GROWTH
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Azra Hussain
Azra Bijli Hussain is a CPA,CGA,CFRE COO. She is the COO for Surrey Hospital Foundation a non-profit and manages fundraising, financial management, risk management, philanthropy, mentoring, and WXN. Azra was nominated as one of Canada's top 100 most powerful women.
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Elyssa L. Lockhart
Elyssa L. Lockhart is a Partner in Fasken’s Surrey office, specializing in Trusts, Wills, Estate and Charities law. With over 20 years of experience working with Owner-Operator clients in the Fraser Valley, Elyssa is well-known as a respected practitioner in her field. She assists clients with their personal wealth preservation plans, drafting wills, trust, asset transfer and other planning documents.
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The Surrey Board of Trade offers female leaders a place to connect with other like-minded professionals, vendors, clients, and mentors. Our ecosystem helps to reduce the gender gap, actively support women entrepreneurship, and improves access to quality programs that empower women with equal opportunity for success.
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS RESOURCES
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The BC Government announced $29 million in funding for women, minorities in the technology sector. Employers can apply for an Innovator Skills Initiative hiring grant valued at up to $10,000 to supplement a new employee’s salary. Employers may receive up to 10 Innovator Skills Initiative grants through Innovate BC for 10 different employees per program year and maximum one grant per candidate per employer.
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MUST READ BOOKS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
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The Right It: Why So Many Ideas Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Succeed By: Alberto Savoia
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Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by: Gino Wickman
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