06/13/2026
The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade team continues to advance advocacy, economic development, business engagement, and community connection across Surrey, White Rock, and the broader region.
📸 1-5: COO Indra Bhan and Events & Communications Manager Heather Booth joined the The Mayor of Surrey, BC Brenda Locke for the Surrey Soccer Fan Zones Kick Off from the Business Lounge, cheering on Team Canada. Fans can watch 100+ live broadcast games and experience the full Fan Zone across 4 different sites in City of Surrey.
See the schedule: surreysoccerfanzones.ca
📸 6-7: CEO Joslyn Young presented to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services as part of the provincial Budget 2027 Consultation, providing an opportunity to bring forward key business priorities and recommendations directly as government prepares for the next budget cycle.
Link to the full presentation (4:55:30): https://ow.ly/P7Fn50ZaJBm
📸 8-11: CEO Joslyn was honoured to serve as moderator for the Art & the Artist as Healer panel at the Canada India Network Society's Health Conference. The discussion was a powerful reminder that wellbeing extends beyond traditional healthcare and can be enriched through creativity, culture, and community. Thank you to Dr. Arun Garg and the Canada India Network Society for bringing together such inspiring voices and important conversations.
📸 12-13: COO Indra Bhan and Administrative Assistant Kapil Sharma participated in the The Centre For Child Development's Run, Walk & Roll. Over the past decade, Indra has raised thousands of dollars for the event and was again recognized as its top individual fundraiser. Indra also sits on the Centre for Child Development Board of Directors. This year’s event raised more than $76,000 in support of children and families in the community.
📸 14-16: COO Indra Bhan attended Think Asia: Where Growth Meets Opportunity, an exclusive event hosted by RBC and Export Development Canada - Exportation et développement Canada. The event brought together business owners, trade leaders, and international market experts for a discussion on growth opportunities across Asia, with insights from RBC and EDC representatives focused on trade finance, market access, and business expansion in India, China, and the broader Asian market.
📸 17: Business Development & Member Relations Specialist Karan Kukreja attended Surrey Digital Printing’s Summer Kickoff, hosted by President Jared Cotterill, bringing together the community to connect over a pancake breakfast.
📸 18: COO Indra Bhan and Administrative Assistant Kapil Sharma attended the opening weekend for Estate 1909 Winery and Bistro in Langley, joining President Ron Madsen and his team. The opening showcased a new destination experience in the Fraser Valley, bringing together tourism, hospitality, agri-business, and local economic development.
📸 19: COO Indra Bhan joined Raj Arneja, President of SEVA Thrift STORE Society, for a tour following an invitation to learn more about the organization’s work in the community. Seva Thrift Store supports local giving, affordable access to donated goods, sustainability, and community impact, highlighting the role social enterprises play in strengthening Surrey.
📸 20: COO Indra Bhan attended the opening of IPOP: Inclusive Place of Pickleball, a new 30,000-sq.ft. indoor recreation facility in Surrey, representing a significant investment in recreation, wellness, and community infrastructure.
