“Each year the Surrey Regional Economic Summit works to engage both local business and community leaders, as well as thought provoking international speakers, in its search for regional solutions to the challenges and choices we face as one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. The 2008 Summit set the bar, and we’re looking to go even further in 2009 with Tony Blair as our featured speaker.”

Mayor Dianne Watts, City of Surrey
Honourary Chair, Surrey Regional Economic Summit





“I left the 2008 Summit knowing that Surrey and its Board of Trade had found a winning formula. The topics and panelists were impressive, so I’m particularly pleased to be back this year as one of the Honourary Co-Chairs. Like the more than 600 participants who will come together in October, I’m looking forward to hearing Tony Blair’s perspective on today’s economic issues and the leadership that’s needed to move us forward.”

Virginia Greene
President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of British Columbia
Honourary Co-Chair, Surrey Regional Economic Summit


“Strong national economies start locally, reinforcing the importance and value of the Surrey Regional Economic Summit with its commitment to the tools and policies that encourage prosperity. By creating a climate that promotes job-creating investment, Surrey is demonstrating the kind of leadership that’s needed across the region. As a result, this important annual event is attracting considerable attention with its distinguished speakers and high-profile panels. It all adds up to a thought provoking business.”

David Emerson
Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer, BC Transmission Corporation
Senior Advisor, Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP
Honourary Co-Chair, Surrey Regional Economic Summit


“If you’re a community or business leader here in Surrey, you really don’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind event. Last year’s success generated a great deal of interest in 2009 and securing Tony Blair, with all of the expertise and experience he brings to the table, means this year’s Summit is a ‘must-not-miss’ event.”

Councillor Linda Hepner, City of Surrey
Co-Chair, Surrey Regional Economic Summit






“Take one look at this part of British Columbia and you can feel the energy that’s been building here over the past few years. I’ve seen that in my own business, and all of us at the Surrey Board of Trade are excited about this year’s Summit. It’s going to be an excellent networking opportunity, and the chance to hear from some of the best in the business.”

Inde Sumal
President, Surrey Board of Trade
Regional Vice President, RBC
Co-Chair, Surrey Regional Economic Summit



The 2009 Surrey Regional Economic Summit with Tony Blair, builds on the success of the 2008 Summit which featured former New York Mayor, Rudy Giuliani.

Join local, national and international speakers and panelists as they share their unique and timely perspectives on the major economic and social issues facing the region in the months and years to come.

Each year, the Surrey Regional Economic Summit puts particular emphasis on the importance of strong, innovative leadership, qualities that are particularly important in today’s uncertain times.

With some 700 business and community leaders in attendance, Summit sponsors are assured a high profile, attentive audience. The Summit also attracts major media attention as one of the year’s foremost business conferences.

Organized by the City of Surrey and Surrey Board of Trade, the annual Summit has become a signature event, not just for Surrey, but also Metro Vancouver. With its high-profile speakers and CEO panelists, the Surrey Regional Economic Summit’s one-day agenda includes issues such as transportation, trade, travel and security at our borders and economic and investment in turbulent times.

For sponsorship information, or additional details about the 2009 Surrey Regional Economic Summit, please contact:

Norman Stowe
Email nstowe@pacegroup.com
Tel 604 646 3556