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2-Blue Sky Lunch 3-Fusion Fest 4-A Taste of Africa & Taqueria Jalisco 5-King Wood Market & Mou Jam Beauty Salon 6-Community Calendar 6-Community Art Project 7-Car Seat Project 8-Meet our Interns 13-Movies

Under the Stars & Community Clean Up 14-Surrey Fest & Long Long Table 15-Community Clean-Up, Community Safety Breakfast & Blue Sky Lunch

than seniors in the past. One challenge will be to keep couples together in spite of different health needs.

“Life expectancies are becoming longer and so are care requirements, which is why WestStone intends to develop a community of care where seniors can enjoy a social life and independent lifestyle but as their lives change they can transition, as required, into assisted living or

The Fraser Health Region has the highest number of seniors of any BC Health Authority and the number of seniors age 65 and older are expected to more than double in the next 20 years. Fraser Health predicts that Surrey will see an alarming 69% increase in seniors over the next 10 years.

“WestStone feels that it’s the duty of every community to start taking steps towards coping with this growth,” commented Robert Dominick, Vice-President at WestStone Group, “By the time Innovation Village is complete it will be a testament to good decision making and competent planning.”

Innovation Village will offer seniors immediate access to Surrey Memorial Hospital and the Surrey Health Campus. The area will be scooter friendly and improve access for seniors to these essential health services.

The Innovation Village concept is based on a new 21st Century model for seniors’ care. Seniors are more active and technologically capable

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complex care, yet still remain in close contact with the friendships they have made,” said Dominick, “Add to that a close proximity to all levels of specialized medical care and you pretty much have the perfect mix.”

Innovation Village will be a “Community of Care”. The Development Permit application for the project will go before Surrey City Council on June 29th.

Written by Rebekah Maitland

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ImagIne our future

In 2007, the Downtown Surrey BIA and its Board of Directors had a meeting that would have a bigger impact than anyone could have imagined. The goal of the meeting was to brainstorm pie-in-the-sky ideas that would revitalize the downtown core. They were asked, “If we had unlimited money, time, and motivation, what would we do or build in Downtown Surrey to bring it further into the future?”

The top three impossible ideas from that meeting were: 1) build a flagship

public library in North Surrey 2) move City Hall to North Surrey, and 3) more parking for downtown. At the time, no one would have believed that any of these could actually happen. Today, all three of these blue-sky ideas have become a reality.

With those goals met, we wanted to come up with new impossible ideas to transform Downtown Surrey. This time, we wanted to think even bigger. So we invited “thought leaders” from the community to help us re-imagine the area.

Business owners , RCMP, service providers, developers, the BIA, and the City of Surrey met over lunch to imagine the next big things for Downtown Surrey.

Their ideas had a common theme: attract people to our community and get them to stay here. Our thought

leaders want to see Downtown Surrey become a destination for tourists and locals where they can have fun, rather than finding entertainment elsewhere.

The top ideas included a performing arts centre, a convention centre, sports complex, building an entertainment district, and developing the waterfront near the Pattullo Bridge.

Leaders stressed the need to build a better, faster transit system in Surrey. Many hope to see Simon Fraser University expand and turn the area into an educational hub for students, residents, and workers.

With so many great ideas, it will be exciting to see which of these has become a reality.

Written by Alex Dibnah.

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Publisher: DSBIAContributing Writers: Alex Dibnah, Maureen Solmundson, Kimberly Blair,

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Photography/artwork: Kimberly Blair, Rebekah Maitland, and Wendy Lugraphic Design: Kimberly Blair

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Have you ever wanted to travel the world in 2 days? Such a trek would be impossible if it wasn’t for Surrey’s own Fusion Fest! The two-day award-winning cultural extravaganza is back again this year, bigger and better than ever.

From 11am to 10pm on July 18th and 19th visit Holland Park to experience a wide range of performances, live music, cultural workshops, celebrity chef demonstrations and tasty treats. Admission is free.

Choose from acts on five stages. You are sure to discover an act that piques your interest. Jazzy B, also known as the Bhangra Prince, will be the Saturday night finale at 8:30 PM on the Concord Pacific World Music Stage. Earlier on Saturday, at 7 PM on the YVR Cultural Community Stage, West Coast favourite Kuba Oms will be performing original soul pop music.

Jose Feliciano, a nine-time Grammy award-winner known for his widely celebrated song “Feliz Navidad”, will close the festival on Sunday night at 8:45 PM.

In addition to amazing live performances, there will be more than 45 pavilions— including new entrants Afghanistan, England, Iran, Scotland, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Each pavilion will offer fun activities, learning opportunities, and often, souvenirs to purchase. Check out the India pavilion and learn to tie a sari or turban! In the mood for some souvlaki? Swing by the Greek pavilion and sample authentic Greek cuisine.

Fusion Festival is the perfect way to try delicacies from across the world. From Russian perogies to Pakistani tandoori chicken, you will discover the entire world with your taste buds, without the plane ticket! If you want to sample fresh locally grown food visit the Flavours of Surrey section.

With forty-five nations participating at Fusion Fest, even the pickiest eater will be able to find something to enjoy. Bring your appetite and a curious mind, and enjoy what Fusion Fest and the world have to offer.

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Downtown Surrey is home to many ethnic restaurants capable of tickling your taste buds. A Taste of Africa is a family-owned African restaurant that leaves its customers satisfied and their stomachs filled with great food.

Isaac and Rebecca Takyi are the owners. The Takyis believe that A Taste of Africa is better than any other restaurants because they “combine the African and Western styles of food to create unique dishes that are always made from scratch.”

Their best-selling dish is jerk honey-garlic chicken, served with jollaf rice and salad. Another mouth-watering option is goat meat in eguish (melon

seed) sauce, served with pounded yam or eba.

Vegetarians, have no fear. There are meat-free selections available, such as fried plantains served with beans and rice.

A Taste of Africa opened its doors in 2007 at #105 – 10663 King George Boulevard. The Takyi family are involved in the community through their participation in Surrey’s Fusion Fest. For five years in a row, A Taste of Africa has had a pavilion at this celebration of world cultures, selling food to the public as well as educating people about African culture. The restaurant will be at the

Fusion Fest again this year on July 18th and July 19th at Holland Park.

Fusion Fest is a wonderful way to try new foods and learn about different cultures. If you’d like to experience A Taste of Africa, they can be contacted at 604-582-4803.

Written by Melissa Youds

The warm and friendly atmosphere of Taqueria Jalisco is apparent the moment you step in the doors. The modest building is hiding a community secret: a piece of Mexico.

Owner and chef, Basilio Najar, is passionate about food. He commented that “nothing is canned, and everything is fresh.” Their homemade salsa and chips are a

testament to that. They offer them for free with every meal.

Basilio and his wife Maricela came to Canada from Mexico in 1988. Najar opened the restaurant in 2006 in order to better support his family, as he had been a chef in Mexico for many years. This sets Taqueria Jalisco apart, as it offers authentic and original Mexican cuisine. Najar said, “no one makes [Mexican food] the same as here.”

Not only is the food uniquely Mexican, the atmosphere in the restaurant perfectly conveys the idea that “Mi casa es su casa”; “my house

is your house”. Their customers are an extension of their family.

You will find Taqueria Jalisco open daily from 9 am to 8 pm at 13646 Grosvenor Road in Surrey. A second location is now open on Industrial Road in Surrey.

Mexico will be represented in one of fifty world pavilions during Surrey Fusion Festival July 18th and 19th at Holland Park, Surrey. Come out and sample world cultures and authentic cuisine.


taqueria Jalisco

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The Mou Jam beauty salon is unique. It focuses on the special needs of African hair. They offer a wide variety of services and products for everyone in the community. Services for men include haircuts, beard trims, hair tattooing, fades, and Afros. Services for women include haircuts, relaxers, extensions, weaves, extensions, wig caps, colouring, and much more.

Friendly staff, client comfort, good pricing, and quality service are all top priorities at Mou Jam. Enjoy the music, free Wi-Fi, tea, and coffee. All this makes Mou Jam a great place to get your hair done.

Moureen and Neil Spence started Mou Jam as a home based business

in 2003. Moureen, the head stylist, grew her clientele through word-of-mouth. Eventually she could not accommodate her growing list of customers. Since the Spences opened at their current location on July 4th, 2010 they have had continuous success.

Specials are listed on the Mou Jam website. An anniversary special is promoted every year on July 4th. This year, the first 15 people to come in that day will get special deal.

You can visit Mou Jam from 9:30am-6:00pm on Tuesday to Thursday or 9:00am-6:00pm on Friday and Saturday. Their address is unit 7, 13634 104th Avenue in Surrey.

If you have any questions just give them a call at 604-957-3625, or check out their website at www.moujambeauty.com.

Written by Tyler Konings.

King Wood Market is a Philippine grocery store that offers a variety of traditional products and produce. The market is known for premium quality vegetables and unique fruits. You will find fruits such as lanzones (sweet fruit), atis (sugar apple), lychee (hard-shelled fruit), and mangos. Look for a staple called pandesal, a small sweet bread used in many Philippine dishes.

King Wood Market also sells Filipino medicinal herbs, teas, drinks, crackers, snacks, meat, and dairy products, including the popular and delicious Magnolia ice cream.

Owners, Eva and Junyaa Jiang, opened the store 17 years ago. They decided to open in Downtown Surrey because of the great location, and the accessibility provided by the Surrey Central Sky Train Station. They knew it was a great opportunity since the area did not have a Filipino or Asian grocery store.

Starting a new business is always a gamble. But, after just 3 years

and many satisfied customers, King Wood Market has become established in the community.

King Wood Market has a weekly 50 percent-off sale for a single in-store product. And, every Wednesday there is a 10 percent-off sale for everything else in the store.

You can visit King Wood Market from 10:00am-9:00pm every day at unit 11, 10302 - City Parkway in Surrey. Also, if you have any questions just give them a call at 604-930-9812.

Written by Tyler Konings

King Wood market

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JULY 2015COMMUNITYCALENDAR

3rd - tucked and Plucked Presented by Surrey Civic Theatres in association with Surrey Pride Society. Buy tickets online, or by phone or in person at the Box Office. Tickets: $28. Time: 8PM Location: Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall 4th - 2nd annual Bridgeview Community festival from 11am-3pm (11475 126A St) - Fun activities for kids including a Rock Climbing Tiki Wall.

8th - Surrey urban farmers market at Civic Plaza from 1-6pm

12th - eat Play live Well at Phoenix Centre from 11am-4pm Information,Entertainment, fun activities.15th - Sustainability fair at Surrey urban farmers market at Civic Plaza from 1-6pm18th - fusion fest at Holland Park from 11am-10pm. Food Pavilions, world-classentertainment, activities and more. FREE admission.

19th - fusion fest at Holland Park from 11am-10pm. Food Pavilions, world-classentertainment, activities and more. FREE admission.20th - music in the Plaza – City Hall Civic Plaza from 6:30-8pm Free.22nd - Community Clean-up: 3rd Summer Clean-up focused on area North of 104 Avenue. To participate, contact Melissa 604.580.232122nd - Surrey urban farmers market at Civic Plaza from 1-6pm25th - ryley & Chloe’s fun & games foodrazer from 11am-2pm. Have fun while you learn safety. Bring a donation to Surrey Food Bank. 29th - Surrey urban farmers market at Civic Plaza from 1-6pm31st - Perogy Supper. St. mary’s Hall 13512-108 Ave. 4:30-7:30 pm. Info: 604.531.1923. Eat-in or Take-out.

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Maker Meet-UpFriday evenings: 6:30-8:30pm through June & JulyFree: for all agesCity Centre Library Level 2Electronics, mechanics, arts, or crafts! Meet makers in your community during this weekly meetup. Come and work on your projects, work with others, or get new ideas.

Whalley Little League DistrictsJuly 3-11For further information: www.whalleylittleleague.com

Summer Reading Club “Build It”June 16 - August 31 (with programs on special days)For all agesCity Centre LibraryKids register and keep track of their summer reading. Earn stickers, medals, prizes. Library events include contests, programs, special performers and prizes.

Toddler StorytimesWednesdays: 11:30am-12:00pmAges 1-3 yearsCity Centre LibraryStories, songs, puppets, fingerplays and movement rhymes. This program will enrich their imagination & help build language skills while having fun with words. Drop-in. Call 604-598-7427 for more information.



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1st - movies under the Stars presented by Prospera Credit Union at Holland Park. “Wreck it Ralph” Fun and entertainment starts at 5pm, movie starts at dusk

2nd - Jamaican Cultural festival at Surrey’s Holland Park starting at 11am5th - Surrey urban farmers market at Civic Plaza from 1-6pm8th - movies under the Stars presented by Prospera Credit Union at Holland Park. “Home” Fun and entertainment starts at 5pm, movie starts at dusk

12th - Surrey urban farmers market at Civic Plaza from 1-6pm15th - movies under the Stars presented by Prospera Credit Union at Holland Park. “How to Train Your Dragon 2” Fun and entertainment starts at 5pm, movie starts at dusk

17th - Sounds of Summer at Bear Creek Park from 6:30-8:30pm Baroque to Broadway Flute Ensemble 13750 88 Ave18th - Junkology with Dr. recycle at City Centre Library from 2-3pm School age children. Dr. Recycle, BC’s Mad Junkologist, is coming back. See for yourself why his glue-less method of turning junk into fun projects always intrigues and inspires his audience. Ages 5 and up. Free tickets available beginning August 4. Call 604-598-7427 for more information.19th - Surrey urban farmers market at Civic Plaza from 1-6pm22nd - movies under the Stars presented by Prospera Credit Union at Holland Park. “Cinder-ella” Fun and entertainment starts at 5pm, movie starts at dusk

24th - Sounds of Summer at The Plaza at City Hall from 6:30-8:30pm Sitar & Tabla 13450 104 Ave26th - Surrey urban farmers market at Civic Plaza from 1-6pm28th - Perogy Supper St. Mary’s Hall 13512-108 Ave. 4:30-7:30 pm. Info: 604.531.1923. Eat-in or Take-out.29th - movies under the Stars presented by Prospera Credit Union at Holland Park. “Big Hero 6” Fun and entertainment starts at 5pm, movie starts at dusk

31st - Sounds of Summer at Holland Park from 6:30-8:30pm “Jazz” 13428 Old Yale Road

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Summer Reading Club “Build It”June 16 - August 31 (with programs on special days)For all agesCity Centre LibraryKids register and keep track of their summer reading. Earn stickers, medals, prizes. Library events include contests, programs, special performers and prizes.

Toddler StorytimesWednesdays: 11:30am-12:00pmAges 1-3 yearsCity Centre LibraryStories, songs, puppets, fingerplays and movement rhymes. This program will enrich their imagination & help build language skills while having fun with words. Drop-in. Call 604-598-7427 for more information.

Community art Project

Car Seat ProjectOn Saturday, July 25th, 2015 from 11am-2pm, Ryley, age 5 and Chloe, age 3 will host a “Fun and Games Foodrazer” at the parking lot at A&W on 102 Avenue at Whalley Blvd in Surrey.

A key goal is to have people recycle their child car seats properly. As Ryley says, “Recycling is good. We have to save the Planet.”

Expired car seats or seats that been in a car accident are often left on the side of the road. People sometimes pick up these seats and use them - not knowing that they are unsafe.

All the main parts of child car seats

The Whalley Community Association is proud to host a community art project!

Here is a home renovation project that everyone can get involved in. Help us build and decoratebirdhouses on July 12th during Eat, Play, Live Well at the Phoenix Centre 13686 94A Avenue, Surrey.

The art will be a representation of the community made by the com-munity. It reflects the idea that we don’t all live in the same homes, but that we are all connected. It shows the beauty and expression of the individual and the beauty created by individuals coming together to create community.

No matter your skill level, everyone can help decorate a birdhouse. Be a part of something big!

This project won’t be complete in one day so watch for further updates on how you can be involved.


can be recycled. The metal can be recycled as metal scraps and the fabric can be donated. Even the plastic is accepted at designated recycling depots. This way, car seats that are no longer safe do not end up in someone else’s hands or polluting our landfills.

At the Saturday July 25th Foodrazer, Ryley and Chloe invite you to bring in child car seats for recycling. The Red Shirt Volunteers from the Phoneix Society will help take apart the seats. Then, Westcoast Plastics Recycling will recycle them properly. Ryley and Chloe feel child safety is very important and so they want to make

sure that no child ends up with an unsafe car seat.

Donations for the food bank (cash or non-perishable food items) will be accepted.

Written by Maureen Solmundson

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Each summer, the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association hires a number of Co-op students to assist with a variety of research reports, special projects, and community events. This summer, we are pleased to welcome nine SFU students chosen from over 100 applicants.

Over the past two months, they have been busy surveying local businesses regarding safety concerns and sustainability practices. They have also been updating and improving our Restaurant Guide and visiting DSBIA member businesses to update our business registry.

So far, the students have organized one community safety breakfast, two

community clean-ups and helped with five community events (Surrey Fest Downtown, Opening of the new Playground at Central City, Whalley’s Corner Community Festival, Surrey Pride Festival and the Long Long Table). Plans for participation in a variety of community events in July and August are underway.

They have worked on a variety of social media projects as well as several different communication pieces (What’s Up Downtown, It’s News Downtown and The New View).

One of the students is working on a new Winter event that will involve a variety of community groups including the local schools. Watch for more information.

From a variety of study areas (Communications, Interactive Arts + Technology, World Literature, Business, Criminology, Geography, Sociology and Anthropology) they bring new perspectives to ongoing issues in the area. They also provide a young energy and can-do attitude.

The DSBIA receives funding for a number of the positions from Service Canada and we would like to acknowledge our MP, Jasbir Sandhu for his help in securing funding each year to hire Co-op students.

You will see them at numerous events throughout the summer (usually wearing bright yellow Movies Under the Stars shirts). Make sure you say hello.

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AMAndA rAchMAt

Meet Amanda Rachmat

In addition to earning a joint major in World Literature and International Studies, she is a member of SFU’s competitive cheerleading team, which won the 2015 Sea to Sky Cheerleading Championship. Amanda hopes to bring her dance and cheerleading experience to her position while planning the DSBIA’s first ever winter performance parade later this year.

This event will be the first of its kind in the Lower Mainland, and will take months of planning and preparation. As the Special Projects Intern, this is her main priority for the duration of her 8 month co-op. Her favourite part of the job is the fact that she gets “to create something brand new that incorporates the performing arts and focuses on expressing Surrey’s cultural diversity”.

As a long-time resident of Surrey, Amanda is very proud of the work that the DSBIA does to continually improve the reputation of the area and bring people together. She’s looking forward to an exciting summer and fall with the organization.

Written by Maggie Quinn

Alex dibnAh

You may have seen Safety Research Intern Alex lately doing the annual Safety Audit, by interviewing 200 businesses. This is her second summer with the DSBIA.

Alex is a 4th year criminology and police studies student at SFU. Her studies relate directly to her work. “Everything I learn about in school, I get to see in real-life perspective,” Alex says enthusiastically.

Alex organized a Community Safety Breakfast, oversees “Business Connect,” and is working on a campaign to encourage people to donate directly to local social services.

By working at the BIA Alex has discovered that she would like to work in crime prevention with a police service or the City in the future.

Apart from work, she is in the midst of physical training for an auxiliary officer position. If accepted, her hope is to volunteer in community outreach.

Wherever Alex ends up, one thing is for sure: expect great things from this bright, passionate, and hardworking individual.

Written by Maureen Solmundson

Allison chen

Allison Chen is a creative force to be reckoned with. She already has a degree in Art, Design and Psychology from the University of Alberta. Allison is now pursuing a degree in Interactive Arts and Technology (IAT) from SFU.

As the Graphic and Web Design Intern Allison says “I enjoy the creative freedom that comes with designing for the BIA’s events, the ability to create aesthetics. Working for the BIA is great co-op experience for design students. It involves multiple projects and working collaboratively with co-workers.”

Allison’s efforts bring vibrancy to the community. She delights in contributing to the improvement of the Downtown Surrey area.

Allison is very active in her community: she plays badminton, and is on the executive of Young Women in Business (YWIB) at SFU Surrey doing multi-media and design work for them.

She plans to do similar co-op semesters and an internship with a tech company, which she hopes will lead to a career interaction design.

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MAureen solMundson

Maureen is back for her second term with the BIA. After her last summer here, Maureen knew she had to come back so she could keep working on projects that really make a difference. As our sustainability intern, she is in charge of a number of environment-based projects.

She’s currently creating Sustainability Starter Kits, which she will be giving out to businesses for free. Inside are tools to help businesses take their first steps towards being more eco-friendly. She started this project last summer, and is extremely excited to see it becoming a reality.

Maureen is also working on a “Recyclists” project, a bicycle-based organics pick-up system for businesses. The goal is to help them adjust to the new Metro Vancouver organics ban. She is also busy working on a disaster preparedness plan for local businesses.

A fourth-year Geography and Urban Studies student minoring in business, Maureen writes a blog called the Metrópolette in her free time. It focuses on green living and beauty. She has also recently gotten into bird watching.

Written by Alex Dibnah

MelissA youds

Melissa Youds is the Marketing Intern this summer and is a Business Major at Simon Fraser University. She is also completing a certificate in Corporate Environment and Social Sustainability.

Melissa is focusing on marketing and management information systems because she is interested in how technology and innovation leads to business success.

After graduating Melissa’s goal is a position that integrates marketing and technology.

“We are entering a new age where the success of businesses are being affected by their social and environmental sustainability,” said Melissa, “Business success will also be dependent on keeping up with technological innovations. These will be the determining factors for business success in the future”.

Melissa enjoys playing the guitar and the piano, and hiking around BC. She is also a practicing cosmetician.

Her position at the Downtown Surrey BIA is giving her an opportunity to apply her knowledge and education. It is a strong, positive step toward her future in business.


MAggie quinn

Bubbly, outgoing, and friendly, Maggie Quinn is in year three of a Business Administration degree, with a focus on Human Resources. She will also complete a certificate in Corporate Environmental and Social Sustainability, and hopes to emphasize the importance of choosing environmentally friendly alternatives in the workplace.

For the next 8 months, Maggie will be the BIA’s Special Events Intern. She is excited to gain project management skills by planning events. Maggie loves to take an event from meeting notes to a real and positive experience. She looks forward to coming in each day to work with her fellow interns and enjoy the many laughs shared at the lunch table.

Out of the office, Maggie takes a leadership role on the soccer field as a captain on the Poco Flames.“In soccer it’s really important to put people in positions that capitalize on their strengths. I think Bonnie has done a really great job of that here.”

There is no doubt about that: Maggie’s positivity and attention to detail are a perfect fit for her position.

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Rebekah Maitland is the Downtown Surrey BIA’s Public Relations Intern for this summer. Rebekah’s joint major in sociology and anthropology and minor in communications at Simon Fraser University makes her a perfect fit for the position.

She genuinely “enjoys collaborating with people from different fields in order to play off each person’s strengths and weaknesses.”

Rebekah will work to produce business newsletters and handle media releases.

She hopes that one day her broad education will lead to “a position which involves building rapport and controlling the branding of a company” in the adventure tourism industry.

Rebekah is an avid extreme sports enthusiast. After work she is “off the grid,” rock climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, long boarding, surfing, or downhill skiing.

She is also a freelance photographer with work published in newspapers, books, and online advertising.

Written by Melissa Youds

kiMberly blAir

Kimberly Blair is our Social Media intern. Kimberly has worked for over ten years in the non-profit sector in a variety of roles including being communications manager and chair of different organizations.

Kimberly will co-ordinate Whalley’s Corner Community Festival, manage social media, photography and film for the DSBIA. She enjoys working at the DSBIA because every day is different, the work is creative, and she has great co-workers as teammates.

Her goal is to run a communications business that assists non-profits and small business start-ups.

In her spare time Kimberly enjoys volunteering for non-profits, participating in outdoor activities, and reading. Her first novel, Ruthy Ambershire: Ellos of Beulah, is coming out in November. She somehow finds time to also work as a creative consultant on a television show and as a contractor for a variety of organizations.

Kimberly shows potential of being a well-rounded and passionate entrapeneur.

Written by Tyler Konings

tyler konings

Tyler is our Economic Development Intern. He applied for the position because it fit his Geography Major. He also wanted to be a part of improving Surrey, and Maureen had a lot of good things to say about her experiences during the summer of 2014!

Tyler has worked with his family in the trades since he was in grade 8. He enjoys working with his hands and helping tradesmen complete projects.

Along with his carpentry skills, he has always had an eye for geography and urban planning. Tyler hopes he can help improve the Downtown area with his unique skill set.

Tyler’s biggest project this year is to survey over 800 businesses in the Downtown Surrey area. The result will be an updated member directory.

Tyler will also map the area to discover opportunities to improve and promote Downtown Surrey.

In his free time Tyler enjoys anything outdoors. You’ll find him fishing, canoeing, camping or hiking when he’s not working hard with the DSBIA.

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THANK-YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

MOVIES START ATFAMILY FRIENDLY

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RSVP to Melissa before Monday, July 20 [email protected] 604-580-2321

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015North of 104 Avenue

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