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Surrey Consumers Crave Flavor, Flocking to Entertainment and Dining, Eager to Shop Local.
We surveyed a representative group of 1400 consumers to get their impressions of the economy, specifically inflationary pressure, household trends, and which gaps contribute to residents spending outside the city.
Surrey Makes PPE companies hit $4M in sales
Sixteen manufacturers participating in the Surrey Makes PPE program have sold over $4 million worth of personal…
Surrey Makes PPE manufacturer, METHOD Innovation Partners Inc., drives evolution of face shield design
Surrey Makes PPE manufacturers are ramping up production of locally-made PPE
Council approves COVID-19 Surrey Economic Action and Recovery Plan
At last night’s Regular Council Meeting, City Council approved the Surrey Economic Action and Recovery Plan
Q&A with Innovation Boulevard CEO Louise Turner
Earlier this year, Innovation Boulevard welcomed a new CEO, Louise Turner, to lead the organization into its next…
Surrey, BC - A Hotbed for Mental Health Innovation
Mental health is an increasing challenge for Canadians, with one-in-five Canadians experiencing mental illness each…
Innovation
Innovation Plaza opens at SFU Surrey campus
Simon Fraser University held its grand opening of the SFU Innovation Plaza in Surrey this week
How a new agritech innovation centre in Surrey is hoping to help with food security
But agritech companies aren't new to Surrey
Food security and a growing population: What can Surrey do to better help feed the community?
Surrey's population is expected to hit nearly 604,000 by the end of the year
Innovation
Surrey’s Rapidly Growing Green Building Materials and Efficiency Subsector - Part 1
As concerns about climate change and resource depletion continue to grow, numerous factors are fueling the global…
Business Ecosystem
Local Business Spotlight: Prospera Credit Union
This post, the first in a series of local business spotlights, features Prospera Credit Union — a financial…
The Relevance of Office Space in a Work-From-Home Culture
While many questions remain, one certainty is that the development of high-quality commercial space in Surrey is…
On Building a Vibrant Downtown Core in Surrey City Centre
Downtown Surrey is still relatively young in its development, but this presents significant opportunities to create…
Business Ecosystem
Surrey's Resilient Supply Chain and Abundant Talent Pool Signal a Resurgent Canadian Economy
The City of Surrey is home to one of Canada’s most resilient economies. Learn more from the results of our Business…
Real Estate
University of British Columbia acquires $70M in land near Surrey Memorial Hospital
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is expanding in Surrey, with the purchase of 3 acres of land near Surrey…
Despite Pandemic, Surrey’s 2020 Building Permit Value Exceeds 10-year Average
Economic confidence within Surrey remains strong, as the City records $1.46 billion in building permit value last…
Surrey Tops List of Best Places to Invest in Real Estate in BC
A new report released today ranks Surrey as the best place for real estate investment in British Columbia.
Real Estate
South Westminster: One of Metro Vancouver’s last developable waterfronts is in Surrey
Changes are coming to Surrey's South Westminster and the City would like to get the public's input
Talent
Surrey is calling: B.C.'s new payment model is a great opportunity for Canadian-trained family doctors
Surrey is a burgeoning hub for healthcare, with access to specialized care and talent
Simon Fraser University celebrates 20 years in Surrey
SFU moving to Surrey City Centre was 'the best decision'
Talent
Surrey Has Technical Talent for the Electric Vehicle Sector
Here in Surrey, we have a strong and diverse talent pool primed to meet the demand for specialized skills in the EV…