Research & Insights
Featured Insight
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.
What does Canada's new agreement with German automakers mean for Surrey?
The federal government signed agreements with Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen
Revving up Electric Vehicle Manufacturing in Canada
As the world vies to produce more electric vehicles in light of historic high gas prices, we sit down with…
Future of Sustainable Textile Manufacturing - Interview with JN Alvit
The fashion industry is one of the top 5 toxic industries in the world. Hear from Jude Neale from JN Alvit Canada,…
Future of Manufacturing - Interview with KTech Manufacturing
KTech is now just integrating its first collaborative robot to relieve operators of repetitive tasks
Damon Motors’ EV Centre of Excellence breaks ground in Surrey
Damon Motors is breaking ground on their cleantech manufacturing and research & development plant in Surrey
Surrey Opens New West Village Energy Centre and Park
The City of Surrey officially opened its new West Village Energy Centre and Park
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…