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Business Ecosystem / Creative Economy / Real Estate

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…

Business Ecosystem / Creative Economy / Smart Cities Infrastructure

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…

Clean Technology / Creative Economy / 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…

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Health Technology

Why Pharmacists Should Choose Surrey: Top 3 Reasons

Now that pharmacists are equipped to make a bigger impact, let's delve into the top three reasons why…

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Health Technology

How Pharmacists Are Easing Healthcare Pressures in Surrey - Part 2

In the face of mounting pressures on BC’s healthcare system, the province is pioneering fresh strategies to make…

Health Technology / Research & Development

How Pharmacies Are Easing Healthcare Pressures in Surrey - Part 1

Canada, known for its world-class healthcare system, is working to balance the demand and supply of healthcare…

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Smart Cities Infrastructure / Urbanization/City Centre

Laying the Groundwork for a New Downtown Surrey

With over half a million residents, Surrey is British Columbia’s second-largest municipality. Learn how Surrey City…

Clean Technology / Creative Economy

Surrey's Rapid Rise as an EV Powerhouse Spurs Industry Growth and Innovation

From motors and motor controllers to electric actuator and valve technology, Surrey’s manufacturing companies are…

Agri-Innovation / Business Ecosystem / Clean Technology / Creative Economy

Surrey’s Rapidly Growing Green Building Materials and Efficiency Subsector - Part 2

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Agri-Innovation / Business Ecosystem / Clean Technology / Creative Economy

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…

Agri-Innovation / Clean Technology

Surrey's Clean Technology Ecosystem is Thriving

Surrey has long been a place where innovative clean technology companies naturally come to scale up their…

Business Ecosystem

Navigating economic uncertainty: 8 tips to help your company thrive

Despite its alarming definition, however, a recession is a natural and, in most cases, inevitable part of the…

Innovation

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke speaks during the grand opening of SFU Innovation Plaza

Innovation Plaza opens at SFU Surrey campus

Simon Fraser University held its grand opening of the SFU Innovation Plaza in Surrey this week

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How a new agritech innovation centre in Surrey is hoping to help with food security

But agritech companies aren't new to Surrey

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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

Business Ecosystem

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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…

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Bringing the World to Surrey: How Garaventa Lift has Built an Accessible Future

Foreign direct investment plays a crucial role in developing vibrant, resilient economies by bringing in new jobs,…

Local Business Spotlight: Prospera Credit Union

This post, the first in a series of local business spotlights, features Prospera Credit Union — a financial…

Real Estate

Surrey City Centre

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…

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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.

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…