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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…

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke speaks during the grand opening of SFU Innovation Plaza
Agri-Innovation / Smart Cities Infrastructure

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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Agri-Innovation

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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Agri-Innovation

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

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Agri-Innovation

Surrey is a hub for food processing, manufacturing and distribution

With more than 50 manufacturers, Surrey has a strong distribution network that food processors can use

Podcast Listener
Surrey EconomIQ Insights Podcast

Listen Now: Complete Season 1 of Surrey EconomIQ Insights

All 12 podcast sessions from Season 1 of Surrey EconomIQ Insights are available! Listen in to recap 2022!

Surrey-based Jaan foods is one of many plant-based processors in Surrey
Agri-Innovation

Surrey’s food technology ecosystem: An emerging hotspot for plant-based food innovation

Food and agriculture is big business in British Columbia

Advanced Manufacturing / Agri-Innovation / Business Ecosystem / Clean Technology / Health Technology / Talent

Are you looking for a tech job in Surrey?

Invest Surrey is partnering with Tech Talent Canada to hold a virtual job fair this month

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Agri-Innovation

How can Surrey’s farming and ALR land help the food security crisis?

More than one-third of the City's land is designated for agriculture, compared to 5% across the province

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Health Technology / 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

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

A man works in a vertical farm

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

But agritech companies aren't new to Surrey

Food set out on a cutting board, ready to cook

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

green building community centre

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…

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…

Business Ecosystem

open office space

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…

Real Estate

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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…