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Local Business Spotlight: Prospera Credit Union
This post, the first in a series of local business spotlights, features Prospera Credit Union — a financial cooperative with deep roots nurturing British Columbia’s communities and economies.
Can you build a self-sustaining agri-food industry in a metropolitan city?
Surrey is unique as a municipal region with an urban growth area, agritech innovation and an active agricultural…
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
Medtech in Surrey: Emerging opportunities in telehealth, bio-wearables and healthcare robotics
Revolutionary technology and cutting-edge research is nothing new in the medical field
B.C. has a shortage of wet-lab space, but Surrey has plans for up to 1M-sq.ft.
A 2021 Life Sciences BC reported noted the wet-lab space shortage as a barrier for the sector in B.C.
Surrey is one of the top cities in the Americas for FDI
The City is also strategically located, with connections by land, sea and air
Clean tech in Surrey: Emerging opportunity in electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell technology
Surrey's location keeps it close to foreign markets, while land availability makes it an appealing home
Meet ROLL-E 2.0, a delivery robot piloted through Surrey’s Urban Technology Test Lab
The InDro Robotics wheeled robot makes a home delivery for London Drugs e-commerce customer
B.C. invests in high-speed rail study to link Vancouver, Seattle and Portland, with Surrey positioned as a major hub
Premier John Horgan said in 2019 the high-speed rail project would have a terminus station in Surrey
Simon Fraser University celebrates 20 years in Surrey
SFU moving to Surrey City Centre was 'the best decision'
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
Surrey’s food technology ecosystem: An emerging hotspot for plant-based food innovation
Food and agriculture is big business in British Columbia
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
Innovation
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
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
Surrey is one of the top cities in the Americas for FDI
The City is also strategically located, with connections by land, sea and air
Business Ecosystem
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…
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…
Talent
Simon Fraser University celebrates 20 years in Surrey
SFU moving to Surrey City Centre was 'the best decision'
Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference returns
Surrey's talent and location positions it to be a major city player for Cascadian growth
City of Surrey joins the Consider Canada City Alliance as one of the nation’s largest municipalities with a focus on Foreign Direct Investment
In March 2021, the City of Surrey applied to the Consider Canada Cities Alliance
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