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Surrey is Powering Cleantech Growth by Investing in Electrification
The City of Surrey is home to a cluster of leading companies in BC’s clean technology sector. Supported by people and policy, institutions and infrastructure alike, the fast-growing cleantech ecosystem in Surrey makes it an ideal place to innovate and scale.
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
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
Listen Now: Complete Season 1 of Surrey EconomIQ Insights
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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
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
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
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
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
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 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…
Talent
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
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