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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
To invest or not to invest? High inflation business real estate considerations
Expanding businesses are facing a question of whether buying or leasing is the best path forward.
Breaking the Silos for Agritech Innovation: Interview with AGtech Innovation Sandbox’s Sylvain Moreno
Boosting agritech innovations to strengthen food security has been a major topic of discussion as global supply…
Pandemics, Floods & Wars - Building Supply Chains During Crisis
The last few years have seen us experiencing a fair share of emergencies, from the COVID-19 pandemic to flood-…
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…
Surrey Spending Pattern Series: Growing Retail Market Opportunities in Apparel
In the previous two weeks, we explored Surrey residents' dining preferences for restaurants and dining, as…
Looking at Surrey for a Competitive Edge: Interview with Prospera Credit Union's Ed Michielsen
Below is a summary of our Surrey EconomIQ Insights Podcast, where our guest Ed Michielson, Vice President of…
Surrey Spending Pattern Series: Growing Retail Market Opportunities in Restaurants and Dining
Last week, we looked at Surrey residents' preferences in decking out their homes with furniture and décor.…
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
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…
Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference returns
Surrey's talent and location positions it to be a major city player for Cascadian growth
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
Business Ecosystem
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
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
Surrey partners with major businesses to promote skilled career opportunities in the City
The City of Surrey has launched a Surrey Talent campaign with 8 other Surrey-based employers in the tech,…