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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 shift toward sustainable building practices.
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.…
The Great Migration: Census Insights with Andy Yan
Below is a summary of our Surrey EconomIQ Insights Podcast, where our guest Andy Yan, Director of Simon Fraser…
Surrey Spending Pattern Series: Growing Retail Market Opportunities in Furniture & Décor
People living in Surrey aren’t shy about getting out their wallets
Future of Sustainable Textile Manufacturing - Interview with JN Alvit
The fashion industry is one of the top 5 toxic industries in the world. Hear from Jude Neale from JN Alvit Canada,…
Future of Manufacturing - Interview with KTech Manufacturing
KTech is now just integrating its first collaborative robot to relieve operators of repetitive tasks
Future of Retail - Interview with INEO Solutions
The increasing integration of technology into retail is both informing and transforming the ways brick-and-mortar…
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…
City of Surrey wins two international awards for economic development programs
The City of Surrey has been internationally recognized by the International Economic Development Council.
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
Innovation Plaza opens at SFU Surrey campus
Simon Fraser University held its grand opening of the SFU Innovation Plaza in Surrey this week
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
Real Estate
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…
Talent
Simon Fraser University celebrates 20 years in Surrey
SFU moving to Surrey City Centre was 'the best decision'