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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.
Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference returns
Surrey's talent and location positions it to be a major city player for Cascadian growth
What does Canada's new agreement with German automakers mean for Surrey?
The federal government signed agreements with Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen
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…
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
Simon Fraser University celebrates 20 years in Surrey
SFU moving to Surrey City Centre was 'the best decision'
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
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,…
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