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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
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.
Damon Motors’ EV Centre of Excellence breaks ground in Surrey
Damon Motors is breaking ground on their cleantech manufacturing and research & development plant in Surrey
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
Federal Government announces Surrey headquarters for new Regional Development Agency for BC
The City of Surrey welcomes today’s announcement, with headquarters being established in Surrey.
Campbell Heights booming with $72 million in new industrial construction and improvements
Industrial activity is booming in Surrey’s Campbell Heights
Surrey Ranks among the Top 10 of the Cities of the Future
The City of Surrey has been ranked by the Financial Times’ fDi Intelligence division
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
Business Ecosystem
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
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
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