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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 inflationary pressure, household trends, and which gaps contribute to residents spending outside the city.
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
Clean tech in Surrey: Emerging opportunity in electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell technology
Surrey's location keeps it close to foreign markets, while land availability makes it an appealing home
Meet ROLL-E 2.0, a delivery robot piloted through Surrey’s Urban Technology Test Lab
The InDro Robotics wheeled robot makes a home delivery for London Drugs e-commerce customer
Simon Fraser University celebrates 20 years in Surrey
SFU moving to Surrey City Centre was 'the best decision'
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
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.
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
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
Business Ecosystem
Local Business Spotlight: Prospera Credit Union
This post, the first in a series of local business spotlights, features Prospera Credit Union — a financial…
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
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