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Surrey is Powering Cleantech Growth by Investing in Electrification
The City of Surrey is home to a cluster of leading companies in BC’s clean technology sector. Supported by people and policy, institutions and infrastructure alike, the fast-growing cleantech ecosystem in Surrey makes it an ideal place to innovate and scale.
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.…
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
Innovation
How a new agritech innovation centre in Surrey is hoping to help with food security
But agritech companies aren't new to Surrey
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
Simon Fraser University celebrates 20 years in Surrey
SFU moving to Surrey City Centre was 'the best decision'
Business Ecosystem
Bringing the World to Surrey: How Garaventa Lift has Built an Accessible Future
Foreign direct investment plays a crucial role in developing vibrant, resilient economies by bringing in new jobs,…
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…