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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.
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.
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.
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’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…
Real Estate
Surrey Tops List of Best Places to Invest in Real Estate in BC
A new report released today ranks Surrey as the best place for real estate investment in British Columbia.
