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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.
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…
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…
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
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
Surrey's Resilient Supply Chain and Abundant Talent Pool Signal a Resurgent Canadian Economy
The City of Surrey is home to one of Canada’s most resilient economies. Learn more from the results of our Business…
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…