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Innovation

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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

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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…

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Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference returns

Surrey's talent and location positions it to be a major city player for Cascadian growth

Innovation

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke speaks during the grand opening of SFU Innovation Plaza

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

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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…

Navigating economic uncertainty: 8 tips to help your company thrive

Despite its alarming definition, however, a recession is a natural and, in most cases, inevitable part of the…

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

Real Estate

Surrey City Centre

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,…