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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.
On Building a Vibrant Downtown Core in Surrey City Centre
Downtown Surrey is still relatively young in its development, but this presents significant opportunities to create…
Laying the Groundwork for a New Downtown Surrey
With over half a million residents, Surrey is British Columbia’s second-largest municipality. Learn how Surrey City…
Innovation Plaza opens at SFU Surrey campus
Simon Fraser University held its grand opening of the SFU Innovation Plaza in Surrey this week
Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference returns
Surrey's talent and location positions it to be a major city player for Cascadian growth
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…
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.…
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 Retail - Interview with INEO Solutions
The increasing integration of technology into retail is both informing and transforming the ways brick-and-mortar…
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.
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.
Campbell Heights booming with $72 million in new industrial construction and improvements
Industrial activity is booming in Surrey’s Campbell Heights
Surrey Ranks among the Top 10 of the Cities of the Future
The City of Surrey has been ranked by the Financial Times’ fDi Intelligence division
Innovation
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…
Surrey's Clean Technology Ecosystem is Thriving
Surrey has long been a place where innovative clean technology companies naturally come to scale up their…
Business Ecosystem
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…
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…
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,…
Business Ecosystem
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…
Real Estate
The Relevance of Office Space in a Work-From-Home Culture
While many questions remain, one certainty is that the development of high-quality commercial space in Surrey is…
South Westminster: One of Metro Vancouver’s last developable waterfronts is in Surrey
Changes are coming to Surrey's South Westminster and the City would like to get the public's input
Real Estate
The Relevance of Office Space in a Work-From-Home Culture
While many questions remain, one certainty is that the development of high-quality commercial space in Surrey is…
Talent
Celebrating the Talent in Surrey, BC
Discover why Surrey, BC is Canada's most exciting, future-ready city with modernized infrastructure, a magnet…
Surrey Has Technical Talent for the Electric Vehicle Sector
Here in Surrey, we have a strong and diverse talent pool primed to meet the demand for specialized skills in the EV…
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
Talent
Celebrating the Talent in Surrey, BC
Discover why Surrey, BC is Canada's most exciting, future-ready city with modernized infrastructure, a magnet…