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Health Technology

Why Pharmacists Should Choose Surrey: Top 3 Reasons

Now that pharmacists are equipped to make a bigger impact, let's delve into the top three reasons why…

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Health Technology

How Pharmacists Are Easing Healthcare Pressures in Surrey - Part 2

In the face of mounting pressures on BC’s healthcare system, the province is pioneering fresh strategies to make…

Health Technology / Research & Development

How Pharmacies Are Easing Healthcare Pressures in Surrey - Part 1

Canada, known for its world-class healthcare system, is working to balance the demand and supply of healthcare…

Advanced Manufacturing / Agri-Innovation / Business Ecosystem / Clean Technology / Health Technology / Talent

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

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Health Technology / Talent

Surrey is calling: B.C.'s new payment model is a great opportunity for Canadian-trained family doctors

Surrey is a burgeoning hub for healthcare, with access to specialized care and talent

Health Technology

Medtech in Surrey: Emerging opportunities in telehealth, bio-wearables and healthcare robotics

Revolutionary technology and cutting-edge research is nothing new in the medical field

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Health Technology

B.C. has a shortage of wet-lab space, but Surrey has plans for up to 1M-sq.ft.

A 2021 Life Sciences BC reported noted the wet-lab space shortage as a barrier for the sector in B.C.

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Advanced Manufacturing / Business Ecosystem / Clean Technology / Digital Information, Communication Technology / Health Technology

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

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Agri-Innovation / Clean Technology / Health Technology / Smart Cities Infrastructure / Talent

Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference returns

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

Health Technology

City of Surrey wins award for its Surrey Makes PPE initiative

The City of Surrey was presented with the 2021 Willis Award for Innovation (100,000+ population) for its Surrey…

Health Technology

$10M mark surpassed by Surrey Makes PPE manufacturers

Since launching in late April, Surrey Makes PPE program has made significant inroads in producing PPE

Health Technology

Surrey businesses supporting one another through Surrey Makes PPE

Through the Surrey Makes PPE initiative, the city’s growing PPE manufacturing sub-sector is strengthening the local…

Innovation

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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…

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

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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…

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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…

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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

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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…

Real Estate

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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…

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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

open office space

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

Surrey City Centre

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

Surrey City Centre

Celebrating the Talent in Surrey, BC

Discover why Surrey, BC is Canada's most exciting, future-ready city with modernized infrastructure, a magnet…