2. office of the mayor
Linda Hepner
mayor
13450~104 Avenue Surrey British Columbia Canada v3t 1v8
CITY OF SURREY
604 591 4126
mayor@surrey.ca
@LindaHepner
www.surrey.ca
Message from the Mayor
On behalf of the City of Surrey, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Surrey City Hall for the
inaugural Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo & Championship.
Surrey is proud to be home to approximately 10% of BC’s Clean Technology sector and as
Canada’s fastest growing city, we are committed to supporting new initiatives to create a
vibrant innovation ecosystem in Surrey and across the Greater Vancouver region.
This event is a celebration of regional innovation excellence and is designed to provide
a welcoming platform for companies to showcase their clean technology to potential
technology users, investors, and industry leaders from across the Pacific North West.
This year, we are excited to host 40 of the region’s top clean technology companies
competing for the title of Greater Vancouver’s Clean Technology Champion as well as
23 expert judges and speakers joining us from as far away as California.
I would also like to thank all of our community and industry partners whose support was
critical to the success of this event with special recognition to Vancity who has joined us as
the event’s presenting sponsor.
Once again, welcome to the City of Surrey and I wish you all the best of success in your
future endeavours.
Sincerely,
Linda Hepner
Mayor, City of Surrey
3. Time
Expo & Championship
Powerhaus
Workshop Series
Resource Corner
Main Atrium Centre StageTheatre 1E Committee Room
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Mayor Linda Hepner, City of Surrey Welcoming Remarks
Maureen Cureton, Green Business Manager, Vancity Remarks
Introduction of the Judges
10:30 am – 12 noon
Competition
Round One
The Trek South: Generating
Sales and Developing
Strategic Partnerships in
the US Market and Beyond
(Hosted by DFATD)
Meet representatives from:
BC Innovation Council
BC Technology Industry
Association
City of Surrey
Transportation Department
Department of
Foreign Affairs and
Trade Development
MITACS
Powertech Labs
Small Business BC
12 noon – 1:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
1:30 pm
Competition
Round Two
& Deliberation
Show me the Money!
Financing Clean Technology
(Hosted by Vancity)
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Investing in Resilient Cities
through Clean Technology
Deployment and Innovation
(Hosted by the City of Surrey)
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Championship Announcement & Celebration
The Championship Awards
The Greater Vancouver CleanTechnology Champion
• $10,000 cash prize (provided by Vancity)
• Trophy (designed by the KPU Chip & Shannon Wilson School of Design)
• Bragging rights as the winner of the inaugural
Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Championship
The Century Group Student’s Choice Award
• $3,000 cash prize (provided by the Century Group)
This event is proudly presented by Vancity
Event Schedule
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4. Event sponsor Century Group
(@centurythinking) will be runningTwitter
contests throughout the day for great
commercial cleantech prizes, including
a made‑in‑BC Neurio home intelligence
technology system valued at $250!
Here’s how to participate!
• Follow @centurythinking on Twitter
• Watch the @centurythinking Twitter feed;
contests and prizes will change hourly
• Be sure to include @centurythinking and
#cleantechchamp in your tweets
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5. Workshop 1
TheTrek South
Generating Sales and Developing
Strategic Partnerships in
the US Market and Beyond
Brought to you by the Trade Commissioners Service,
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
Foreign Affairs, Trade and
Development Canda
Affaires étrangères, Commerce
et Développement Canada
Learn from industry movers
and shakers who can
help you unlock lucrative
business opportunities
in the United States and
beyond.
According to Analytica Advisors,
three‑quarters of Canadian clean
technology companies are exporters.
The United States, being Canada’s
largest trading partner is a strategic
first export market for many companies
seeking international opportunities.
While a common language, a shared
physical border, and the North America
Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) makes
the US a key export market for clean
technology companies, seeking
partners and generating sales is no
easy feat for new entrants.
Are you ready to go global?
Dr. Dan Matross
Trade Commissioner (Energy)
DFATD (California, USA)
@danmatross
Victoria Hayes
Trade Commissioner
DFATD (Vancouver, BC)
@vhayesTCS
Karim Kassam
VP, Business Corporate
Development
Ballard Power Systems
@k_kassam
Chris Tumpach
President
Rainforest Automation
@rfadevices
Tom Ranken
CEO
Cleantech Alliance
@JThomasRanken
Moderator Meet the Speakers
The Powerhaus Workshop Series
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6. Workshop 2
Show me the Money!
Local Opportunities for Financing
Clean Technology
Brought to you by Vancity
Come spin the money
wheel and interact with
some of the region’s most
knowledgeable financiers
in a game show format to
find out where the money is
at for the clean technology
companies.
British Columbia is already known
globally as a hotbed for clean
technology innovation with Surrey
alone being home to approximately
10% of the sector. However, who is
financing this innovation and what
options exist for clean technology
companies looking for capital?
Join representatives from Vancity,
Pangea Venture Capital and the Toronto
Stock Exchange to talk about some of
the options that exist for financing your
clean technology innovation.
Brian Kahnert
Kahnert Management
Consulting
Christine Bergeron
Director, Community Business
Vancity
@Vancity
Andrew Creech
Team Manager, Listed Services
TMX Group
@TMXGroup
Keith Gillard
General Partner
Pangaea Ventures Ltd.
@KeithAGillard
Moderator Meet the Speakers
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7. Workshop 3
Investing in Resilient Communities
through Clean Technology Deployment
and Innovation
Brought to you by the City of Surrey
Do you have a product
or technology that can
provide a turnkey solution
to combat climate change
risks? Connect with
organizations that help with
the deployment of clean
technologies in urban and
rural communities.
While the Canadian clean technology
industry is mainly geared toward
the export market, many growing
Canadian communities are also in need
of solutions to mitigate the risks of
climate change.
Learn about the various clean
technology innovations Canadian
municipalities such as the City of
Surrey are deploying to create more
resilient communities and a strong
vibrant clean technology sector in
Canada.
Joining also will be senior decision
makers who are helping to creating a
wave of change across the country.
James Tansey
Executive Director
Centre for Social Innovation
and Impact Investing
(SauderS3i), UBC
@JamesTansey3
Anna Mathewson
Sustainability Manager
City of Surrey
@annalmathewson
Paul Blomerus
Vice President, Natural Gas
Fuel Supply Systems
Westport
@Westportdotcom
Yoga Yogendran
CEO
Clean Technology
Community Gateway
@YogaYogendran
Moderator Meet the Speakers
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8. Neil Huff
Managing Director
Foresight Cleantech
Accelerator Centre
Ray Lings
Managing Director
Powertech Labs
Paul Henderson
General Manager,
Waste Services
Metro Vancouver
Maureen Cureton
Green Business Manager
Vancity
Rob Costanzo
Manager,
Engineering Operations
City of Surrey
Mike Volker
Vancouver Angel
Technology Network
Bill Lemon
Senior VP,
Investment Banking
Source Capital Group
Inc. / Element 8
Joe Blair
Associate
Chrysalix Venture Capital
Sarah Applebaum
Associate
Pangaea Venture Capital
Flora Livesey
Funding Advisor
Sustainable Development
Technology Canada
Malcolm Shield
Climate Policy Manager
City of Vancouver
Dave Leicester
Fleet Manager,
Translink / Coast
Mountain Bus Company
The JudgesLead Judge
Round 1: Finalist Selection 10:30 am – 12 noon
15-minuteTime Period
• 5-minute Pitch
(slideshow and/or product demo)
• 10-minute Judges QA
Finalist Selection Location
• City Hall Atrium: company booths
Judging
• Companies will be assessed
against up to six other companies
that are in a similar clean
technology segment
Round 2: Champion Selection
Century Group Student’s Choice Award 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
15-minuteTime Period
• 5-minute Pitch
(slideshow and/or product demo)
• 10-minute Judges Q A
Champion Selection Location
• Committee Room 2E
(closed to the public)
Century Group
Student’s Choice Award Selection
• City Hall Atrium
Judging
• Companies advancing to Round 2
will be assessed against five other
finalists from all segments
• Companies will also have a chance
to compete for the Century Group
Student’s Choice Award
Championship Judging Format
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9. Biofuels Biochemicals
TBF EnvironmentalTechnology Inc.
Surrey, BC
TBF Environmental develops and markets innovative
green, low toxicity, solvent technologies that replace
dangerous, toxic solvents commonly used in paint
coatings, inks, adhesives and cosmetics. TBF solvents are
designed to improve the environment, worker safety and
help reduce industrial emissions.
Cedar Road Bioenergy Inc.
Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo Bioenergy Centre is a collaborative development
and demonstration platform commissioned in 2009
where private and public stakeholders and partners
come together to innovate, achieving measurable leading
outcomes in GHG reduction and commercial distributed
waste to energy and product conversion for small to
medium sized landfills.
The BioCube Corporation
Vancouver, BC
The BioCube Corporation has designed, manufactures
and distributes the BioCube, a transportable biodiesel
mini‑refinery that produces high quality biodiesel
from renewable feedstock sources that can be used
directly in any modern engine. The BioCube is fuelling
energy independence for commercial enterprises and
communities around the world.
CleanTransportation
ELIX Wireless Charging Systems
Richmond, BC
ELIX Wireless produces advanced wireless power transfer
systems for a variety of applications across a wide
range of power levels. The ELIX technology is based on
low‑frequency, low‑radiation magnetic coupling in a highly
flexible, scalable form factor that can be adapted to the
end user’s needs. ELIX is a safe, efficient method for
transferring power without the need for plugs or physical
connections.
Hydrogen In Motion
Vancouver, BC
Hydrogen In Motion Inc. (H2M) develops and
manufactures mobile uncompressed hydrogen storage
tanks and delivers off‑board refueling solutions to owners
of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and other applications. H2M
has two business lines, a manufacturing line and a service
delivery line, both designed to address the key barriers to
adoption for the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle: fuel storage,
range and re‑fueling.
ElectraMeccanica
Vancouver, BC
ElectraMeccanica manufactures the high performance,
single person Sparrow EV.
Moovee Innovations Inc.
Vancouver, BC
Founded in July 2012, our business focus is personal,
urban, autonomous, connected electric vehicles with
mobility cloud and smart grid connectivity.
The Cleantech Companies
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10. Webtech Wireless
Burnaby, BC
Webtech Wireless (TSX:WEW) is a leader in providing
fleet management telematics, GPS and automatic
vehicle location (AVL) solutions that improve efficiency,
accountability and reduce costs. Our end‑to‑end solutions
automate record keeping and regulatory compliance,
reduce fuel burn and idling, mitigate risk, and keep drivers
safe. Managers trust us to ensure people are accountable
and vehicles are visible.
VeloMetro Mobility Inc.
Vancouver, BC
VeloMetro is developing a one‑way vehicle sharing
service for urban denizens who want fun, comfortable
and sustainable personal transportation. Our shared
vehicles are called Velocars, which are fully enclosed,
electric‑assist pedalled vehicles that are regulated as
electric bicycles and therefore do not require a driver’s
license or automobile insurance.
AdrroitTechnologies
Vancouver, BC
Adrroit Technologies specializes in intelligent parking
management systems. Adrroit’s flagship system aims to
connect on‑ and off‑street parking to cloud‑based mobile
servers to create a driver‑friendly, seamless parking
experience. The IntelliPark app acts as a gateway for users
to access content that includes real‑time occupancy data
and navigation tools for drivers to find spots. The app will
promote time and fuel savings while also connecting local
businesses to drivers.
FVT Research Inc.
Pitt Meadows, BC
FVT Research develops drop‑in electric drives as diesel
replacements for commercial, industrial and off‑road
vehicles. FVT’s technologies are now used by some of the
world’s largest mining companies. We recently developed
an electric drive system for transit buses, garbage and
recycling trucks that outperforms diesel, lowers fuel and
maintenance costs, has zero emissions and a payback of
under five years.
Energy Infrastructure
Quadrogen Power Systems, Inc.
Vancouver, BC
Quadrogen Power Systems, Inc. (Quadrogen) of
Vancouver, BC, Canada, is a privately held clean‑tech
company that designs, builds, and installs high
performance gas clean‑up solutions for the renewable
energy sector. We also provide world‑class engineering
and design services, including detailed techno‑economic
feasibility studies for industrial and institutional customers.
HTEC HydrogenTechnology
Energy Corporation
North Vancouver, BC
HTEC’s mission is to be a vertically integrated clean
energy company by helping to enable hydrogen fueled
transportation. It installs, owns and operates clean
hydrogen production, distribution and fueling stations
in Vancouver and California to provide fuel for the new
hydrogen fuel cell electric zero emission cars being
introduced to key markets in 2015.
Terrella Energy Systems Ltd.
Mission, BC
Terrella Energy is introducing its new ZTHERM line of
products for clean heat‑management systems. ZTHERM
provides a clean thermal interface for electronics which
dissipates heat rapidly and effectively. ZTHERM uses
a graphite material which is a non‑metal, and does not
corrode, or degrade, over time. This is a significant
improvement over other materials used today.
Altentech Power Inc.
Vancouver, BC
Altentech™ Power Inc., and more importantly, the
“game‑changing” biomass feedstock moisture extraction/
drying technology we have developed and internationally
patented, is the result of real world, hands‑on experience
and exhaustive engineering and provides the key to
virtually every biomass‑to‑energy process.
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11. Mantra Energy
Surrey, BC
Mantra Energy has a patented process called
Electrochemical Reduction of CO2
(ERC) that allows for
the utilization of CO2
currently emitted from industrial
stacks. Captured CO2
is turned into valuable chemicals
such as formates or synthetic gases and then used in
various existing applications. Mantra is also developing a
unique mixed reactant fuel cell that can run off the same
chemicals produced by ERC and can therefore power both
stationary and mobile devices.
Humpback Hydro Inc.
Vancouver, BC
Humpback Hydro’s patented grid‑scale energy storage
technology is an answer to the global problem for the
energy‑water‑food nexus. The technology’s primary
function is that it makes wind, solar and all other
renewable energies, a reliable, base load energy source
of power. Our technology can store energy for days,
provide a cheaper competitive solution for energy
intensive, reverse osmosis processes which will be able
to desalinate millions of gallons of water daily for a variety
of industries that need a reliable fresh water source.
Green Building
Energy Efficiency
TSO Logic
Vancouver, BC
TSO Logic is the energy efficiency software for data
centers that can reduce server power costs by up to 50%.
It’s called Application‑Aware Power Management™ and
it all happens from a single server, with no impact on
performance, no additional hardware, no agent software,
and no disruptive changes to your infrastructure.
AYO ENERGY Management
Vancouver, BC
AYO Energy Management brings together innovative
energy solutions and a unique business model to help
building owners and operators reduce their energy costs
and improve the bottom line, while significantly mitigating
their environmental foot print. The solutions implemented
take advantage of the existing elements of a building to
maximize the value, often with a payback period of two to
three years.
Solar Infra Systems Int’l Ltd.
Surrey, BC
Solar Infra Systems is an innovative developer and
manufacturer of supplementary heating products that
provide value to our customers, both economically and
environmentally. Our mission is to help our customers
reduce their carbon footprint by harnessing the infrared
spectrum of the sun, to save energy and reduce overall
heating costs.
Solaris Geothermal Inc.
Abbotsford, BC
Solaris is a BC company that is launching a highly
acclaimed solar heating technology to change the way
buildings are heated by making solar cost less than
fossil fuels.
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12. GR Green Building Products Inc.
Burnaby, BC
GR Green makes beautiful roofs out of waste limestone
and recycled plastic that sell for a fraction of the cost of
natural slate and cedar roofs.
Quad-Lock Building Systems Ltd.
Surrey, BC
Quad‑Lock Building Systems has been building
sustainable energy efficient homes since 1995. Research
confirms that the most cost‑effective energy solution is
Saving Energy in Buildings and nothing comes close to
the long‑term net income (not cost!) of improved building
insulation. Insulated Concrete Forms are revolutionizing
the global building industries because of the exceptional
energy efficiency, comfort, safety ratings, and speed of
construction at lower Total Cost of Ownership!
Cascadia Windows Ltd.
Langley, BC
Cascadia Windows Ltd. is an industry leader in fiberglass
construction products innovation and manufacturing.
Cascadia specializes in windows, doors, and cladding
support systems. Cascadia products are known for
demonstrating cutting edge technology pertaining to
energy efficiency and durability.
Just BioFiber Structural Solutions
White Rock, BC
Just BioFiber Structural Solutions Corporation has
developed a modular easy to assemble building system
that has both insulation and structural support while being
sustainable. This Super SSR block is a complete building
system that has been developed using biological fibers
that are bonded to internal structural supports. You get all
of the benefits of the earth friendly sustainable insulation
fibers and a very strong structure in one modular block.
MegaHertz Power Systems Inc.
Burnaby, BC
MHPS is a power electronics development company
that creates highly efficient, cost‑effective products
for its customers and partners utilizing its licensed and
patent‑pending intellectual property consisting of green
mode power management integrated circuits (PMIC),
power control modules (PCM) and customized discrete
power systems (10 – 65 W power category). MHPS’s
technology supports industry verticals such as LED
lighting drivers and industrial/consumer power supplies.
VanAir Design
Burnaby, BC
VanAir has developed an innovative interior door that
allows air to flow through while shut, and maintains visual
and acoustical privacy in an aesthetic manner. By enabling
a pathway for air to circulate, it aims to increase the
wellbeing of occupants by improving Indoor Air Quality,
temperature balancing, acoustics and social quality. It
circumvents the drawbacks associated with ventilation
practices in buildings like transfer ducting, vents, grilles,
open ceilings, and custom retrofits.
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Greenerzone – Impact Bioenergy
Surrey, BC
We offer localized bioenergy technology, representing a
paradigm shift in both waste management and renewable
energy production. Our systems eliminate the costs
and environmental impacts associated with the disposal
and hauling of organic (carbon‑based) wastes to distant
landfills by converting them into heat, electricity, vehicle
fuel, and soil amendments on‑site at their point of
generation.
HydroRunTechnologies Ltd.
Vancouver, BC
HydroRun is developing technology that generates
reliable, affordable, base‑load electricity from the natural
flow of rivers—no dams, no diversions, no harm to
ecosystems and no interruption to existing business or
recreational activities.
Zolair Energy
Squamish, BC
Zolair Energy is a micro‑electric utility providing clean,
affordable energy solutions for the developing world.
Its patented, portable renewable energy system
offers on‑demand electricity to off‑grid customers
with a wireless activation and payment system. Zolair,
electrifying and empowering emerging communities
worldwide.
Water WallTurbine Inc.
Lions Bay, BC
Water Wall Turbine Inc. is the Canadian developer of a
unique floating Tidal Energy system. The first prototype
installation is currently under construction, and will be
installed at Dent Island Lodge this summer. Each device
is scalable from 500 kW to 2 MW, dependent on current
speeds and location.
Process Efficiency Abatement
PWTrenchless
Surrey, BC
PW Trenchless offers pipebursting, sliplining and
directional drilling, giving you an alternative to open
cutting through sensitive areas. Learn more about our
cutting‑edge new technologies at our booth at the Greater
Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship.
Air Phaser Environmental Ltd.
Chilliwack, BC
Air Phaser uses non‑thermal plasma to treat VOCs,
odorous and non‑odorous in process air that is emitted
from industrial facilities so that the emissions are
transformed to environmentally harmless forms. It uses
only electricity to do so, replacing older technologies that
use consumables such as fossil fuels or chemicals. It is a
scalable technology that can be set to handle any volume
of air flow and is easy to retrofit into existing factories to
upgrade them, or new facilities to provide air pollution
abatement.
Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc.
Vancouver, BC
Ecoation Innovative Solutions is the developer of
crop‑sense™, a wireless crop‑health monitoring system
that detects minute changes in crop health due to pests,
diseases, malnutrition and undesirable environmental
conditions before symptoms become visible to naked
eyes. crop‑sense™ will change the way growers produce
and protect our food.
FLO Innovations Inc.
Burnaby, BC
FLO Innovations focuses on developing its platform
technology, FLO polymer, which is a patented,
water‑based, electrically conductive polymer ink that
has many potential market applications. FLO polymer
ink can be used in a variety of applications including,
but not limited to, conductive inks for 2D and 3D
printing, electronic displays and touch screens, solar
panels, electromagnetic shielding, smart windows, and
conductive textiles.
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14. Recycling Waste,
Remediation SoilTreatment,
Water Wastewater
Prongineer RD Ltd.
Vancouver, BC
Prongineer is a water and resource recovery company that
applies innovative technologies and engineering expertise
to solve challenging water and wastewater problems
for municipal, agricultural, and industrial markets by
converting waste‑streams into useful resources through
our water and nutrient recovery technology (UniBAR‑NPK).
Ivey International Inc.
Surrey, BC
Ivey International Inc. is an international, award‑winning
Remediation Technology Company that has established
a solid reputation for developing innovative air, soil,
sediment, and groundwater remediation technologies,
which include Ivey‑sol® (Surfactant Technology), I‑ROX®
(Chemical REDOX), ATOMISOL® (Metal Stabilization) and
DECON‑IT® (Decontamination Products).
Queensboro Marine Equipment Ltd.
Surrey, BC
Queensboro Marine is a globally recognized manufacturer
of equipment for a wide range of marine applications
including commercial fishing and oil spill response. With
over 50 years of experience, QME has been focused
on building marine and industrial equipment for various
industries. All manufacturing is done at their facility in
Surrey, BC, Canada, where only the strictest quality
control practices are exercised and enforced.
Dew Point Manufacturing
North Vancouver, BC
Dew Point Manufacturing is a leading developer and
manufacturer of Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG)
technology. This technology provides a cost-effective
solution to the global shortage of drinking water by
extracting water from air and turning it into clean, healthy
drinking water. Our technology is the most eco-friendly
water generation method that will not disturb the current
water ecosystem in any measureable way. Our technology
is reliable, resilient and it allows the water ecosystem to
restore itself.
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15. The City of Surrey
BC’s Clean Technology Sector
The City of Surrey is Canada’s fastest growing municipality
with over 1,200 new residents moving to Surrey every month
• According to GLOBE Advisors research, over 40 companies, or approximately 10%
of BC’s clean technology sector, is located in Surrey, particularly around the Surrey
Fraser Docks, Surrey’s industrial zones, and the US border
• Surrey is also home to Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre, western Canada’s only
business accelerator designed to help clean technology companies grow
• Powertech Labs employs the highest number of PhD-level scientists in BC outside
of the post‑secondary system and actively works with clean energy companies from
around the world
• Surrey is home to Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University,
two leading post-secondary institutions that are highly active in clean technology
research and producing highly skilled talent for the local green economy
• Surrey companies such as EnduranceWind Power have successfully grown from
being a small company of fewer than 10 employees to being global leaders in the clean
technology sector
• Surrey’s natural competitive advantages for clean technology companies include
a strategic location, low cost of business operations, access to talent, a robust
value chain, and access to business and academic networks
• The City of Surrey has over 8,000 commercial and industrial businesses from a
variety of sectors, many of which are involved in value‑chain activities associated with
clean technology
Building a stronger, vibrant clean technology sector together.
If you are a clean technology company and want to learn more about how the
City of Surrey can help you succeed in the global clean technology marketplace,
we encourage you to contact the Economic Development Division.
Contact Person
Stephen Wu, Economic Investment Strategist
swu@surrey.ca l 604-591-4333
