October 3, 2013 - Manufacturing and Steel Industry Reception

Manufacturing and Steel Industry Reception

In advance of the International Manufacturing and Steel Day, the Surrey Board of Trade invites you to network with local manufacturers, government officials, education and business representatives.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Manufacturing has the biggest economic footprint in the province, with over 12,000 BC firms, supporting more than 400,000 jobs spread throughout the province.
• Manufacturing represents $8.6 billion in wages, at levels 15% higher than the overall average wage for all industries.
• Manufacturing economic spinoffs generate $3.01 in new economic activity for every $1 in manufacturing.
• Manufacturers account for a whopping 42.1% of all private sector R&D, helping to cement their status as BC's "greenest" firms
• Manufacturers invested $1.38 billion in new technologies and production facilities.
• BC manufacturers dominate exports, producing and shipping goods valued at $21.9 billion, some 68% of all exports and 75% of merchandise trade.