Over 30 communities and 350,000 people are connected to the future of Ridley Terminals as a public asset that moves the resources that drive our economy to the world. Central and northern BC is the growth engine of BC’s economy producing two thirds of our provincial exports. Industries based in our communities depend on the Port of Prince Rupert and Ridley Terminals as key parts of our vision to be a ‘knowledge based resource economy connected to the world’. The …
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Director, Communications and Marketing
Northern Development Initiative Trust
hollyp@northerndevelopment.bc.ca
Northern Development offers a range of funding programs suited to a diverse set of economic development priorities in central and northern British Columbia. Please review our programs and get in touch with us if you have any questions or need any assistance in determining which program is best suited to your needs.
"The Tsimshian Access Project is a crucial infrastructure project to Prince Rupert and the Northern Corridor of the Asia Pacific Gateway. It will allow us to reach our full potential as an international transportation link. By increasing the accessibility to our airport we will have an opportunity to provide air cargo services for user of our Port that require an expedited alternative for their products. It will also provide road access to the First Nations communities of Metlakatla and Lax Kw'alaams, effectively reducing the barriers to First Nations participation in the new Port economy by providing easier access to meaningful employment opportunities."
Derek Baker, Economic Development Officer, City of Prince Rupert and the District of Port EdwardConnecting the central coast to broadband internet has helped nine communities invest in infrastructure that supports economic diversification in BC's Central Coast region. Businesses and residents within the region now have the opportunity to competitively promote and sell the products and services online. This infrastructure project has improved market access…
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