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What’s news in the North this month? Gold panning in Barkerville, First Nations career training and a unique culinary program on Haida Gwaii are just some of our top stories from communities across northern B.C. in this month’s edition of Building a Stronger North – in print and online! May marks the launch of the digital edition of our Building a Stronger North newsletter, which allows us to share more stories more often about the people and places across northern …

The latest news from northern B.C. – Northern Development’s “Building a Stronger North” March 2013 edition

What’s news in the North this month?

Mountain biking in the Cariboo, connecting through technology and the revival of the District of Kitimat are some of our top stories from communities across northern British Columbia in the latest edition of Building a Stronger North.

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Northern Development and National Bank team up on new funding program for central and northern B.C. businesses

Supply chain financing program provides just in time cash for local businesses looking to expand alongside major industrial projects February 20, 2013 Prince George, B.C. – Amid a wave of major new projects proposed across central and northern B.C., Northern Development Initiative Trust has teamed up with National Bank of Canada to provide a new source of financing that will help small and medium-sized businesses in the region grow alongside the economy and create new jobs. In partnership with the …

Web portal elevates investment opportunities in Cariboo-Chilcotin Coast

Fourth regional investment website features major projects and key community information to make it easier for businesses to get in touch with communities in B.C.’s interior. Cariboo-Chilcotin Coast – A new regional investment attraction website, Invest Cariboo-Chilcotin Coast BC, has been launched to promote the exciting investment opportunities in British Columbia’s central interior and coast. Invest Cariboo-Chilcotin Coast BC is an interactive website that showcases where the best investment opportunities and major projects are located in this stunning region of …

Northern Development wins ‘Technology Provider of the Year’ award for “Invest in Northwest BC” web portal

A web portal designed to attract global investment to northwest B.C. won major accolades at the annual Northern B.C. Business and Technology awards gala in Prince George January 9. Invest in Northwest BC, a regional investment website developed in partnership with communities throughout northwest B.C., earned two nominations at the event and took home the ‘Technology Provider of the Year’ award. The site was also nominated in the ‘Technology and Industry Newsmaker of the Year’ award category. The website, which Northern Development Initiative Trust spearheaded on behalf of northwest communities, was launched last spring to wide acclaim from the business community throughout the province. Since then, it has promoted investment opportunities in municipalities such as Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Queen Charlotte and others, and helped connect potential investors with economic development officers throughout the region.

“2013: Priorities for the Government of Canada” with James Moore

Northern Development Initiative Trust and the Prince George Chamber of Commerce invite you to join us Thursday, January 24, 2013 for an informative lunch with the Honourable James Moore, Federal Minister Responsible for British Columbia, as he discusses priorities for the Government of Canada for 2013 and looks toward the upcoming federal budget.

The latest news from northern B.C. – Northern Development’s Building a Stronger North – December 2012 Edition

Winter has arrived in the north but that doesn't mean business is slowing down. The rate of activity in rural B.C. couldn't be more evident than along the stretch of highway that extends from Terrace to Iskut, where construction workers, contractors and major industry are hard at work building the Northwest Transmission Line. As detailed in this month's issue of Building a Stronger North, the $561 million project is having major economic impacts on northwest B.C.

Mackenzie rejuvenated: major projects help forestry town bloom

Mackenzie is back.

Only a few years ago, the forestry-dependent town was down on its luck with mill shutdowns and an exodus of residents to greener pastures.

But thanks to partnerships, strong leadership in the community and new markets in Asia the northern B.C. town, which is home to the world's largest tree crusher, is alive with new activity.

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The latest news from northern B.C. – Northern Development’s Report to the Region – November 2012

As you've no doubt heard by now, folks from Haida Gwaii to Dawson Creek are talking about the boom in the natural gas sector in northeast B.C. that has created thousands of jobs and pumped millions of dollars into provincial revenue streams that support healthcare and education services, among other things. But what's becoming more and more apparent, meantime, is how closely tied the long-term viability of the natural gas industry is to the slew of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals proposed along the northwest coast. In fact, it's not a stretch to say that the traditionally disparate economies of northwest and northeast regions of this province are more closely tied than ever before - working together to help this industry thrive for the long term. That's why we've decided to explore how these two regions are creating new political ties to achieve common goals in the latest edition of Building a Stronger North.

Web portal promotes investment opportunities in northeast B.C.

New web portal features major projects, and key community information to link potential investors with opportunities in northeast B.C. Northeast British Columbia - A new regional investment attraction website, Invest Northeast BC, reveals the high amount of economic activity taking place in B.C.’s energy-rich northeast region.