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Although Smithers is about to lose both Zellers and Fields stores, opportunities abound for the town of 5,400 to expand its economy and the number of special retail boutiques that make it a shopping destination in northwest BC Located approximately four hours west of Prince George, the Bavarian-style community is awash in tourism and recreation opportunities from skiing and snowboarding to mountain biking, hiking and fishing. Its picturesque location at the base of Hudson Bay Mountain and glacier, coupled with …

Victoria, B.C.’s CFAX 1070am interviewed Northern Development Initiative Trust CEO Janine North July 31 about the wave of investment planned for northern B.C.

With more than $60 billion in capital investment headed for the province’s largest geographic region, find out why more and more British Columbians are looking north where the cost of living is lower and jobs are aplenty.

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Northern Development’s contractor-supplier boot camp will help businesses ready themselves and their workers to take on a major wave of capital investment across the north. Northern BC is expected to enjoy more than $60 billion in capital investment in the coming years, but small and medium-sized contractors and suppliers might not yet have the tools they need to cash in on the tidal wave of capital that will hit the region. Last month, Northern Development Initiative Trust delivered its first contractor-supplier …

PRINCE GEORGE – Hundreds of businesses, non-profits, First Nations, and local governments in central and northern British Columbia are showcasing business expansion and economic development projects in their communities in partnership with Northern Development Initiative Trust via the launch of the ‘Building A Stronger North’ web portal.  Over $1 billion in new investment in the region is creating more than 5,000 jobs across forty communities. “We are excited to launch this website that will enable businesses, non-profits, First Nations, and …

“A Huge Step Forward” – New Funding Agreement For First Nations Skills Training Begins Prince George, BC – The British Columbia Aboriginal Mine Training Association(BC AMTA) is pleased to announce a new funding agreement has been reached with Northern Development Initiative Trust. The agreement begins today and provides for a five year funding formula. “This agreement will contribute to long term sustainability for our programming,” said David Watkins, Chair, Board of Directors, BC AMTA. “It is proof that BC AMTA’s results …

PRINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Manufacturers in northern British Columbia can now participate in a newly formed northern-based Manufacturers Executive Council.  This unique program, which is delivered by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, uses proven techniques to increase profitability and competitiveness by drawing on the strengths of experienced and like-minded executives in a non-competitive and confidential environment.  The proven success of the Manufacturers Executive Council model allows business owners to align themselves with a group of industry leaders who learn from …