Prince George Chamber of Commerce

Nominations Now Open for the 39th Annual Business Excellence Awards! Know or own a local business that deserves recognition? Nominate them today for a chance to win in one of our 15 diverse categories! Click the link below to nominate a local business and learn more about this exciting event: https://pgcc.awardify.io/ or visit the Prince George Chamber Website to find the nomination link. Your support celebrates the hardworking businesses that make our community special. Nominations will stay open until September 2nd at midnight. Tickets will go on sale in September! Stay tuned.

Check out Our TrueNorth2024 Reel! June 11th, 2024 in Prince George True North 2024 at the House of Ancestors was a groundbreaking event focused on economic reconciliation. Panels: Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan with Canfor and Arbios on successful partnerships. Lhai Ventures GM Regina Toth and Stellat’en Chief Robert Michell with Stantec and EDI on building trust through transparency. Williams Lake FN Chief Willie Sellars and Keerit Jutla (AME) with Sedgwick Strategies and Northwest Copper on the importance of open communication. Regional innovation discussion led by HubSpace Executive Director Mary Mytting. Recruitment and retention in rural healthcare by Northern Health. Personal reconciliation journeys shared by Mount Milligan mine workers. Sponsors: Canfor, AME, LNG Canada, Stantec, EDI, Lhai Ventures LP, Enbridge, Centerra Gold, Northern Health, Vitreo, Sedgwick Strategies, Northern Development Initiatives Trust (NDIT), BC Northern Real Estate Board, Prince George Tourism, CAPP, Coastal GasLink, Prince George Hospice, CN Rail, Fortis, UNBC, MNP, Pattison Media, Arbios, Acres, Scotiabank, HubSpace, CNC, Northern Lights Winery, Blackwood Gifts, Les Beaux Visages, Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible! Together, we celebrated the power of collaboration and open dialogue in achieving economic reconciliation. Here's to a hopeful future! https://lnkd.in/gqmei37D

Today, EVP and Partner, Allie Meeres, and Director, Public Policy, Jack Middleton, attended the #TrueNorth Business Development Forum, hosted by the Prince George Chamber of Commerce and Lheidli T'enneh Nation at the House of Ancestors - "Uda Dune Baiyoh.” Allie moderated the 'Building First Nations Partnerships in Early Mineral Exploration' panel which featured Keerit Jutla from AME - Association for Mineral Exploration, Willie Sellars from Williams Lake First Nation, and Vesta Filipchuk from NorthWest Copper. This was a great gathering that focused on how early mineral exploration can work with Indigenous nations to explore for the minerals that will build sustainable partnerships to power a resilient and prosperous future for all Canadians.   “Come sit at the table with our chief and council. We would love to converse about the capacity we have in house and about how we can be the best stewards of the land,” said Willie Sellars during the panel discussion.   Sedgwick is a proud sponsor of this event and it was great to re-connect with industry partners and colleagues in PG. Thank you to Colleen Sparrow, Lheidli T'enneh Nation and the Prince George Chamber of Commerce for organizing.

At the #TrueNorth Business Development Forum this week, a panel discussion took place entitled "Multiple Paths Forward on Economic Reconciliation". The goal of this session was to delve into the realm of Nation-to-Nation and industry partnerships. Panelists included: -Chief Robert Michell, Stellat’en First Nation -Bob Redden, EDI -Ward Prystay, Stantec -Regina Toth, Lhai Ventures -Deklan Corstanje (Moderator), City of Prince George The collaboration among Lhai Ventures (i.e., four Nations venture with Lheidli T’enneh, Nadleh Whut’en, Saik’uz, and Stellat’en Nations), Stantec, and EDI has been very successful. Through respect and shared vision, this collaboration created over 25,000 hours of employment for members of Indigenous communities. It is a testament to working together and fostering economic growth. We look forward to continuing to build bridges and pave the way for a bright future through Indigenous-Industry collaborations. #IndigenousBusiness #Partnership #Collaboration

We were proud to sponsor the 2024 #TrueNorth Business Development Forum hosted by the Prince George Chamber of Commerce and Lheidli T'enneh Nation. The event, held on June 11th at the House of Ancestors Conference Center in Prince George, focused on navigating reconciliation, diversity, and innovation in business in northern BC. During our session, we had the privilege of sharing inspiring stories from Caroline Sam of Nak’azdli Whut’en First Nation and vincent chingee of McLeod Lake Indian Band. They discussed their journeys within our environment department, highlighting their contributions to the construction and operation of our mine. It was a meaningful opportunity to engage in important dialogues and showcase our commitment to Indigenous partnerships and sustainable mining practices. #TrueNorth2024 #MiningIndustry #EnvironmentalStewardship #CommunityEngagement

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The Lheidli T’enneh First Nation is inviting everyone to a special event: the unveiling of their Clan symbols on the revitalized House of Ancestors. Join us for a lunchtime BBQ fundraiser benefiting the Elder’s Society on June 25th from 11am to 1pm.

The Export Navigator program offers free expert guidance to B.C. businesses on exporting goods or services to other provinces or countries. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gCBgyUf BC Chamber of Commerce Export Navigator Small Business BC (SBBC) Trade & Invest British Columbia Government of Canada #ExportNavigator #ExportNavigatorBC #BCExports #ExportBC #BCBiz #BCBusiness #Export #InternationalTrade #GlobalBusiness #Exporting #ExportOpportunities #ExportingGoods #ExportSuccess #ExportingServices #ExportingTips #GlobalMarket #ExportSupport #ExportStrategy

Join us for an Open House event on April 24th! Get to know our team including our new Executive Director. See you there! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/emNspz8A

Don't miss out this year's 2024 #Truenorth Business Development Forum. Presented by The Prince George Chamber of Commerce and the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation. Early Bird Tickets available until May 1st! Secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/gzx-42b3