TrueNorth 2026

This January, leaders from industry, government, Indigenous communities, and the non-profit sector will come together for the 2026 TrueNorth Business Development Forum—a full day of insight, connection, and collaboration focused on building resilient partnerships and shared prosperity in Northern BC.

Tentative Schedule

Please note: The agenda is subject to change as we confirm speakers and sessions.

7:00 AM – Registration & Breakfast

7:30 AM – Opening Remarks (Hadih)

8:00 AM – BC Hydro Presentation

8:45 AM – Break

9:00 AM – Panel One: Centerra Gold

10:00 AM – Break

10:15 AM – Spirit of the North Health Care Foundation Presentation

10:30 AM – Panel Two: Tano T'enneh, Lheidli T'enneh + Ecoener - Panel

11:45 AM – Lunch

12:15 PM – Tano T'enneh Enterprises CEO Evan Salter

12:30 PM - Keynote Speaker -Lheidli T'enneh First Nation Chief Dolleen Logan

12:45 PM – Break

1:00 PM – Panel Three: College of New Caledonia + Providence Living

2:00 PM – Break

2:15 PM – Panel Four: Meeting Community Needs Going Forward

3:15 PM – Closing Remarks (Mussi)

Tickets are now available on the Chamber website.

Tickets Here

For sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Colleen Sparrow at membership@pgchamber.bc.ca.

Leadership Breakfast: Mayor Simon Yu - RECAP

Thank you to everyone who attended our Leadership Breakfast featuring Prince George Mayor Simon Yu, and a special thank-you to TC Energy for sponsoring this impactful event series.

Mayor Yu offered valuable insights into the city’s civic priorities, economic development plans, and vision heading into 2026.

Guests also enjoyed networking over breakfast with fellow Chamber members and local business leaders.

We’re proud to bring our community together for conversations that matter — thanks again to TC Energy for helping make it possible.

October New Members

Rebecca Blood HR Consulting
Prince George Urban Aboriginal Justice Society

BC Hydro - Programs and incentives

A Note from Neil

Hello and Hadih,

During a sobering presentation to delegates at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM in October, Abacus Data CEO David Coletto outlined the crisis Canada faces. He then offered an opportunity – in the form of a challenge – for Chambers and the business community.

Based on his company’s polling data over the past several years, Coletto said Canadians are locked into a scarcity mindset. They constantly worry about short-term survival, lying awake at night wondering if they’ll still have a job next week/next month/next year and if they’ll have enough money to pay the bills to stay in their homes and keep their businesses going.

Worse, Canadians have now also adopted a precarity mindset. Looking further down the road to the years and decades ahead, they see nothing but uncertainty for our communities, our country and our world. We live in precarious times and there is no easy answer to the question “will we be OK?”

The opportunity for Chambers of Commerce, Coletto argued, is to position themselves as “agents of reassurance.” The Prince George Chamber – and many others like it across Canada – is over a century old and was instrumental in building this community. We’ve been through plenty of tough times before and we endured by coming together to face the challenges head-on. This time is no different, so let’s get busy.

That means the Prince George Chamber is adopting a “sword and shield” approach for 2026.

With the sword, we will keep fighting on behalf of our members for safer streets and better care for vulnerable, suffering citizens. With the shield, we will do everything we can to protect and nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of business owners and operators, celebrating their success and encouraging future growth.

Here’s some of what we’ll be doing with our shield over the next 12 months:

On Jan. 20, the Chamber will host its annual True North Business Development Forum, a day of celebration of the fantastic collaborative efforts between industry and communities across Prince George and the region.
On March 31 and April 1, the Chamber – in partnership with Community Future Fraser Fort George and the City of Prince George – will host the second annual B2B Expo, bringing together small businesses to explore ways to grow and prosper together.
On Oct. 3, the Chamber will hosts its 41st Annual Business Excellence Awards to recognize the very best of the Prince George business community.
On Oct. 21, during Small Business Week across Canada, the Prince George Chamber will celebrate its 115th birthday.

And here’s some of what we’ll doing with our sword over the next 12 months, starting next week:

On Dec. 10, Prince George Chamber past president Cathy McKay, advocacy committee chair Dr. Ron Camp, and I will attend the BC Chamber’s annual luncheon with Premier and Cabinet, where we will share the results of the Safe Streets Rally we hosted at CN Centre in October and invite them to meet with our members in January, when the Premier and other Cabinet members will be here in January to attend the BC Natural Resources Forum.
In January, the Chamber will makes its budget recommendations to Prince George City Council.
In May, the Chamber will partner with its community Chamber colleagues across the region to advocate on joint issues of interest at the North Central Local Government Association in Prince George.
In June, the Chamber will attend the BC Chamber AGM in Fort St. John, collaborating on policy resolutions for the provincial government’s consideration.
In October, the Chamber will attend the Canadian Chamber AGM in Victoria, collaborating on policy resolutions for the federal government’s consideration.

To be a credible agent of reassurance in these difficult times, the Prince George Chamber needs more than a “can do” attitude to combat the scarcity and precarity issues we all face. That’s why we’re adopting a “must do” approach, wielding both a sword and a shield on behalf of our members.

We look forward to working with you and for you.

All the best over the holiday season and in 2026,

Neil

You’re Invited: PG Chamber Winter Open House

and New Office Grand Opening

The Prince George Chamber of Commerce invites both members and non-members to join us for an afternoon of connection, celebration — and our official grand opening!

Come meet the team behind the Chamber, explore our brand-new office, and help us celebrate the highlights of 2025 while getting an inside look at what’s ahead for 2026.

This is your chance to mingle, network, and discover the exciting initiatives we’re planning for the year to come. Whether you're a long-time member or just curious about who we are, everyone is welcome. Let’s build connections that support the success of Prince George — together!

Event Details:

📍 Location: Prince George Chamber of Commerce

1564 7 Ave, Prince George, BC V2L 3P4

📅 Date: December 12th

🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

🎟️ Cost: Free to attend

The ODD Couple

Quick Question

We have one quick question for you! If you could take 10 seconds to answer a multiple-choice question, we would greatly appreciate it.

Your feedback helps us better serve our business community. Find the question below and let us know your thoughts!

New Question: How optimistic are you that 2026 will be a better year for you and your business?

Quick Question

Last Month’s Poll Results Are In!

We asked: "Many chambers offer guided tours to international destinations, would you our Chamber to offer that service?"

Here’s what you told us:

50% said Yes

50% said No

HR Covered - Chamber Member Opportunities

Exclusive Chamber Member Webinar: Webinar exclusively for Chamber Members to help them get the most out of the complementary resources HR Covered can provide to them

Here’s what we covered:

Why HR is important
HR Hub overview with live demonstration
The Compliance Assessment and the value of the Compliance Policy Manual

🎥 Watch the Webinar

Watch Now

New Webinar Schedule: HR Covered has finalized the webinar schedule for the rest of the year. They strive to be a great source of education for you.

📝 Check Out the Webinar Schedule

Schedule Here

Hot off the press!

We’re thrilled to launch the first-ever edition of our Chamber magazine — Community Connection! Dive into stories, highlights, and everything Chamber-related by checking it out today.

The logo’s right here to the right — and you can read the full issue at the link below!

Check out Community Connection Here

Partner with the Chamber

Are you looking to showcase your business and connect with Prince George’s business community? The Chamber has openings for Business Showcase Collaborations events throughout 2026! These events are an excellent opportunity to increase visibility, engage with local leaders, and make valuable connections.

Available dates to select from are:

January 29th, 2026
February 10th, 2026
February 19th, 2026
March 3rd, 2026
March 12th, 2026
March 24th, 2026
April 9th, 2026
April 21st, 2026
May 5th, 2026
May 7th, 2026
May 27th, 2026
June 9th, 2026
June 18th, 2026
July 14th, 2026
July 16th, 2026
August 11th, 2026
August 20th, 2026
September 15th, 2026
September 17th, 2026
September 22nd, 2026
October 8th, 2026
October 27th, 2026
November 17th, 2026
November 19th, 2026
November 24th, 2026
December 8th, 2026
December 17th, 2026

If you’re interested in partnering with us on one of these dates, please reach out to Colleen Sparrow at membership@pgchamber.bc.ca for more information!