You're Invited to the 41st Annual Business Excellence Awards! | | |
Join the Prince George Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at the Civic Centre for the 41st Annual Business Excellence Awards.
At this year's Gallery of Greatness, we'll announce the winner from the five finalists in each of the following award categories, and present this year's two Lifetime Achievement Award recipients with their trophies:
- BIPOC Business of the Year
- Business Person of the Year
- Micro Business of the Year
- Excellence in Customer Service
- Excellence in Entertainment and Attractions
- Excellence in Environmental Impact
- Excellence in Food and Beverage
- Excellence in Not for Profit and Community Service
- Excellence in Promotion and Marketing
- Excellence in Technological Innovation
- Business of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
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Ticket Pricing:
- Member: $175 + tax
- Future Member: $199 + tax
- Table of 8: $1,200 + tax
Plus, every ticket purchased includes one entry into a draw to win two return flights, generously donated by Pacific Coastal Airlines.
The winner must be present at the Business Excellence Awards to claim the prize.
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Your Voice Matters!
As a member of our community, your perspective matters. Local Voices is a survey that helps us understand how communities perceive Rio Tinto BC Works. We’re asking residents to share their views about BC Works smelter and Nechako Reservoir operations, your community and much more.
Complete a survey and nominate one of five non-profit community groups to benefit from our Rewards program!
Click here to complete the survey and make your voice heard with Local Voices!
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Protect What You’ve Built
Join us for an evening of networking, connection, and practical business insights at our next Business After Hours, hosted by Beem Credit Union.
Connect with fellow Chamber members and local business professionals while enjoying complimentary appetizers and refreshments. You’ll also hear from Roberta Stewart, Business and Estate Lawyer with Fulton & Company LLP, and Andrew Adams, CPA and Business Advisor with MNP LLP, as they share insights on succession planning, wealth protection, legal structure, and tax strategy.
Whether you’re planning for the future or simply looking to make new connections, this is a great opportunity to connect with Prince George’s business community.
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Thursday, October 29, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Beem Credit Union, 3036 Recreation Place
Complimentary to attend | Registration required
Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot!
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| Chad Staley: Memorial Foundation | | |
As a proud Legacy Sponsor of the Chad Staley Memorial Foundation, the AscenTech Group is proud to support an organization creating meaningful opportunities for athletes throughout Northern British Columbia.
This November 7th, CSM will host its First Annual Fundraising Gala at the Prince George Civic Centre, bringing together businesses, athletes, community leaders and supporters for an evening dedicated to strengthening the future of sport in our region.
Guests will enjoy dinner, guest speakers, live band (Last Call), and silent and live auctions, with funds raised helping support athlete grants, development programs, mental performance initiatives, injury prevention and recovery resources, and other programs designed to help Northern BC athletes reach their potential.
CSM is also currently looking for sponsors to help make the inaugural Gala a success. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations looking to support athletes and sport across Northern BC while being part of an important community event.
AscenTech is proud to stand behind this initiative, and we encourage other businesses and community members to attend, sponsor, or get involved.
Learn More About the Foundation: www.chadstaleymemorial.ca
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TrueNorth Business Development Forum 2027
From Transition to Transformation.
| Major Project Procurement Readiness Workshop | | |
Join us on September 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Prince George Civic Centre, Room 201, for a practical workshop designed to help businesses strengthen their approach to major project procurement. Lunch will be provided.
Led by Katy Fairley of Fairley Strategies, the session will draw on her experience from both sides of the procurement process. Katy has led business development and project pursuits for a diversified general contractor and now works on the owner side, developing procurement strategies, writing RFPs, and evaluating submissions.
Participants will gain practical insight into what purchasers look for in proposals and bids, common mistakes that can weaken submissions, the growing role of social procurement, how technology and AI are changing procurement, and strategies for developing stronger, more competitive responses.
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The Exchange Platform is NOW LIVE!
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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:
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!
| | Chambers Plan Advisor Team Grows in North Central BC | | | |
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Chambers Plan is growing its local advisor team in North Central BC!
We’re pleased to welcome Joshua Meise as the newest addition to the Chambers Plan advisor team, working alongside Linda Rempel to continue supporting businesses and their employees throughout the region.
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Joshua brings more than a decade of experience in group benefits sales and administration as the founder of Western Shield Insurance Solutions. He will provide hands on support with employee enrolments, plan changes and day to day benefits administration, giving local businesses another knowledgeable resource to turn to.
As Canada’s largest not for profit employee group benefits program, Chambers Plan supports more than 32,000 businesses across the country with comprehensive benefit options, nationwide pooling, Teladoc and business assistance services.
Linda and Joshua are your local Chambers Plan advisors in North Central BC and are here to help businesses get the most from their employee benefits.
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Prince George Chamber of Commerce
1564 7th Ave, Prince George, BC
(250) 562 2454
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