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 – Vitreo Presentation

9:15 AM – Panel One: Centerra Gold

10:00 AM – Break

10:15 AM – Spirit of the North Presentation

10:30 AM – Panel Two: Sustainable Forestry for LTFN

11:00 AM – Panel Three: Sustainable Renewable Energy for LTFN

11:45 AM - Lunch Tano T’enneh Enterprises CEO Evan Salter

12:15 PM – Keynote: Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan

12:45 PM – Break

1:00 PM – Panel Four: Northern Development Initiative Trust

1:45 PM – Break

2:00 PM – Panel Five: College of New Caledonia + Providence Living

2:45 PM - Closing Remarks

Tickets are now available on the Chamber website.

Tickets Here

3rd Annual Faculty of Business and Economics Dinner

The UNBC Faculty of Business and Economics Dinner returns on March 6, 2026. This signature event unites business leaders, community members, entrepreneurs, faculty, students, and alumni for an inspiring evening celebrating business, economic growth, and sustainability across Northern British Columbia. Guests will enjoy live music, a networking social hour with appetizers and a cash bar, a plated dinner, and a keynote presentation by Carol Anne Hilton.

Event Details

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026

Community Networking Cocktail Reception: 5:00–6:00 pm (Business professional or semi-formal attire)

Program & Dinner: Program begins at 6:00 pm; dinner served at 7:00 pm

Location: Courtyard Marriott.

900 Brunswick St, Prince George, BC V2L 0E3

Ticket Information

• Individual Community Members: $125

• Student: $60

• Alumni: $100

If you are interested in supporting the event through sponsorship, please contact

Mindy Stroet, Manager, Major Gifts and Campaigns

mindy.stroet@unbc.ca | 250-960-6630

For general inquiries about the FBE Dinner, please email engagefbe@unbc.ca

We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening of connection and celebration.

More Info

January New Members

The Current Hair Salon & Academy
Repurpose with Cindy
Resonant Strategic
TW Industrial Group
SaskTel Business Solutions
Fir Haven Inc

BC Hydro - Programs and incentives

A Note from Neil

Hello and Hadih.

The Chamber’s True North Business Development Forum happens next Tuesday at the Coast Hotel. The forum is one of our two major annual events, the other being the Business Excellence Awards. While the two events have different agendas, their strategic goals of bringing people together to celebrate business accomplishments and inspire future success are the same.

True North is an interesting name. What does it mean?

I’m not the first person to point out that North (capitalized, not lowercase) is not about direction or geography. North has a dual mystique attached to it, a deadly wilderness teeming with life, a place where people can disappear into the unknown and find themselves.

North also means something to Northerners. While Prince George is geographically Central BC, we identify as Northern and Northerners (to the chagrin of our friends in the Peace and our cousins north of 60). Part of the identity is what we’re not. Just as many Canadians celebrate being a Canadian for what it isn’t (American), in the Canadian context, Northerners are sure of one thing: they’re not Southerners.

Not only are folks who live in Central and Northern BC not Southerners (that is, residents of Kelowna, Vancouver or Victoria), they don’t want to be too much like them, they want little of their lifestyle, and they would rather visit than actually live in their crowded cities. North is rural and remote and the people who live in the North are resilient and resourceful. North is colder and quieter and the people who live in the North are warmer and more boisterous.

Resilient and resourceful, warm and boisterous also describes the entrepreneurial spirit of Northerners. That’s what’s on full display at the True North Business Development Forum.

We’re so proud to host True North and celebrate that Northern spirit.

All the best to you and your business,

Neil

City of Prince George Economic Development Strategy

- Focus Groups

Help Shape Prince George’s Economic Future – Join a Focus Group!

The City of Prince George is developing a new economic development strategy and they want to hear from you. Focus group sessions are being held to dive into the key challenges facing our local sectors and explore practical solutions for long-term growth.

Focus Group Schedule:

- Construction and Manufacturing: January 15 at 9am

- Professional Services and Hospitality: January 15 at 1pm

- Transportation and Warehousing: January 16 at 9am

- Energy and Resource Extraction: January 16 at 1pm

These sessions are open to businesses across Prince George, and you’re welcome to attend whichever best fits your work — or even multiple. Please share with your network and register through the Eventbrite links!

Let’s make sure the voices of Prince George’s business community are heard.

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: Prince George voters head to the polls on October 17 to elect a mayor and 8 city councillors. What do you think is the most important issue?

Quick Question

Last Month’s Poll Results Are In!

We asked: "How optimistic are you that 2026 will be a better year for you and your business?"

Here’s what you told us:

0% said Very

0% said Somewhat

0% said Not Sure

100% said Not Very

0% said Not at All

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 12th, 2026
March 24th, 2026
April 9th, 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!