Chamber Summer Scavenger Hunt Kicks Off This Week! | | |
We’re turning Prince George into a playground for local love! Each week this summer, we’ll drop a new clue on our Instagram and Facebook stories that leads you to one of our member businesses. Be the first to crack it, head to the right spot, and say, “I’m here for the Chamber Scavenger Hunt!”—you’ll win a prize from that business!
This week’s clue:
Tuesday through Friday, ten to four,
Behind this numbered gallery door.
Fifty Years of Landmark fame,
Four digits make up its name.
🎁 This week's prize: $50 gift certificate.
🏆 Everyone who visits the location can also enter our End of Summer Grand Prize Draw—so swing by even if you’re not first!
Want to contribute to the grand prize? Reach out to our Partnership Manager, Coleen Sparrow, to get involved!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get each week’s clue and join the hunt!
| | Recap: Leadership Breakfast - MLAs Kiel Giddens & Rosalyn Bird | | |
Thanks to everyone who joined us on June 17 for a thoughtful and engaging Leadership Breakfast featuring MLA Kiel Giddens and Rosalyn Bird.
Attendees enjoyed a candid conversation around leadership, local challenges, and the evolving roles of government and industry in Northern BC. The room was full of great questions, shared experiences, and meaningful connections.
Huge thanks to our speakers for offering their insights—and to all of you for showing up and supporting events like this. You help make these conversations possible.
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the next one!
| | Recap: Business Showcase with Andre’s Electronic Experts | | |
Our June Business Showcase was a hit! Huge thanks to Andre’s Electronic Experts for hosting a fun and engaging evening at their Vance Road location.
Members enjoyed a BBQ, refreshments, and the chance to connect with fellow professionals in a relaxed setting. Guests also got a behind-the-scenes look at Andre’s impressive lineup of electronics, appliances, and Telus services, while learning more about their deep roots in the Prince George community.
A big congratulations to Karry Kaushal, who walked away with the grand door prize—an $800 Bosch coffee machine, generously donated by Bosch Home Appliances!
Thanks again to Andre’s for opening their doors and helping us spotlight local business excellence.
| | IREN – Backing the People Who Make Our Communities Strong | | The BC Special Olympics Summer Games are happening this July in Prince George! They are currently in need of volunteers. Follow the link below to learn more or to offer your support as a volunteer. | | If you're interested in being part of this incredible event and showcasing your brand to northern BC’s business community, reach out to Colleen Sparrow at membership@pgchamber.bc.ca. Let’s build something great together! | | |
Hello and Hadih.
This year, Chamber office manager Natasha Edwards has been working to integrate AI into our operations to help make us faster and more efficient, particularly with our communications. As someone who wrote for a living for all of my professional life before joining the Chamber last year, I’ve been both amazed and alarmed at the potential of these new tools in the workplace.
Natasha is currently training her AI assistant to streamline processes in her daily workflow and plans to have AI assistants in place for membership manager Colleen Sparrow and me by the end of the year. The days of me writing this monthly Chamber Chatter update, news releases, reports, and other documents without AI support to speed things along are coming to an end.
And I’m good with that. Not that I (or any of us) have much of a choice. Adaptation and innovation are necessities in the modern business world and the quickest to embrace change and the opportunities it brings are setting themselves up for current and future success. Put another way, innovation helps protects your business and failure to do so adds additional risk to your business.
Thankfully, relationships and partnerships still transcend AI. The Lheidli T’enneh First Nation has formal partnerships with four local groups – the Chamber, Tourism Prince George, the Prince George Airport, and the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club. Chief Dolleen Logan and council members hosted the four groups for a partnership dinner last month at the House of Ancestors, where we got to know each other better and talked about how we could continue to work together to benefit the broader community. Kevin Brown calls that “reconcili-action” and I couldn’t agree more.
I’ve had the pleasure over the past year of working with and getting to know Colin Carson from Tourism Prince George and Dr. Geoff Payne at UNBC. As many of you already know, they are leaving Prince George later this year to pursue amazing opportunities. I’m thankful to both of them for their devotion to Prince George and wish them all the best. We’re not losing them so much as sending them out into the world as Prince George ambassadors, another key task that AI can’t do quite yet.
All the best to you and your business,
Neil
| | Enbridge is in the Business of Moving Energy | | |
Enbridge is in the business of moving energy.
Here in British Columbia, we own and operate the Westcoast pipeline system, which has been moving affordable natural gas safely and reliably for almost 70 years.
To meet the demand for natural gas, we are proposing the Sunrise Expansion Program (Project), an expansion of the southern portion of the Westcoast system, known as T-South.
To stay up to date on the Project, sign up for our newsletter: enbridge.com/Sunrisenews
| | Understanding CUSMA Compliance | | |
Prince George CUSMA:
📍 Opportunity for the #PrinceGeorge Business Community!
The World Trade Centre Vancouver, in partnership with the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, is bringing a half-day, in-person CUSMA compliance workshop to Prince George, designed specifically for B.C. exporters navigating cross-border trade.
CUSMA, the trilateral trade agreement that replaced NAFTA, introduced new compliance rules around tariffs, tax remission, and origin documentation. Staying up to date is essential to maintain preferential access and avoid costly penalties.
Whether you’re an export-ready SME, trade professional, or business owner, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
Presenters:
- Satinder Bains, Customs Expert, Miller Thomson
- Gina B Crews, CCS, Strategic Trade Partnerships, Pacific Customs Brokers
Register here: Understanding CUSMA Compliance - Prince George - Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
Presented in partnership with: Pacific Economic Development Canada
Event Partners: Export Navigator, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, BC Food & Beverage, Alacrity, Global Affairs Canada
Global Partners: Air Canada and Purolator
| | Chamber Leadership Breakfast Featuring Local MPs – Sponsored by TC Energy | | |
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local Members of Parliament at our upcoming Leadership Breakfast, proudly sponsored by TC Energy. Gain valuable insight into key federal issues impacting our region, network with fellow business leaders, and enjoy a great start to your day.
This event regularly sells out—register now to save your seat!
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Event Details:
📅 Date: August 5, 2025
🕢 Time: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Sandman Signature Prince George Hotel
2990 Recreation Pl, Prince George, BC V2N 0B2
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40th Annual Business Excellence Awards
– Early Bird Tickets Now on Sale!
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We’re thrilled to announce that nominations for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards are officially open! Help us celebrate Prince George’s outstanding businesses and leaders by submitting your nominations today.
Then, join us on November 1st for an unforgettable evening recognizing the best of the best—featuring keynote speaker The Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould as we mark the 40th anniversary of this milestone event.
🎟️ Ticket Prices
✅ Members: $160 + GST
✅ Future Members: $180 + GST
🌟 Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Showcase your business and support one of our community’s most anticipated events. Contact Colleen Sparrow at membership@pgchamber.bc.ca to learn more.
Let’s celebrate excellence together—get your nominations in and stay tuned for event updates!
| | Mount Milligan Public Tours | | |
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Mount Milligan is hosting public tours.
August 12th, 2025
8:30am to 4pm (approximately)
Contact our First Nation Liaisons to reserve your seat. mtmfnliaison@centerragold.com
| | | Khasdzoon Yusk'ut Botanical Garden Name Unveiling | | |
The Khasdzoon Yuskut Botanical Garden has officially opened at UNBC, celebrating Lheidli T’enneh culture and showcasing northern BC’s diverse plant life. Winding pathways inspired by the Nechako and Fraser Rivers invite visitors to explore native species in a setting that honours traditional knowledge.
This living space strengthens connections to the land and creates opportunities for learning and reflection. Come experience this vibrant blend of culture, nature, and community.
| | Join Theatre NorthWest for their 30th Season Celebration! | | Discover Spark: Where Women in the North Rise Together | | |
Spark Women’s Leadership Conference is a two-day professional development event designed to inspire, elevate, and connect women across British Columbia. Whether you join us live in Fort St. John or virtually from anywhere, Spark delivers a high-impact experience without the need to travel to major urban centres.
Rooted in the vision of local business owners, community leaders, and future-focused professionals, Spark was created to make leadership training more accessible, more affordable, and more relevant to the realities of life and work in the North. We know what it means to juggle career and family, and we believe you shouldn’t have to leave your community to grow professionally.
This year’s theme, “Rise: Next-Level Strategies for Success,” is your invitation to stretch your potential, strengthen your confidence, and spark new possibilities. With energizing keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and a supportive network of women who get it, Spark is more than a conference. It’s a launchpad for growth and a space for professional transformation.
Whether you’re just starting out, leading teams, launching a business, or planning your next career move, Spark meets you where you are and helps you rise to your next level.
This is your moment to RISE! Join us October 8 and 9, 2025 and be part of the movement.
✨ sharingthespark.com
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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!
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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 2025! These events are an excellent opportunity to increase visibility, engage with local leaders, and make valuable connections.
Available dates to select from are:
- July 16, 2025
- July 22, 2025
- August 13, 2025
- August 21, 2025
- September 11, 2025
- September 23, 2025
- October 15, 2025
- December 11, 2025
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!
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Prince George Chamber of Commerce
102-1584 7th Ave, Prince George, BC
(250) 562-4710
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