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Presented by the City of Prince George, the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, and Community Futures Fraser Fort George, the B2B Expo is a platform that fosters collaboration, connections, partnerships, and growth for local small and medium-sized businesses.
View the press release for this event here.
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TrueNorth Business Development Forum Recap
The Prince George Chamber’s TrueNorth Business Development Forum brought together emerging professionals, industry leaders and community partners for a day of meaningful conversations, learning and connections. Attendees enjoyed a full program including presentations from key regional players, engaging panel sessions, a catered lunch and opportunities to network. TrueNorth continues to be a vital platform for supporting career growth and building a strong, inclusive business community in northern BC.
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors
A huge thank you to all of our sponsors whose support helped make TrueNorth such a success. Your commitment to community development and business growth made this forum possible. We are grateful for every presenting partner, panel partner, session partner, networking partner and supporter. TrueNorth thrives because of you and your belief in building strong connections, fostering innovation and empowering the next generation of professionals.
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This February, Downtown Prince George is the place to be for family-friendly winter fun! Our re-imagined Winterfest will take place at Canada Games Plaza and features free ice skating, face painting, street hockey, mini train rides, food trucks, music from DJ Ant, and more!
Inside the Civic Centre, explore our indoor Exhibitor Alley market filled with local treasures and enjoy interactive activities in partnership with Two Rivers Gallery and the PG Library.
Step outside for our S’mores contest, where local businesses and charities team up to create one-of-a-kind S’mores. All proceeds go to the participating charity of their choice, and YOU get to vote for your favorite creation!
Even on the chilliest days, downtown is the spot to embrace the season and create lasting family memories. Winterfest invites everyone to celebrate winter together
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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.
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We’re Looking for Door Prizes!
Our Chamber Appreciation Night — brought to you by Kopar Administration — is coming up during a Spruce Kings game night, and we’re on the hunt for awesome door prizes! Want to showcase your business and support the Chamber community? Donate a prize and be part of the fun!
Email Natasha to contribute: admin@pgchamber.bc.ca
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| | Chamber Night at the Spruce Kings | | |
If you're a Prince George Chamber member, we’ve got an appreciation night planned just for you! Sponsored by Kopar Administration, the Chamber has partnered with the Prince George Spruce Kings to bring you Chamber Night on February 28 at Kopar Memorial Arena.
Join us for a fun night of hockey and community connection! The first 50 members to register using the link below will receive up to two free tickets:
Free ticket link: [Free Ticket Link]
If all free tickets have been claimed, you can still get in on the action by purchasing discounted tickets here:
Purchase ticket link: [Purchase Link]
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Leadership Breakfast:
Building a Stronger Prince George Through Strategic Tourism
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Join us for a powerful session with Scott McWalter, Executive Director of Tourism Prince George, as he shares how strategic tourism can unite our community, boost our city's reputation, grow the visitor economy, and attract new investment.
Scott’s people-first leadership and deep roots in Prince George have helped generate millions in community impact. Recently awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, he’s passionate about using tourism as a catalyst for civic pride and long-term growth.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how tourism can help shape a stronger, more vibrant Prince George!
| | BC Hydro - Programs and incentives | | Youth Ambassador: Mila's Thoughts | | Member Breakfast: Business Advisory Supports | | |
Get practical insights on navigating upcoming tariffs and learn how your business can tap into available grants and funding programs. This is your chance to connect directly with NDIT and find out what supports are out there to help you grow and adapt in 2026.
| | Community Based Mentorship for Women Business Owners | | |
As a business owner, you know it’s a challenge to stay on top of everything and keep balance in your life. Peer Mentoring Groups offer feedback and fresh perspectives on your business challenges with a solution-based approach.
Facilitated by an experienced woman entrepreneur in your community, the group decides the focus of each meeting based on the interests and needs of its members.
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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!
New Question: What would you like to see more of in future Business Excellence Awards?
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Last Month’s Poll Results Are In!
We asked: "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?"
Here’s what you told us:
55.6% said Taxes and city spending
11.1% said Public safety and crime
11.1% said Implementing the Civic Core Plan
11.1% said Repairing and replacing aginginfrastructure
11.1% said Recruiting and retaining new residents,workers and businesses
| | HR Covered Engagement Calls | | |
HR Covered is actively connecting with Chamber members through short engagement calls running until the end of February. These calls are designed to help members get the most out of their free HR resources included with membership.
New: Member Call Opt-Out Now Available
Members who prefer not to receive a call can now opt out using the new form. We encourage you to share this with your network:
[Submit opt-out form]
Upcoming Webinar – February 4
HR Covered will be hosting a free webinar on February 4, focusing on the importance of HR in small businesses and the no-cost support available to members.
[Register here]
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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!
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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:
- 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!
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Prince George Chamber of Commerce
102-1584 7th Ave, Prince George, BC
(250) 562-4710
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