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Regional District of Fraser Fort George Looks to Create an Economic Focus
Economic Development, McBride, Valemount Monday, May 9th, 2011The Regional District of Fraser Fort George is currently soliciting proposals for the branding of the Robson-Canoe Valleys which includes Valemount and McBride. The Regional District is looking to increase economic development in that region that would focus on domestic investment in the region. With an emphasis on attracting people from Alberta and the Vancouver [...]
Nadina Community Futures Looks to Create Artisan Economy
Burns Lake, Economic Development, First Nations, Houston, Smithers Monday, May 9th, 2011Nadina Community Futures is seeking proposals to create a economic market and potential export program for Artisans in the Nadina region. This region would include Burns Lake, Smithers and Houston areas along with other small communities in the area. This project was brought forward by the Chief Louie Paddle Company from the Cheslatta First Nation [...]
Ridley Terminal Expands
BC Coal, China, Economic Development, Mining, North West, Prince Rupert Thursday, April 21st, 2011With long term contracts signed with companies such as Arch Coal, Ridley Terminals is expanding to accommodate coal export for Asia. The facility located in Prince Rupert is owned and operated by the Government of Canada. There are planning a 35 acre expansion will include a new rail dump car for coal, iron ore and [...]
Alaska Pipeline Project Community Hearings
BC Economy, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Economic Development, First Nations, Fort St John, North East, Oil & Gas Wednesday, April 20th, 2011Trans Canada Pipelines as part of the Alaska Pipeline Project with ExxonMobil will be holding a number of hearings in Northern British Columbia in the coming weeks. The hearings will take place the following dates April 19 – West Moberly First Nation, Dunne-za Lodge, 330-730pm April 21 – Fort St John, North Peace Cultural Centre, [...]
Social Media for Your Business – Finding Your Comfort Zone
Business Advice, Economic Development Wednesday, April 20th, 2011Sometimes we want to make sure we have everything that is the latest app for social media and for our business. It is important to embrace social media but what is not needed is the implication that you need everything. You need to decide what works best for you. You also need to decide what [...]
Your Website is Pretty Cool – Now What?
BC Economy, Business Advice, Economic Development, Viewpoints Tuesday, April 19th, 2011You have a website and it looks good. You paid someone or had your nephew do the job for you and it is up and running. All the good pictures are loading properly and everything works. Customers should start placing orders with you any day. Just sit at your computer and make money. I hate [...]
Enbridge Pipeline News Update
BC Economy, China, Economic Development, Featured, First Nations, Kitimat, Oil & Gas, Rocky Mountain Foothills, Terrace, US Business, Viewpoints Wednesday, April 13th, 2011The Enbridge Pipeline debate is still ranging on with a number of new developments and insights for Northern British Columbia. This $5.5 billion 1,172 km pipeline from Edmonton, Alberta to Kitimat, BC is slated to start in 2016. With the price of raw materials in the mining sector increasing and the price of oil at [...]
Mine Buying Tumbler Ridge Hotel
BC Economy, Tourism, Tumbler Ridge Tuesday, April 12th, 2011Canadian Dehua International Mines Group is buying the Twilight Lodge motel, with the sale expected to complete by the end of this month. The lodge, located at 115 Founders Street in Tumbler Ridge, includes 28 rooms, with eight having queen size beds. Dehua has not indicated what their plans are for the hotel. Grande Prairie-based [...]
Online Marketing for Rural and Remote Businesses
BC Economy, Business Advice, Economic Development, Real Estate, Retail, Tourism, Viewpoints Wednesday, April 6th, 2011Being located in a rural and/or remote geographic location presents different challenges to the business owner. With a location further away from an urban, where most of your competitors are located it is important to present to your customers that you are the preferred business of choice for them. One of the best ways to [...]
