Northern Development Initiative Trust
1268 5th Ave # 301 V2L 3L2 Prince George, BC, Canada

We're loving this beautiful shot from Caledonia Nordic! Over the years, we’ve committed more than $550,000 to improvements at Caledonia Nordic - from investing $30,000 for the Technical Building to $250,000 for the first phase of the snowmaking system - we’re proud to support this gem of a facility. Read what we wrote about the venue and organization before they hosted the 2019 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships: https://www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca//prince-georges-cal.../ #Trust2020 #trust2020history See more

WEBINAR: Join the Canadian Bioeconomy Conference & Exhibition on November 26 as they explore the development of the bioeconomy from the perspective of communities. Details: https://mailchi.mp//back-and-better-with-the-bioeconomy-we

It’s the equivalent of what the railway was a hundred years ago. If we’re going to transition the economy in the North to a knowledge-based economy, the critical component of that is having connectivity in rural areas as well as our communities, right?" - Joel McKay, CEO of Northern Development Thanks CKPG News for the great story, and for taking the time to talk with our CEO, about the federal government's announcement of $1.75 billion to help Canadians connect to the internet by 2026. Read the CKPG News article from last week: https://ckpgtoday.ca//broadband-commitment-good-for-the-n/

Are you a financial planner, bookkeeper, lawyer or accountant in Northern B.C.? Small Business BC is looking for you! View their post below or click through to their website for details about this excellent opportunity to support other Northern B.C. businesses through the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program : smallbusinessbc.ca/eoi

Today is Women's Entrepreneurship Day! There are so many talented and dedicated women entrepreneurs in Northern B.C. that work hard to make our region a more vibrant place. Read about two of them, The Pepper Tree Hair Studio and Dolly Garza - Textile Artist, in our most recent newsletter: https://www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca/newsle/november-2020/ Both of these businesses are part of Love Northern BC (Love Downtown PG and Love Haida Gwaii). #trust2020business

Tomorrow our office is closed as we honour all those who have served and continue to serve our country.

Just a few more days to apply to be a member-at-large for the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund! Details and how to apply: https://www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca//bc-hydro-peace-agr/

Our November newsletter is live! https://www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca/newsle/november-2020/ Join us in celebrating the women behind The Pepper Tree Hair Studio and Dolly Garza - Textile Artist. Learn about recent and upcoming community development projects in City of Quesnel that we've supported. We've also announced the application deadlines for host governments and potential interns for our Local Government and First Nations Government Internship programs (and hear from ...intern Dylan Sellars with Williams Lake First Nation and from mentor Jessica Bagnall - who is a former intern - from North Coast Regional District). Plus, we're sharing details on Love Northern BC's Plaid Friday Extravaganza! https://www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca/newsle/november-2020/ See more

Plaid Friday is November 27! Show Love Northern BC how you're supporting local on November 27 to be entered to win a Plaid Friday prize pack - including mittens, a toque and aluminum camp mug. #LNBCPlaidFriday

We've made the single largest investment ever through our Strategic Initiatives Fund! We've approved $855,559 for the City of Quesnel to advance its waterfront development project. https://www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca//northern-developme/ Three other projects were also recently approved through the Strategic Initiatives Fund:... - $285,750 for Northern Rockies Regional Municipality for Gotta Go-Alaska Highway Rest Stop Washroom Facilities; - $100,000 for City of Prince Rupert to implement the Northwest Food Systems Initiative pilot project; and - $15,535 for Village of McBride to complete a Robson Valley Agricultural Market Opportunities Analysis. Learn more about these projects: https://www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca//northern-developme/ Community Futures Fraser Fort George | Peace River Regional District "Official Page" | Northern British Columbia #Trust2020