ABOUT IPG...

Known as BC's northern capital, The City of Prince George is a bustling city of over 75,000 situated at the crossroads of Highway 97 (north-south) and Highway 16 (east-west), and at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. As a major city of the Pacific Rim, Prince George is firmly tied to the global market.

The Prince George Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization comprised of member businesses, professionals, residents and other community groups working together to ensure a healthy economic and socio-economic base to benefit the entire community.

The Prince George Airport is positioned to become an important link in the emerging Northwest Logistics Corridor.

North America's newest container port at Prince Rupert, British Columbia is the westernmost end of a 1,000 kilometre corridor dedicated to logistics connecting to Prince George and points beyond.

The Prince George Airport is focused on delivering World Class Service at savings that flow to a carrier's bottom line.

The Northern Bioenergy Partnership (NBP) is an industry-led coalition of businesses, academic institutions and government and First Nations organizations involved in the bioenergy industry in Northern British Columbia.

The NBP's vision is for Northern British Columbia to be the national leader in a technologically advanced, forest-based bioenergy industry.

Northern Development is an independent regional economic development corporation focused on stimulating economic diversification and job creation in central and northern British Columbia, a region that is strategically located, and offers a resource-rich economy with many competitive advantages and incentives for business. As a leading economic development agency in the region, Northern Development will be the catalyst to inject $2 billion every decade into communities within the region to realize their economic potential.

Whether you're visiting for a week, a weekend or just passing through, Tourism Prince George can help you make the most of your northern getaway.

Prince George is the only city in northern British Columbia with all the major stores and outfitting services you'll need.

So visit our beautiful, historic community soon. Until then, please enjoy your visit to Prince George's home on the web!

The 16-97 Economic Alliance believes in the following guiding principles: inclusiveness (including aboriginal involvement); regional thinking; measurement through benchmarking; support for economic clusters; and building regional advantages.

Community Futures of Fraser-Fort George is continually working to mobilize our community to achieve a stronger, more sustainable future by providing our community with a variety of business services.

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is regularly rated among the best small universities in Canada. With a core campus in Prince George and regional campuses throughout northern BC, UNBC annually attracts about 4,200 students.

The College of New Caledonia (CNC) was established in Prince George, BC, Canada in 1969, and has since expanded across central BC, with campuses in Prince George, Quesnel, Mackenzie, Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake, and Vanderhoof.

The Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association (PGNAETA) provides a wide array of services to seventeen First Nations, and Urban/Rural Centers in the field of Aboriginal Human Resource Development, with new and exciting initiatives aimed at increasing the opportunity for Aboriginal People to impact local economies.

The Prince George Native Friendship Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to servicing the needs of Aboriginal people residing in urban areas and improving the quality of life in the community as a whole. Fundamental to their vision is the recognition of the inherent worth of all peoples regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, or culture and the goal to promote this view in the community at large.

Northern Health is responsible for the delivery of health care across Northern British Columbia, including acute care, mental health, public health, addictions, and home and community care services.

Northern Health covers almost two-thirds of British Columbia's landscape, bordered by the Northwest and Yukon Territories to the north, the BC interior to the south, Alberta to the east, and Alaska and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

Welcome PG is a strategic collaboration of community stakeholders, businesses, non-profit organizations and service providers based on a mutual passion and belief in removing barriers to social inclusion. It is created to enhance Prince George's diversity and economic prosperity by strengthening its capacity to attract, recruit and retain internationally trained new Canadians who have chosen Canada as their home.

Our City Centre reflects the spirit and soul of Prince George - its revitalization as the vibrant core of Northern BC's largest city is a priority. The momentum is growing as public and private investment turns its focus to PG's City Centre.

Explore projects of today and prospects of tomorrow - and discover opportunities and incentives for investing in the building blocks of change.

Downtown Prince George (formerly the Prince George Downtown Business Improvement Association) was formed to improve the downtown area and business climate.

DPG's main objectives are to organize and manage projects and activities such as street scape improvements, coordinated marketing programs, planning and economic development initiatives, special events and lobbying.

The Prince George Public Library serves about 1,400 customers per day at their two branches. They have more than 50,000 cardholders living across the city and most of the regional district. The library's collection of more than 200,000 items includes DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, ebooks online, and regular books, too. The library also offers free programs, ranging from storytimes for toddlers to beginner computer classes for adults.

The Aboriginal Business and Community Development Centre is a results oriented team of professionals, working together in unity to provide a full spectrum of culturally, client sensitive, business and economic development services to assist Aboriginal individuals, organizations and communities to achieve ‘their’ full potential.

The Prince Rupert Port Authority is a local port authority continued under the Canada Marine Act, and Letters Patent issued under the Act, to operate the Port in the Prince Rupert Harbour.  They are an autonomous and commercially viable agency, governed by a local Board of Directors with full control over all Port decisions, with a mandate to facilitate and expand the movement of cargo and passengers through the Port of Prince Rupert.

The Business Council of British Columbia is an association representing approximately 250 major business enterprises engaged in business in British Columbia.  Their members are drawn from all major sectors of the provincial economy, including forest products, mining, manufacturing, transportation, agri-food, telecommunications, information technology, financial services, energy, tourism, retail, construction, healthcare, education and professional services.

Western Economic Diversification Canada’s mandate is to promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and advance the interests of the West in national economic policy. This mandate is delivered primarily through grants and contributions programs, which enable the department to contribute strongly to the productivity and competitiveness of the West.

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters represents businesses in all sectors of manufacturing and exporting activity across Canada.  Their mandate is to promote the competitiveness of Canadian manufacturers and the success of Canada's goods and services exporters in markets around the world.

Supply Chain & Logistics Association Canada acts as a significant link within the supply chain community, both nationally and internationally, providing supply chain professionals and their companies access to up-to-date information and resources regarding supply chain management, best-in-class business practices, benchmarking, research and market intelligence.

The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) is the predominant voice of mineral exploration and development in British Columbia.  AME BC represents thousands of members including geoscientists, prospectors, engineers, entrepreneurs, exploration companies, suppliers, mineral producers, and associations who are engaged in mineral exploration and development in BC and throughout the world. Through leadership, advocacy, and partnerships, AME BC promotes a healthy environment and business climate for the mineral exploration industry. 

Established through an act of the BC Legislature in 1901 to represent the interests of BC's mining industry, the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) is one of the oldest industry associations in the province. MABC represents the collective needs and interests of operating coal, metal and industrial mineral mining companies. In doing so, it has come to be regarded as the predominant voice of mining in British Columbia.

The BC Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization representing the interests and concerns of local Chambers of Commerce and business members from across the province. Through the BC Chamber of Commerce members access benefits, partnerships, and networking opportunities. Most importantly, the BC Chamber of Commerce routinely advocates to Provincial and Federal governments on behalf of its members to ensure that their concerns are being heard.

The BC Bioenergy Network is an industry-led initiative that is the catalyst for deploying near-term bioenergy technologies and supporting mission-driven research to build a world class bioenergy capability in BC.

CN is a leader in the North American rail industry. Following its acquisition of Illinois Central in 1999, WC in 2001 and GLT in 2004, as well as its partnership agreement with BC Rail in 2004, CN provides shippers with more options and greater reach in the rapidly expanding market for north-south trade.

The Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table is a non-profit, regional partnership between labour, business and education/training institutions.  Their mission is to ensure the Asia Pacific Gateway has enough people with the right skills and training to meet its needs.

CentrePort Canada is North America’s newest 20,000-acre inland port and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), offering unique access to tri-modal transportation (road, rail and air). Located next to Winnipeg’s James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, one of Canada’s top cargo airports, CentrePort Canada also provides companies with easy access to major national and international road, rail and sea corridors and gateways. 

The Western Transportation Advisory Council (WESTAC) is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing Western Canada’s economy through excellence in transportation. Founded in 1973 the Council is a well-respected, powerful and balanced forum of major organizations. Member organizations include service providers, labour unions, shippers, policy-makers and regulators. As one of Canada’s premier transportation organizations and a trusted industry champion, WESTAC ensures that transportation retains its vital status in the community.

The Northwest Corridor Development Corporation (NCDC) was officially established as a federal not-for-profit organization in 1998 to raise awareness of Canada’s underutilized northern transportation corridor. From this beginning, NCDC grew into an organization of organizations, both private and public. NCDC Membership includes utilities, transportation companies, manufacturers, labour groups and all three levels of government.

Service Canada was created in 2005 to improve the delivery of government programs and services to Canadians, by making access to them faster, easier, and more convenient.

Service Canada offers single-window access to a wide range of Government of Canada programs and services for citizens through more than 600 points of service located across the country, call centres, and the Internet.

China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP) is the first social organization of the logistics industry in China. The main missions of CFLP are to push the development of the logistics industry in China and to boost the development of procurement business of the government and enterprises.

The Government of BC is the backbone that drives the province of British Columbia forward. Their vision is to make BC a prosperous and just province, whose citizens achieve their potential and have confidence in the future!