Community Economic Development Contacts
Bulkley Valley Economic Development Association
The Bulkley Valley serves as the gateway to the mining activity in Northwest British Columbia. The Bulkley Valley Economic Development Association is located in Smithers, BC and assists to build resilient communities with a shared vision of economic development.
» www.bveda.ca
Allan Stroet
Economic Development Officer
Box 3243
201 - 3848 3rd Avenue
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
250-847-4355
Prince Rupert Economic Development Corporation
PREDC works with businesses, to facilitate growth, expedite local, national and international business investment development opportunities, collaborates with all levels of government and promote sustainable economic growth.
» www.predc.com
Derek Baker
Economic Development Officer
424 3rd Avenue
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L7
250-627-5138
Terrace Economic Development Authority
The City of Terrace is the Service Centre of Northwest British Columbia, contact the Terrace Economic Development Authority to learn about the various industrial services offered in Terrace that serve the region.
» www.teda.ca
Evan van Dyk
Economic Development Officer
3224 Kalum Street
Terrace, BC V8G 2N1
250-635-4168

District of Kitimat Economic Promotion and Investor Services
The District of Kitimat promotes the community and provides investor services for tourism, business, industry and private port development. Contact us if you need information for your new business start-up or are undergoing site selection for industry or international trade activities on the Pacific Rim.
» www.kitimat.ca
Rose Klukas
Economic Development Officer
270 City Centre
Kitimat, BC V8C 2H7
250-632-8921
Misty Isles Economic Development Society
Misty Isles Economic Development Society is an economic development body representing the communities of Masset, Port Clements, Queen Charlotte, Sandspit, and Electoral Area D on Haida Gwaii. The society coordinates efforts between island communities to pursue joint economic development activities.
» www.mieds.ca
Heather Hornoi
Economic Development Officer
PO Box 652
113 Oceanview Drive
Queen Charlotte, BC V0T 1S0
250-559-8050
Village of Burns Lake
Jeff Ragsdale
Development Services Coordinator
PO Box 570
15 Third Avenue
Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
250-692-7587
Village of Hazelton
Kelly L. Mattson
Chief Administrative Officer
PO Box 40
4310 Field Street
Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y0
250-842-5991

District of Houston
The District of Houston is open for business and stands ready to assist you, whether in establishing a new business within the District, or starting a new enterprise.
» www.houston.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=111
Maureen Czirfusz
Economic Development Officer
3289 Highway 16
PO Box 396
Houston, BC V0J 1Z0
250-845-7640
District of New Hazelton
Robyn Carle
Economic Development Officer
PO Box 340
3026 Bowser Street
New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0
250-842-6571
District of Stewart
PO Box 460
760 Brightwell Street
Stewart, BC V0T 1W0
250-636-2251
Village of Telkwa
Jane Stevenson
Economic Development Officer
1415 Hankin Avenue, Box 220
Telkwa BC V0J 2X0
250-846-5212
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine
Andrew Webber
Manager, Planning and Development Services
300-4545 Lazelle Avenue
Terrace, BC V8G 4E1
250-615-6100

K.T. Industrial Development Society
K.T. Industrial Development Society is striving to build relationships that will encourage positive, sustainable and diversified economic growth. We are here to assist any organization and business in their efforts to bring, and in turn establish, economic opportunities in the Region. We are making every effort to work with groups, throughout the Northwest, as we understand that a sustainable and value-added driven economy needs common goals.
Alexander Pietralla
Executive Director
3224 Kalum Street
Terrace, BC V0J 2N1
250-635-8883

Northern Development Initiative Trust
Northern Development Initiative Trust is an independent regional economic development corporation that is focused on being a catalyst for northern BC to build a strong and diversified economy by stimulating economic growth through strategic and leveraged investments. Northern Development offers incentives for investors and business that are looking to locate and expand manufacturing and value-added operations within northern British Columbia.
» www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca
Dean Mckinley
Director, Economic Development
301 – 1268 Fifth Avenue
Prince George, BC V2L 3L2
250-561-2525
Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, and Skill Training
www.bcjobsplan.ca | trade.britishcolumbia.ca
Rick Braam, Regional Manager, Northwest Region
PO Bag 5000, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
250-847-7797
Investor Services Branch
999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1
International Relations & Business Development Branch
800 Hornby Street, Vancouver BC V6Z 2C5
604-660-9727




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