Community Economic Development Contacts


Bukley Valley Economic Development Association

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 & Port Edward Economic Development Corporation

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

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

» www.burnslake.ca

Jeff Ragsdale
Development Services Coordinator

PO Box 570
15 Third Avenue
Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

250-692-7587


Village of Hazelton

» www.village.hazelton.bc.ca

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

» www.newhazelton.ca

Robyn Carle
Economic Development Officer

PO Box 340
3026 Bowser Street
New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0

250-842-6571


District of Stewart

» www.districtofstewart.com

PO Box 460
760 Brightwell Street
Stewart, BC V0T 1W0

250-636-2251


Village of Telkwa

» www.telkwa.com

Jane Stevenson
Economic Development Officer

1415 Hankin Avenue, Box 220
Telkwa BC V0J 2X0

250-846-5212


Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

» www.rdks.bc.ca

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

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.

» www.ktids.ca

Alexander Pietralla
Executive Director

3224 Kalum Street
Terrace, BC V0J 2N1

250-635-8883


Northern Developmet Initiative Trust

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