Prince George Chamber of Commerce receives national award

During its recent annual general meeting, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce presented its Inclusive Growth Award to the Prince George Chamber of Commerce in recognition of its ongoing partnership with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation.

The award recognizes chambers, businesses and leaders that are breaking down barriers and advancing economic inclusion for underrepresented groups in Canada's business community. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the country’s largest business association, representing over 400 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 200,000 businesses of all sizes, from all sectors and regions of Canada.

Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan joined Prince George Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Committee Chair Dr. Ron Camp and Executive Director Neil Godbout in accepting the award.

Chief Logan received a standing ovation from the gathered delegates and heartfelt thanks from Canadian Chamber of Commerce CEO Candace Lang after delivering a short speech about how friendship and trust are the foundation of reconciliation and lead to “reconcili-action.”

The Prince George Chamber of Commerce signed a formal partnership agreement with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation in 2022 in which both parties committed to meeting regularly and working together to develop “a sustainable environment that supports a healthy economy and a high quality of life for the betterment” of the community and the region.

Earlier this year, Prince George Chamber of Commerce members voted to amend its bylaw so the elected chief of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation had the authority – along with the mayor of the City of Prince George – to swear in the Chamber’s board of directors. At the Chamber’s 2025 annual general meeting, Chief Logan exercised that authority for the first time in the Prince George Chamber’s 114-year history.

“The Prince George Chamber of Commerce is proud of its ongoing partnership with the Lheidli T’enneh and how it is continuing to grow and evolve,” Godbout said in a release. “It was such an honour to accept this award with Chief Logan and members of council in recognition of our work together.”

Contact: Neil Godbout, Executive Director, Prince George Chamber of Commerce
250 552 6029, ceo@pgchamber.bc.ca