2026 TrueNorth Business Development Forum
How Can We Help Each Other?
A Conversation Between Industry and Communities
Join us for a full day of insight, connection, and collaboration at the TrueNorth Business Development Forum. This event brings together leaders from industry, government, Indigenous communities, and the non-profit sector to share best practices and explore opportunities for sustainable growth in Northern BC.
Target Audience
Primary:
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Resource industry executives & community relations professionals
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Municipal leaders, Indigenous community leaders & elected officials
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Chamber members, economic development officers & SME owners
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Non-profit executives & public sector representatives
Secondary:
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Consultants, academic researchers & government relations professionals
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Local media covering business & economic development
Why Attend?
Gain insight from industry leaders, Indigenous communities, and policy makers -
Explore best practices in building resilient community–industry partnerships -
Network with executives, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers across sectors -
Shape the future of business and community development in Northern BC -
Tentative Schedule
Please note: The agenda is subject to change as we confirm speakers and sessions.
7:00 AM – Registration & Breakfast
7:30 AM – Opening Remarks (Hadih)
8:00 AM – BC Hydro Presentation
8:45 AM – Break
9:00 AM – Vitreo Presentation
9:15 AM – Panel One: Centerra Gold
10:00 AM – Break
10:15 AM – Spirit of the North Presentation
10:30 AM – Panel Two: Sustainable Forestry for LTFN
11:00 AM – Panel Three: Sustainable Renewable Energy for LTFN
11:45 AM - Lunch Tano T’enneh Enterprises CEO Evan Salter
12:15 PM – Keynote: Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan
12:45 PM – Break
1:00 PM – Panel Four: Northern Development Initiative Trust
1:45 PM – Break
2:00 PM – Panel Five: College of New Caledonia + Providence Living
2:45 PM - Closing Remarks
Pricing
Early Bird Pricing (Available until Nov 30th, 2025):
Member Ticket : $250 + GST
Member Table of 6: $1200 + GST
Future Member Ticket: $299 + GST
Future Member Table of 6: $1500 + GST
Regular Pricing (Starting Dec 1st, 2025):
Member Ticket: $299 + GST
Member Table of 6: $1500 + GST
Future Member Ticket: $350 + GST
Future Member Table of 6: $1999 + GST
Interested in sponsoring TrueNorth 2026?
Reach out to Colleen Sparrow at membership@pgchamber.bc.ca to get involved early.
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