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46 INVEST in BC 2 0 2 3 Official Publication of the BC Economic Development Association. In special partnership with BCBusiness. 1/2_Horizontal_NonBleed.indd 1 3/29/23 9:51 AM L ocated on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T 'enneh, founded in rich natural resources and a proud industrial heritage at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers, today's Prince George values its residents, downtown and natural beauty. Its future will be shaped by the resilience, imagination and innovation of a 21st-century business community that provides every resident and enterprise the opportunity to thrive and scale. POPULATION/WORKFORCE Prince George's population has grown in the last year to 76,708 in town and 332,000 including the local trade area. This includes 55,000 skilled workers in high paying jobs contributing to the local workforce. TRANSPORTATION Centrally located, Prince George sits at the crossroads of Highways 16 and 97. Its international airport offers one-hour flights to Vancouver, and proximity to the Port of Prince Rupert reduces travel to the Asia Pacific by two days. Prince George is also a CN Rail intermodal hub. DEVELOPMENT More than 8,600 thriving businesses contribute to a $6.6 billion export industry. The value of building permits issued in 2022 set a record at a little over a quarter of a billion dollars, a five percent increase over 2021's then-all-time best. Major developments in low carbon fuels with Hydra Energy, Arbios Biotech and Tidewater Renewables are underway. QUALITY OF LIFE Prince George is a four-season playground for outdoor enthusiasts, boasting 1,600 lakes and rivers within 100 km radius of the city and an exceptional network of parks, including Lheidli T 'enneh Memorial Park, Connaught Hill Park and Rainbow Park, along with nature, athletic and neighbourhood parks. Launch your business and lifestyle in Prince George today. Email: ecdev@princegeorge.ca 250.561.7633 www.princegeorge.ca B.C.'s NORTHERN CAPITAL Prince George is the catalyst of the modern Canadian north PRINCE GEORGE @city-of-prince-george @InvestCityofPG Prince George.indd 2 Prince George.indd 2 2023-04-06 11:02 AM 2023-04-06 11:02 AM