Investors Resources
Benchmark Statistics of Prince George
Prince George is rapidly emerging as the centre of business, education, health and culture for Northern British Columbia. The best part is that housing prices have remained affordable and commuting times are still measured in minutes! Wage rates fall above provincial averages and jobs are plentiful… careers are being made in Prince George.
Ten minutes in any direction brings you into contact with the great outdoors. There are 1,600 lakes and rivers, four ski hills, eight golf courses and hundreds of miles of hiking, biking and cross-country trails nearby for your family to enjoy.
And that's not all. Here in "BC's Northern Capital" people have always liked a heaping side order of urban diversity to tame their wild spirit. Take in some live theatre. Rock your socks off in one of Canada's loudest and proudest hockey arenas. Enjoy a quiet stroll through an acclaimed museum or art gallery. Or dance the night away after enjoying a delectable meal in one of Prince George's many fine restaurants.
For detailed statistics about Prince George, please see this document (PDF file) from BC Stats.
Why Open a Business in Prince George?
Prince George is Northern British Columbia's largest city, and is the commercial and financial centre for BC's resource-rich heartland. Join a modern business community that is in step with the challenges of today, and a city with a plan for development that is proceeding on course.
Prince George is a prime location for business in North America. Here's why:
- Skilled, educated trade and technical workers - Major post-secondary institutions provide education and research resources necessary to sustain a qualified labour pool.
- Low land and business costs - Total business costs are substantially lower than those in other North American cities of comparable size.
- Access to both North America and Asia Pacific markets - Major North American road, rail and air corridors lead through Prince George.
- State-of-the-art telecommunications - Diverse fiber optic networks provide a fully redundant system with the latest in voice, data and Internet services.
- Abundant, reliable, affordable power - Some of the lowest electricity costs anywhere in North America.
- Quality of life like nowhere else - The best of super natural British Columbia's outdoors.
Business Directory of Prince George
Prince George is a great place to start or expand a business. To improve the chances of success, research and planning is needed. Below are links to information and further resources on business activities in Prince George.
Resources for Business
With skilled labour, low costs, and a high quality of life, Prince George is a true haven for business.
Prince George's primary strategic advantage to investment is global market connectivity - air, rail, road and telecommunications - supported by a coveted position along emerging trans-Pacific trade corridor city where knowledge and research, natural resources, industry, transportation, health, urban amenities and an active four-season lifestyle meet.
Prince George Business ResourcesClick here for a business resource overview (PDF file) from the City of Prince George |
Prince George Community ProfileClick here for a profile of Prince George (PDF file) from Business Prince George |
