myPG Economic Development Goals and Strategies

Diversified Economy
Prince George is a sustainable knowledge-based, resource economy, connected to the world, able to respond well to changing global trends.

Vibrant Economy
Prince George is the primary education, business, health care, and supply and services centre supporting vibrant economic growth in Northern BC. Our local economy has a vibrant downtown, a growing population, competitive and resilient businesses, diversified and knowledge-based resource development, and is an education and research centre, providing quality of life to our residents and visitors.

Employment Diversity and Accessibility
Prince George is a city with many knowledge-based employment and investment opportunities that suit the diversity and aspirations of its residents, and offers a variety of research, training and educational programs to ensure residents can access these opportunities.

International Connections
Prince George is a global city, with a growing population of immigrants and international students, a well-established reputation as an international transportation hub on Canada’s Northern Pacific Gateway - Canada’s greenest and most energy efficient trans-pacific corridor – and is home to a growing number of businesses engaged in international trade and investment.

Sustainable Business
Prince George is home to a highly competitive business climate that supports sustainable development within a region serviced by a vibrant urban city.

The City of Prince George has developed a myPG Economic Development Strategy