Welcome to the busiest shopping season of the year. It is also a perfect time to reflect on the value of locally owned and independently operated businesses in communities throughout Northern B.C.
Northern Development leads Love Northern BC – the largest shop local program in Canada. The program spans 34 communities with more than 1,500 participating businesses, all locally owned and operated. The program is enhanced by the horsepower behind community champions in each community who provide support for the program and its businesses at a local level.
Northern B.C. really is one of the most colourful, diverse and eclectic regions in Canada. The character of the area is largely shaped by unique shops and shopkeepers that are at the heart of our vibrant communities. Supporting these entrepreneurs not only helps their businesses succeed, but also supports economic diversification throughout the entire region.
