GRAND FORKS VITAL STATISTICS Population: 4,036 Number of businesses: 386 Supporting industries: Forestry, construction, tourism, nurseries VITAL CONTACTS Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce |www.grandforkschamber.com
Manager: Cher Wyers
Phone: (250) 442-2833 City of Grand Forks |www.city.grandforks.bc.ca
Mayor: Neil Krog
MARCH/APRIL Grand Forks is attracting residents
Growth has become a major factor within the city of Grand Forks. With the increase in residential construction around the city, there has been an influx of people. And more new residents means more businesses have been opening as well.
January/February Meeting recreational needs
Recognizing customer demands and keeping up with changing trends is one thing Ryam Tomilin, manager of B&F Sales and Service Ltd., understands
More than a tourist attraction
What makes the Boundary region so popular for new business owners and residents is its sheer beauty—people just seem to be drawn to the area.
January/February Facing the challenges and change
While trying to keep up with changing laws and tax rules, finding students and accountants who want to stay in a small town is a challenge that Grand Forks faces.
January/February A call for skilled labourers
While the growing economy is a big help to running a business, managing the inflating cost of labour is something Unifab Industries is trying to deal with.
Key Grand Forks contacts
Columbia Power Corporation At Columbia Power Corporation (CPC), we believe in creating long-term jobs and economic and social benefits through environmentally-sound power projects. Pursuant to the Columbia Basin Accord signed in 1995, the primary mandate of CPC is to undertake power project investments as the agent of the province on a joint venture basis with the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT). The joint venture partnership is contributing to the economic, environmental and social well-being of the Columbia Basin by planning, acquiring and developing power projects in the region.
Columbia Power Corporation 200 - 445 13th Ave Castlegar, BC PHONE: (250) 365-8545
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Merit Mining Corp 550-580 HORNBY ST Vancouver, BC PHONE: (604) 694-2344 WEBSITE: www.meritminingcorp.com
