British Columbia's New North: How to Build Your Business, Respect Communities-and Prosper
Book Details
Author(s)Ramona Materi
PublisherMelram Press
ISBN / ASINB018RK30LA
ISBN-13978B018RK30L2
Sales Rank99,999,999
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
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“The opportunities for business and investment in the North continue to grow and provide enormous potential. British Columbia’s New North is a wonderful resource of information on this region, with an insider look on the inner workings of doing business here.”
--- DALE BUMSTEAD Mayor of Dawson Creek, British Columbia
“It is easy to get lists of business support in the North, but Ramona’s book goes further. It does the heavy lifting of how to do business in northern communities by first understanding the people. This will now become our ‘go to’ resource as
we expand throughout the North. Thank you!”
--- SHAUNA HARPER , Co-Vice Chair of the British Columbia Premier’s Women’s Economic Advisory Council
“It can be difficult for businesses to obtain relevant information about a new geographical market. This book provides a wealth of useful information.”
---- MARK HOAG, Chair of Small Business Council, Vancouver Board of Trade
ABOUT THE BOOK
With feet on the ground and an eye to the future, an experienced consultant highlights business opportunities in a vibrant region.
In the North of British Columbia, Canada, companies and governments are investing billions in major projects ranging from dams, wind farms, pipelines, liquefied natural gas plants and refineries. Towns are growing rapidly to meet their needs. Entrepreneurs and investors are building homes, setting up manufacturing, opening restaurants and providing professional services. These and other profitable opportunities are available for businesses large and small.
Before you head north, get this practical guide. With clear instruction and sensible advice, it will help you navigate the often confusing, time-consuming, and costly path to expanding or starting up in a new region. The book gives you a solid background on the Northern BC economy and the opportunities for business. It gives valuable insight into the history of the Indigenous peoples and their business dealings today. It also discusses travelling and living in the North and outlines tips to set up your business to ensure ongoing success.
Five ways this book will help you:
1. Introduces key economic communities in Northern BC so you can choose one where your business can thrive.
2. Provides guidance on working respectfully and effectively with Indigenous peoples.
3. Highlights the major projects and shows you how to prepare your company for their business opportunities.
4. Outlines proven ways to successfully establish a northern commercial presence.
5. Offers practical advice from leading businesses on ways to grow your company and prosper!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ramona Materi is the President of Ingenia Consulting, a human resources development company head quartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Since 2009, Ingenia Consulting has worked with First Nations, the natural gas, solid wood, mining and environmental sectors and developed workforce training strategies for Northwest and Northeast British Columbia. Ramona tweets and speaks regularly on Northern British Columbia topics, with a unique blend of humour, insight, current information and inspiration.
“The opportunities for business and investment in the North continue to grow and provide enormous potential. British Columbia’s New North is a wonderful resource of information on this region, with an insider look on the inner workings of doing business here.”
--- DALE BUMSTEAD Mayor of Dawson Creek, British Columbia
“It is easy to get lists of business support in the North, but Ramona’s book goes further. It does the heavy lifting of how to do business in northern communities by first understanding the people. This will now become our ‘go to’ resource as
we expand throughout the North. Thank you!”
--- SHAUNA HARPER , Co-Vice Chair of the British Columbia Premier’s Women’s Economic Advisory Council
“It can be difficult for businesses to obtain relevant information about a new geographical market. This book provides a wealth of useful information.”
---- MARK HOAG, Chair of Small Business Council, Vancouver Board of Trade
ABOUT THE BOOK
With feet on the ground and an eye to the future, an experienced consultant highlights business opportunities in a vibrant region.
In the North of British Columbia, Canada, companies and governments are investing billions in major projects ranging from dams, wind farms, pipelines, liquefied natural gas plants and refineries. Towns are growing rapidly to meet their needs. Entrepreneurs and investors are building homes, setting up manufacturing, opening restaurants and providing professional services. These and other profitable opportunities are available for businesses large and small.
Before you head north, get this practical guide. With clear instruction and sensible advice, it will help you navigate the often confusing, time-consuming, and costly path to expanding or starting up in a new region. The book gives you a solid background on the Northern BC economy and the opportunities for business. It gives valuable insight into the history of the Indigenous peoples and their business dealings today. It also discusses travelling and living in the North and outlines tips to set up your business to ensure ongoing success.
Five ways this book will help you:
1. Introduces key economic communities in Northern BC so you can choose one where your business can thrive.
2. Provides guidance on working respectfully and effectively with Indigenous peoples.
3. Highlights the major projects and shows you how to prepare your company for their business opportunities.
4. Outlines proven ways to successfully establish a northern commercial presence.
5. Offers practical advice from leading businesses on ways to grow your company and prosper!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ramona Materi is the President of Ingenia Consulting, a human resources development company head quartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Since 2009, Ingenia Consulting has worked with First Nations, the natural gas, solid wood, mining and environmental sectors and developed workforce training strategies for Northwest and Northeast British Columbia. Ramona tweets and speaks regularly on Northern British Columbia topics, with a unique blend of humour, insight, current information and inspiration.
