Business and Industry Trade Shows - Event and Trade Show Promotions

Business & Industry Trade Show
Thursday, January 17 & Friday, January 18, 2008
Prince George Civic Centre
Doors Open 8:30 am

Thank you to our 2008 Exhibitors!

1. Applied Science Technologist & Technicians of BC.
The Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) serves and protects the public interest by regulating standards of training and practice. There are 9,000+ technologists, technicians and technical specialists registered in British Columbia.

2. Pacific Booker Minerals Inc.
Pacific Booker Minerals Inc. is conducting a Feasibility Study. The proposed mine will be an open pit with an ore production rate of 30,000 t/d producing 155,000 tonnes of copper/gold/molybdenum concentrate per year. It is anticipated that production will commence in late 2009/early 2010.

3. FPInnovations - Forintek Division
Forintek provides members with innovative solutions, sound scientific advice, direct technical support, and relevant market & economic studies. We create solutions for wood - from forest to market.

4. BC Government - Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources is emerging as a global leader in sustainable development of environmental technologies and innovative energy management. Business and career opportunities in the energy and mining sectors in the northern BC are rapidly expanding. Government and industry are looking for individuals to become part of fast paced, skilled teams of workers and professionals to undertake a range of diverse projects. Talk to us to learn more.

5. ALLNORTH Consultants Limited
Engineering Solutions for the mining, transportation, Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Energy, Forest & Public Sectors: Structural/Civil/Mechanical/Process Engineering, Process & Energy Simulation, Surveying, Project & Construction Management, Exploration & Geoscience, Materials Testing, Permitting and Compliance, 3D Scanning.

6. Barker Minerals Ltd.
Barker Minerals is a mineral exploration company with over 300,000 acres in East-Central B.C which has potential to host massive sulphide, gold, silver and platinum group deposits.

7. Prince Rupert & Port Edward Economic Development Corporation
Prince Rupert & Port Edward Economic Development Corporation promotes the regions opportunities and advantages. Live, work and play in Prince Rupert - Your Port of Opportunity.

8. Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd.
Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. is an employee-owned company with over 19 years of experience developing practical solutions for industry and government. With offices located in Richmond, Terrace and Prince George, BC, Triton is regionally positioned to deliver cost-effective project services throughout British Columbia and Alberta.

9. FrontCounter BC
FrontCounter BC is British Columbia's single window service for clients of provincial natural resources ministries and agencies seeking information and/or permits or authorizations to start or expand a business.

10. InnoTec Trading Ltd.
InnoTec Trading Ltd based in 100 Mile House BC is the general distributor of the screw in foundation system - Krinner Groundscrews. The Krinner Groundscrews are an innovative and very environmentally friendly alternative to common known concrete point and post foundations. No ground disturbance in sensitive areas and no digging is required anymore, just screw them in the ground.

11. Northern Health - RoadHealth
RoadHealth is a coaltion of agencies targetting road safety in northern British Columbia. RoadHealth is led by Northern Health, and includes the RCMP, ICBC, WorkSafeBC, the Coroner's Service, Ministry of Forests and Range, First Nations, and the BC Forest Safety Council. Our goal is to reduce motor vehicle injuries and fatalities by 30% by 2010.

12. AME BC
The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) advocates a healthy, sustainable, and environmentally sound mineral exploration sector, and hosts Mineral Exploration Roundup, the world's premier technical mineral exploration conference.

13. Bell Canada
Bell is Canada's most experienced full-service wireless communications company with a cellular network covering up to 95% of Canada's population. Our goal is to provide you with exceptional wireless services so that you can stay connected anytime, anywhere. Our state-of-the-art 1X network is the next generation in wireless technology, offering the power and efficiency to truly extend the full capabilities of your office into a mobile environment. Stop by to see why so many of this region's businesses are switching to Bell.

14. Harris Industrial Systems
Industrial representatives for CONDUCTIX crane electrification systems, cable reels, flexible tray; BENDER circuit and grounding monitors; FILNOR power and NGRs, AC/DC switchgear, high current switches; ASB HEATING industrial heating elements.

15. Innovation Resource Centre
Innovation Resource Centre enables economic growth and diversification based on the commercialization of innovative technology in the Central Interior of BC.

16. Formula Contractors Ltd.
Formula Contractors Ltd. was founded in 1977 by Peter Thwaites. We have successfully provided our clients with professional quality products and cost effective solutions through comprehensive construction services. From conceptualization to construction, we deliver complete civil construction services to the resource based industries in Forestry, Mining, Oil and Gas and Government. We specialize in earth works, foundations, piling, bridges, large culverts and road construction.

17. WestCan Projects Ltd.
WestCan Projects Ltd. is a full service contractor specializing in consulting and construction services for resource based industries. From engineering, design, environmental and construction, WestCan specializes in projects based in and around sensitive aquatic environments. "Concept to Completion" is our motto. WestCan offers a "one stop shop" in services for its clients.

18. FORREX - Forest Research Extension Partnership
FORREX puts knowledge to work. FORREX is a British Columbia - based charitable non-profit organization, founded in 1998 to help people develop science and knowledge-based, innovative solutions to natural resource management challenges.

19. WaveTeq Communications Inc.
WaveTeq Communications Inc. is a Canadian developer and manufacturer of high quality broadband wireless outdoor networking solutions. WaveTeq Network Operators, Integrators and VARS to build best-in-class wireless communications, we create satisfied customers. One at a time!

21. Wolftek Industries Inc.
Wolftek's services include machining, chroming fabrication, hydraulics, welding & steel sales along with a full range of parts, supplies and environmental services for the oil & gas, mining and forestry sectors.

22. BC Forest Safety Council
The BC Forest Safety Council's mandate is to eliminate deaths and injuries in the forest industry. The Council Board is made up of representatives from logging associations, industry, woodlot owners, the Western Fallers Association, the Western Silviculture Contractors Association, WorkSafeBC and the Ministry of Forests and Range. Our vision is for a safe working culture in the forest industry, where "unsafe is unacceptable".

23. Resources North Association
Resources North is a new society that will build tools and approaches that improve integration of the needs of resource-dependent communities with the activities of the resource sectors.

24. Terrane Metals Corp.
Terrane Metals Corp. is an exploration and mine development company focused on the development of the Mt. Milligan copper-gold project located 155 km northwest of Prince George.

25. Northern Trust
The Northern Trust is an economic development funding corporation for central and northern British Columbia whose mandate is to be a catalyst for strategic community investment and diversification.

26. Commercial Electronics Ltd
Commercial Electronics Ltd A systems integrator with 50 years of experience completing presentation & communication systems all over the world for corporations, themed attractions, government and education. At this show we will be featuring HD videocommunication technology from TANDBERG the world leader in videoconferencing.

27. Prince George Chamber of Commerce
The Prince George Chamber of Commerce is the “Voice of Business” for 900 plus businesses of all sizes and from all industries. What doe that really mean? It means that we act as your advocate at all 3 levels of Government to address issues that challenge Business. By helping to create a stronger more sustainable business climate we all prosper.

28. City of Prince George, Initiatives Prince George and Prince George Airport Authority
Initiatives Prince George is the City of Prince George's economic development corporation, mandated to grow and diversify the local industry base. Together, the City, IPG and the Prince George Airport Authority are developing the opportunities resulting from the airport runway expansion and the newly developed inland port.

29. IRL Supplies
IRL Supplies is a leading manufacturer and distributor of technical field equipment used by mining, forestry and engineering professionals. Some of our main products include Flagging Tape, Field Vests, GPS systems and Safety Supplies. Stop by display booth to see the latest products and discuss your requirements.

30. ECOFOR Consulting Ltd.
ECOFOR is a local natural and cultural resource management team providing multidisciplinary environmental consultation, specializing in fisheries, biology, wildlife, water quality, GIS/mapping, cultural heritage, traditional knowledge/TLUS, and forestry.

31-33. ABC Communications.
ABC Communications is one of B.C.'s largest providers of communication products and services. With locations in Prince George, Mackenzie, Quesnel, Kelowna and Penticton, and services also available in Williams Lake, Fort St James and 100 Mile House, the company has 52 employees and annual sales of $5M. Visit our website at: www.abccomm.com.

34. HSE Integrated Ltd.
HSE Integrated Ltd. Provides Canadian industry with a comprehensive and integrated suite of health, safety and environmental monitoring services for the protection workers, assets and the community.

35. Konica Minolta Business Solutions Canada Ltd.
Konica Minolta is your communications company, offering our customers complete lines of full colour systems with scan - to-email, scan- to - FTP and scan -to-SMB capabilities. See us today.

36. Northern Resources Solutions Group
Northern Resources Solutions Group (NRSG) is a cluster of 11 companies that provide services to various natural resource sectors. NRSG will provide innovative solutions that will move you to achieve your production and economic goals. These solutions will address your unique needs by utilizing the combined expertise and experience of our total workforce and their supporting resources. This workforce encompasses 1,200 professional and technical individuals that work as a team to provide you with the appropriate solution.

37. Alterna Energy Inc.
Alterna Energy Inc. is a new federally registered green power company based in Prince George, BC. The company was founded to harness opportunities in the bioenergy sector, particularly those created by the excess of wood fibre biomass in central British Columbia created by the mountain pine beetle epidemic.

38. Ruskin Construction Ltd.
Ruskin Construction Ltd is a full service bridge and foundation contractor based in Prince George with branches throughout BC and Alberta. Please consider Ruskin when planning your next infrastructure investment. Visit us at www.ruskinconstruction.com.

39. GeoScience BC
Geoscience BC is an industry-led, industry-focused not for profit society that works in partnership with industry, academia, government, First Nations and communities, to attract mineral and oil and gas investment to British Columbia.

40. Atlantic Industries Ltd.
Atlantic Industries Ltd. (AIL) has a long history of engineering innovation for the mining industry. AIL supplies portals, MSE crusher walls, underpasses, clear span arches, utilidor and conveyor tunnels. Canadian based, we have office and plants across Canada, a bridge manufacturing facility in Greeley Colorado and plants in Australia.

42. Meerholz Canada ~ Overhead Cranes & Hoists
We provide Sales, Service, Repair & Inspection Services to our Northern BC customer. We also specialize in providing Crane Operator & Automotive Lift Safety Training Courses.

43. WESTEX INC.
Westex is the flame resistant fabric manufacturer of Indura UltraSoft FR fabric. Indura UltraSoft FR fabric is the leading choice for protection from Flash fires, Arc Flash, molten metals and welding application.

44. Canadian Linen & Uniform Service
Pioneering Uniform and Linen Sales & Services since 1925. A family owned business committed to customer satisfaction. We offer full service rental, lease and purchase programs. In addition to traditional fabrics, we offer uniforms made of specialized materials: Flame Resistant, fluid resistant anti-static, etc.

45. Noratek Solutions Inc. - MobileDataReporter for your Field Data Collection
Noratek Solutions MobileDataReporter is being adopted as the field data collection solution of choice by businesses in a wide range of industries. The Road Reporter data application has been actively in use for over five years by Yellowhead Road and Bridge, a major road and maintenance company servicing provincial roadways in British Columbia. The data application has been personalized for many other companies, including Billabong Road & Bridge Maintenance, Lakes District Maintenance, Dunkley Lumber, L&M Lumber, VSA Highway Maintenance and just recently by Westcana Electric Inc. Bring in your manual forms and let us show you how we can transform them to electronic forms with MobileDataReporter!

46. UNBC - Ecosystem Science and Management
UNBC offers an undergraduate degree in Natural Resources management with majors in Forestry (accredited), Wildlife and Fisheries, and Outdoor Recreation. Options for graduate studies in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies are available.

46A. Fox Pro T.I.S. Inc
Fox Pro T.I.S. Inc,is western canada's leading provider for safety training in mining, forestry, oil & gas, and industrial work place safety training.

47. Northgate Minerals Corporation
Northgate Minerals Corporation is a gold and copper mining company focused on operations and opportunities in the Americas. The Corporation's principal assets are the Kemess South mine in north-central British Columbia and the Young-Davidson property in northern Ontario.

48. WorkSafe BC
WorkSafe BC is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of this province. The Industry and Labour services Department works with external partners like the BC Crane Safety Association to develop industry-specific best practices.

49. Mining Association of British Columbia
The Mining Association of British Columbia speaks on behalf of mineral producers and advanced development companies involved in the exploration, development and smelting of minerals in British Columbia. It is the voice of mining in BC.

50. Gartner Lee Limited
Multi-disciplinary environmental services company. Providing long-term, environmentally sustainable solutions to government and industry sectors in over 40 countries. Experts in Environmental Planning, Ecological Sciences, Geosciences, Engineering, Information Management and Socio-economics.

51. Ministry of Forests and Range
Ministry of Forests and Range offers many different career opportunities. Choices in Engineering, Research, Management, Forestry, Range, Industry (BC Timber Sales) and Fire Protection. Visit to learn the possibilities.

52. Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
NVIT is legislated Aboriginal governed public post-secondary institute with structures in place to ensure academic integrity of all its programs. NVIT is committed to deliver accredited programs and courses to accommodate working professionals within Aboriginal communities throughout the Province and across Canada.

53. Duz Cho Logging Ltd.
Duz Cho is TseK'ehne for Big Tree. Duz Cho Logging is a proprietorship and is operated as a division of McLeod Lake Indian Band under direction of Chief and Council. It was created in 1985 with an initial contract to log some 60,000 cubic meters of timber with sales to Finlay Forest Industries Ltd. of Mackenzie. Duz Cho operates primarily in the areas of McLeod Lake and Williston Lake Reservoir in north central British Columbia.

54. University of Northern British Columbia
The UNBC approach to being green recognizes that the environment sustains our communities, health, cultures, and economy. This approach to sustainability is the basis of much of UNBC's teaching and research. www.unbc.ca/green

55. Electrical Industry Training Institute (EITI)
EITI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Local 258 of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Our highly qualified instructors are drawn from an experienced pool of utility trained individuals. EITI offers specialized courses for apprentices and tradespersons employed in the electric utility industry and associated industries. Website: www.eiti.bc.ca.

56. BK Two-Way Radio Ltd.
Leaders in Wireless Communications. We're locally owned with five stores throughout Prince George and Quesnel. Our team provides exceptional sales and service for Two-Way Radio Systems, Cellular Phones and PDA's, Satellite Phones, and High-speed Wireless Data Transmission Systems. We're a full-service dealer for the big name brands in wireless: Motorola, Kenwood, TELUS, Globalstar, Iridium, and Scada. BK Two-Way Radio… Leaders in Wireless Communications.

57. Borrowman Electric Ltd. Mackenzie BC
Independent supplier of Experienced / Surplus / New & Used Allen Bradley Programmable Controller parts (PLCs) for industry automation. Prices are 40% to 60% less than factory authorized dealer prices. Full 1 year warranty on all parts sold. Product lines in stock include - ControlLogix, PLC5 & SLC500. We have the largest stock in Western Canada. Visit our website at www.borrowman.ca for a full current product list and pricing.

58. Ministry of Agriculture and Lands
The mandate of the recently restructured Ministry of Agriculture and Lands is to enhance the economic development and environmental sustainability of the agriculture and food sectors while delivering safe, high-quality food. This mandate includes the management of Crown lands resources.

59. Environmental Dynamics Inc
EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc. is a well established and respected company, with offices in Vancouver, BC, Prince George, BC, Whitehorse YT, and Grande Prairie, AB. EDI provides professional biological, erosion/sediment control and environmental planning services for the natural resource sectors.

60. College of New Caledonia
With campuses throughout north-central BC, the College of New Caledonia is the first choice for university transfer arts and science, business, social services, health sciences, technologies, adult upgrading and trades programs. CNC is the region's only comprehensive post-secondary education provider and has been providing education and training opportunities for the families in the region for nearly 40 years.

61. Timberline Safety Wear
The work wear store focusing on northern needs since 1961. We specialize in prompt and personal customer service, equipping you from your socks up to your hardhat.

62. Hard Creek Nickel Corporation
Junior mining company focused on developing Turnagain nickel deposit 70km east of Dease Lake. One of the worlds largest undeveloped sulphide - nickel deposits.

72. BC Hydro
BC Hydro provides high-value, reliable power to fuel economic growth in British Columbia. As one of the largest electric utilities in Canada, BC Hydro serves customers in an area containing over 94% of British Columbia's population. BC Hydro endeavours to provide energy solutions to its customers in an environmentally and socially responsible way by balancing British Columbians' energy needs with the concerns of the environment.

73. Rio Tinto Alcan
For more than 53 years, Rio Tinto Alcan has been a vibrant partner in the development of BC's northwest region; contributing over $270 million to the region in 2006 alone.