Like with major sporting events, conventions bring people from out of town with the economic benefits rippling throughout our city.
This last week has brought home the stark reality that the glory days are now in the rearview mirror for the forest industry. It’s tragic that an industry that was the foundation of our city is now struggling in the face of the pine beetle, spruce beetle, forest fires, and new provincial government harvesting restrictions. Although forestry will remain an important industry and employer in Prince George, the city needs to expedite the further broadening of our economic base.
This week, the BC Natural Resources Forum is being hosted here. With every sit-down meal sold out, they are expecting almost 1,000 delegates to attend. The expected direct economic benefit to our city is approximately $1 million. It is an excellent showcase of the value of conventions to our city and the need for an actual convention centre.
The number of flights to Prince George are directly related to the number of people traveling through our airport. Shuttle, taxi, and U-Ride drivers benefit from transporting attendees from the airport. Convention delegates stay in hotels and dine at local restaurants. Some will shop at our local stores. The operation of the convention itself has further impact as sound and staging crews,as well as event staff, are hired.
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