Merritt businesses can learn how they can benefit from B.C.’s LNG industry this Thursday.
Peace River MLA Mike Bernier is providing an outline of the LNG-Buy B.C. program, which connects large and small B.C. businesses with LNG project proponents.
Bernier will be at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) for a luncheon information session, discussing how the liquefied natural gas industry can benefit local businesses. Attendees will hear how to pursue LNG procurement opportunities and how those opportunities can benefit a business.
The luncheon is co-sponsored by Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart, the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures Nicola Valley.
“We want people to be able to think beyond their region and to be able to think big,” Tegart said.
“It is an intention of the government that every community in British Columbia has an opportunity to see economic growth in their businesses on the LNG opportunity in the north.”
Tegart said the ways in which Merritt businesses can connect with the LNG industry are vast, from accounting to engineering services.
“If you produce something, or you have a service that the industry might use or might have a need for in the north, then we want to connect you with the appropriate company,” Tegart said.
The event is part of Bernier’s tour around B.C. to discuss the LNG industry.
The luncheon will run from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the NVIT lecture hall at a cost of $12 per person.
