Prince George's diversified economy supports industries with professional services. Discover opportunities, learn about the professional services cluster, its competitive advantages, and
view local service company listings in the Business Directory.
Professional Services in Prince George
Prince George's diversified economy supplies professional services to a variety of sectors. Employment in professional, scientific, and technical services has expanded over the last five years to meet the local and regional needs.
Professional Services Cluster Objectives
- Expand knowledge base of industries, leading to more collaboration and competition that breeds innovation, specialization, and expertise.
- Attract foreign direct investment by creating more focused marketing on specific industries.
- Clustering helps firms grow faster, increases their recognition, and establishes them in the market.
- Workforce attraction and retention. Clusters consolidate and highlight opportunities available in industry.
Professional Services North American Index Codes
The professional services cluster uses the following
North American Index Codes (NAIC):
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5413 - Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
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5414 - Specialized Design Services
- 5415 - Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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5416 - Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
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5417 - Scientific Research and Development Services
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5419 - Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Fast Facts
- Professional, scientific, and technical services employ
3,400 people in the Cariboo Region.
- Prince George is the service and supply centre for communities in northern B.C. and provides many opportunities to compete for service offerings across a number of sectors.
Business Opportunities
- Data centres.
- Architectural services.
- Engineering and consulting services.
- Workforce, education, and training.
Competitive Advantages
- Prince George's workforce has talent and experience in environmental sciences closely related to serving the forestry industry.
- The local population is younger than the national and provincial average and represents a base to support future growth.
Business Directory
View a listing of professional services companies currently registered in Prince George.
Find contact information, company profiles, and more in the City's Business Directory.
Contact Us
Economic Development
1100 Patricia Boulevard
Prince George, BC V2L 3V9
Phone: 250-561-7633
Email: ecdev@princegeorge.ca