Ministry of Economic Development BC

Contact Name

Rick Braam, Regional Progect Manager (Smithers)

Contact Details

Regional Economic Development Branch
Bag 5000, 1020 Murray Street, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Phone: 250 847-7797
Fax: (250) 847-7556
Email: Rick.Braam@gov.bc.ca
Web: http://www.gov.bc.ca/ecdev/index.html

Purpose Statement/ Mission Statement

Focus on promoting British Columbia as a globally competitive location and on steps we can take to strengthen our economic advantages. Promote British Columbia as a globally competitive location. The provincial workforce strategy, will support wide-ranging activities directed at retaining workers, increasing the skill sets of existing workers, expanding the workforce and addressing regionally-based labour force issues. From the Ministry Service Plan.

Program Orientation

Supporting regional economic development.

Provincial Government