Top 5 Reasons to Invest in BC

1. British Columbia offers some of the most modern education, transportation and telecommunications infrastructures in the world, helping it attract the people, businesses and investment needed to continue fueling its dynamic economy.
2. British Columbia boasts the lowest provincial income tax rate and one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country.
3. The province’s position as the gateway to the Asia-Pacific region should shield its economy from any significant negative impact resulting from a U.S. economic slowdown.
4. British Columbia is a haven for small business with over 98 percent of businesses falling within this category, while employing nearly a quarter of its residents.
5. The upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics will turn the world’s attention to this vibrant province with its natural beauty, diverse economy and lifestyle that is second to none.

Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Smithers

1. Smithers has experienced an influx of mining investment, diversifying its economy and helping it earn the title of “Mining Centre of the North”.
2. The population of Smithers increased in 2007 for the first time in 10 years, complemented by a 26.9 percent spike in the number of business incorporations.
3. Home prices increased by nearly 50 percent between 2005 and 2007, while the 2008 residential property assessments rose by an average of 26.6 percent.
4. The spectacular natural surroundings of Smithers have made it the gateway for tourism in the region with nearly all outfitters, recreation operators and heli-ski operations using the town as their base.
5. The adjacent Hudson Bay Mountain offers skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts access to some of the best powder snow conditions. The mountain has the potential to develop over 4,000 vertical feet of snow covered trails, placing it among the largest in North America.