Held on Dec. 7, the Inuvik Chamber event featured Premier Floyd Roland who welcomed the return of a unified voice of business to the Inuvik area, and stressed the importance of Northerners continuing to work together in the midst of a challenging economic climate.

 

“Inuvik business needs a united voice to help promote this region and keep it on the radar screen,” he noted to the Chamber earlier this week. “Especially in the face of southern competition and today’s tight economy, it must be clear that Northern people and businesses are the ones that have the expertise, experience and know-how when it comes to operating and succeeding in the North.”

 

The Premier also spoke to the importance of cooperation between government and business, saying “we are stronger and more effective advocates for Northern people and their interests when we can speak and act collectively.”

 

Citing recent capital projects in Inuvik which have combined the efforts of government and local businesses to build needed infrastructure for a long-term sustainable economy, the Premier highlighted GNWT efforts to strategically invest in NWT businesses and projects, to ensure that the positive benefits of funding are felt both now and into the future.

 

“Providing and securing Government investment is one thing,” he told the Chamber. “But we as a Government have also taken steps to ensure that the manner in which we are investing this money is working to build our future.”

 

To join the Inuvik Chamber of Commerce, please call acting President Larry Peckford at 867-777-3370.