The Canada North Resources Expo Opens Friday in Prince George


Prince George, B.C. – Friday, May 31, will be an exciting day in Prince George, British Columbia as the doors open for the first day of the Canada North Resources Expo at the CN Centre.
Over 4 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits will showcase the people, businesses and equipment necessary to complete the $70 billion of resource projects already underway or planned for northern BC over the next 10 years and beyond.
“We are very pleased about how well this event came together,” explained Executive Show Manager Mark Cusack. “We are completely sold out of exhibit space with over 200 exhibitors and we look forward to presenting this show to industry stakeholders,” said Cusack.
On day 1, the CNRE Luncheon sponsored by Scotiabank will feature keynote speaker Patricia Mohr, Vice-President & Commodity Market Specialist.
The BC Forest Safety Council has organized a Health and Wellness Zone at the event; come by and have your passport filled out for a chance to win great prizes! Start your day off with the Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 – 9:30 am on Friday. Attend a free educational seminar. Don’t miss the CNRE Luncheon Friday at noon. Check out the New Product Showcase. Participate in the Pre-Trip Skills Competition from 10am – 3pm on Saturday.
Day two (June 1) has been dubbed “Future of the Industry Day”. Industry stakeholders and workers are encouraged to bring their families to introduce the next generation to these thriving industries and career opportunities.
Recruitment is a major focus for these businesses. Exhibitors invite you to stop by, chat and inquire. Visitors interested in prospective careers in these industries are encouraged to come with resume in hand, as several companies are seeking new talent. Watch for booths identified by Recruiting Here signage.
Come Test Drive your New Dodge Truck! Tests drive the New Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 models at the Canada North Resources Expo. Test drives available during full show hours. Maybe you will be driving away with a brand new truck after the show! Trucks Courtesy of Northland Dodge Chrysler Jeep – The #1 Volume Truck Dealer in Canada!
Live Equipment Demos
This outdoor venue featuring actual working machinery is a huge draw and promises to be a crowd pleaser! Visitors are able to dig, drill, lift, carry, chip, break, bore, push and cut with the equipment; just like being on an actual worksite! The big iron will be on display AND working outside the CN Centre.
For complete details visit www.cnre.ca
Show Hours are Friday, May 31 – 9:00 am and Saturday, June 1st from 9am – 5pm
Source: CNRE News Room