MLA Leadership Breakfast 
Presented by TC Energy / Coastal Gaslink

This engaging session will bring together community and government to discuss key priorities, regional opportunities, and the future of Prince George. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from your local representatives and be part of the conversation shaping our region.
 

MLA Rosalyn Bird
Prince George Valemount 
Rosalyn Bird is the MLA for Prince George-Valemount and the Official Opposition Whip. She was first elected in 2024.
Rosalyn's career in the Canadian Forces is marked by dedication and success. She embarked on this journey in 1990, starting as a Boatswain and later re-classifying as a Resource Management Clerk. In 2005, Rosalyn was commissioned as a Naval Logistics Officer.
During her career, Rosalyn deployed in support of NATO and played a role in Forward Logistics Support for Southeast Asia relations, Op Apollo, and Op Altair in support of Afghanistan. Her service took her across Canada, from BC to Nova Scotia and as far north as Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, at CFS Alert.

MLA Kiel Giddens
Prince George Mackenzie
Kiel Giddens is the MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie and the Critic for Labour. He was first elected in 2024.
Kiel has spent over a decade working in the LNG industry in British Columbia and across Canada. He also served as the President of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation. 
He and his wife Elyse have chosen to make Prince George their home to work, raise their children, and provide every opportunity they possibly can for their kids’ futures.

MLA Sheldon Clare
Prince George North Cariboo
Sheldon Clare is the MLA for Prince George-North Cariboo and Official Opposition Critic for Environment, Parks, Emergency Management & Climate Readiness. He was first elected in 2024.
Since 1993, Sheldon has been an integral part of the College of New Caledonia. His dedication goes beyond teaching, as he served as a contract negotiator for 12 years. He also served six terms as the chair of the provincial Bargaining Co-ordination Committee.
Sheldon was born and bred in Prince George and is a loving father to his two daughters Elise and Danielle.

 

Sponsored by:

Join us for the 41th Annual Business Excellence Awards! 

Awards Categories:

• BIPOC Business of the Year
• Business Person of the Year
• Micro Business of the Year
• Excellence in Customer Service
• Excellence in Entertainment and Attractions
• Excellence in Environmental Impact
• Excellence in Food and Beverage
• Excellence in Not For Profit and Community Service
• Excellence in Promotion and Marketing
• Excellence in Technological and Innovation
• Business of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Guest Speaker:

Taylor McPherson is a proud Mi’Kmaw woman and member of the Miawpukek First Nation in Conne River, Newfoundland, whose journey exemplifies determination, leadership, and resilience.

As a wrestler, Taylor spent six years competing for the University of Alberta, where she won a USports national championship individually and played a pivotal role in securing a team championship banner for the university. Taylor also proudly represented Team Canada on the world stage, competing at two U23 World Wrestling Championships in Serbia and Spain. Taylor has since transitioned into coaching, serving as the head coach for Team Alberta Women’s Wrestling at the 2025 Canada Summer Games as well as an assistant coach for the University of Alberta Pandas and the Edmonton Wrestling Club. 
 
Taylor holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Alberta. Her master’s thesis broke ground by exploring the experiences of women wrestlers with their menstrual cycles, a topic often overlooked in sports science but critical for athlete support and development.
 
Beyond wrestling, Taylor is widely recognized as a co-winner of Season 10 of The Amazing Race Canada. Alongside her best friend Katie, she raced to victory while promoting an empowering message: strong is beautiful, and girls can achieve anything they set their minds to.
 

We’re now looking for sponsors for the 41st Annual Business Excellence Awards!

This is a fantastic chance to showcase your business, support the celebration of local excellence, and be part of one of Prince George’s most anticipated events.

If you’re interested in sponsoring, please reach out to Colleen Sparrow at membership@pgchamber.bc.ca.

You can also explore the full sponsorship options using the button below, which links directly to our sponsorship sell sheet.