FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE //
Nisga’a Growth Corporation //
February 25, 2023 //
The Nisga’a Growth Corporation is pleased to announce that its first board meeting was held on February 24, 2023.
The Nisga’a Growth Corporation was established by the Nisga’a Nation to promote economic development within the Nation’s traditional territories. The board of directors is composed of highly experienced individuals with diverse backgrounds in business, finance, and law.
The agenda for the first meeting included a review of the corporation’s mission and strategic objectives, as well as the pathways to recruiting a CEO in alignment with Nisga’a culture and values. The board also discussed potential investment opportunities and partnerships that align with the corporation’s mandate.
“We are excited to hold our first board meeting and begin the work of promoting economic growth within the Nisga’a Nation,” said Board Chairperson Chris McNeil Jr. “Our board members bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, and we are committed to making strategic investments that will benefit the Nisga’a Nation and its citizens for generations to come.”
About Nisg̱a’a Growth Corporation
The Nisga’a Growth Corporation is an economic entity wholly owned by the Nisga’a Nation. The NGC’s mandate is to seek and develop economic opportunities for the prosperity and economic well-being of the Nisga’a Nation and all Nisga’a citizens, while separating business and the politics of governance. Its operational priorities and focus are guided by the WSN Economic Prosperity Strategic Plan.