Economic Diversification may be one of the most prevalent themes of the 18th Legislative Assembly. It’s foundational to the government’s mandate and discussions about how we can improve the quality of life in the Northwest Territories (NWT). That can mean high demands for the position of Director of Economic Diversification at the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI). But new recruit Joel Holder isn’t shying away from the task.
News
May 15, 2018
Blog Entry
As Canada's gas and LNG industry takes steps towards competing in the global market, NWT resources are positioned to both improve energy security locally and help Canada compete. The Canada Gas and LNG Exhibition and Conference is taking place this week in Vancouver.
May 14, 2018
Blog Entry
There were plenty of options for Mom at the Yellowknife Spring Trade Show this past weekend. Among them, registered artists from the NWT Arts Program who were showcasing their varying mediums and products. A recognized and trusted branding program, NWTArts promotes and protects NWT art in local, national and international markets.
May 14, 2018
Blog Entry
A suite of learning opportunities are available to South Slave Region businesses and entrepreneurs in Hay River and Fort Smith this week. Want to learn how to change your financial future and deal with accounts receivable? These are just some of the courses being offered by Aurora College, in partnership with Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI).
May 14, 2018
Blog Entry
Tourism Week is May 27 – June 1 and we’re starting the celebrations early with the NWT Host Contest! Click on the story for details on how to nominate someone as a #NWTHost.
May 9, 2018
News Release
YELLOWKNIFE (May 9, 2018) – The first of Northwest Territories (NWT) campgrounds will open for the season beginning May 11, 2018. It could be the best season yet for NWT Parks, which saw record numbers of reservations in the first two days of online booking.
Park users will notice several upgrades this year, including:
May 9, 2018
Blog Entry
The Department of Industry, Tourism & Investment (ITI) was a gold sponsor of the recent Thebacha Trade Show in Fort Smith. ITI sponsored 4 booths to help promote NWT Arts and artists registered with the program. John Rombough, Levi MacDonald and Cindy Daniels took advantage of the opportunity to display and highlight their work while Melissa Johns, Regional Business Programs Officer, let people know more about the NWT Arts Program.
May 9, 2018
Blog Entry
In the Northwest Territories there is no shortage of powerful stories to tell. Two of those stories, told through film, were centre-stage at the recent NorthwestFest International Documentary Festival, hosted in Edmonton May 3 – 13: When They Awake and End of the Ice Age.
May 8, 2018
Blog Entry
Tourism businesses in the Northwest Territories (NWT) now have a free new training tool at their disposal. The Business, Market and Trade (BMT) Ready program teaches participants what it takes to sell tourism products to travellers from around the world.
May 4, 2018
Speech
The NWT Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization North of 60 and includes representation from every region. At their annual general meeting today, ITI's Assistant Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Tracy St. Denis, spoke to delegates about the work the Department is undertaking to provide support and help local businesses grow.