The provincial government's front counter just got a bit bigger in Prince George.
The province announced on Monday morning that the FrontCounter BC service - only available online or by phone line up until now - will now have human faces you can go and meet in person in some places in the province. Prince George is one of them.
Like most provincial government public interaction in B.C.'s northern capital, the office will be located at the Plaza 400 complex, at the back of the Ramada Hotel block.
"As of July 15, FrontCounter BC will provide personal service to Prince George area clients," said a government communique. "The Prince George office is one of one eight regional offices across B.C. and provides face-to-face service 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
"The offices also offer small business video conference seminars in partnership with Small Business BC.
"The Plaza 400 building also contains the offices of the province's natural resource and other ministries as well as Service BC, which delivers hundreds of government programs and services to residents, businesses and visitors."
About FrontCounter BC
FrontCounter BC simplifies the process for individuals or small-to-medium-sized natural resource businesses starting up or already operating. This service is a partnership of 13 agencies, and serves as a single contact for information about all the licences, permits and registrations required to access Crown natural resources. FrontCounter BC offers individuals and businesses assistance with about 130 applications administered by the province's natural resource ministries.FrontCounter BC staff will, among other services:
- Guide clients through required authorizations.
- Help clients complete strong application packages.
- Interpret land information, maps, management plans.
- Follow-up and track the status of applications filed.
- Liaise between ministries, agencies, and governments.
- Begin referral processes with First Nations.
- Help identify and market economic development opportunities.
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