City hosts information workshop for Business Facade Improvement

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The city of Fort St. John will be hosting an information workshop for businesses wanting to apply for the 2026 Business Facade Improvement Program. 

According to a Facebook post uploaded to the city’s page, the workshop has been scheduled for March 2nd from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in the first-floor meeting room at the Pomeroy Sport Centre on 96th Street. 

This comes after the city announced that it is now accepting applications for the Business Facade Improvement Program, which will offer local businesses up to $10,000 to upgrade their storefronts. 

The city said the workshop is “designed for businesses and organizations that are interested in applying or have already applied for the business facade grant.” 

City staff will help participants understand key approval processes that often accompany larger improvement projects, including signing improvement permits, development permits and business permits. 

The goal of the workshop is to help attendees understand what is required, avoid common roadblocks and move the project forward with confidence. 

Additionally, participants can also learn about the city’s Mural Mentorship Program, which is a creative option for businesses that want to incorporate art into the building facade. 

The city said light snacks and refreshments will be provided. To register for the workshop, email: economicdevelopment@fortstjohn.ca.