Business Incentive Programs

To support Kitimat's food and liquor serving premises adhere to the Covid-19 restrictions, Kitimat's businesses can now apply for a free permit for 2021 to set up a temporary patio on public lands. More information on the program is available here. 

Ready to apply? Please fill out the application and provide the requested documents and email the information to Planning or drop it off at City Centre, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. 

The District of Kitimat, in partnership with Northern Development Initiative Trust, is happy to provide incentive for existing or new businesses and non-profits to make improvements to their building's exterior.

The Business Façade Improvement Program aims to encourage exterior upgrades by providing grants for 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $5,000.

2021 Business Façade Improvement Program Guide and Application

Are you an independent, non-franchise Kitimat business selling retail goods and services?

Sign up to the Love Kitimat program and:

• Get a web presence to help promote your business
• Be eligible to accept Love Bucks from your customers
• Be eligible to participate for free in our annual Plaid Friday event: For 2020 it is the Focus Local campaign.  As a Thank you to local shoppers over $10,000 in Love Bucks and prizes were given away during this event!
• Be notified of webinars and info sessions to help grow your business

Love Bucks

• Love Bucks are similar to gift certificates 
• They are available to purchase from the District of Kitimat main office
• They can be spent at any Love Kitimat business listed on the Love Kitimat website
• Available in $25 denominations (other denominations are available with sufficient advance notice)
• No credit is carried over
• Note the expiry date on the back of the Love Bucks

Love Kitimat is part of Love Northern BC, a marketing program managed by Northern Development Initiative Trust out of Prince George.