Northern Development Initiative Trust (Northern Development) is an independent, non-profit economic development corporation serving central and northern B.C. Supporting communities, First Nations, local governments, not-for-profits and businesses. Northern Development acts as a catalyst by providing capacity and funding to identify and pursue new opportunities for stimulating economic growth and job creation within the region. To date, we've approved more than 3,250 projects and invested nearly $140 million into the region since 2005.