Klondike Development Organization

06/28/2026

KDO is seeking qualified assistance in completing a strategic plan... RFP out now! (Photo for attention!)
https://www.klondikedevelopment.com/strategic-planning-rfp/

06/12/2026

Thanks to the incredible folks at KIAC, and participating artists, businesses and volunteers! the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival has an action packed weekend- check the full schedule here: https://yraf.ca/2026-schedule/

05/21/2026

Keeping investment dollars local makes sense. Several years ago, KDO piloted a Community Investment Co-Op through which Dawson community members could invest in local companies requiring capital to grow their business. In the end, the time cost to administer the co-op (without government funding) versus revenues on small amounts of interest earned proved unsustainable. However, a regional alternative to that concept is offered by Yukon Venture Angels (based in Whitehorse). They have a 2-day conference for entrepreneurs and investors (etc.) coming up: https://yukonventureangels.ca/event/build-the-north-2026/
More info about Venture Angels: https://yukonventureangels.ca

Build the North is Yukon Venture Angels‘ flagship two-day gathering at Mount Sima in Whitehorse for Northerners who care about building up here. This is a chance to step away from your usual routine and instead spend time with a community of builders, operators, founders, tradespeople, investors, ...

05/15/2026

Awesome job alert! https://www.klondikedevelopment.com/come-and-work-with-kdo/

05/13/2026

What makes a strong loan application? Many loan applications don’t succeed, not because the business isn’t strong, but because the application doesn’t clearly show it.

Lenders are looking for clarity, evidence, and a well-structured plan. Our NEW Access to Capital course walks you through how to build a stronger loan application, understand what lenders are really looking for, and prepare your business with clarity and confidence.

Learn more or sign up 👇🏼
go.we-bc.ca/SMART-Capital

Thanks to funding from the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, this course is currently free and open to entrepreneurs across Canada.

05/12/2026

Don't forget to complete your census! The census paints a statistical portrait of Canada's population and the places we live. Non-profits, businesses and governments alike can all refer to the census data to inform planning & decisions around infrastructure, investment, program and services targets, and more. Data is awesome!

05/12/2026

Check out the 40th GOLD SHOW this weekend, y'all!

See You on Friday at Gold Rush Campground!

Gold Show is here this weekend and we have so many incredible exhibitors! Don't miss out on amazing deals, the chance at some wonderful prizes, and the chance to connect with the community at our annual kick-off event of the summer season!

I want to take this opportunity to thank Gold Rush Campground, Grenon Enterprises, Graf Enviro Services, and Annie's Creek for working hard to get this year's venue ready for us for our 40th Anniversary Show!

We look forward to seeing you all at Gold Show 2026!

05/08/2026

KDO is HIRING a new Operations Director! Apply by May 27, details on the website: https://www.klondikedevelopment.com/news/

05/07/2026

New opportunity for indigenous entrepreneurs operating in the north! Congrats to EntrepreNorth on launching Sinew Impact Fund!

A $10M fund designed around Indigenous investors, launched alongside the communities it was built to serve

04/28/2026

Here's a nugget for the Klondike:
The price of gold on March 31, 2026, was $4,553.95 USD per troy oz., an increase of $1,433.75 USD, or 46.0%, compared to the price of gold on March 31, 2025 ($3,120.20 USD per troy oz.).
More in the monthly review from Yukon Bureau of Statistics

Yukon Monthly Statistical Review, March 2026
Highlights include:
• In February 2026, on a year-over-year basis, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Whitehorse increased 3.0% (figures for Yukon are not available); for Canada, the CPI increased 1.8%.
• Comparing January 2026 to January 2025, the total receipts for food services and drinking places in Yukon decreased by $307,000, or 3.6%; Canada’s receipts increased by 5.5% over the same period.
• The price of gold on March 31, 2026, was $4,553.95 USD per troy oz., an increase of $1,433.75 USD, or 46.0%, compared to the price of gold on March 31, 2025 ($3,120.20 USD per troy oz.).

Read more: https://yukon.ca/en/yukon-monthly-statistical-review-march-2026