Firyal Mohamed is a community economic developer with over a decade of expertise in small business development, entrepreneurship, financing, and strategic planning. For the past eight years, she has contributed to local economic development in Northern B.C., providing entrepreneurs across industries —including tourism, health, arts, and agriculture—with advisory services, training, and access to financing. A skilled grant writer, she has secured funding for municipalities, economic development organizations, and local enterprises; simplifying complex funding processes into successful proposals that drive business growth and community resilience. Outside of work, Firyal enjoys a nature-centered lifestyle, growing and preserving food, and deepening her connections to people and place through meditation and self-reflective practices.
I see exporting as a way to strengthen the resilience of businesses in Northern BC. When a local business grows, that success flows back into the community- creating jobs, supporting local industries, and helping the economy thrive. By connecting entrepreneurs to new markets, we can drive sustainable growth, strengthen supply chains, and build resilient rural economies—while preserving the traditions and innovation that make the North unique.