Gray-haired man in white shirt and tie stands in front of a curved photo display

Developments in Kaslo Bay

The economic slump of 2008 caused Bernie Penner to put his development project on hold. Now, with a new design and more amenities, the project is a go.

Money Talk by Lou Rogers
That’ll be a penny, please!
Keith Powell
Lions Community Den to open soon
Canfor racks up $80 million in investment in the East Kootenay
Selkirk forestry students learn new approaches in Mexico
Surveys 2013 Reader Survey

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Business Beat

Heating up

At Work
Harmony Hair and Day Spa in Kimberley, BC

New name, new staff, same location

Biz Edge
Infinitea T-Bar & Boutique in Fernie, BC

More than meets the eye

Biz Lists
Best of Business

Kootenay Business readers choose their favourite businesses

Top 120 Kootenay Employers

A list of Kootenays’ largest employers

Top 50 Kootenay Companies

The region’s top companies ranked by revenue

Top 10 Kootenay Business People

Our 16th annual top 10 business people of the year

DigiTech Awards

2013 DigiTech Award winners

Influential women in business

Kootenay Business 2013 Influential Women in Business Awards nominees.

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Two girls in hiking gear stand looking over an epic mountain landscape. Flexible growth at Island Lake Lodge

The world may know Island Lake Lodge as a mecca for powdery cat skiing. However, those a little closer to home are aware of the summertime beauty of the area.

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The staff members of ICAN pet shelter in Invermere Caring for companion animals

The staff at ICAN in Invermere are devoted to public education and animal welfare

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Industrial building under construction Career opportunities with Arctic Arrow

A new shop in Sparwood and the purchase of specialized equipment means Arctic Arrow also needs to hire more tradespeople.

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Young woman with a minivan We love our wheels

Talking cars brings back memories and initiates dreams for these Cranbrook, B.C. business owners.

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Woman and man in front of a brick wall Grass-fed from start to finish

When Tim Ross and Tracey Whiting offered to share their home-grown, grass-fed beef with a few friends, a business was born.

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Two men stand at either side of a red entry emblazoned with the Honda symbol. Spring Honda is customer centred

Dave and Corey Spring of Spring Honda in Cranbrook are focused on serving their customers well.

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A black phone is held off the hook while a number is dialed. BC phone numbers getting a new area code

As of June 1, new phone numbers in B.C. may receive the area code 236.

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A white car is parked next to a blue and green charging unit that is plugged in. Invermere is all charged up

Invermere is taking the lead by installing charging units for electric vehicles in town.

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Smiling woman stands in the doorway of a building under construction From the ground up

Diane Costerton of Allied Design in Fernie, B.C., uses her technical training to work with other professionals in the building trades.

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