KC Recycling announces plastic recycling expansion with $1.2M boost
Advancing sustainable solutions with new investments in plastic waste management
West Kootenay, Trail, Environment
Environment
Basin groups make climate-positive moves
Building resilience to face the future with confidence
Small Business
How to write a cold email that actually works in 6 steps
Writing effective cold emails that get a response is possible by following some easy-to-do steps
by Kerry Shellborn
Business Beat, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Education
First bilingual youth Science & Tech Program launched in Kootenays by KAST
Celebrating Kootenay biodiversity, the GLOWS program is part of Science Literary Week 2020
by Julie Matchett
Featured Story
Featured Stories
Municipal leaders join Chamber board
Two councillors from neighbouring communities have joined the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors as liaisons.
Seeking entrepreneurs
Do you know a successful business entrepreneur? We are always looking for innovative and noteworthy people to feature.
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism
A love for local: Farmers market season across the Kootenays brings communities together
Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.
by Julie Matchett
West Kootenay, Nakusp
Basin Food Summit & Buyer Expo
The Basin Food & Buyer Expo (FABx) is an annual food summit that plays a critical role in fostering economic development.
Business Beat, West Kootenay, Castlegar
Castlegar’s Economic Development Strategy requires feedback from residents
A community survey is being conducted to help develop a vision of Castlegar’s future
by Julie Matchett
Money Talk, Financial
Value your employees
Results from the Business Outlook Survey for British Columbia
by Lou Rogers
Developments
Merger looks to streamline economic and community growth in the South Kootenay
Two Kootenay organizations amalgamate to make the region more attractive to new residents, businesses and investors.
Green Scene, West Kootenay, Environment
10 West Kootenay governments have voted for 100% renewable energy by 2050
The 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign for clean energy, led by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, continues to grow, adding No. 10: Fruitvale
by Virginia Rasch
