Carolyn Doyle
The first task of any entrepreneur is to recognize a niche that needs to be filled; the second is to do the job brilliantly.
by Tanya Laing Gahr2010 Top 10 Business People
This year’s Top 10 Business People represent a number of different occupations and outlooks—some with firm business backgrounds and others with more creative spirits—but all have had their companies and perspectives shaped by life in the Kootenays, and in turn, their businesses reflect the area in which they live and work.
Fernie
Sparwood
Bruce Robertson
Bruce Robertson is the manager of one of the busiest Kal Tire operations in the province.
by Tanya Laing Gahr
Kaslo
John Eckland
John Eckland is making history new again with the reconstruction of the landmark Kaslo Hotel.
by Tanya Laing Gahr
Revelstoke
Jason Roe, Lynsay Roe, Brydon Roe and Emma Kirkland
Brydon Roe, his brother, Jason, Jason’s wife, Lynsay, and her sister, Emma, have built an accommodating business.
by Tanya Laing Gahr
Golden
Cathy and Nico Tsanulas
Cathy and Nico Tsanulas have made a name for themselves in Golden by serving up delicious food—and lots of it.
by Tanya Laing Gahr
Creston
Thomas Fritz
Famous Fritz Meats & Deli has brought Old World flavours and quality to the tables of Creston Valley residents.
by Tanya Laing Gahr
Grand Forks
Mike Elliott
There can be no doubt that those who love what they do are among the luckiest people around, and Mike Elliott, owner of Kettle River Canoes, qualifies.
by Tanya Laing Gahr
Nelson
Shelley Adams
Shelley Adams has become a bestselling author of the Whitewater Cooks series.
by Tanya Laing Gahr
Invermere
Elinor Florence
When you combine a strong editorial background with an entrepreneurial spirit, you get Elinor Florence.
by Tanya Laing Gahr
Cranbrook
Chad Jensen
For over 30 years, New Dawn Developments has been at home in the Kootenays.
by Tanya Laing Gahr
