Jill Bentley-Lobban
Jill Bentley-Lobban, manager of Kimberley Centex, is a people person who loves good food and locally sourced products.
by Kirsten Armleder2017 Top 10 Business People
These business leaders are a cut above the rest due to their tenacity, their business savvy, their adaptability and, of course, their remarkable successes. Several of our winners are entrepreneurs, having started their own businesses. All of them radiate enthusiasm for their chosen careers, and our region is fortunate to have these winners in our midst.
Without further ado, we proudly showcase the following Top 10 Business People of the Year, while also celebrating our 20th year of publishing this list.
East Kootenay, Kimberley
West Kootenay, Kaslo
Heidi Lettrari
Heidi Lettrari, the woman behind award-winning Kaslo Sourdough Pasta, is gaining recognition for her sales and marketing savvy.
by Marie Milner
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, West Kootenay, New Denver
Tristen Chernove
Tristen Chernove is inspired by the energy of Cranbrook’s business community, and he’s reciprocating in a big way.
by Marie Milner
West Kootenay, Revelstoke
Peter Nielsen
Peter Nielsen, VP operations, is taking Revelstoke Mountain Resort to exciting new heights of success.
by Marie Milner
West Kootenay, Trail
Tersia and Ben DeJager
The power of personality is evident in the successful operation of Columbia Gardens Vineyard & Winery near Trail, B.C.
by Marie Milner
West Kootenay, Nelson
Dianna Ducs
Dianna Ducs, executive director of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism, is leading the way to a significant increase in tourism in her area.
by Marie Milner
West Kootenay, Nelson
Doug Mann
Doug Mann’s career in automotive engineering spans 35 years. He recently moved to Nelson to join Pacific Insight.
by Kyle Born
West Kootenay, Golden
Cam Dawes
Listening and engaging have led to success for Cam Dawes, owner/operator of IGA in Golden
by Kyle Born
East Kootenay, Fernie
Ryan Doehle
Ryan Doehle’s 21 years of work in his self-started and expanding business have landed him a spot on the list of the Top 10 Business People of 2017
by Kyle Born
East Kootenay, Invermere
Elana Rosenfeld
The co-founder and CEO of Invermere’s Kicking Horse Coffee is a visionary with a love of the outdoors and a great appreciation for the Columbia Valley.
by Kirsten Armleder
