Top 10 KootenayBiz stories of the year
From small-town passion projects to entrepreneurial breakthroughs, these articles left their mark.
by Danielle Brost
Environment, First Nations , Small Business, Technology
East Kootenay, Creston, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business
The Creston tea shop that didn’t stop
How Tigz Tea Hut kept its small-town warmth alive while shifting from a cozy storefront to an online tea haven.
by Danielle Brost
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
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Featured Stories
Abell Pest Control: Defending Kootenay homes from unwanted intruders
Inside Abell Pest Control’s thoughtful, long-term approach to pest management in the Kootenays.
Seeking entrepreneurs
Do you know a successful business entrepreneur? We are always looking for innovative and noteworthy people to feature.
Green Scene, East Kootenay, Invermere, Energy, Environment, Small Business
thinkBright Homes: A lighter touch on the planet
thinkBright Homes, based in Invermere, B.C., is at the cutting edge of the green building industry
by Virginia Rasch
Green Scene, East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business
Your nose knows the difference in natural body care products
Petra Naturally in Cranbrook, B.C., expanded to offer even more natural bath and body products and loose teas
by Virginia Rasch
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
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Tourism, Transportation
Pacific Coastal Airlines launches new Cranbrook–Kelowna service
The non-stop service strengthens regional connectivity, linking Cranbrook with Kelowna and Vancouver Island destinations.
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
