Understaffing at ski resorts and towns is a chronic problem and new website aims to help alleviate that shortage
by Julie MatchettBusiness Beat
What’s new in Kootenay business
The Kootenay communities live and breathe creativity, ingenuity, and talent. From the colourful summer markets of Invermere to the tailored boutiques in Nelson, it’s the people behind the scenes that make business in the Kootenays something to be proud of.
Are you a business owner—or know of a business—in the Kootenays with something new and exciting happening with the company? Please submit your information, and we will follow up with you for a possible entry on this page.
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