Castlegar: Who’s who in business

Castlegar is attractively situated on the banks of the Columbia River.

Castlegar: Who’s who in business

Information about business in Castlegar, B.C. - including contacts, award winners and listings.

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Castlegar Chamber of Commerce

Find out more about Castlegar's chamber, and what it does for the community.

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Female owners of Moonrise Boutique, The Roasted Chickpea and Tailout Brewing, sitting at table with awards and smiling into camera.

West Kootenay, Castlegar

Castlegar Chamber of Commerce plays host at 2022 Business Excellence Awards

A total of 15 winners were recognized at the annual Business Excellence awards.

by Julie Matchett

Overview of Trail, showing two bikers in foreground of photo.

East Kootenay, Golden, Creston, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nelson, New Denver, Rossland, Salmo, Slocan, Trail, Environment

These Kootenay communities have made a clean energy commitment

Thirteen communities across the Kootenays have now made a commitment to 100 per cent clean energy by 2050.

by Julie Matchett

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East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Developments, Small Business, Featured Stories Kootenay Career Development Society offers a hefty helping hand to both businesses and job seekers

Pandemic pivot to virtual services is key to success of KCDS, helping both businesses and job seekers

Family members at Linden Lane Farm standing in field.

West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Slocan, Agriculture

Market gardens in the West Kootenay: Bringing fresh produce, meat and more to local tables

Throughout the West Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales

by Julie Matchett

Image rendering of the Castlegar Confluence of Tourism and Economic Development shows gray walls with some wooden siding.

West Kootenay, Castlegar, Small Business, Tourism

The Castlegar Chamber’s fancy new home is in the works

Tammy Verigin-Burk, executive director of the Castlegar Chamber, highlights opportunities for entrepreneurs within Castlegar’s new Confluence building

by Kyle Born

Children standing under an arts installment at night

East Kootenay, Grand Forks, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nelson, Revelstoke, Salmo, Trail, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism

Festivals in the West Kootenay bring fun, friendship and smiles

Uniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships

by Julie Matchett

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East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Developments, Small Business, Featured Stories Kootenay Career Development Society offers a hefty helping hand to both businesses and job seekers

Pandemic pivot to virtual services is key to success of KCDS, helping both businesses and job seekers

Hedin Nelson-Chorney smiles while leaning against a vat.

West Kootenay, Castlegar, Retail, Small Business

Castlegar’s young brewer snags two prestigious awards

Hedin Nelson-Chorney, owner of Tailout Brewing, highlights how his business won Castlegar’s Young Entrepreneur Award and Green Award

by Kyle Born

West Kootenay, Castlegar, Animal Care, Small Business

Artisan handcrafted dog and cat tags (and one for a cow) from Robson, B.C.

Each mountain-inspired pet tag from Kootenay Tags is “very personal and special”

by Virginia Rasch

Owners of Ernie's Auto Parts accepting award.

West Kootenay, Castlegar

Castlegar’s 2021 Business Excellence Awards celebrated after two-year hiatus

The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce celebrated their Business Excellence Awards in style

by Julie Matchett

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East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Developments, Featured Stories City of Cranbrook and local tourism partners launch public survey

As part of the Cranbrook Tourism Master Plan, residents and business owners are invited to share their thoughts on the future of tourism in the Key City.

Chamber member John Bachelder is an honorary Trail resident.

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West Kootenay, Rossland, Trail, Real Estate, Featured Stories Building community from the ground up

Hidden gem discovered in south Kootenay living

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East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Tourism, Featured Businesses, Featured Stories Cranbrook Tourism executes Master Plan from new downtown office

Kristy Jahn-Smith, executive director of Cranbrook Tourism, is excited about the new downtown office location and Tourism Master Plan

Attendees at Economic Development Conference.

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East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Featured Stories The City of Cranbrook has a secret to share about the future of our community

Canadians are flocking to Cranbrook as well as the entire Kootenay region for a higher quality of life

A one-storey tan and brown house with an attached garage has a well-maintained lawn and gardens with shrubs, trees and rocks.

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Real Estate, Featured Stories Buy a house remotely in the Kootenays with professionals by your side

Dreaming of a Rocky Mountain home? Realtor® Sandy Smith can help you buy affordable real estate in B.C. remotely

Group of First Nations people at Ktunaxa flag raising ceremony.

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East Kootenay, Cranbrook, First Nations , Featured Stories The Ktunaxa Nation and the City of Cranbrook: A partnership with Indigenous people and a community

The Ktunaxa Nation and the City of Cranbrook are partnering to create a new cultural and interpretive centre as Cranbrook’s new-and-improved visitor centre

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