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Chris Brien and his partners at Pinnacle Professional Accounting in Castlegar, B.C., are building a new office for the business, with residences above it.
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Financial, Small Business Chris Brien picks Castlegar

Improved Internet service in Castlegar opens new possibilities for Chris Brien, his partners and the staff of Pinnacle Professional Accounting.

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Krystal Wills, financial manager, of the Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Financial, Tourism, Transportation Canadian Rockies International Airport reports busy year in 2016

Krystal Wills, financial manager of the Canadian Rockies International Airport, presented an update on travel trends in 2016.

College of the Rockies Recruitment Officer, Jennifer Inglis, looks forward to welcoming community members to the College’s annual Open House on February 8.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Education, Financial, Technology College of the Rockies hosting annual Open House

This year’s Open House will be jam-packed with a wide variety of activities as well as information sessions.

The Nelson
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Financial, Tourism Destination BC announces funding for local visitor centres

The 2017 Visitor Services Innovation Fund is being made available for current, full-status Visitor Services Network members.

Logo for the Junior Dragons Den.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Nelson, Education, Financial, Small Business Junior Dragons’ Den is coming to Nelson!

Talented young entrepreneurs throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary area who want to get their business idea off the ground are encouraged to apply.

Johnny Strilaeff is the new President and CEO of Columbia Basin Trust, headquartered in Castlegar, B.C.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Developments, Education, Financial New leader, same philosophy for Columbia Basin Trust

In his new role as President and CEO, Johnny Strilaeff will rely on his experience as a Basin resident and on his work experience with the Trust since 2005.

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(L-R) Kim McBurney, Blue Sky human resource manager, Brenda Le Clair, CEO of Decoda Literacy Solution and Blue Sky owner/designer Marilyn Robison with Blue Sky's donation to the charity.
West Kootenay, Financial, Retail, Small Business Blue Sky Clothing Company has roots in the Kootenays—recognized for donation to literacy

Owner and designer Marilyn Cobban and her staff recently raised $2821 for a charity called Decoda Literacy Project.

Scott Duke, is a commercial realtor and one of the presenters at the Lunch-and-Learn Seminar.
West Kootenay, Revelstoke, Golden, Education, Financial, Small Business Lunch-and-Learn: Business Transition and Succession Seminar–Revelstoke and Golden

Experts from the Welstand Group, Investors Group and BDO are inviting business owners to attend this informative and professional seminar.

Artist's rendition of the new Trades Training Facility at COTR.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Developments, Education, Financial, Technology Canada and B.C. invest in new trades facility at College of the Rockies

$10-million investment will support students, create jobs and expand programs

Karen Coté, director of finance for the District of Invermere, has worked for the District for 28 years.
East Kootenay, Invermere, Financial Karen Coté, DOF, Invermere

The District of Invermere’s director of finance, Karen Coté, started her public service career as the District’s receptionist.

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David Kim takes pleasure in serving the City of Cranbrook as its chief administrative officer.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Financial David Kim, CAO Cranbrook

Through his work as chief administrator for the City of Cranbrook, David Kim satisfies his wish to contribute to his community.

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Kimberley's SunMine.
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, Financial, Technology Kimberley puts SunMine and Conference Centre up for sale

The City of Kimberley has not set an asking price for either SunMine or the Kimberley Conference at this point.

Picture of containers of food in a row - broccoli, dry spaghetti, tomato sauce, potatoes, eggs.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Financial $1 million in social grants announced by Columbia Basin Trust

28 projects across the Basin to receive funding.

Selkirk College students and staff were joined by industry partners and members of the community for the official ground breaking ceremony.
West Kootenay, Developments, Education, Financial Selkirk College Silver King Campus renewal officially launched

Both the federal and provincial governments are investing in a renewal that will see students in all programs benefit from modern learning spaces.

Upgraded tennis and pickleball courts at Gyro Park in Cranbrook.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Developments, Financial Apply now for recreation infrastructure grants

Columbia Basin Trust supports the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin.

Students at Gordon Terrace Elementary school in Cranbrook participate in lunch-hour Inclusive Physical Literacy activities.
East Kootenay, Education, Financial, Health & Wellness College of the Rockies’ Physical Literacy Project continues to grow

Thanks to the additional RBC Learn to Play grant, the physical literacy project will move onto a new phase – one that focuses on inclusion.

Picture of plane coming in to land.
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Financial, Transportation $265,000 aviation study underway to determine improvements needed at Castlegar’s airport

The difficult geography, challenging mountainous terrain and low-ceiling weather conditions have often plagued the airport's year-round accessibility.

Scenic view of gondola.
West Kootenay, Nelson, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, Financial, Tourism, Transportation Silver King Skyride proposed for Nelson

The non-profit organization called Silver King Skyride Development Association is made up of 6 local area residents.

Outside of Stanley Humphries Secondary School.
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Education, Financial Financial literacy month program “By the 100’s” comes to Castlegar High School

“Dollars with Sense” is a program that is fun and interactive and provides practical information to students about money and debt.

Collage of Dragons' Den logo and competition picture.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Education, Financial, Small Business Junior Dragons’ Den and Junior Achievement BC partner to help young entrepreneurs

Junior Dragons’ Den and JA British Columbia partner to help young entrepreneurs

Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck.
Financial Teck Resources reports profit for third quarter

Teck Resources Limited reported profit attributable to shareholders of $234 million ($0.41 per share) and adjusted profit of $152 million.

David Hull, Executive Director of the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce and Sergio Marchi, CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Developments, Energy, Financial, Technology CEO of Canadian Electricity Association visits Cranbrook and Kimberley

The Honourable Sergio Marchi, CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, was the recent guest speaker at the monthly Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Cranbrook mayor Lee Pratt speaks about a proposed $10 million loan to fix Cranbrook roads.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Financial, Transportation “We can spend now or wait until our roads are so bad that we have a catastrophic event.”

Cranbrook Mayor Lee Pratt is looking to fix roads, but a loan will be necessary

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Don McCormick (L), mayor of Kimberley and Scott Sommerville, CAO for the City of Kimberley, lead the city's administrative team.
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Financial Kimberley gears up for growth

At City Hall in Kimberley, B.C., customer service is a priority and a yardstick for measuring progress.

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Map of recreation project.
West Kootenay, Slocan, Developments, Financial, Tourism The Trust grants $250,000 for Slocan Valley Recreation Project

The funding aims to improve and develop trails to join communities, recreation assets, neighbourhoods and larger trail networks for the enjoyment of the valley.

Picture of campground next to river.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Financial, Tourism Over $2 million parsed out to Resort Municipalities in Kootenays

Communities in the Columbia Basin Trust catchment area (Kootenay/Columbia) were major beneficiaries.

Cora Tschetters and her father, Wayne Haddad, recognized for excellence.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Financial Local employee benefits experts earn national recognition

Wayne Haddad and daughter Cora Tschetters were recognized as leading representatives of the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan.

Employees of the Fernie Brewing Company hold up a cheque for the Fernie Friends for Friends.
East Kootenay, Fernie, Entertainment and Hospitality, Financial “Cheers to Charity!” promotion helps Fernie community groups

For $5, visitors to the Fernie Brewing Company tasting room can try a paddle of four beers, from the daily tap lineup—all money goes to charity.

Picture of bulldozer and Idlewild Park in the background.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Developments, Environment, Financial Cranbrook’s $2.8M Idlewild Dam restoration project well underway

The Idlewild Park Draft Master Plan Open House will be held at the Manual Training School beside the Cranbrook library on September 20—the public is invited.

Picture of Highway 3 Alberta sign, with motorcycle parked along shoulder of road.
Developments, Education, Financial Alberta funds Highway 3 study update

The Government of Alberta is investing nearly $10,000 on an updated cost-benefit study related to twinning Highway 3.

Picture of Murray Edwards, co-founder of FirstEnergy Capital.
Financial Murray Edwards’ FirstEnergy Capital acquired by GMP Capital

Established in 1993, FirstEnergy is an industry leader in the global energy sector providing financial advisory and investment services.

Group of people standing with banner.
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Education, Financial, Technology New chemistry labs at Selkirk College a catalyst for learning

The two old chemistry labs on the Castlegar Campus were well-maintained and functional, but dated back 50 years to the original construction of the college.

Picture of skier standing on mountainside with view of distant mountains and clouds.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, Financial, Real Estate, Tourism RED Mountain makes history to secure future via equity crowdfunding

RED Mountain is bucking the trend of MegaResort mergers and acquisitions and taking its next capital campaign to the people via equity crowdfunding.

Picture of covered staircases, with pink blossom trees in foreground.
West Kootenay, Trail, Financial, Health & Wellness Trail’s Storm the Stairs Challenge slated for September 10th

Storm the Stairs was started in 2015 by the United Way of Trail and District as a fundraising event for people looking for a healthy physical challenge.

Group picture of Columbia Basin Trust board members.
Developments, Education, Financial Columbia Basin Trust on solid financial footing

Over $31 million in programs and services were delivered to Columbia Basin residents and communities last year.

View of RHC Insurance building.
Cranbrook, Financial, Retail RHC Insurance opens new office in Cranbrook

RHC offers more than 70 professional insurance brokers in nine offices who can offer a variety of insurance options.

Chris and Andrea of Endless Adventures pose with their daughter Raddison, showing how to be safe while on the water.  Always wear a life jacket!
Castlegar, Education, Financial, Health & Wellness, Tourism Volunteering to Rescue: The West Kootenay Search and Rescue training weekend can use your help

To help raise awareness and funds Endless Adventure is hosting an online photo contest and an endless fundraising campaign.

The new Community Futures Central Kootenay Board of Directors consists of (from left to right) Chris Bell, Dan Salekin, Charlotte Ferreux, Jim Holland, Frances Swan, Bob Wright, Robert Bleier and Peter LeCouffe.
Nelson, Education, Financial Community Futures welcomes new board members

"We feel our board is a wonderful representation of our diversified local economy," said CFCK Executive Director Andrea Wilkey.

Mike Balance, Dale Donaldson, Christina Champlin and Cassandra Urbshas of Mallard's Source for Sports in Nelson, B.C.
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Financial, Health & Wellness, Retail, Tourism Influencing Nelson

Our research rewarded us with information about a few of Nelson’s most influential business people.

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Action shot of man riding bicycle through forest.
Castlegar, Rossland, Financial, Transportation Three Kootenay communities receive BikeBC funding

Rossland, Castlegar and the South Slocan will be receiving funding for projects in their communities.

A generic ice hockey ice rink stadium with a frozen surface and a hockey puck under illuminated floodlights.
Financial, Tourism Crunching the numbers on the annual economic impact the Kootenay Ice brings Cranbrook

What economic impact does the Kootenay Ice have on Cranbrook?

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A Pomodoro timer sitting on a paper with writing on it.
Fernie, Education, Financial, Small Business, Kootenay Business Coach What’s your Mount Everest? Part 3

Scheduling daily tasks and then focusing on accomplishing them will keep up your productivity.

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A calendar with the date of Monday the 4th circled in red.
Fernie, Education, Financial, Small Business, Kootenay Business Coach What is your Mount Everest? Part 2

How to achieve your number one goal this year

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The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce is now housed in the beautifully refurbished CP Rail station.
Nelson, Financial, Small Business, Technology Taking care of Nelson’s business

When information and plans are in place, it’s time for action, and in Nelson, B.C., that action furthers the city’s long-term strategic plan.

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A businessman with a notebook, sitting at a desk with a corner of a keyboard visible.
Financial, Small Business Business realities

Recent information from the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses shows some interesting statistics about business owners

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Tom Murray, new CEO of Nelson & District Credit Union.
Nelson, Financial, Small Business Nelson & District Credit Union announces new CEO

After an extensive search process, the Board of Directors of Nelson & District Credit Union is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Murray as CEO

A group of business women all standing together.
Cranbrook, Golden, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail, Financial, Health & Wellness, Real Estate, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Kootenay Business Magazine presents the 2016 list of Women in Business nominations

Kootenay Business Magazine will announce the winners of the 2016 Women in Business awards at luncheons in the East Kootenay and West Kootenay

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Graphic of Arq Mountain Centre.
Cranbrook, Developments, Financial, Health & Wellness, Tourism Arq meets Indiegogo: Local climbing gym turns to crowdsource funding to finish project

The facility will feature state-of-the-art climbing walls, a fitness area, kid specific walls and playground, wellness, food and beverage.

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