Golden: Who’s who in Business

Flags and timberframe gateposts mark the entrance to Golden, B.C.

Golden: Who’s who in Business

Golden, B.C., is a town where the businesses reflect the adventure-seeking spirit of its residents and visitors.

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Golden Chamber of Commerce

Learn more about this active chamber and its contributions to the Golden community.

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Interior of Four Points Books in Invermere.

East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Fernie, Invermere

Read ’em and reap: A list of East Kootenay bookstores

Can’t get enough reading material? Check out this list of bookstores in the East Kootenay.

by Julie Matchett

Interior of 2nd Edition Coworking in Fernie, showing comfy set of chairs, small table and windows with mountain view outside.

East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, West Kootenay, Kaslo, Nelson, New Denver, Revelstoke, Small Business, Technology

These 11 Kootenay coworking spaces offer community and creative collaboration

Shared workspaces in communities like Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie, Nelson and Trail provide flexibility and support in a communal environment.

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

Fred Penner and fellow musician on stage.

East Kootenay, Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Sparwood, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism

Festivals in the East 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

East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Sparwood, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism

East Kootenay museums and heritage sites allow visitors a step back into history

History buffs are drawn to these popular heritage sites in the East Kootenay

by Julie Matchett

Audrey taking two students mountain biking on the forest trails

East Kootenay, Golden, Education, Small Business, Tourism

Forging a sisterhood on mountain bikes in the Kootenays

The owner of Shred Sisters came all the way across Canada to teach mountain biking to like-minded women.

by Danielle Cameron

Amber Granter with two horses, mountains in background.

East Kootenay, Golden, Real Estate

Diverse skills helped park ranger Amber Granter switch to real estate in Golden, B.C.

Realtor Amber Granter in Golden, B.C., left behind the park ranger life and found her life skills were transferable to her new career in real estate

by Virginia Rasch

Co-working space with wood floors, row of tall chairs along window, plant in background.

East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie, Invermere, West Kootenay, Nelson, Revelstoke, Small Business, Technology

Kootenay co-working spaces offer community and creative collaboration

They’re a growing trend across the Kootenays—check out this list of the region’s co-working spaces.

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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