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Kathy Wright became the executive director of the Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce on September 1, 2015.
Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Small Business, Tourism Boundary Chamber 2016

She has about three more hours in her day than most of us, and Kathy Wright uses that time to the advantage of B.C.’s Boundary region.

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The 2016 board of directors of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Developments The RDKB celebrates its 50th anniversary

Following fellow Kootenay districts RDCK and RDEK, the RDKB celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2016.

by Mason Buettner
Picture of Gord McArthur, world-class ice climber from Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Grand Forks, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Small Business Don’t miss world-class climber, Gord McArthur, guest speaker at 40 under 40 luncheon

Kootenay Business sought out the top 40 young business leaders in the Kootenay/Boundary/ Revelstoke areas to honour this group of under-40-year-old rising stars

Ken and Elyssa Starchuk, owners of Kootenay Car Care Inc.
Grand Forks Ken & Elyssa Starchuk

Becoming an entrepreneur was really the only option

Kayla Sebastian, owner of the Wooden Spoon Bistro in Grand Forks.
Grand Forks Kayla Sebastian

The owner/chef of this Grand Forks bistro has a ton of community support—and for good reason

Revelstoke Credit Union's recently constructed new building.
Cranbrook, Creston, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail, Financial Biggest credit unions in the Kootenays – ranked by assets

According to a list published by Business in Vancouver newspaper these are the largest credit unions in the Kootenays.

Logo of three credit unions involved in partnership.
Cranbrook, Grand Forks, Nelson, Financial, Small Business Three regional Credit Unions announce another successful collaboration

The new partnership will allow respective credit union business members access to enhanced commercial and consumer credit expertise.

Graphic for the 40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Business.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Elkford, Grand Forks, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Retail, Small Business Call for nominations 40 Under 40—Rising Stars in Business

We invite your business to join in supporting and saluting these young business professionals (under 40) who deserve to be recognized.

Elk Park Ranch, near Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
Creston, Grand Forks, Radium Hot Springs, Nelson, Agriculture, Real Estate Rocky Mountain ranch property at its best

Is the ranch life for you? Check out these properties that showcase the best of Rocky Mountain living.

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Boundary Country Meatworks is a versatile abattoir that is owned and operated by the Grand Forks and Boundary Regional Agricultural Society (GFBRAS).
Grand Forks Grand Forks has a new meat processing facility

Boundary Country Meatworks opened in Grand Forks last May, and it's equipped for success.

The de Vries family—Jeremy, Keely and their three daughters—stand in a field of their organic dairy farm.
Grand Forks, Agriculture, Environment, Health & Wellness Reduce your foodprint deliciously

Choosing to support farms that responsibly caretake the environment and their animals is a very positive way to spend your food dollar.

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Owner and chef Kayla Sebastian of The Wooden Spoon Bistro & Bake Shop in Grand Forks is standing in front of the bistro's logo.
Grand Forks, Cuisine Every person has a role in this Grand Forks kitchen

The staff and burgers are super stars at The Wooden Spoon Bistro & Bake Shop in Grand Forks

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Grant Hill standing in front of a vineyard.
Grand Forks, Small Business From winemaker to business owner

Grant Hill turned his passion for making homemade wine into a thriving Grand Forks business

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view of Christina Lake access riverfront
Creston, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Real Estate Top 10 (+ 1) most affordable waterfront properties in the Kootenays

A list of the most affordable waterfront (and riverfront) properties listed on MLS in the Kootenays.

Volunteers build the raised planters for the Rotary Gardens in Radium Hot Springs.
Grand Forks, Radium Hot Springs, Castlegar, Kaslo, Trail, Agriculture, Environment Community gardens are greening up the Kootenays

Five community gardens across the Kootenays grow social capital as well as plants

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A two story craftsman style home.
Cranbrook, Creston, Grand Forks, Kimberley, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Nelson, Trail, Real Estate Stop dreaming and start building

Harmony Homes puts your design and building project under one contract

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Michael Dean (L) and his son Andrés spread two types of rock dust on the Learning Garden in Grand Forks. Andrés is now general manager of Gaia Green Products.
Grand Forks, Agriculture, Environment Michael Dean: He makes plants even greener

Gaia Green Products in Grand Forks has been selling organic fertilizers for 25 years and just keeps growing

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Dave and Georgina Bachmier
Grand Forks, Small Business, Technology Excellent growth at Neighbours Computers

Neighbours Computers, owned by Dave and George Bachmier, has become a tech-support mainstay in Grand Forks, B.C.

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James Wilson, executive director, Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce
Grand Forks, Small Business, Tourism Info from the Boundary Region chamber

James Wilson is the face of the Boundary Country Chamber of Commerce, and he deeply appreciates the volunteers who help him.

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Exterior of Kootenay Savings Credit Union
Cranbrook, Grand Forks, Nelson, Trail, Financial Biggest Credit Unions in Kootenays by assets

Cranbrook's EKCCU lead the way with a whooping 13% increase in assets.

Aerial view of Roxul Inc.
Grand Forks Roxul reorganizes Canadian operations

North American team will continue to be headquartered in Milton, Ont.

Randy Kappes is the mayor of Midway, B.C.
Grand Forks A third term for Midway’s mayor

Randy Kappes has taken on the position of mayor of Midway, B.C., for a third consecutive term.

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Frank Konrad, mayor of Grand Forks, B.C.
Grand Forks A fresh perspective for Grand Forks

To Frank Konrad, the new mayor of Grand Forks, B.C., it’s important to consider the community’s long-term wellbeing.

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Grand Fork's historic City Hall exterior
Grand Forks, Developments Grand Fork’s historic City Hall under reconstruction

Hil-Tech Contracting of Trail was recently awarded the $1.21 million contract which is expected to be completed late fall of 2014.

Forestry machinery at work
Canal Flats, Grand Forks, Radium Hot Springs, Castlegar, Forestry Forest Industry has strong connection to Kootenays

Vancouver-based Canfor and a number of other companies lead the list.

Kootenay Business magazine is pleased to welcome Dianna Ducs, Executive Director of the Nelson/Kootenay Lake Tourism Association and Shelley Adams, bestselling author of the Whitewater Cookbooks series.
Grand Forks, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail Kootenay Business holds 3rd annual Influential Women in Business Award Luncheon in Nelson

Kootenay Business magazine is pleased to welcome Dianna Ducs and Shelley Adams

Cheryl Savaia sits next to  Bree Lockhart on stairs at Thistle Pot Gifts in Grand Forks with wares behind them.
Grand Forks, Retail Thistle Pot Gifts: evolving in a small town

When two artists took ownership of their co-op in Grand Forks, B.C., and grew a retail shop, they learned to build and nurture a business and its customers.

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Cynthia Howard, manager of Kettle Valley Waste, stands with owner Ron Liddle and a driver. They all wear bright yellow company shirts.
Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Environment Taking out trash for the Boundary

Kettle Valley Waste is a business in B.C.'s Boundary region that has helped the local district implement exceptional waste disposal and diversion services.

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Lori-Ann Dagg stands in front of the doors to Winnipeg Liquor Store in Grand Forks.
Grand Forks In with the new

With a new building completed, the Winnipeg Liquor Store opened in Grand Forks late in 2013. The name is a nod to the historical Winnipeg Hotel.

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James Wilson has brown hair and wears a Community Futures Boundary shirt.
Grand Forks, Christina Lake The Boundary: a place to grow

The Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce is invested in promoting business and the region.

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Aaron and Cindy Anthony of Grand Forks Realty Ltd in Grand Forks, BC.
Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Real Estate Encouraging news for home sales in Grand Forks

Aaron and Cindy Anthony, husband and wife realtor team at Grand Forks Realty,predict real estate market in the Grand Forks will shift to favour sellers in 2014.

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Mikki Hamagami wears a black coat and scarf. She stands overlooking ocean and a city line with shoulder-length blonde hair.
West Kootenay, Grand Forks Mikki Hamagami

A great staff and a customer-oriented business philosophy helps Mikki Hamagami run Morrissey Creek Building Supplies in Grand Forks.

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Looking down on the Grand Forks Roxul plant.
Grand Forks, Developments Green upgrades and 25 years for Roxul

Roxul is celebrating a milestone and, after a busy summer, is operating an environmentally friendly upgrade at its Grand Forks facility.

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The camera looks down on four men standing in a shop surrounded by water-service parts.
Grand Forks, Retail, Small Business Dedicated to sales and service

Y&R Water Sales in Grand Forks was Business of the Year thanks to a dedication to serving the region and focusing on customers.

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Five people stand in a row, smiling, in front of a brick building in Grand Forks.
Grand Forks, Technology Connected in Grand Forks

A downtown Wi-Fi initiative through the local Rotary club has brought free Internet to visitors and residents of Grand Forks.

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A head shot of Dylan Zorn wearing a brown plaid shirt against a field of green.
Grand Forks Living the Boundary life

Dylan Zorn of Community Futures Boundary enjoys living and staying involved in Grand Forks.

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John Billwiller, owner of Snowball Ventures, has lived in Grand Forks for 36 years.
Grand Forks John Billwiller loves to give back

The owner of Snowball Ventures has volunteered with the local fire department for over 33 years.

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The embroidery room at Creative Custom Embroidery.
Grand Forks Meet the owner of Creative Custom Embroidery

Owner Amber Esovoloff was lucky enough to have her hobby turn into a business.

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Owners of Jogas, Roger and Donna Soviskov, put customer service at the forefront.
Grand Forks Good coffee and good people at Jogas in Grand Forks

Owners Roger and Donna Soviskov of Jogas Espresso Cafe always go the extra mile for their customers.

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New Grand Forks liquor store building under construction
Grand Forks, Developments New liquor store for Grand Forks

New free-standing liquor store in downtown Grand Forks under contruction

Close-up of smiling man with a merchandise display wall in the background
Grand Forks, Small Business Fifty years and counting

After half a century, B&F Sales & Service is something of a landmark in Grand Forks, B.C.

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Grant Hill of Kettle River Vintners in Grand Forks, BC
Grand Forks, Cuisine The new brew

Kettle River Vintners allows customers to have a hand in the beer- and wine-making process.

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Photo of two men and a woman
Cranbrook, Elkford, Grand Forks, Fernie, Sparwood EKCFS announces partnership with MWX

Expanded wealth management services are available through a new partnership.

A red sign in front of a smoke stack reads
Grand Forks, Environment Roxul makes green improvements

upcoming upgrades to a Roxul plant in Grand Forks will help reduce odour and smoke emissions.

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Grand Forks They mean business

Grand Forks is forming a downtown business association with a goal of improving the downtown core.

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Photo of Sarah Winton
Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Tourism Forging connections

Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce promotes collaboration among community groups, in spite of the small population and large geographical area.

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Head shot of 40-ish man with wall display of mechanical components in the background.
Grand Forks Supporting the dream

Ryan Tomilin of Grand Forks, B.C., loves being active in the outdoors. He makes his living selling and servicing the toys he loves to play with: ATVs, snowmobiles, motorbikes and the like.

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Waist-up shot of two casually dressed  men standing in front of a wall hung with electronic accessories
Grand Forks, Technology Plan B is working just fine

Neighbours Computers is a successful partnership between Dave Bachmier and Joe Sheremeto of Grand Forks, B.C. Friendship, respect, trust and self-knowledge are the cornerstones of their business.

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Smiling man in foreground, seated beside young woman, with three young men in background, in stadium broadcast booth.
Grand Forks, Tourism Play ball!

It takes a whole community of volunteers and sponsors to produce the annual Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament; in 2012, the 32nd event will take place over the Labour Day weekend.

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