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How entrepreneur Carla Broad turned a side hustle into a blossoming full-time business.

There were a total of 12 award winners at this year’s Business Excellence celebration.

With decades of experience, Russell Buksa of RNB Works still enjoys bringing high-quality projects to his clients around the province

Jeff Kennedy and Geoff Sherlock, realtors in Nelson and Invermere, provide real estate insight into the B.C. housing market in the West and East Kootenays

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

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

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

Wild Wonders Insectarium in Invermere named New Business of the Year and won People’s Choice award at Columbia Valley Chamber awards

A family business, Winderberry Farms, found innovative ways to grow and create a place for everyone to contribute to a bright future

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held in late October.

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

Kevin Blackwell, a housing project developer, talks to Kootenay Business about the housing industry in the Columbia Valley

A development in Windermere is treating wastewater with a solar aquatic facility, an underutilized process that produces clean water without chemicals.

The 22nd Annual Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held on November 18, 2021.

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

Growing fatter by the month: Feastify is adding 6 to 8 new communities a month across Canada

Chris Policar and Ryan “Butter” Karl, new owners of The Station Pub in Invermere, B.C., have major upgrades in the works for their restaurant

Alpenglow Superfood Bakery uses ingredients that are organic, wholesome and nutrient-dense, yet still delicious

Pete Bourke, executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, has seen businesses in the region adapt as needed this past year

Luz Hernandez, owner and chef of Su Casa Authentic Mexican Kitchen in Windermere, B.C., runs her restaurant with her four children

Kootenay companies innovate to help Canada become self-sufficient in PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic

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

Four Kootenay distilleries are turning an alcoholic byproduct into a critically short commodity: Hand sanitizer for FREE!

Fairmont Creek Vacation Rentals manages unique properties in the Columbia Valley

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce handed out 12 awards at its annual Business Awards gala.

Columbia Basin Trust's Career Internship Program opens doors for recent post-secondary graduate

A successful deal with the Dragons' Den inspires small-town craft distillery Taynton Bay Spirits to aim higher

Who were the winners of the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce annual Business Excellence Awards in 2019?

Tanya DuBois offers group and private piano lessons in Invermere, where she emphasizes having fun with her students.

Samantha Gernhart is an influential woman in business in her community of Invermere, where she works at Copper Point Resort and runs a home-based business

The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation is excited to announce the distribution of more than $57,000 in new grants

Root 93 Dental Centre provides more access to dental care in the Columbia Valley

The scholarship awarded $3,300 to each of the students who have overcome adversity to pursue their educational dreams

The board of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomes Pete Bourke to the position of executive director.

thinkBright Homes, based in Invermere, B.C., is at the cutting edge of the green building industry

In July 2019, the G&G Golf Company and Callaway Golf PGA of BC Pro-Assistant Championship will be held at Copper Point Golf Club in Invermere.

Introducing the East Kootenay nominees for our 40 under 40 list.

Richard and Karen Gendron of Invermere find a new client in Budweiser, designing and producing tap handles for the industry giant’s cold-tapped beer.

Numerous new construction and development projects are springing up throughout the Kootenays

Angela’s Organic Pasta in Invermere blends authentic methods with good-for-you ingredients. Its products are soon to be on Sobeys' shelves.

Charmaine Richter, sales and marketing director of Copper Point Resort in Invermere, B.C., has taken Copper Point into the Top 10

Kyla Gent and Milena Huebener, owners of Glow Decor Rentals in Invermere, B.C., rent vintage and modern lounge furniture for idyllic weddings and events

Al Miller, a 30-year resident of Invermere, is a business owner and the district’s new mayor.

Christine has been with the BMO Financial Group since 2009.

Rick Jensen, founder of New Dawn Group of Companies, looks back at the company’s 40 years in construction and development.

Sharyl Paull helps people to listen to their bodies through healing touch, asking the right questions and creating a space of trust and support.

Few remaining units available in this sought-after development

At Unleashed! Pet Care Services in Invermere, owner Amber Schick takes your canine's comfort to heart.

Stoke Cold Pressed Juice has been a regular supplier to Circle Health Food & Café and owner Jill Bentley see this as a natural gateway to expand their business

Congratulations to the owners and staff at Chasse Holdings in Invermere.