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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.

Copper Point Resort, located just off busy Highway 95/93, caters to golfers, skiers, business meetings, conferences and the independent traveler.

The new owners of Gerry’s Gelati in Invermere, B.C., have found the secret recipe for success.

WestJet Link is a new, three-times-a-weekday travel option at the Canadian Rockies International Airport.

Richard Matthews, co-owner of Ullr Bar in Invermere, B.C., has opened a new Viking bar in the Columbia Valley

Whether you’re planning on taking your family—or your work family—on a paddling adventure, here are some important tips to keep in mind

Educational partners visit from Tanzania, and a new course offering at both the Invermere and Fernie campuses.

We shine a little light on a few of the business people who are leading the field in their own way in Invermere.

The ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation is building the Columbia Lake Recreation Centre to promote sport, fitness and community in the Columbia Valley.

Kicking Horse Coffee was named 2018’s Best Workplace in Canada by the research group Great Place to Work.

A new online tool at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce enables the chamber to be more responsive to the immediate issues of its members.

Find out which companies have brought the most jobs to this Kootenay region

The Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition (CASC) recently held their first ever national event recognizing excellence in the independent distillery market.

Eden Yesh is setting up investment co-ops to help entrepreneurs access business capital and mentorship.

Stephanie Van de Kemp’s approach to business includes teamwork, community support and a purpose beyond profits.

David Read’s business, Valley Hawk Security, offers safety to the Columbia Valley

The Hospitality Management diploma program was developed in direct response to needs voiced during community and industry consultations in Invermere.

Based in Invermere, B.C., Forrest Campbell formed Freewheeling Energy

Invermere leads the way with the highest assessed value for a property in the Kootenay Columbia region.

If you own or manage a small business that is ready to expand into markets outside of British Columbia, this free workshop can help.

In all of his roles, Jesse Nicholas strives to listen, understand, build consensus and serve his community.

AG Valley Foods in Invermere, B.C., won the 2017 Independent Grocer of the Year silver award

Panorama Mountain Resort is a four-season destination resort situated in British Columbia's Purcell Mountains.

Ryan Watmough has recently been hired by the Regional District of East Kootenay to be the new Economic Development Officer

The new transit service is scheduled to run every other week Wednesdays and Thursdays starting on August 2nd.

The Invermere Valley Echo was founded in 1953.

The Show & Shine portion of the event will be moving from the Springs Course Driving Range to the Copper Point Golf Club's driving range.

When news broke that Invermere’s Kicking Horse Coffee had sold in a $215 million deal to Italy's Lavazza Group, it reminded us of the company’s humble beginning

Michelle Cubin’s essential oil business, Healing Hollow, continues to spread across the East Kootenay

Kicking Horse Coffee is one of the Kootenay’s largest employers with over 110 people working out of the company's Invermere manufacturing facility.

A year into his new business venture, Ryan Haynes is enjoying his increased investment and involvement in the community of Invermere.

Ashley Pederson is a horse/donkey/mule-loving farrier who works with equines throughout the East Kootenay.

In this, Canada’s 150th anniversary year, the visitor centre in Radium Hot Springs is welcoming an unprecedented number of tourists.

“I don’t want anyone to fall through the cracks. If there’s someone in need, I want the community to be able to help.” —Mike Gray

The Columbia Valley is looking to hire an Economic Development officer for the region.

Susan Clovechok supports the vision of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce to have a thriving economy and an engaged business community.

“We want every single client who walks out of the store to be in love with the clothing they’re taking home,” said France Andestad.

A provincial grant of $159,600 will be used to establish and staff an economic development office for the Columbia Valley.

The new, 17,000-square-foot Columbia Valley Multi-Use Centre will provide service to communities throughout the Columbia Valley.

Matt and Kate Walker have shifted from life in the NHL to brewery owners in Nelson, B.C.

Invermere’s Arrowhead Brewing Company is riding the wave of Leanne Tegart’s savvy business sense

Invermere’s Kanata Inn is the new and improved version of the former Super 8 motel, and the first Kanata in B.C.

The Kootenay waterways have inspired a booming business, owned by an avid outdoor recreation lover, Rob Porter.

OM Organics Boutique Apothecary is a successful Invermere-based business that is run by nature lover Kari Asselin.