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

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

Giving back to her community is important for Karli Melnychuk, owner of Kootenay Livin’ Apparel

Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.

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

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

The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce celebrated their Business Excellence Awards in style

Interested in tiny homes? Explore our list of tiny house resources in the Kootenays

Which brands in the Kootenays have the largest followers on Instagram? Find out on this list of top Instagram influencers in the Kootenays.

Bear Spring Eco Retreat offers urbanites an escape from big-city living and a chance to decompress close to nature.

Chocolate, chocolate everywhere! Chocolate shops abound in the Kootenays

From much-needed affordable housing to new commercial builds and upgrades, West Kootenay cities are seeing record growth.

From much-needed housing to commercial buildings, these East Kootenay cities are continuing to blossom.

Two rival Kootenay construction companies believe business should be about supporting each other

The 28th Annual Revelstoke Business Excellence awards were held on November 6, 2021

Check out these unique businesses currently for sale in the Kootenay market.

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

Itching to hit the slopes? Check out this list of ski destinations in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies region

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce 2021 Business Excellence Awards were held on October 29, 2021

Morning Mountain Coffee Co. in Nelson produces convenient and portable coffee bags—an alternative to K-cups.

Many diverse companies and businesses call the Kootenay area home. Fill out our form with your business information if you have over 40 employees

The Elkford Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards were held virtually on October 29, 2021

Tired of the same old fast-food fare? Simply Raw offers customers a selection of healthy, good-for-you options

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

If you’re a devoted bookworm, you’ll love the varied selection of new and used bookstores across the Kootenay region

Trevor Semchuck and Wade Jarvis are the business partners behind Kimberley’s newest distillery, Bootleg Spirits

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

Find award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries

Outsourcing commercial laundry needs is made easy with East Kootenay Regional Laundry.

Read about local coffee roasters as you celebrate National Coffee Day and the beverage that’s an essential pick-me-up for many people

Based in Nelson, B.C., Melinda Nealis and Kayla Carley are the mother-and-daughter duo behind Replenish—The Kootenay Refill Store

Mo’ Better Organized assists clients by helping them organize their homes and lives

Explore this list of distilleries from across the Kootenay region

Red Seal Chef Barrie Elliott and her team bring delicious, seasonally-inspired dishes to their catered events

Based in Golden, B.C., Day2Day Books is a highly experienced bookkeeping company

The consumer trend towards buying locally-grown flowers is booming in the Kootenays as proven by this list of 10 flower farms

Waterfront and acreages are among the most desirable pieces of real estate. Check out our list of 10 prime Kootenay properties.

Lisa Ziebarth, manager of the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce, loves how community-minded Creston is

Find uniquely home-grown Kootenay clothing, wearables and gear from these 12 local businesses

Jeremiah Woods is the owner of a large fleet of VW vehicles and now he’s created a campground in Golden, B.C., to share his love of the iconic brand

11 awards were handed out at this year’s virtual Creston Business Excellence Awards gala

Erin Robertson and Dennis Lavoie are the urban farmers behind this new startup superfood business

Michele Dupas is the imaginative owner of Dupas Designs and Gallery 229, located in the old Procter, B.C., schoolhouse

A custom fabrication and welding shop, Elk Valley Precision & Cab provides services to Sparwood and area businesses

Some had success, some didn’t, but these 9 brave Kootenay business people all faced down the Dragons’ Den

Unprecedented growth is forcing businesses to rework their business models

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

The annual BC Business “Most Resilient Cities in 2021” list includes Nelson and Cranbrook

Ovry is a brand of affordable, high-quality pregnancy and ovulation tests available for online purchase.

14 Kimberley businesses and individuals garnered praise for their excellence this year