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Catching up with Deirdre Howard, proud beekeeper and owner of Pure Honey Products in Creston.

The owner of Kootenay Made Co. in Trail shines her light on local artists and artisans, promoting their products in her brick-and-mortar shop.

Hedin Nelson-Chorney, owner of Tailout Brewing, highlights how his business won Castlegar’s Young Entrepreneur Award and Green Award

More than a bookstore, Fable Book Parlour fosters music, cookies and community in Revelstoke, B.C.

Grant Sharam and Jim Cunnington saw the need for affordable, accessible, green transportation—leading them to start eTrikes Canada in Kimberley.

KootenayBiz has chosen our top 10 thought leaders of 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.

The owners of Burton City Cider produce Kootenay-made cider, honey and other quality products using environmentally conscious methods

The owner of Huckleberry Mountain Market stepped up and rewarded his staff with $30,000 in bonuses after a grueling COVID summer.

Canal Flats, B.C., wants to grow its population and is offering a tax break to businesses that relocate to this small East Kootenay town

The owners of Barks and Recreation pooled their talents to forge a comprehensive pet service and supply company.

Morchella Market & Cafe is bringing a farm fresh feel to grocery shopping downtown Cranbrook, accompanied by the fully renovated co-working space upstairs

Jared Williams, manager of Northstar Bicycle Co. in Cranbrook, B.C., has adapted his love of bicycles and coffee into a popular Kootenay Business

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

Jeff Davie, second-generation owner of Kaslo Building Supplies, describes how exceptional customer service leads to longevity

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

Nelson, B.C., is overflowing with sewists, thanks to the enthusiastic owners/teachers of the Nelson Stitch Lab

Laura Price, owner of Scout Clothing in Nelson, B.C., is showcasing how small retail shops can offer an excellent online shopping experience

Downtown revitalization in Grand Forks, B.C., was led by a unique five-week initiative

Floris and René Steenkamp, new owners of The Grater Good Kitchen Supply Company in Kimberley, B.C., are excited to share their passion for cooking

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

Erin Thompson and Brian Sondergaard are the driving forces behind Kimberley Kritters - a wildly successful pet supply store in Kimberley, B.C.

The annual Golden Community Excellence Awards recognized greatness and good work.

It was an evening of online celebration and virtual toasts to the winners of the 2020 Trail Business Excellence Awards.

Despite a challenging year, KootenayBiz told many inspiring and informative stories—here are our Top 10 from 2020

Dustin Gilchrist, director of operations at KYR Supply in Warfield, B.C., creates Kootenay-inspired outdoor apparel that is made in Canada

The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Business Excellence Awards, virtual-style, on November 7th

Spunky young entrepreneur’s coffee is flowing across the Kootenays and Canada from Rooftop Coffee Roasters in Fernie, B.C.

KootenayBiz’s bimonthly eNewsletters keep you informed and inspired about business successes in your communities

The annual Elkford Business Excellence Awards were held on October 29, 2020 via Zoom

This year’s 2020 Fernie Business Excellence awards, held on October 23, was a virtual celebration.

Winners of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were announced on October 22.

The winners were celebrated a little differently this year at the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards.

Hire Smarter, Sell More: An interview with book author C. Lee Smith on hiring top sales staff

Nominations for the 2020 Fernie Business Excellence Awards are open until September 7

The key to coping with COVID-19 is kindness, says Valerie Semeniuk, owner of Kootenai Moon Furniture in Nelson.

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Revelstoke

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Trail

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Nelson

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Castlegar

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Creston

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support across the West Kootenay region

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Fernie

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Kimberley

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support across the East Kootenay region

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Cranbrook

Marco Gerhardt, co-owner of Kootenay Filter in Nelson, B.C., discusses how Can-Filter layoffs led to Kootenay Filter’s creation

As eclectic as Kootenay communities are, there are also a wide range of opportunities for budding entrepreneurs

Erika Krest, executive director for the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce, is promoting #thinklocalfirst Bingo to encourage local shopping