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Brenda Palmer believes that we should value our time as much or more than we do our money, and invest both wisely.

Co-founders Julie Taylor and Natasha Benson recently opened Cranbrook's first dedicated cold-pressed juicery called The Raw House.

“I think passionate people can get a lot done if you just give them some appropriate direction and let them run with their ideas.” —Jen Comer

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.

Skynet and Kinetic Wireless, which owns 25 Rogers & Fido stores in B.C., is expanding to serve the Kootenays.

The company made the Top 10 Most Innovative Products appearing on shelves of B.C. grocery stores, as selected by a panel of food experts.

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

Janet Mueller, owner of Olde Koots Vintage in Kimberley, gives her expertise on what works and what doesn’t when it comes to antiques

“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 visit to Refinery 180 Consignment brings fun and profit to the serious work of recycling.

"From vibrant non-profits to young entrepreneurs and successful businesses, we have a lot to celebrate and recognize," stated the Chamber of Commerce.

Sarah Holliday purchased Bagels and Brew four years ago and she hasn’t looked back since

Our 40 under 40 luncheon is a salute to the Kootenay's rising stars of business, our shining young entrepreneurs.

Alicia Gray decided to follow her heart—and so Bombshack in Rossland, B.C., was born.

Taghum Shell in Nelson has built up a fan-following, thanks to its trio of brothers that run the store

Denai Bell’s creative efforts have landed Arrow and Axe into the centre of Kimberley’s Platzl

Chris Fuhs of Grand Forks, is a generous, hard-working, community-spirited family man.

Adam Pomeroy’s bicycle business allows him to have fun, stay fit and enjoy his environment, and to help others do the same.

One of the most dynamic and fast-growing businesses in the Kootenays is owned and operated by Cranbrook’s Murray Floyd and his wife, Sherri.

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

Diane Bull has taken Revelstoke, B.C.’s Style Trend Clothiers to exciting new heights thanks to her creative thinking and marketing

Cranbrook businessman Murray Floyd is pleased to announce expansion into the West Kootenays

Jocelyn Brunner offers something for everyone—without sacrificing quality, comfort and design—at her store, Summit Footwear & Fashion.

Aside from the new plant in Cranbrook, there are only 5 other bottle manufacturing plants in Canada.

This third-generation Fernie-ite has travelled to Chile, Colorado and back home again

For Robin Dixon, opening The Grater Good in Kimberley has allowed her to share her love of cooking and entertaining

“Our employer exhibitors find the Career Fair a valuable venue to recruit to their organization or business,” says Amy Byers, College Recruitment Specialist.

The BC Chamber of the Year Award is about encouraging and inspiring organizational and business excellence.

Adam Pomeroy and Rob Gretchen have opened a bike shop in Castlegar, B.C., and business is good.

Exquisite, ethical edibles are the trademark of Cranbrook’s Soulfood restaurant.

The owner of the Blue Barn Pet & Hobby Farm in Castlegar loves critters and their people.

Meet your recruitment needs and raise your business’s profile by becoming an exhibitor at two upcoming local career events!

Owner and designer Marilyn Cobban and her staff recently raised $2821 for a charity called Decoda Literacy Project.

The largest shopping centre in the Kootenays, Tamarack Centre first opened in 1977.

Seams Fun carries a stock of novelty clothing, accessories and home decor items.

The new space for Kootenay Co-op in Nelson is a welcoming and spacious spot for shopping and socializing.

Sign up now for this world class training session with Dr. Mark Colgate, award winning professor at UVic's Gustavson School of Business.

We are pleased to present the Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in the region—we salute your success!

The space is modern, professionally equipped and located in a Heritage building right on the main drag in downtown Rossland.

Atlantis Antiques in Marysville and Phoenix Antiques in Cranbrook are the latest additions for Don Langvand, also owner of Dragon Antiques

Selkirk Security provides products for safety and security, including spy gear, GoPro cameras and aerial drones.

A summary of the similarities and differences among all of the Kootenay chambers of commerce Business Excellence Awards

Cummins Western Canada in Sparwood is a field-service branch with a total of 29 employees.

One staff member who undoubtedly was pivotal to the team for the last 5 years, was Fernie’s Brewmaster Gord Demaniuk.

Long-time automotive executive Al King is back as general manager at Chalet GM in Kimberley.

From pub and restaurants to guest ranches and pet stores the Kootenays definitely has a unique line up of business ventures for sale.

Offer available to first 10 downtown Rossland businesses that sign up.

Four different groups have applied and received approval to build more hotel rooms in the city located along busy Highway #1.

After many years in the local Real Estate industry, Jim Barber has switched gears to a new career.