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Bob Hellman has an enduring love for paddling and for Canada’s wilderness, and his business keeps him connected to that passion.

Northstar Roasting Company is Brian Conn’s dream come true.

This talented Kootenay businesswoman has a number of exciting projects on the go.

Cherlet has a shining reputation in Revelstoke for her business, Big Mountain Kitchen & Linen.

Diggers and Daisies Children’s Consignment has been welcomed to the Castlegar retail scene with open arms.

Lindsay Reynolds, owner of Three Sisters Day Spa in Fernie, B.C., pampers her guests with Aveda-exclusive care

Chantel Vincent, owner of Freyja Lifestyle Fashion in Fernie, B.C., provides trendy clothes to women in the Kootenays

Nicole Kauffman, owner of Cap-it Cranbrook, keeps truck users stocked with everything they need

Passion for the Revelstoke lifestyle, commitment to quality, and a strong work ethic are the foundations of Greg Fortier’s success.

Kat Cadegan, designer and creator of handmade jewelry, talked with us about entrepreneurship.

Golden Installations has been in business for over 47 years in the Upper Columbia Valley.

Overwaitea Foods stores in Kimberley and Creston have rebranded to Save-On-Foods

The Real Canadian Superstore in Cranbrook is making grocery shopping more convenient than ever before

Paper and Cup is a new bookstore and café in Kimberley, B.C.

Fernie Distillers is the first licensed craft distillery in Fernie, B.C.

Terra Park and Rob Jay are intimately connected to the people of Revelstoke—their organic farm provides food for the community.

Thirty years of experience and knowledge in the security industry have placed William Trowell at the top of his game.

Sears in Nelson, B.C., is undergoing a transformation to Bears Furniture and Appliances thanks to owner Barry Marsh

Lolli and David Gagnon have founded a business and a not-for-profit organization that support the community of Golden, B.C.

Darrell Kemle’s businesses run on a tried-and-true combination: high-quality product at a fair price, backed by exceptional customer service.

Bears Furniture and Appliances will also operate under the BrandSource label, with an extensive selection of appliances, furniture and electronics.

Well-known Cranbrook resident Tasy Strouzas is the new manager of the Coles bookstore in Tamarack Centre in Cranbrook

The Cranbrook and area business landscape has been busy over the last 12 months, with businesses expanding, renovating and updating.

Brian and Julie Pealow are the new owners of the Loblaw’s franchise in Creston, now called Pealow’s Independent Grocer.

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

Dale Felhauer, general manager of Inland in Cranbrook, B.C., continues to guide the company to the pinnacle of heavy equipment sales

The Kicking Horse Chamber of Commerce hosted a gala dinner event and presented 14 awards in a variety of categories.

Writer Jody Jacob, born and raised in Cranbrook, has published a children’s book called The Man & the Bear, created for kids between the ages of birth to seven.

The Kootenay area has an eclectic selection of businesses for sale to suit every sort of entrepreneur.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce recently gave out their Community and Business Excellence Awards for 2017.

Golden’s Canadian Timberframes Ltd. named Manufacturer of the Year

For great health choices, visit Grand Forks’s New West Trading Co. 1985

Kimberley and Marysville have been seeing a surge of new businesses, construction and start-ups over the past year.

Here is a list of the nominees and the winners in each category of the Kimberley Chamber 2017 Excellence Awards

The experts at Pulse Boot Lab can fine-tune the fit of your ski boots for a critical improvement in your performance and comfort on the hill.

Business mentorship and volunteer projects make Janet Fraser an influencer in Rossland, B.C.

Dave Butler will be launching his new book, Full Curl, on Saturday, September 30 at the HeidOut in downtown Cranbrook

Valerie Semeniuk, owner of Kootenai Moon Furniture, has multiplied her retail space tenfold via dedication and endurance

Cranbrook’s Tamarack Centre has been the regional retail hub for the past 40 years

Brandon Bolen, professional engineer, is a natural problem solver.

Fernie Brewing Company’s tasting room and storefront renovations are complete

Stephen Wik buys print business from father Don Wik, merges it with Murray's Office Plus.

Satisfy your sweet cravings at Aw Sweet Candy Co. in Fairmont Hot Springs.

The Elk Valley's Coal Valley Motor Products, based in Fernie and owned by Ralph Will for many years, has been purchased by the Denham Automotive Group.

The purpose of the Cranbrook Business Walk is to help foster a prosperous business climate in the area.

Amid an extensive renovation and expansion at the Fernie Brewing Company, they have also launched a new seasonal Ale called Base Camp, West Coast Pale Ale

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