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Meet the West Kootenay and Boundary region nominees for our 40 under 40 list.

With corporate offices in Trail, Kootenay Savings is a member-owned financial co-operative with eleven branches throughout the Kootenays

“We’re trying to identify evolving priorities and advance the interests for the overall prosperity of the area,” —David Perehudoff, CAO, Trail

Formerly owned by Tony Maglio, his brother Dominic and brother in-law Russ Beauchamp, the Maglio Building Centres have been serving the area for over 30 years.

The Trust and Columbia Power, which currently own 49 per cent of Waneta Expansion, worked closely with the BC Government to make this purchase possible.

Trail Hammer and Bolt is a new business in Trail, B.C.

Alicia Gray, owner of Bombshack Apparel in Rossland, B.C., is blasting past expectations with her young business

Joey Christensen, owner of Yogi Berri Café in Trail, B.C., has more food options than a pic-a-nic basket

Ed Attridge replaces recently retired Audry Durham as the new Executive Director

“I have a clear understanding of my role and clear expectations of myself and others in achieving our shared purpose.”—Lisa Pasin, Trail’s mayor

Funding from the Columbia Basin Trust Impact Investment Fund will be used to continue development of a new water and wastewater sensor testing lab facility

The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce has new staff and a renewed commitment to its members and the community.

Canada’s Top Employers program recognizes companies for exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies

Trail-based Silver City Stagelines Ltd. (SCSL) applied and was approved to operate a new bus service between Nelson/Trail and Kelowna

For testing, the company used a 3D printed model of a FortisBC dam developed with existing research partners Selkirk College and FortisBC Inc.

Wood products and family ties are the legacy of ATCO Wood Products in Fruitvale, B.C.

Congratulations to the winners and nominees of the recent 2018 Business Excellence awards

Check here for an evolving list of the visionaries, innovators and implementers in Nelson’s business community.

These are three businesses that made our top 50 list in 2018.

The 11-member Re/Max realty team in Greater Trail has over 150 years of industry experience.

Brad Crockett, president and owner of The Crockett Book Co. in Trail, B.C., has successfully brought his bookstore into the digital age

Columbia Basin Trust provides over $244,000 to 13 public art projects in 11 communities

Kenny White, a building contractor based in Montrose, B.C., especially enjoys transforming homes and adding value through renovations.

Ian Thomas, president and owner of Cedar Taxi Ltd. in Trail, B.C., has created a wheelchair-accessible taxi service

S&P Global Platts, an independent provider of information to the resource markets is reporting that Teck has temporarily shut down their lead smelting operation

As part of the sale, Teck Metals Ltd. holds a 20-year lease to use the two-thirds interest in Waneta to produce power for its industrial operations in Trail

Trail’s influencers demonstrate a mindset that supports Trail itself and the surrounding region

As the municipal election approaches, Trail’s mayor reviews the body of work accomplished in the city in the past four years.

Audry Durham looks back over her three years as manager of the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce.

The City of Trail has awarded the Cominco Arena Lighting Project to a local contractor, Power Tech Electric Ltd.

Astra is a powerful augmented business intelligence system that uses artificial intelligence for performing analytics of industrial data.

Nancy Crockett, vice-president of sales & member experience at Kootenay Savings Credit Union in Trail, B.C., explains the benefits of the Member Service Centre.

Trail Operations houses one of the world’s largest smelting and refining complexes.

It would appear that whenever a major thoroughfare like Highway #3 connects with adjoining streets the potential for crashes climbs substantially.

Technology entrepreneur Pilar Portela shares her perspective on the leadership roles of women in business.

Part IV. A financial snapshot of West Kootenay bitcoin mining

Part III. What is bitcoin mining and what’s the appeal for this in the West Kootenay?

Part II. The secret bitcoin location in the Kootenays

Part I. Tracking the West Kootenay bitcoin boom

The City of Trail has won a prestigious award for their new Columbia River Skywalk from the BC Recreation and Parks Association.

The fifth annual Junior Dragons Den Championship took place at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail on Saturday, May 8

Young Entrepreneurs will compete for cash to support their small business dreams at the Junior Dragons Den Championship taking place in Trail this Saturday.

The Junior Dragon Den Provincial Championships will be held on May 5th at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail.

Improved amenities, attractions and industry opportunities, along with a revitalized hockey club, are creating sustainable growth in Trail.

Metal Tech Alley is a cluster of great minds and opportunities that is leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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

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

Derek Curlew answers some questions about his business and his life in Trail, B.C.

Tervita is a leading environmental services company with nearly 40 years of industry experience.

The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce hosted the 3rd Annual Business Excellence Awards on Saturday, September 30, 2017