Fernie Brewing Company is loved for its Cheers to Charity initiative, its economic support of the community through employment and, of course, its brews.

Clients of Brown Dog Contracting appreciate the team’s professionalism, patience and beyond-expectation results.

The high profile location fronts busy Highway #3 traffic and will serve travellers before or after the Kootenay Pass

As one of Golden’s largest employers—with 39 employees—Canadian Timberframes Ltd., owned by Jeff and Stephanie Bowes, is on a roll these days

Morgan Jmaiff’s new business offers locals Canadian-owned brands, locally-made vendors and access to eco-friendly companies.

Our fourth annual 40 under 40 list is a salute to some of the leading entrepreneurs in the Kootenays.

With a thriving family and a thriving business, Karey Pion provides Soco Soaps to more than 40 markets in Canada, including hometown Fernie

Five West Kootenay communities have signed on to the EcoSociety’s 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign. Meet the early adopters of change.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Are you a business owner—or know of a business—in the Kootenays with something new and exciting happening with the company?

Sutco Transportation Specialists is recognized as an industry leader for best practices in human resources, focusing on workplace safety and work/life quality.

Melanie Joy, owner of Fly in the Fibre, has brought fibreworks, crafting and coffee to new heights with her award-winning business.

In this issue, we focus on the small agricultural town of Creston. Our cover story features two people who moved to Creston and found the environment and the people hospitable to their new winery, Red Bird Estate Winery. Plus, we offer updates on the Kootenays’ labour market in 2018 as well as updates on our transportation and mining sectors. Finally, be sure to peruse our 2019 Best Places to Eat and Drink when looking for a place to find good food and drinks this summer.

The City of Cranbrook had a busy summer, upgrading infrastructure and undertaking floodplain mapping to inform land use planning and future protective measures.

Lynn Hiscoe seeks to empower lives through her new business based in the Creston Valley