5 Gen Construction helps to build community
Since its conception in 2017, the family-run company has positively grown its brand and its community.
by Zoë Dupley
East Kootenay, Fernie, Developments, Small Business
West Kootenay, Nakusp
Nakusp report, summer 2019
With the help of a summer student, chamber manager Cedra Eichenauer is providing services for the business community and Nakusp’s visitors.
by Marie Milner
Featured Product
Real Estate, Featured Product
Real estate opportunity: Beautiful 40 acres with well-built 2700 sq. ft European influenced home
Spacious family home plus an additional farmhand/guesthouse residence privately situated on the property.
Promoted by Sandy Smith - Personal Real Estate Corporation
Kootenay BizBlog, West Kootenay, Trail, Environment
Clean Energy BC delves into the Kootenays
The Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) is hosting their spring conference Powering Generations: Legacy to the Future in Trail, BC from June 4th – 6th.
Talking timber with Jeff and Stephanie Bowes, owners of Canadian Timberframes Ltd.
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
Business Beat, East Kootenay, Cranbrook
New director on City of Cranbrook staff
Ron Fraser joined the staff of the City of Cranbrook on October 22, 2018, as the director of the Office of Innovation and Collaboration.
by Marie Milner
Featured Story
East Kootenay, Sparwood, Mining, Technology, Featured Stories
Teck is a player in the EV revolution
The move to electric vehicles (EVs) across British Columbia, and, in fact, throughout North America, is a boon to innovative companies like Teck.
Top 10 Business People
Top 10 Kootenay Business People of 2019
Kootenay Business proudly showcases the following Top 10 Business People of the Year for 2019.
Green Scene, East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business
Your nose knows the difference in natural body care products
Petra Naturally in Cranbrook, B.C., expanded to offer even more natural bath and body products and loose teas
by Virginia Rasch
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Entertainment and Hospitality
FMX World Tour is coming to Western Financial Place in Cranbrook, B.C., on June 1
Ralph Moore, president and producer of FMX World Tour, promises hardcore, fast, sick tricks at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook, B.C.
by Kyle Born
Kootenay Careers, East Kootenay, West Kootenay
Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in the Kootenays - May 24
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
Do you have business news to share?
Are you a business owner—or know of a business—in the Kootenays with something new and exciting happening with the company?
West Kootenay, Kaslo
Kaslo: Historic and future-focused
Kaslo remembers and honours its history while actively working to achieve healthy growth and a secure future.
by Marie Milner
West Kootenay, Grand Forks, 40 Under 40
Caring for kids in Grand Forks
When Jillian Shannon opened her child-care centre in Grand Forks, she had no idea how warmly she would be welcomed.
by Danielle Cameron
Featured Product
Real Estate, Featured Product
Real estate opportunity: lovely family home in Gold Creek situated on .42 acre lot
With a lovely park-like setting, this bright spacious home features 5 bedrooms and 3 baths.
Promoted by Sandy Smith - Personal Real Estate Corporation
Kootenay Business magazine March/April 2019
In this issue, we focus on economic development throughout the East and West Kootenay. Our cover story looks at Columbia Basin Trust as it responds to the needs of residents in the Columbia Basin. Plus, we offer updates from this region’s resource sectors: forestry and mining. Finally, be sure to peruse our 2019 40 under 40 list, a salute to our younger business people.
West Kootenay, Nakusp, Kootenay Influencers
Dan Wiebe: Nakusp influencer
We’re calling Dan Wiebe an influencer in Nakusp, and he insists that he’s just one of many.
by Marie Milner
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Small Business, Influential Women in Business
Influential Women in Business awards, 2019
We congratulate all of the nominees to the Influential Women in Business list and thank them for their work and their contribution.
by Marie Milner
