Nelson’s Chocofellar embraces a bean-to-bar model
Owner Aurélien Sudan discusses the world of craft chocolate, sustainability, and growth.
by Danielle Brost
West Kootenay, Nelson, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business
East Kootenay, Fernie, Small Business
A deliberately small Kootenay business with trust at its core
Family-owned Lubers Express brings a different model of vehicle service to Fernie.
by Danielle Brost
Small Business
How to write a cold email that actually works in 6 steps
Writing effective cold emails that get a response is possible by following some easy-to-do steps
by Kerry Shellborn
Business Beat, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Education
First bilingual youth Science & Tech Program launched in Kootenays by KAST
Celebrating Kootenay biodiversity, the GLOWS program is part of Science Literary Week 2020
by Julie Matchett
Featured Story
West Kootenay, Trail, Featured Stories
Think local first: growing food literacy at the heart of community decisions
The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce supports the area’s entrepreneurial spirit with many services, including the monthly blog Chamber Stories
Seeking entrepreneurs
Do you know a successful business entrepreneur? We are always looking for innovative and noteworthy people to feature.
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism
A love for local: Farmers market season across the Kootenays brings communities together
Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.
by Julie Matchett
Business Beat, West Kootenay, Castlegar
Castlegar’s Economic Development Strategy requires feedback from residents
A community survey is being conducted to help develop a vision of Castlegar’s future
by Julie Matchett
Money Talk, Financial
Value your employees
Results from the Business Outlook Survey for British Columbia
by Lou Rogers
West Kootenay, Nelson, Education, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism
Nelson’s Acorn + Oak is redefining childcare
How entrepreneur Skye-lea Farr fills critical childcare gaps in the Kootenays
by Danielle Brost
Green Scene, West Kootenay, Environment
10 West Kootenay governments have voted for 100% renewable energy by 2050
The 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign for clean energy, led by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, continues to grow, adding No. 10: Fruitvale
by Virginia Rasch
