Danny Rickaby
In posthumous recognition of Danny Rickaby’s years of influence in Nelson, we include him on our list of 2018’s Top 10 Kootenay business people.
by Marie MilnerTop 10 Kootenay Business People of 2018
2018 brings the Winter Olympics, a quadrennial event or one that happens every four years. We watch the Olympian athletes and get inspired to exercise more and eat healthier—eh? Looking over our list of Top 10 winners, five of the 10 are in the health-care or food industries. Is this a coincidence?
All of these Top 10 business people are remarkably successful in their chosen fields, and their hard work has paid off as reflected by the growth and expansion of their businesses. Furthermore, most of these business leaders have been awarded Business Excellence awards by their local chambers of commerce.
We proudly present this year’s Top 10 Business People. For the full-length versions of these stories, go to http://www.kootenaybusiness.com/10people
West Kootenay, Nelson, Top 10 Business People
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism, Top 10 Business People
Angela White
Fairmont Creek Vacation Rentals has a treasure in its office manager, Angela White.
by Marie Milner
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Top 10 Business People
Suzanne Thompson
Suzanne Thompson is a 30-year physiotherapy veteran, owner of Kootenay Therapy Center and a 2018 Top 10 Business Person
by Kyle Born
West Kootenay, Revelstoke, Agriculture, Retail, Small Business, Top 10 Business People
Terra Park and Rob Jay
Terra Park and Rob Jay are intimately connected to the people of Revelstoke—their organic farm provides food for the community.
by Marie Milner
East Kootenay, Fernie, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism, Top 10 Business People
Mike McPhee
The director of sales and marketing at Island Lake Lodge, Mike McPhee, has taken the business to mountainous new heights thanks to his creative ingenuity
by Kyle Born
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Top 10 Business People
Allissa Keane
The owner of Fruition Wellness, Allissa Keane, is healing East Kootenay residents via acupuncture
by Kyle Born
West Kootenay, Golden, Health & Wellness, Top 10 Business People
Dr. Rebecca Kolbenson
The Golden Optometric clinic received the 2017 Professional Service Excellence Award from the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce.
by Marie Milner
West Kootenay, Grand Forks, Cuisine, Small Business, Top 10 Business People
Kayla Sebastian
The Wooden Spoon in Grand Forks is attaining acclaim and so is its owner and chef, Kayla Sebastian
by Kyle Born
East Kootenay, Creston, Retail, Small Business, Top 10 Business People
Darrell Kemle
Darrell Kemle’s businesses run on a tried-and-true combination: high-quality product at a fair price, backed by exceptional customer service.
by Marie Milner
