Kootenay Business magazine celebrates 25 years of publishing

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As Kootenay Business magazine celebrates 25 years of publishing, we take a moment to reflect on some of the noteworthy business highlights we have documented over the last quarter decade, including milestones in our own history.

Issue #1 – October 1985

Kootenay Business is launched in conjuction with the Federal Development Bank’s Small Business Week. The East Kootenay Community College celebrates its 10th anniversary. Taurus Computers of Cranbrook runs a full page introducing the new Macintosh Computer from Apple.

August 1988

Kootenay Business runs its first full colour front cover. Dewdney Trail Stages of Trail announces “fast dependable express and passenger service.” Cranbrook’s Mayor Rick Jensen secures Expo 86 legacy funding for a new auditorium, one councilor moves it should be attached to Mt. Baker School.

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