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Glacier Alpacas and Golden Retrievers is a quality breeding enterprise, renowned for their golden retrievers and alpacas.

The staff at Breeding Fields in Castlegar take a novel approach to computer programming.

Pinnacle Pilates in Fernie encourages Kootenay residents to stay fit and healthy.

Spirit Trail Adventures offers a one-of-a-kind selection of memorable activities and therapeutic resources.

Carmen Adams has taken Rossland by storm, with her award-winning business, Fresh Photography.

All Play Pet Care and Adventures satisfies a niche market in Nelson.

Nicole and Larry Leblond made it their business to exhibit Kootenay talent—literally—by opening Fisher Peak Art Gallery in Cranbrook, B.C.

Maureen Uhrich and Henry Moscalenko were looking for a glorious setting to open Aries B&B and Wellness Resort; what better place than the Kootenays?

Tucked away in the friendly town of Kimberley, Alpen Café and Guesthouse is run by Jason Truscott and his partner, Sofie Pettersson.

If you are looking for that special gift, Jayne Magri’s got you covered with It’s a Wrap! Specialty Gifts & Baskets, her home-based business in Wilmer.

Keri Leeb had enough of harsh, toxic cleaning chemicals. Her business, A Clean Alternative, has been blossoming in Kimberley ever since.

Te Papa Nui Antiques will have you enamoured with a grand selection of worldly treasures.

Always the go-to girl for home decorating advice, Darlene Lacey was honing her skills long before she became president of her new enterprise, Style On Staging.

Where would any celebration be without great music? No need to worry about that, because Colin Seed has been rocking the Kootenays with his DJ service company.

Lucka Hegerova has opened Motion Yoga Center in Creston, B.C., and is already making a positive impact on the community.

Born and raised in the Nelson area, Rebecca Wilcox has returned to her home town to open SkinBliss Laser and Body Clinic.

Marion Mazzocchi has an impressive history in the health-care industry. She now owns Elemental Energies in Slocan Park.

Chris Holland’s wealth of experience and positive attitude has made Juggernaut Marketing Communications a vital resource for companies.

Surrounded by mountains in the verdant Slocan Valley, Valhalla Andalusians’ horses are bred for quality.

The Red Pair Shoe Store is bringing great shoes to the Kootenays, with ecological ethics in mind.

Jacki Cammidge runs a company called Drought Smart Plants, supplying other botanical enthusiasts with an impressive array of succulent and rare plants.

Honey Candles has been manufacturing and shipping 100 per cent pure beeswax candles all over the world for 16 years.

At Wildflower Wellness in Revelstoke, B.C., owner Marissa Moore has developed an authentic Canadian spa.

MHP Enterprises, located just outside Nelson, B.C., is not your average family-owned Kootenay business.

Endless Harvest brings a healthy variety to Kootenay diets, with their organic market and home delivery service.

When Sergio Raffo and Kiara Lynch met at an international ceramics workshop in Cuba, they could never have guessed where their talents would lead them.

Emmie Roelofse is bringing her style and spark to Kootenay Candles.

Florio Vassilakakis is co-owner and general manager of the Element Club Bar & Grill—the hottest location for nightlife in Castlegar, BC.

Frolix Design is a groundbreaking graphic design company based out of Nelson, B.C. Brad Steele founded the company 13 years ago, after a high-tech career running in-house design departments.

Tod Caton is a man with a passion for travel and adventure, and he's not afraid to live his dream.

Current buyers are seeking eco-friendly and health-conscious housing alternatives, and TRC Timberworks & Natural Homes exceeds that demand.

Natalie Santano has been skilled with a camera since she was quite young.

Nelson, B.C., resident Rik Logtenberg is an environmentalist with a mission.

Long-time Creston resident Kitt Santano has an aptitude for computer technology, and that skill has served him well.

When Rick Klassen started Kootenay Granite Plus three years ago, his research told him that Cranbrook, B.C., was just the right place to be.

David Ridge has proudly created the Home Renovation Centre, the newest division of Ridge Construction Ltd.

Rosemary Hughes had a grand vision in mind when she started up Mountain Valley Farms, a horse and carriage touring company.

With much consideration and careful planning, Daryl and Wendy Stankewich started up this warmly engaging store with elegant decor and enticing merchandise.