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Spunky young entrepreneur’s coffee is flowing across the Kootenays and Canada from Rooftop Coffee Roasters in Fernie, B.C.

From much-needed housing to commercial buildings, these East Kootenay cities are continuing to blossom.

The vacant Canadian Tire property in Cranbrook has been purchased by a Calgary-based development company

KootenayBiz’s bimonthly eNewsletters keep you informed and inspired about business successes in your communities

Kayla Heddle nourishes West Kootenay customers with customized, plant-based meal prep services

The annual Elkford Business Excellence Awards were held on October 29, 2020 via Zoom

Dan Nicholson and Jan McMurray, owners of The Valley Voice in New Denver, B.C., have faithfully contributed to the West Kootenay’s media diet for 17 years

Tammy Verigin-Burk, Castlegar Chamber executive director, highlights some accomplishments of 2020 and challenges moving into 2021

Michael Keefer, an exemplary entrepreneur, owns three green businesses in the Kootenays

Nelson-based KAST held round one of its virtual Kootenay Pitch Competition on November 12

This year’s 2020 Fernie Business Excellence awards, held on October 23, was a virtual celebration.

Winners of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were announced on October 22.

Prestige Hotels and Resorts are business leaders with 7 “green” certifications from Sustainable Tourism 2030

Located in Balment Park, the KEYSA sports facility will truly be a Cranbrook community venue

A certification from Sustainable Tourism 2030 is good for people, the planet and profits

Brad Parsell, executive director at the Fernie Chamber, is enticing out-of-town workers with a diversity of careers and lifestyle opportunities available

Kootenay Computer helps with the digital divide and picks up a Business-to-Business Excellence Award from the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce

The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Business Excellence Awards

Castlegar is focused on attracting new investment and supporting and growing existing businesses

Sonya Pope, owner and instructor of Life Essentials First Aid in Nelson, B.C., is an ambassador for water safety and basic first aid skills