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Picture of Gord McArthur, world-class ice climber from Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Grand Forks, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Small Business Don’t miss world-class climber, Gord McArthur, guest speaker at 40 under 40 luncheon

Kootenay Business sought out the top 40 young business leaders in the Kootenay/Boundary/ Revelstoke areas to honour this group of under-40-year-old rising stars

Fiorentino Bros. Contracting (FBC) has added a new building to their equipment yard near Sparwood.
Cranbrook, Sparwood, Developments, Retail Cranbrook-based Fiorentino Bros. adds new building in Sparwood

Fiorentino Bros. Contracting (FBC) Ltd. is a full service provider of heavy construction equipment to the logging, mining and earthmoving industries.

Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, spoke at the chamber of commerce luncheon in Cranbrook, B.C., on March 1.
Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Trail, Mining Mining: down but not out

“Canada’s mining sector, while going through difficult times, remains strong and has a bright future.”—Pierre Gratton

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Tim Hoechsmann is the proud owner of Owen's Drilling Inc. in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook Tim Hoechsmann

A young entrepreneur with a strong work ethic, Tim Hoechsmann has a bright future ahead

Mike Robinson, owner Lotic Environmental.
Cranbrook Mike Robinson

This Kootenay kid grew up and still spends his life outdoors—as an aquatic ecologist

Megan Lescanec - Bumble Tree Baby
Cranbrook Megan Lescanec

For this Cranbrook business owner, filling the needs of expectant parents is a joy

Chris Botterill is a family man and the innovative young owner of Genex Marketing in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook Chris Botterill

Chris Botterill, owner of Genex Marketing, makes maximum use of the Internet as an information source and a marketplace

Ryan Gibbard is a geotechnical engineer at McElhanney Consulting Services.
Cranbrook Ryan Gibbard

This Kootenay businessman engineered his life to come back home

Meet Chase Thielen, president of Silverado Construction and KD Electric in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook Chase Thielen

The president of Silverado Construction and KD Electric takes pride in seeing a job well done.

Jason de Rijk, owner of Sidekick Stickers
Cranbrook Jason de Rijk_

A part-time concept expands to a full-time adventure with Sidekick Stickers

Nicole Anker is the commercial services account officer for the East Kootenay Community Credit Union.
Cranbrook Nicole Anker

Nicole Anker is a born leader, and her skills have come in handy.

Stephanie McGregor has taken her passion for animals and turned it into a business opportunity.
Cranbrook Stephanie McGregor

This pet-loving entrepreneur has been an asset to the Cranbrook community

Revelstoke Credit Union's recently constructed new building.
Cranbrook, Creston, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail, Financial Biggest credit unions in the Kootenays – ranked by assets

According to a list published by Business in Vancouver newspaper these are the largest credit unions in the Kootenays.

Picture of heavy-duty mechanic at work.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies offers program for displaced workers

Trades Exploration, a 15-week program, is designed to allow participants to explore several heavy trades, complete necessary upgrading and obtain certification.

TOP OF THE WORLD, MA: Well, top of Fisher Peak, anyway. Jeff Cooper, manager of International Education at College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, says overseas students are amazed at the vast terrain of the East Kootenay.
Cranbrook, Education Putting out the welcome mat

Cranbrook's College of the Rockies welcomes overseas students from a variety of countries

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College of the Rockies has unveiled a new logo which, by happy coincidence, coincided with its 40th anniversary celebration.
Cranbrook, Education A refreshed brand at College of the Rockies

With a new logo and brand strategy, College of the Rockies is turning 40 and feeling fine.

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Picture of ERIKS, in the Cranbrook Industrial Park.
Cranbrook, Retail Goodall becomes ERIKS in Cranbrook’s Industrial Park

The name change is part of a corporate re-branding that has seen the Goodall name being replaced company-wide with ERIKS.

There are autumn colours on a small tree in the foreground, an old wooden fence and mountains set against a blue sky in the background.
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Nelson, Rossland, Small Business Why we choose the Kootenays

For these business people, there is no shortage of reasons to love living in this beautiful mountain region

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Dr. Catherine Mateer (UVic) and Dr. Stan Chung (College of the Rockies) sign two new partnership agreements as (L-R) deans of instruction Heather Hepworth and Darrell Bethune, director of student affairs Doris Silva and dean of instruction Jack Moes look on.
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Education Attend university at the college

Students can attend their first and second year of university at College of the Rockies in Cranbrook.

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Mickey McGuire, new general manager at Staples in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Retail New General Manager at Staples in Cranbrook

Connecting with the community is one of the goals new Staples general manager, Mickey McGuire, and team have set.

It is expected that the 2016 Career & Job Fair at College of the Rockies will be an empowering event for employers and job seekers.
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Education Serious opportunities at the 2016 Career Fair

The 2016 Career & Job Fair at College of the Rockies can provide you with links to employment in many fields.

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Workers at Emco in Cranbrook are lined up and holding a green pipe made by Aquatherm.
Cranbrook, Fernie, Energy, Environment Greening your infrastructure pays off

Emco in Cranbrook has plumbing and heating solutions that reduce the carbon footprint of your home and business.

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Picture of Teck's Trail operations.
Cranbrook, Sparwood, Trail, Financial, Mining Teck ekes out profit despite challenging times

Faced with challenging economic times, Teck managed to produce a profit in its fourth quarter report.

Picture of a welder.
Cranbrook, Education, Technology COTR hosting Skills BC competitions

College of the Rockies’ main campus will play host to four skills contests for the Kootenay Region in the Skills BC competition

Jamie, Haley, Jane and Mercedes are students in the Ace It Hairstyling program at College of the Rockies.
Cranbrook, Education Students on Ace It

Students in the Ace It program welcome the challenges of their developing careers.

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COTR's Dean of Business and University Studies Darrell Bethune.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies signs new transfer agreement with UFV

College of the Rockies Criminal and Social Justice students have new transfer options, thanks to a new agreement the College has signed with UFV.

Ace It is a dual-credit program for high school students who wish to begin training for a career in the trades.
Cranbrook, Education Ace It: An early start to a career in the trades

Changing approaches to education mean earlier starts for apprenticeships and shorter-term commitments for employers.

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Outside of Burger King restaurant, in Cranbrook, BC.
Cranbrook, Cuisine, Retail Cranbrook’s Burger King restaurant undergoes major renovations

The franchise was closed for two months, which allowed for a complete interior and exterior renovation.

Lathem whirls the gold pan in water to remove the larger stones, leaving only a sandy sludge.
Cranbrook, Mining Gold panning is still alive and well on the Wild Horse River near Fort Steele, B.C.

You've got the fever and you want to be a gold miner. Here's a man who actually did it–Stephen Lathem.

by Nowell Berg
The College of the Rockies new logo.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies unveils new logo

Along with the new look, College of the Rockies remains committed to its vision of creating and providing the most personal student experience in Canada.

Outside of former Target store in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Developments, Retail New location for Canadian Tire store being renovated

Canadian Tire will become a major anchor tenant for the Tamarack Shopping Centre, the region's largest shopping centre.

In early January 2016, Shane Warman became the manager at Save-On-Foods in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Retail New manager for Save-On-Foods Cranbrook

Kootenay-raised Shane Warman has come back to his roots as the new manager of Cranbrook’s Save-On-Foods.

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Cranbrook's newest Citizen of the Year, Frank Vanden Broek, was presented with a gift by Mayor
Lee Pratt.
Cranbrook, Small Business Citizen of the Year celebrated

Frank Vanden Broek is recognized as Cranbrook's 2015 Citizen of the Year

by Sandra Warner
Picture of the Corix office in Cranbrook, BC.
Cranbrook, Retail Corix moves to higher visibility location in Cranbrook

Corix is a leader in the implementation of sustainable water, wastewater, and energy utility infrastructure solutions.

As of January 2016, Barry Zwueste is the new CEO at the St. Eugene Mission Resort & Casino near Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Tourism New CEO at St. Eugene

The new CEO at St. Eugene has experience to back him up and a plan to carry him forward.

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Logo of three credit unions involved in partnership.
Cranbrook, Grand Forks, Nelson, Financial, Small Business Three regional Credit Unions announce another successful collaboration

The new partnership will allow respective credit union business members access to enhanced commercial and consumer credit expertise.

Chris Earle and Crystal Dillabough in their downtown Cranbrook location of The Baker Street Café
Cranbrook, Small Business The Baker Street Café is opening a second location

Same great homemade taste—now available in a second location

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Picture of Rene Kowalchuk, new General Manager of the Denham Ford dealership.
Cranbrook, Retail New general manager at Denham Ford

Rene Kowalchuk, former sales manager at Denham Ford, has 15 years of experience in the automotive industry.

A modern office with only a laptop computer and flowers on top of the desk.
Cranbrook, Real Estate Space planning for your business

Having a relaxed, calm atmosphere to welcome your clients is crucial

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Shawn Tomlin, new CAO at RDEK.
Cranbrook Shawn Tomlin to be new CAO at RDEK

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Regional District of East Kootenay provides leadership and support to both the staff and the Board of Directors.

A living room with a white corner sofa, black book shelf and coffee table, and red cushions and accessories
Cranbrook, Real Estate Make your space work for you

How can you make the best possible use of space in your home?

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Graphic for the 40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Business.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Elkford, Grand Forks, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Retail, Small Business Call for nominations 40 Under 40—Rising Stars in Business

We invite your business to join in supporting and saluting these young business professionals (under 40) who deserve to be recognized.

The board of directors of the Regional District of East Kootenay is made up of representatives from eight municipalities and six electoral areas.
Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Elkford, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood RDEK at the half-century mark

Residents of rural B.C. have a voice in the administration of their areas, thanks to the province’s system of regional districts.

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Dawn Torgerson in the vitamin aisle at Nutter's Bulk & Natural Foods.
Cranbrook Dawn Torgerson

The owner of Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods and co-owner of Home Hardware Building Centre in Cranbrook is a bit of a risk-taker.

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Daryl Richardson owns Enercall Sales & Service in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Energy, Small Business Enercall saves energy

Enercall Sales & Service is finding new products for reducing energy consumption and associated costs.

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Financial security begins with some basic steps, like filling your piggybank.
Cranbrook, Golden, Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Financial Take it to the bank

According to the people who know, achieving financial security begins with some simple, basic steps.

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Michael Delich joins the Board from Fernie and Rhonda Ruston joins the Board from Kaslo.
Cranbrook, Fernie, Kaslo, Education Michael Delich and Rhonda Ruston join CBT Board

In addition to the appointment of Cranbrook’s Rick Jensen as the new Chair of the Columbia Basin Trust, there are also two new members joining the Board.

A middle-aged man standing beside a brown chocolate lab.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Developments, Small Business Home improvements with the Brown Dog

Re-finishing a home or building a new one? Contact Brown Dog Contracting Ltd. for home improvements in Cranbrook, B.C.

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A young florist reading a book in a flower shop.
Cranbrook, Creston, Golden, Fernie, Invermere, Castlegar, Nelson, Small Business Who’s reading what?

Books, pod casts, magazines or blogs? What is the go-to for Kootenay Business people?

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One of Integra Air's Jetstream 3100 jets sitting on the tarmac at Cranbrook Rockies International Airport.
Cranbrook, Transportation Luxury flights on a budget

Integra Air offers the opportunity to have the corporate jet feel at an affordable price.

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