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A grassroots group of entrepreneurs and likeminded community individuals are working together to build an engaged network to support innovation in Castlegar

Heartbeet bistro on Howard Street in Kimberley will permanently close its doors on April 30th, 2017

The Valley Zip Line Adventures site is in an ideal location, situated just off of Highway 93/95 and a major route for tourism.

The emergency department expansion will address immediate space and service challenges and accommodate projected patient care needs for years to come.

Canal Flats is a new field of dreams for former Calgary entrepreneurs Kate McLean and Kelly Kask.

The new, 17,000-square-foot Columbia Valley Multi-Use Centre will provide service to communities throughout the Columbia Valley.

Columbia Basin Trust contributes $500,000 for new community centre

The grant will go toward new construction and modern safety improvements to the Middletown Crossing—Highway 3/43 intersection.

The new, 10,000 square-foot shop features dedicated space for maintenance and repairs, offices, tool storage and a customer conference room.

Interior Health has awarded a contract for the development of 30 residential care beds in Cranbrook to Golden Life Management.

9dot Engineering Inc., based in Nelson, B.C., has talented innovators such as CEO Steven Thomson

Greg Hoffart is the owner of Tree Construction and his focus is on building homes that are healthy, efficient and environmentally sustainable.

Nelson’s various plans and studies have identified numerous areas for future study, research, plan development, and implementation.

The Georgie Awards showcase the high quality and calibre of British Columbia's home building and renovation community.

In this podcast, Todd talks about real estate trends in Fernie and Elk Valley with Kootenay Business magazine publisher Keith Powell

B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone stated that most of the funding, $450 million, is for improvements to a four-kilometre section of the road.

The Trust is purchasing a commercial building in the Waneta Industrial Park near Trail and working with a local tech industry entrepreneur to fill the facility.

Revelstoke’s Black Tie Properties is looking at developing a massive new adventure park near Revelstoke, fronting the busy Trans-Canada Highway.

Wayne Lee-Ying brings with him many years of experience in the education sector.

Castlegar is buzzing these days with the exciting prospect of building a new, ultra-modern Chamber of Commerce and visitors centre building.

Fernie Distillers Inc. and Lost Boys Distilling Company may be two new additions to the Fernie business community.

Columbia Basin Trust program helps strengthen environmental well-being.

The proposed development would be a family-type RV park, with 100 fully serviced sites—40 feet by 100 feet each.

Cranbrook City Council has given zoning approval to Golden Life Management to develop another senior living facility in the city.

In his new role as President and CEO, Johnny Strilaeff will rely on his experience as a Basin resident and on his work experience with the Trust since 2005.

The largest shopping centre in the Kootenays, Tamarack Centre first opened in 1977.

The new space for Kootenay Co-op in Nelson is a welcoming and spacious spot for shopping and socializing.

$10-million investment will support students, create jobs and expand programs

Teck Trail Operations has completed construction on the Smelter Recycle Building, a $35-million investment that will reduce fugitive dust emissions by up to 25%

The City of Kimberley has not set an asking price for either SunMine or the Kimberley Conference at this point.

Both the federal and provincial governments are investing in a renewal that will see students in all programs benefit from modern learning spaces.

Columbia Basin Trust supports the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin.

The non-profit organization called Silver King Skyride Development Association is made up of 6 local area residents.

Cummins Western Canada in Sparwood is a field-service branch with a total of 29 employees.

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will continue to do further work on the community’s preferred option, which is to retain the terminal at Balfour.

The Honourable Sergio Marchi, CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, was the recent guest speaker at the monthly Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Helical pile foundation supports are cost effective, quick to install, minimally invasive to the environment and re-usable.

Tyee Homes’ new Base Camp homes will soon be available for viewing and purchase at the Kimberley Alpine Resort

In this edition of the Kootenay Business Podcast we talk with Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development, for the City of Revelstoke.

A variety of programs are filling the need for skilled labour in the Kootenays, with both high schools and colleges offering ways into the trades.

The popular pool area in the Nelson and District Community Complex reopens after more than a year of renovations.

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well says Kevin Wilson, Kimberley’s economic development officer.

Both the Hume Hotel and the Best Western Baker Street Inn are getting facelifts.

From pub and restaurants to guest ranches and pet stores the Kootenays definitely has a unique line up of business ventures for sale.

The revamped hotel features a high-end restaurant/lounge, craft beer facility, a nighclub and the new front-of-house bistro, The Farm Fresh Cafe.

The funding aims to improve and develop trails to join communities, recreation assets, neighbourhoods and larger trail networks for the enjoyment of the valley.

Deepwater Horizon is the big-screen dramatization of the 2010 oil-rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.

The economies of all of the Kootenay communities are linked, and when something good happens in one place, everyone feels the effect.

Mayor predicts "solid economic times" for the City of Cranbrook.

Four different groups have applied and received approval to build more hotel rooms in the city located along busy Highway #1.