The East Kootenay region is home to some of B.C.’s most sublime courses.
by Danielle CameronAll East Kootenay articles
Sisters Joanna and Aysha Haines choose the most ethical and sustainable brands for their retail store, Drift + Sonder.
by Danielle CameronAlicia Chirrey, producer at CBC’s Dragons’ Den, explains how Kootenay entrepreneurs can apply to be on the show
by Kyle BornThirteen businesses were recognized at the annual awards ceremony
by Julie MatchettOwner Dennis Scott is the owner of Humble Bee Builds and is passionate about alternative living
by Julie MatchettThe Business & Community Excellence awards are hosted annually by the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce
by Julie MatchettInterested in tiny homes? Explore our list of tiny house resources in the Kootenays
by Virginia Rasch and Julie MatchettWhen twins Robyn Hansen & Becky McArthur bought their first business, they each had toddlers. Now, they’re serving up frozen yogurt alongside their teenagers
by Kristen MitchellThe annual Business Excellence Awards were held on October 20th, 2022
by Julie MatchettA family business, Winderberry Farms, found innovative ways to grow and create a place for everyone to contribute to a bright future
by Kristen MitchellMany diverse companies and businesses call the Kootenay area home. Fill out our form with your business information if you have over 40 employees
by Julie MatchettHow do the BC assessment values compare with the current market value of homes and properties in the Kootenays?
by Kerry ShellbornCranbrook is focused on revitalization and attracting new businesses and opportunities
by Julie MatchettWhich brands in the Kootenays have the largest followers on Instagram? Find out on this list of top Instagram influencers in the Kootenays.
by Kerry Shellborn and Julie MatchettRead our list of Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence award winners
by Julie MatchettCheck out this list of businesses for sale across the Columbia Valley and Kootenay regions.
by Julie MatchettKootenayBiz chooses our annual list of inspirational thought leaders from the stories we told in 2022.
by Kerry ShellbornFor Jacob Houghton and Stephan Gale, starting Radium Brewing was the realization of their dreams, passions and hobbies coming together.
by Kristen MitchellThe Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held in late October.
by Julie MatchettJanice Alpine is an expert on the diversity of Ktunaxa businesses, the skills they bring to the table, and the opportunities that exist within the community.
by Kristen MitchellIndigenous-owned businesses contribute to our local economy
by Julie Matchett12 deserving businesses and individuals were celebrated at the annual awards
by Julie MatchettFind uniquely home-grown Kootenay clothing, wearables and gear from these local companies
by Julie MatchettCan’t get enough reading material? Check out this list of bookstores in the East Kootenay.
by Julie MatchettElkford’s new executive director shares news about the community and what’s new on the horizon for the town.
by Julie MatchettElkford’s 2022 Business Excellence Awards were held on October 22.
by Julie MatchettShared workspaces in communities like Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie, Nelson and Trail provide flexibility and support in a communal environment.
by Julie MatchettKevin Blackwell, a housing project developer, talks to Kootenay Business about the housing industry in the Columbia Valley
by Kristen MitchellCheck out this list of ski destinations in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies region
by Julie MatchettDesiree Markewich found herself reinvented by flowers, and she wants to pay the joy forward.
by Danielle CameronOur health care system is strained to the max, and these entrepreneurs decided to do something about it.
by Danielle CameronA Creston dairy farm owner gives a masterclass on handling a crisis without crying over spilled milk.
by Kerry ShellbornBy collecting and recycling used cooking oil into green, biodiesel products, Dayna Leduc has found his passion
by Kristen MitchellIt’s all about community at the Grist & Mash Brewery, where guest brews are regularly on tap and local musicians and artists are welcomed.
by Julie MatchettRead about local coffee roasters as you celebrate National Coffee Day and the beverage that’s an essential pick-me-up for many people
by Julie MatchettTaylor Jenkins, Elk Valley economic recovery advisor, outlines what Elk Valley businesses can do to address their big three problems
by Kyle BornFind award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries
by Julie MatchettFrom large forestry companies to smaller, independent, family-run operations, lumber mills are a vital part of our regional landscape
by Julie MatchettThirteen communities across the Kootenays have now made a commitment to 100 per cent clean energy by 2050.
by Julie MatchettThroughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales.
by Julie MatchettA wage subsidy program through Columbia Basin Trust enables skilled workers to stay in the Kootenays.
Patrick Tolchard tells Kootenay Business all about managing multiple companies and why he loves the outdoor adventure industry.
by Kristen MitchellThe Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of the 8 Kootenay wineries—and 1 meadery
by Virginia RaschWaterfront and acreages are among the most desirable pieces of real estate. Check out our list of 10 prime Kootenay properties.
by Julie MatchettThe annual Business Excellence Awards were celebrated earlier this year
by Julie MatchettA development in Windermere is treating wastewater with a solar aquatic facility, an underutilized process that produces clean water without chemicals.
by Kristen MitchellBruce Seitz, sales representative at Royal Lepage, explains why the real estate market is hot in the Kootenays
by Kyle BornClay is the medium of choice for Fernie potter Sarah Pike
by Julie MatchettThe three-way green energy project is the result of great minds coming together against a challenging problem.
by Timothy FowlerHaving a deer-resistant garden is possible with careful planning and some knowledge of suitable plants
by Julie Matchett