A dedicated group of outdoor enthusiasts and a business that’s all about precision were among this year’s winners.
by Julie MatchettAll East Kootenay articles
There were a total of 12 award winners at this year’s Business Excellence celebration.
by Julie MatchettThe annual Business Excellence awards were held on October 27th at Key City Theatre.
by Julie MatchettThe annual awards celebrate the successes of local businesses and the people who make a difference in the community.
by Julie MatchettWinners of the 2023 Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were announced on October 19.
Kristina Kotila discusses the serenity of running a mobile massage business in Golden, B.C.
by Danielle BrostFind award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries
by Julie MatchettAaron Higgs, president of Nupqu Resource Limited Partnership, is growing this Indigenous-owned company through plants, people and profits
by Kerry Shellborn and Kyle BornCorrie Walkley, chair of Ktunaxa Enterprises Ltd., discusses the Ktunaxa Nation’s governance and economic development efforts.
by Kerry Shellborn and Kyle BornRead 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 MatchettExplore this list of distilleries from across the Kootenay region in British Columbia.
by Julie MatchettBeverly MacNaughton, executive director of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce, provides an update on developments around the new Middletown subdivision
by Kyle BornWith decades of experience, Russell Buksa of RNB Works still enjoys bringing high-quality projects to his clients around the province
by Kristen MitchellIndigenous-owned businesses are an integral part of our local economy and contribute to the well-being of First Nation communities
by Julie MatchettJeff Kennedy and Geoff Sherlock, realtors in Nelson and Invermere, provide real estate insight into the B.C. housing market in the West and East Kootenays
by Kyle BornThe world’s largest dump truck is a humongous hit with kids, as is the Museum’s dino diorama and Teck’s coal mine tour in Sparwood, B.C.
by Kyle BornThirteen communities across the Kootenays have now made a commitment to 100 per cent clean energy by 2050.
by Julie MatchettA solar array and Chinese-style greenhouse technology will be impacting Cartwheel Farm and its ability to produce vegetables year-round without fossil fuels
by Kristen MitchellThe latest initiatives putting Fernie on the map as a sustainable and tech-savvy destination.
by Danielle BrostJess Paloposki first started selling Argentinian empanadas as a side hustle. Mamacita’s Empanadas is now selling these frozen pastries throughout the Kootenays
by Kristen MitchellThroughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales.
by Julie MatchettKootenay Business talks with the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council about making a difference and some of the plants to be aware of in your backyard.
by Kristen MitchellMichael and Courtenay Rudy are first-generation farmers helping to feed their community
by Julie MatchettThe guide offers tools, tips, and perspectives on how primary care providers can pursue low carbon, high-quality healthcare that heals the planet
by SubmittedTreanne See, market manager for the Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market, explains how this historic market is still the standard bearer across the Kootenays
by Kyle BornThe Baker Hotel has been renovated and revamped to breathe new life into the city's downtown core
by Danielle BrostHistory buffs are drawn to these popular heritage sites in the East Kootenay
by Julie MatchettSigi Liebmann embraces innovation and sustainability as he evolves his longstanding timber frame business and realizes his dream.
by Danielle BrostWaterfront and acreages are among the most desirable pieces of real estate. Check out our list of 10 prime Kootenay properties.
by Julie MatchettKnown as B.C.’s adventure playground, the Kootenay Rockies offers an endless supply of attractions and recreational pursuits
by Julie MatchettChildren can climb, swim, bowl and mini-golf their way to adventure in Cranbrook, B.C.
by Kyle BornGolden’s new executive director shares news and views about the community.
by Julie MatchettFor the Cardinals, building a winery was both a passion and a desire that they have turned into reality with Red Bird Estate Winery
by Kristen MitchellThe Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of the 8 Kootenay wineries—and 2 meaderies
by Virginia RaschFor Nigel and Laura Francis, farming has given them a sense of meaning and satisfaction in both life and work
by Kristen MitchellUniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships
by Julie MatchettUniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships
by Julie MatchettLocal farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.
by Julie MatchettThe owner of the Paw Shop in Cranbrook is making her entrepreneurial dreams come true, and she’s happy to share her secrets.
by Danielle CameronKootenayBiz chatted with local business owners to find out what advice they would tell themselves in their first year of business
by Julie MatchettWeathering the storms of business ownership over the long-term is commendable, especially when you’ve managed to survive for over 50 years
by Julie MatchettKimberley’s Funk Haus Craft Lab is run by three dedicated entrepreneurs who found their respective niches.
by Danielle CameronGood Company Coffee embraces the collaborative nature of community, bringing a big city feel and small-town warmth to their business
by Kristen MitchellAs a life and leadership coach, Dana Sproule is passionate about developing successful leaders. Learn five things to focus on for your own leadership journey.
by Kristen MitchellWild Wonders Insectarium in Invermere named New Business of the Year and won People’s Choice award at Columbia Valley Chamber awards
by Kyle BornThe East Kootenay region is home to some of B.C.’s most sublime courses.
by Danielle CameronSisters 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 Matchett