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A dedicated group of outdoor enthusiasts and a business that’s all about precision were among this year’s winners.

There were a total of 12 award winners at this year’s Business Excellence celebration.

The annual Business Excellence awards were held on October 27th at Key City Theatre.

The annual awards celebrate the successes of local businesses and the people who make a difference in the community.

Winners 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.

Find award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries

Aaron Higgs, president of Nupqu Resource Limited Partnership, is growing this Indigenous-owned company through plants, people and profits

Corrie Walkley, chair of Ktunaxa Enterprises Ltd., discusses the Ktunaxa Nation’s governance and economic development efforts.

Read about local coffee roasters as you celebrate National Coffee Day and the beverage that’s an essential pick-me-up for many people

Explore this list of distilleries from across the Kootenay region in British Columbia.

Beverly MacNaughton, executive director of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce, provides an update on developments around the new Middletown subdivision

With decades of experience, Russell Buksa of RNB Works still enjoys bringing high-quality projects to his clients around the province

Indigenous-owned businesses are an integral part of our local economy and contribute to the well-being of First Nation communities

Jeff 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

The 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.

Thirteen communities across the Kootenays have now made a commitment to 100 per cent clean energy by 2050.

A solar array and Chinese-style greenhouse technology will be impacting Cartwheel Farm and its ability to produce vegetables year-round without fossil fuels

The latest initiatives putting Fernie on the map as a sustainable and tech-savvy destination.

Jess Paloposki first started selling Argentinian empanadas as a side hustle. Mamacita’s Empanadas is now selling these frozen pastries throughout the Kootenays

Throughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales.

Kootenay 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.

Michael and Courtenay Rudy are first-generation farmers helping to feed their community

The guide offers tools, tips, and perspectives on how primary care providers can pursue low carbon, high-quality healthcare that heals the planet

Treanne See, market manager for the Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market, explains how this historic market is still the standard bearer across the Kootenays

The Baker Hotel has been renovated and revamped to breathe new life into the city's downtown core

History buffs are drawn to these popular heritage sites in the East Kootenay

Sigi Liebmann embraces innovation and sustainability as he evolves his longstanding timber frame business and realizes his dream.

Waterfront and acreages are among the most desirable pieces of real estate. Check out our list of 10 prime Kootenay properties.

Known as B.C.’s adventure playground, the Kootenay Rockies offers an endless supply of attractions and recreational pursuits

Children can climb, swim, bowl and mini-golf their way to adventure in Cranbrook, B.C.

Golden’s new executive director shares news and views about the community.

For the Cardinals, building a winery was both a passion and a desire that they have turned into reality with Red Bird Estate Winery

The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of the 8 Kootenay wineries—and 2 meaderies

For Nigel and Laura Francis, farming has given them a sense of meaning and satisfaction in both life and work

Uniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships

Uniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships

Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.

The owner of the Paw Shop in Cranbrook is making her entrepreneurial dreams come true, and she’s happy to share her secrets.

KootenayBiz chatted with local business owners to find out what advice they would tell themselves in their first year of business

Weathering the storms of business ownership over the long-term is commendable, especially when you’ve managed to survive for over 50 years

Kimberley’s Funk Haus Craft Lab is run by three dedicated entrepreneurs who found their respective niches.

Good Company Coffee embraces the collaborative nature of community, bringing a big city feel and small-town warmth to their business

As a life and leadership coach, Dana Sproule is passionate about developing successful leaders. Learn five things to focus on for your own leadership journey.

Wild Wonders Insectarium in Invermere named New Business of the Year and won People’s Choice award at Columbia Valley Chamber awards

The East Kootenay region is home to some of B.C.’s most sublime courses.

Sisters Joanna and Aysha Haines choose the most ethical and sustainable brands for their retail store, Drift + Sonder.

Alicia Chirrey, producer at CBC’s Dragons’ Den, explains how Kootenay entrepreneurs can apply to be on the show

Thirteen businesses were recognized at the annual awards ceremony

Owner Dennis Scott is the owner of Humble Bee Builds and is passionate about alternative living