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Kris Eliuk, owner of Yellowday Energy in Cranbrook, makes functional metal art, including flashlights, high-end fidget spinners, patches and bottle openers

Raylen Tress of Whiskey Hill Farms in Golden won Young Entrepreneur of the Year from the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce

The annual Golden Community Excellence Awards recognized greatness and good work.

Dave Stonehouse, founder of the BC School of Log Building and owner of Stonehouse Woodworks in Golden, B.C., is teaching the next generation of carpenters

Despite a challenging year, KootenayBiz told many inspiring and informative stories—here are our Top 10 from 2020

Viibrant Earth Cafe and Bistro is a welcomed boutique eatery in the tiny community of Canal Flats, B.C.

Luz Hernandez, owner and chef of Su Casa Authentic Mexican Kitchen in Windermere, B.C., runs her restaurant with her four children

Founded in 1950, the East Kootenay Community Credit Union is celebrating their 70th anniversary on December 14, 2020

One lady’s incredible jam journey in Elkford, B.C. started with pina colada

The BC Achievement Community Awards honour excellence and exceptional community service in communities across the province

Spunky young entrepreneur’s coffee is flowing across the Kootenays and Canada from Rooftop Coffee Roasters in Fernie, B.C.

The vacant Canadian Tire property in Cranbrook has been purchased by a Calgary-based development company

KootenayBiz’s bimonthly eNewsletters keep you informed and inspired about business successes in your communities

The annual Elkford Business Excellence Awards were held on October 29, 2020 via Zoom

Michael Keefer, an exemplary entrepreneur, owns three green businesses in the Kootenays

Nelson-based KAST held round one of its virtual Kootenay Pitch Competition on November 12

This year’s 2020 Fernie Business Excellence awards, held on October 23, was a virtual celebration.

Winners of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were announced on October 22.

Prestige Hotels and Resorts are business leaders with 7 “green” certifications from Sustainable Tourism 2030

Located in Balment Park, the KEYSA sports facility will truly be a Cranbrook community venue

A certification from Sustainable Tourism 2030 is good for people, the planet and profits

Brad Parsell, executive director at the Fernie Chamber, is enticing out-of-town workers with a diversity of careers and lifestyle opportunities available

Kootenay Computer helps with the digital divide and picks up a Business-to-Business Excellence Award from the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce

The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Business Excellence Awards

The third annual scarecrow contest is underway and sponsored by the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce.

Three Kootenay regional districts recognized for Accelerate Kootenays initiative

The winners were celebrated a little differently this year at the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards.

The Forest Practices Board released a report that recommends better reforestation practices in B.C.’s dry fir forests, including less clearcutting

Brittney Dickson, owner of Stay Wild Backcountry Skills in Golden, B.C., is bringing avalanche safety training online

The Columbia Basin Trust 2019/20 Annual Report shows over $97 million provided for the Basin region

Celebrating Kootenay biodiversity, the GLOWS program is part of Science Literary Week 2020

A relocation concierge, CityScout offers personalized service to help make a move easier

The Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre welcomes Jennifer Bouchard to the team

Hire Smarter, Sell More: An interview with book author C. Lee Smith on hiring top sales staff

Nominations for the 2020 Fernie Business Excellence Awards are open until September 7

Entrepreneurs and startups are invited to pitch their ideas in front of a panel of judges at the first-ever Kootenay Pitch Competition

Ron Demaniuk has steel fabricated a screaming eagle statue in Cranbrook’s Harmony Park

Wildsight is hosting fun summer day camps for kids ages seven to 12

Jesse Roberts, co-owner of Fire Hall Kitchen & Tap in Cranbrook, B.C., offers advice on how to reopen business during COVID-19

A trip of goats are trained as targeted grazers for a unique business: Vahana Nature Rehabilitation in Ta Ta Creek, B.C.

In partnership with business professionals, KAST is hosting a series of practical webinars designed to strengthen your web strategy.

A new store in downtown Cranbrook is turning up the coolness factor with their frozen yogurt treats

Effective Friday, July 24, Category 2 & 3 fires will be prohibited across the Southeast Fire Centre region. This does not include campfires or cooking stoves.

Kootenay companies innovate to help Canada become self-sufficient in PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic

Greg Chatelain, co-owner of Kootenay Park Lodge in Vermilion Crossing, B.C., has kept his business alive and well through forest fires and COVID-19

Pandemic bad haircuts and lessons learned by Kellie Wolf, owner of Wolfy’s Hair Den in Kimberley

Pat Meerholz, co-owner of Wynndel Craft Distilleries in Creston Valley, B.C., handcrafts award-winning brandy, gin, rum, vodka, liqueur and schnapps

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

Marloes van Lent, founder and owner of Go-Lab Co-working Space, has created a collaborative location for entrepreneurs to gather in Golden, B.C.

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Creston