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With the online world at his fingertips, Seán McTernan left Ireland for Canada and established his digital business in Fernie.

The co-founder and CEO of Invermere’s Kicking Horse Coffee is a visionary with a love of the outdoors and a great appreciation for the Columbia Valley.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Prestige Hotels and Resorts owns several properties in the Kootenays, including the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort in Cranbrook.

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

Kaslo, Nelson, Slocan, Nakusp and Revelstoke round out the Top 5 highest assessment value increase for residential houses in the Kootenay/Columbia region.

Fernie’s new CAO brings experience and a creative approach to the work of community engagement and community development.

Invermere’s Cassy Campbell is a CEO, mother, and caregiver for her quadriplegic husband

Owner of his gelato shop-cafe business since May 2004, Gerry thanked valley residents and visitors for their support and his staff for their hard work.

Road safety survival kits save lives. Here’s how you should stock yours.

Methodically and carefully, Mayor Ron Toyota and the Town council of Creston are making the community’s strategic plan a reality.

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Sign up now for this world class training session with Dr. Mark Colgate, award winning professor at UVic's Gustavson School of Business.

Well-known as a golf pro at The Springs and Radium Resort Golf courses, Joe recently joined Century 21 Rockies Realty in Radium.

Carla Nelson at Maritime Travel in Cranbrook has some tips for potential travellers.

Electric vehicles (EV) are quickly becoming an affordable and reliable option for drivers and represent a significant opportunity to reduce local greenhouse gas

The College of the Rockies Career and Job Fair will be in the school’s gymnasium March 8, 2017. Here are the exhibitors that will be on location.

Chris Nicholson is a highly qualified, tree-loving arborist who owns and operates Black Bear Tree Care in Fernie, B.C.

Communities reduce water use from 2 to 39 per cent.

The College of the Rockies Career and Job Fair is coming up. Prepare to apply by giving yourself a head start

Thank you for following the Biz Blog on a regular basis in 2016—we wish you the very best.

The District of Invermere’s director of finance, Karen Coté, started her public service career as the District’s receptionist.

Through his work as chief administrator for the City of Cranbrook, David Kim satisfies his wish to contribute to his community.

Thom Tischik, Chair, and Deanne Steven, Vice-Chair of Kootenay Rockies Tourism will both be leaving for new positions.

Callan Senyk is capturing the Elk Valley’s snowmobiling scene with his new business, Throttle Ops Photography

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

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We are pleased to present the Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in the region—we salute your success!

28 projects across the Basin to receive funding.

Atlantis Antiques in Marysville and Phoenix Antiques in Cranbrook are the latest additions for Don Langvand, also owner of Dragon Antiques

There's a new spin studio at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook, B.C.

The B&B@228 in Kimberley, B.C., gets lots of its business from its Airbnb listing

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Challenge, consensus and community are big factors in Scott Sommerville’s love for his position as CAO in Kimberley, B.C.

The exercise concept is built around the use of high-tech stationary cycles which encourage a regular high intensity riding and fitness program.

Canal Flats, B.C. CAO Heidi Frank loves village life on the shore of Columbia Lake. She also loves her Harleys.

Jason Wheeldon talks about recent trends in the Cranbrook real estate market & why winter is a good time to buy a home

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

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

The Kootenay Authors Book Fair and Sale will give you an opportunity to meet with a variety of local authors, ask questions and get signed editions as well.

Thanks to the additional RBC Learn to Play grant, the physical literacy project will move onto a new phase – one that focuses on inclusion.

The Stemwinder Chalet at Kimberley’s ski hill offers luxury accommodation at a great price for groups of up to 16.

Strilaeff moves into the position following the unexpected passing of long-time President and CEO Neil Muth earlier this month.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Entrepreneurs are invited to nominate their businesses and the public is encouraged to nominate their favourite small businesses.

The Elk Valley Teck coal mines use magnetite in the coal-washing process.

Wayne Stetski, MP for Kootenay-Columbia, believes in non-partisanship and working collaboratively to make a better Canada.

Junior Dragons’ Den and JA British Columbia partner to help young entrepreneurs

The craft beer and estate winery sector continues to grow rapidly in the Kootenay/Columbia region.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.