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Jody McInnes, President of Stillwater Consulting in Cranbrook, B.C., has formed several businesses based on changing lives in a positive way

Stillwater Consulting is now offering NexGen Business Training, a virtual program that helps youth across B.C. develop and launch a business idea

KootenayBiz has chosen our top 10 thought leaders of 2021

Check out these unique businesses currently for sale in the Kootenay market.

The 22nd Annual Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held on November 18, 2021.

Ella Harris and Breanna Fast have fulfilled their dreams of opening a cocktail bar, The Hourglass, in Kimberley, B.C.

Itching to hit the slopes? Check out this list of ski destinations in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies region

Beverly MacNaughton, executive director of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce, is excited about mines and local businesses being busier than ever

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce 2021 Business Excellence Awards were held on October 29, 2021

Radius Retreat welcomes visitors from all over the world to experience, learn about and explore the backcountry near Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

Tourism Radium and the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce focus on promoting Radium as a hotspot for tourists

Many diverse companies and businesses call the Kootenay area home. Fill out our form with your business information if you have over 40 employees

The Elkford Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards were held virtually on October 29, 2021

Franchising in the Kootenays: An interview with the Canadian Franchise Association’s Kenny Chan

Tired of the same old fast-food fare? Simply Raw offers customers a selection of healthy, good-for-you options

Can’t get enough reading material? Check out this list of bookstores in the East Kootenay.

Trevor Semchuck and Wade Jarvis are the business partners behind Kimberley’s newest distillery, Bootleg Spirits

They’re a growing trend across the Kootenays—check out this list of the region’s co-working spaces.

Canal Flats, B.C., wants to grow its population and is offering a tax break to businesses that relocate to this small East Kootenay town

Franchising in the Kootenays: Meet the Britners of PropertyGuys.com

Marie-Michelle Lafontaine let nothing break her stride when she started Glacier PhysioLab in Golden, B.C. - and now she’s added bike-fitting to her services

Morchella Market & Cafe is bringing a farm fresh feel to grocery shopping downtown Cranbrook, accompanied by the fully renovated co-working space upstairs

The Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise is helping Kootenay businesses design and build outdoor gear that rocks

Jared Williams, manager of Northstar Bicycle Co. in Cranbrook, B.C., has adapted his love of bicycles and coffee into a popular Kootenay Business

Explore this list of distilleries from across the Kootenay region

Red Seal Chef Barrie Elliott and her team bring delicious, seasonally-inspired dishes to their catered events

Based in Golden, B.C., Day2Day Books is a highly experienced bookkeeping company

Shawna Bryant, executive director of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce, highlights accomplishments of the past year and issues to address in the future

The consumer trend towards buying locally-grown flowers is booming in the Kootenays as proven by this list of 10 flower farms

Daniel Holden, general manager of the Kimberley Chamber, has implemented a variety of necessary changes to bolster Kimberley’s presence

Craft beer lovers in Creston, B.C., are tipping a glass (or two) to the new business in town—Wild North Brewing Co.

Lisa Ziebarth, manager of the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce, loves how community-minded Creston is

Find uniquely home-grown Kootenay clothing, wearables and gear from these 12 local businesses

Based in Fernie, B.C., Robertson Estate Wine Vinegar produces the perfect Cabernet Sauvignon vinegar that is sought after by top chefs

Ki Mana Acres Farm near Creston, B.C., is a model for regenerative agriculture and meeting the demand of discerning consumers

Jeremiah Woods is the owner of a large fleet of VW vehicles and now he’s created a campground in Golden, B.C., to share his love of the iconic brand

11 awards were handed out at this year’s virtual Creston Business Excellence Awards gala

SMRT1 specializes in convenient and cutting-edge intelligent vending machine technology

Women can have fulfilling careers in industry, according to Vanessa Terwoort, Director, Environment, Mercer Celgar

Growing fatter by the month: Feastify is adding 6 to 8 new communities a month across Canada

Erin Robertson and Dennis Lavoie are the urban farmers behind this new startup superfood business

The Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce is increasing its staff to accomplish more projects

Helen Barron, executive director of the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce, highlights new programs implemented amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Sucre Interactive Technologies in Fernie, B.C., uses virtual-reality technology for immersive safety training in mining and other high-risk industries

The Kootenays’ first-ever pitch competition for the tech sector was organized by KAST and attracted 25 entrepreneurs vying for valuable prizes

Axios Growth Consultants provides growth and optimization guidance and solutions to help businesses scale for success

Chris Policar and Ryan “Butter” Karl, new owners of The Station Pub in Invermere, B.C., have major upgrades in the works for their restaurant

A custom fabrication and welding shop, Elk Valley Precision & Cab provides services to Sparwood and area businesses

Entertainment company Pursuit has launched an exhilarating new attraction in Golden, B.C.

Business baron Brian Fehr is bullish on his four Kootenay businesses with more exciting plans forthcoming