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Check out this list of businesses for sale across the Columbia Valley and Kootenay regions.
by Julie MatchettKootenayBiz chooses our annual list of inspirational thought leaders from the stories we told in 2022.
by Kerry ShellbornFor Jacob Houghton and Stephan Gale, starting Radium Brewing was the realization of their dreams, passions and hobbies coming together.
by Kristen MitchellThe Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held in late October.
by Julie MatchettJanice Alpine is an expert on the diversity of Ktunaxa businesses, the skills they bring to the table, and the opportunities that exist within the community.
by Kristen Mitchell12 deserving businesses and individuals were celebrated at the annual awards
by Julie MatchettFind uniquely home-grown Kootenay clothing, wearables and gear from these local companies
by Julie MatchettCan’t get enough reading material? Check out this list of bookstores in the East Kootenay.
by Julie MatchettElkford’s new executive director shares news about the community and what’s new on the horizon for the town.
by Julie MatchettElkford’s 2022 Business Excellence Awards were held on October 22.
by Julie MatchettShared workspaces in communities like Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie, Nelson and Trail provide flexibility and support in a communal environment.
by Julie MatchettKevin Blackwell, a housing project developer, talks to Kootenay Business about the housing industry in the Columbia Valley
by Kristen MitchellCheck out this list of ski destinations in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies region
by Julie MatchettDesiree Markewich found herself reinvented by flowers, and she wants to pay the joy forward.
by Danielle CameronOur health care system is strained to the max, and these entrepreneurs decided to do something about it.
by Danielle CameronA Creston dairy farm owner gives a masterclass on handling a crisis without crying over spilled milk.
by Kerry ShellbornBy collecting and recycling used cooking oil into green, biodiesel products, Dayna Leduc has found his passion
by Kristen MitchellIt’s all about community at the Grist & Mash Brewery, where guest brews are regularly on tap and local musicians and artists are welcomed.
by Julie MatchettTaylor Jenkins, Elk Valley economic recovery advisor, outlines what Elk Valley businesses can do to address their big three problems
by Kyle BornFind award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries
by Julie MatchettFrom large forestry companies to smaller, independent, family-run operations, lumber mills are a vital part of our regional landscape
by Julie MatchettA wage subsidy program through Columbia Basin Trust enables skilled workers to stay in the Kootenays.
Patrick Tolchard tells Kootenay Business all about managing multiple companies and why he loves the outdoor adventure industry.
by Kristen MitchellThe annual Business Excellence Awards were celebrated earlier this year
by Julie MatchettA development in Windermere is treating wastewater with a solar aquatic facility, an underutilized process that produces clean water without chemicals.
by Kristen MitchellBruce Seitz, sales representative at Royal Lepage, explains why the real estate market is hot in the Kootenays
by Kyle BornClay is the medium of choice for Fernie potter Sarah Pike
by Julie MatchettThe three-way green energy project is the result of great minds coming together against a challenging problem.
by Timothy FowlerHaving a deer-resistant garden is possible with careful planning and some knowledge of suitable plants
by Julie MatchettJaclyn Rad is the owner of Kootenay Baby Gear Rental in Cranbrook
by Julie MatchettJennifer King is a Sparwood real estate agent with her clients’ best interests at heart
by Danielle CameronKimberley’s businesses and remarkable individuals help the community to become B.C.’s best small town.
by Julie MatchettCommunity-powered local food is at the heart of the Local Store in Fernie, B.C.
by Virginia RaschThe renovated and renamed Larix Hotel pays homage to the golden larch trees in Kimberley’s autumn tableau.
by Virginia RaschEd and Kathleen Bron praise their dedicated staff, including ones from Mexico who work year after year.
by Danielle CameronCatching up with Deirdre Howard, proud beekeeper and owner of Pure Honey Products in Creston.
by Danielle CameronProvincial statistics show that the Kootenay region had one of the largest increases in new EV sales in B.C.
by SubmittedGiving back to her community is important for Karli Melnychuk, owner of Kootenay Livin’ Apparel
by Julie MatchettLynn Muller, co-owner of Canyon Raft Company in Fernie, B.C. outlines how to run a successful business for over a quarter century
by Kyle BornThe owner of Shred Sisters came all the way across Canada to teach mountain biking to like-minded women.
by Danielle CameronThe 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign for clean energy, led by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, continues to grow, adding No. 12: Golden
by Virginia RaschWhat does a social media manager really do all day?
by Kerry ShellbornRealtor Amber Granter in Golden, B.C., left behind the park ranger life and found her life skills were transferable to her new career in real estate
by Virginia RaschJeremiah Pauw has rebranded the Super 8 into the Fernie Fox Hotel in Fernie, B.C.
by Kyle BornAfter the pandemic inspired a surge of new pet adoptions, Kootenay Canine Adventures was perfectly positioned to meet customer demand.
by Danielle CameronGrant Sharam and Jim Cunnington saw the need for affordable, accessible, green transportation—leading them to start eTrikes Canada in Kimberley.
by Danielle CameronCommunities need to create climate adaptation plans to increase their resilience to risks such as floods, fires and droughts.
by Virginia RaschBob Bullock, owner of Cranbrook Hyundai, has transformed the location inside and out
by Kyle BornChocolate, chocolate everywhere! Chocolate shops abound in the Kootenays
by Julie Matchett and Virginia Rasch