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

Morning Mountain Coffee Co. in Nelson produces convenient and portable coffee bags—an alternative to K-cups.

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

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

Inspired by her travels, Megan DeVries invested time, money and considerable elbow grease to create her flourishing mobile bar in Nelson.

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

Find award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries

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

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

A new Dairy Queen Grill and Chill restaurant will occupy the old Union Hotel property in Trail, B.C.

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

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

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

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

Located just east of Salmo, B.C., the Salmo River Ranch Campground is opening soon

These golf courses in the West Kootenay region are fun yet challenging enough to keep you coming back for more.

The East Kootenay region boasts some of the most enthralling golf courses in Canada.

Michele Dupas is the imaginative owner of Dupas Designs and Gallery 229, located in the old Procter, B.C., schoolhouse

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

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

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

The seed-to-vase movement is blossoming in Kimberley, B.C., in Ritual Gardens with locally-grown, sustainable cut flowers

Some had success, some didn’t, but these 9 brave Kootenay business people all faced down the Dragons’ Den

Nelson, B.C., is overflowing with sewists, thanks to the enthusiastic owners/teachers of the Nelson Stitch Lab

14 Kimberley businesses and individuals garnered praise for their excellence this year

Here’s a new idea from Backwoods Sauna in Salmo, B.C.: A rental and mobile wood-fired sauna

The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of the 7 Kootenay wineries—and 1 meadery

Check out these 10 unique businesses currently for sale in the Kootenay market.

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

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.

The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Business Excellence Awards, virtual-style, on November 7th

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

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

Dan Nicholson and Jan McMurray, owners of The Valley Voice in New Denver, B.C., have faithfully contributed to the West Kootenay’s media diet for 17 years

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colin Hango, owner of Erie Creek Brewing Company in Salmo, B.C., has created a family-owned and -operated nano brewery and lounge

As eclectic as Kootenay communities are, there are also a wide range of opportunities for budding entrepreneurs

Ilana Cameron has found her calling in Lark Coffee Roasters in Creston

Stuck at home and going a little crazy? Kootenay toy stores deliver fun and educational items

The Wandering Fern Café in Golden can help make your event memorable and fun

Castlegar business roundup: Here’s the latest news