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Recent Financial articles

Graphic for East Kootenay Columbia Community Investment Co-op

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Kimberley, Financial

Kimberley Chamber part of new East Kootenay Columbia Community Investment Co-op launch

The new EKCCI is seeking founding members and investors who wish to make an impact in their community

The Trust is supporting community sport groups and schools to get kids active. Attend an upcoming meeting to learn more.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Education, Financial, Health & Wellness

New program helps kids and youth be active

Columbia Basin Trust launches $3-million Basin PLAYS initiative

(L to R) Caitlin Berkhiem, Tamara Mercandelli and Christel Hagn are looking forward to reopening Soulfood restaurant in the Mount Baker Heritage Hotel

East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Cuisine, Financial, Small Business

Soulfood co-operative

Soulfood, a farm-to-table whole foods restaurant in downtown Cranbrook, is moving to become a co-operative.

by Marie Milner

Starbelly Jam Performance from 2018 summer event.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Financial

Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance announces 2018-2019 funded projects

Over 150 arts and culture projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $751,000 in funding support for the 2018-19 season

Tamara Mercandelli, Christel Hagn, and Caitlin Berkhiem have given Soulfood to the community.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Cuisine, Developments, Financial, Small Business

Soulfood restructures to become co-operative

New business model turns over Soulfood’s ownership to staff and community

The Trust partnered with tech industry entrepreneurs, i4C, to fill a commercial building near Trail with innovative businesses. The Trust is now looking for similar business opportunities through a Request for Expressions of Interest.

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East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Developments, Financial, Small Business, Technology The Trust seeks business opportunities

Columbia Basin Trust invites expressions of interest for investment

Aerial view of valley with river meandering along valley bottom.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Financial

Basin sees increased support from the Trust

$57 million in benefits delivered through 65 programs and initiatives last year

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Developments, Financial, Tourism

KV Properties Inc. acquires Koocanusa Village

Koocanusa Village is the only lakeside community with vacation properties on Koocanusa Lake.

Fernie’s Busy Bees Family Daycare will be upgrading its equipment thanks to a Child Care Capital Grant from Columbia Basin Trust.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Financial

122 new child care spaces, plus 722 spaces improved

The Trust’s Child Care Capital Grants support 42 child care centres

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Developments, Financial

City buys former Tembec lands; opens doors to attracting industrial development, business

This purchase adds approximately 100 acres of properly zoned land supply to the City

Sean Campbell, the general manager of Community Futures East Kootenay, stands outside the CFEK office at 131 - 7th Avenue South, Cranbrook, B.C.

East Kootenay, Financial, Small Business

CFEK celebrates 30 years

At the grand age of 30, Community Futures East Kootenay is an established resource for East Kootenay entrepreneurs.