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Graphic of Arq Mountain Centre.
Cranbrook, Developments, Financial, Health & Wellness, Tourism Arq meets Indiegogo: Local climbing gym turns to crowdsource funding to finish project

The facility will feature state-of-the-art climbing walls, a fitness area, kid specific walls and playground, wellness, food and beverage.

Ashley Pedersen, owner of  Freedom Business & Tax Centre
Cranbrook, Financial, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Ashley Pedersen

Ashley Pedersen makes sense out of her clients financial questions

CEO of Naud Lester Insurance & Investments Solutions Inc.  and Advisor at SunLife Financial
Cranbrook, Financial, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Rauni Naud

Rauni Naud has won numerous recognition awards within the Sun Life organization.

Nathan Staplin has the MC of Junior Dragon's Den, Glen Hicks, try on a Black Dust Apparel jacket.
Cranbrook, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, Trail, Developments, Financial, Small Business Junior Dragons take the stage at Kootenay-wide Championships

Students from all over the Kootenays took the stage to compete in the Junior Dragons Den championship held at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail.

An artist’s rendering of the Kimberley Splash Park, which is being supported by the Trust’s Recreation Infrastructure Grants.
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Developments, Financial Recreation infrastructure grants announced

Thanks to Columbia Basin Trust’s Recreation Infrastructure Grants, 42 projects around the region are getting over $3.5 million in support.

The Elk Valley Economic Initiative (EVEI) has announced that it is hosting its first economic development conference June 16 to 18 in Fernie, BC.
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Developments, Financial, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business, Tourism BC communities hosting conference to attract entrepreneurs to the Elk Valley

The Elk Valley provides a diverse economy built around outdoor recreation and adventure tourism, forestry and metallurgical coal mining.

Greg and Janny of Cranbrook Search and Rescue were on hand to accept their cash award.
Cranbrook, Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Financial Over $7,000 awarded to community groups at EKC’s AGM

Members and guests joined East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) for the financial institution’s Annual General Meeting April 22 at the Heritage Inn.

Sylvianne Roy, new manager of Cranbrook's CIBC branch on Baker Street.
Cranbrook, Financial New branch manager at Cranbrook’s CIBC branch

Roy was recently introduced and welcomed to Cranbrook at the local Chamber of Commerce's luncheon.

Steve Paccagnan (L) and Pascal Van Dijk are president and CEO of Panorama Mountain Resort and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort respectively.
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Financial, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Value in the valley

Columbia Valley business leaders plan to collectively market the valley’s attractions to vacationers and prospective residents.

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Cali Olleck is engaging in conversations about sustainability with people throughout Selkirk College as part of the work she’s conducting with the help of a grant from FortisBC.
Castlegar, Nelson, Education, Financial FortisBC grant energizes Selkirk College’s Sustainability Project

A grant from FortisBC will help the college take a closer look at energy use and setting new goals for reduction.

The new office of Leanne M. Goddard, Chartered Professional Accountant, on 7th Avenue in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Financial, Small Business Leanne M. Goddard opens accounting office in Cranbrook

Leanne M. Goddard, Chartered Professional Accountant, offers a full range of professional business services.

Graphic of Imagine Kootenay website.
Golden, Fernie, Kimberley, Sparwood, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Developments, Financial, Real Estate, Small Business New partnership launched to attract investment and a diversified workforce to the Kootenays

Imagine Kootenay (IK) focuses on highlighting the region as a great place to work, and excellent area to invest and an amazing place to live.

The City of Cranbrook has officially announced the appointment of David Kim as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Cranbrook, Financial David Kim appointed new CAO for City of Cranbrook

David comes to Cranbrook via Calgary bringing with him over 20 years of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors.

A tax return with a pen and calculator sitting on top.
Financial Self-employed? Make dollars and sense of your income tax return

You have the entrepreneurial spirit, but do you know how to get the most from your income tax and benefit return?

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Revelstoke Credit Union's recently constructed new building.
Cranbrook, Creston, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail, Financial Biggest credit unions in the Kootenays – ranked by assets

According to a list published by Business in Vancouver newspaper these are the largest credit unions in the Kootenays.

Picture of Teck's Trail operations.
Cranbrook, Sparwood, Trail, Financial, Mining Teck ekes out profit despite challenging times

Faced with challenging economic times, Teck managed to produce a profit in its fourth quarter report.

Selkirk College offers many programs that fit well into the Canada-BC Jobs Grant program which provides employers an opportunity to access funds for two-thirds of training costs.
Education, Financial Funding provides incentive for employers to invest in training

Employers in the West Kootenay-Boundary can access government funding to help bolster a trained workforce and prepare their sectors for the future.

Patty Vadnais is the new executive director of the Fernie Chamber of Commerce.
Fernie, Financial, Small Business, Tourism Fernie chamber connections

The Fernie chamber’s new executive director and the board members are combining their strengths to empower local businesses.

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Two business women at a meeting
Financial Value your employees

Results from the Business Outlook Survey for British Columbia

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Logo of three credit unions involved in partnership.
Cranbrook, Grand Forks, Nelson, Financial, Small Business Three regional Credit Unions announce another successful collaboration

The new partnership will allow respective credit union business members access to enhanced commercial and consumer credit expertise.

Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak and Pam Mierau, Manager of Development Services at the gateway to the Railtown District.
Nelson, Developments, Financial, Real Estate, Tourism All aboard: Railtown District sustainable neighbourhood public planning process underway in Nelson

Nelson residents and business owners are being invited to jump aboard the City’s newest neighbourhood revitalization effort - the Railtown District.

Artist's rendition of the new Columbia Valley Community Centre.
Invermere, Developments, Financial Invermere residents rally to raise $1.5 million for new Community Centre

Join Invermere residents for fun events throughout the year with all proceeds benefiting different areas of the new community centre.

Picture of man with chainsaw cutting tree.
Education, Financial Canada-BC job grant provides incentive to train employees

The goal of the Canada-BC Job Grant is to increase the participation of British Columbians in the labour force and to help them to develop necessary skills.

Sean Campbell, General Manager CFEK
Developments, Financial, Small Business Crowdfunding business startups now available with a local portal in BC

The new look of InvestLocalBC went live in mid-December and has three dedicated sites: Nonprofit, Business and Arts and Culture.

Financial security begins with some basic steps, like filling your piggybank.
Cranbrook, Golden, Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Financial Take it to the bank

According to the people who know, achieving financial security begins with some simple, basic steps.

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Gerry Taft, mayor of Invermere, B.C.
Invermere, Developments, Financial, Tourism Rolling with things

Gerry Taft is the third term mayor for Invermere, B.C.

by Nowell Berg
The Columbia Basin Trust sees several updates to its Board of Directors, including the retirement of current chair, Greg Deck (right), and his replacement, Rick Jensen, effective January 1st, 2016.
Developments, Education, Financial Rick Jensen steps in as CBT Chair—Greg Deck retires

The Columbia Basin Trust sees the retirement of several members, plus some new faces for its Board of Directors.

Picture of grade eight students participating in Know Your Watershed program.
Environment, Financial Over $1 million for environmental education

Columbia Basin Trust renews support to two environmental education initiatives.

Picture of Robert Venier, certified financial planner.
Cranbrook, Financial CFP Robert Venier joins MoneyWorks

Cranbrook-based certified financial planner and investment advisor, Robert Venier, has joined MoneyWorks financial planning division at the EKCCU.

L. Soligo & Associates and Grant Thornton LLP have recently joined in order to better serve the needs of West Kootenay businesses.
Financial Putting their heads together

L. Soligo & Associates and Grant Thornton LLP have recently joined in order to better serve the needs of West Kootenay businesses.

The Kootenay Workforce Development steering committee is a broad cross-section of the regional economy and includes: (front L-R) Leah Bradish (College of the Rockies), Terri MacDonald (Rural Development Institute), Wendy McCulloch (Boundary Community Futures), Carol Currie (KWD Coordinator), Frank Marino (Columbia Power/Committee Chair), Neil Coburn (Selkirk College); (back row L-R) Lisa Kilpatrick (Columbia Basin Trust), Andy Roberts (Mountain Transport Institute), Brian Conrad (KWD Coordinator), Murray McConnachie (School District 20 Trades Coordinator), Brad Pommen (Nelson Technology Club), Kevin Doakes (Unifab), Gregg Neelin (Selkirk College Community Education & Workplace Training Manager). Missing from the photo: Stan Chung (College of the Rockies), Susan Clovechuck (Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce), Steven Thurmeier (Teck Coal), Gregg Ehman (Emcon), Adam Hopper (Panorama Resort), Dave Delong (Zellstoff Celgar), Jaquie Dust (Ktunaxa Nation), Richard Toperczer (Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Skills Training) and Marlin Ratch (Industry Training Authority).
Developments, Education, Financial Taking action on a plan to boost the Kootenay economy

Selkirk College is helping lead an initiative that aims to bolster the regional economy.

Cranbrook mayor Lee Pratt, Kimberley mayor Don McCormick and Cranbrook businessman Rick Jensen (pictured here) announced the Cranbrook Kimberley Development Initiative.
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Developments, Financial, Small Business, Technology Cranbrook Kimberley Development Initiative means business

The Cranbrook and Kimberley business community has formed a take-charge economic development initiative to recruit businesses and investors.

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Helmut Pastrick, Chief Economist for the Central 1 Credit Union and Kevin Wilson, EDO of City Kimberley at the 2nd Annual Business Expo.
Kimberley, Financial Chief Economist Helmut Pastrick, guest speaker at Kimberley Business Expo

The 2nd Annual Kimberley Business Expo was held at the Kimberley Conference Centre on Thursday October 15th.

A group picture of the staff of Community Futures, Central Kootenays.
Nelson, Financial, Small Business Community Futures celebrates 30 years

Community Futures is celebrating 30 years of supporting small business in the Central Kootenay.

Picture of a group meeting with 3 people—a man and two women—seated around a table.
Financial, Small Business Funding possibilities expand for Basin businesses

Columbia Basin Trust announces new $2-million Impact Investment Fund

Dave MacLeod, CEO of Thoughtexchange.
Rossland, Developments, Financial, Technology Thoughtexchange raises $7M to fuel innovation

The company sees an enormous opportunity to help groups of all sizes and is excited to bring new products to the market.

Photo of people chatting in a conference room.
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Financial, Small Business 2nd Annual Kimberley Business Expo on Thursday

The event will fuel the entrepreneurial spirit of those in attendance with the resources they need to buy, sell, grow, and compete in Kimberley.

Picture of the old Tembec mill site in Cranbrook's industrial park.
Cranbrook, Developments, Financial, Mining MGX Minerals agrees to buy former Cranbrook Tembec mill site for $3.7M

Pending mortgage and equity financing, MGX Minerals hopes to finalize the deal by December 2015.

Picture of the Revelstoke Golf Club clubhouse.
Revelstoke, Financial Deal to sell Revelstoke Golf Course collapses

A proposed deal between the City of Revelstoke and Citrus Capital Partners, based in Calgary, to buy the Revelstoke Golf Course has collapsed.

A silhouette of 3 people in a business meeting with an upward graph in the background.
Cranbrook, Financial How to face the unpredictable market

"In a slowing economy, understanding and managing cash flow is of paramount importance."

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Cranbrook Mayor Lee Pratt, (right) Dave Struthers, Chamber president (left) and accountant Trent Taylor (center) at the recent Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon
Cranbrook, Financial Cranbrook’s Mayor gives his first “State of the City” address

Mayor Lee Pratt addresses crowd at the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon on September 16th.

The logo for the Junior Dragon's Den student competition.
Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Trail, Developments, Education, Financial, Retail, Small Business, Technology Junior Dragons Den expands throughout the Columbia Basin in 2016!

Modeled after the CBC show, "The Dragons' Den," Junior Dragons Den will be expanding to three Columbia Basin communities this fall.

Nathan Troxel and Lee Tengum own and operate a small business in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Education, Financial, Small Business Small Business Week 2015

Education, support and challenge are elements of the strategy of the Business Development Bank of Canada’s Small Business Week.

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A picture of a group of kids, backs turned towards the viewer, looking at a scenic expanse of mountains in the distance.
Developments, Education, Financial Over $2 million in CBT grants available

Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin.

A picture showing Ryert's Crossing, a point of entry in BC.
Developments, Financial MP David Wilks announces $37.5 to modernize BC ports of entry - Rykerts & Waneta included.

This investment is part of the $440 million in infrastructure funding announced in November 2014 by Prime Minister Harper.

A picture looking down the main street of Revelstoke with the Rocky Mountains in the background.
Golden, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Revelstoke, Rossland, Financial, Tourism B.C. invests $1.82 million to support tourism in seven Kootenay communities

Seven local Kootenay communities will see funding from the Resort Municipality Initiative.

Terry Van Horn is the economic development officer for the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation, based in Trail, B.C.
Trail, Financial, Small Business, Technology The Lower Columbia advantage

Jobs, services, business opportunities and an enviable lifestyle are attracting new residents to the Lower Columbia region.

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Picture of area dignitaries announcing funding for upgrades to the Canadian Rockies International Airport.
Cranbrook, Developments, Financial MP invests $1.03 million in Canadian Rockies International Airport safety

Funding for the upgrades will be provided through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).

Picture of Kootenay National Park.
Radium Hot Springs, Developments, Financial, Tourism Feds announce almost $45 million in new investments in Kootenay National Park

Kootenay National Park will see much needed upgrades thanks to $44 million investment.

A graphic of the Columbia Basin Trust's Annual Report.
Financial Another great year for Columbia Basin Trust

$22 million in programs and services delivered to the Basin over 2014/15

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