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Financial, Technology $748K to KAST—Mining and metals industry in Kootenay region benefits from investment

Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) to establish a metallurgical industry development accelerator in the West Kootenay.

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Golden, Financial, Tourism Golden’s Gateway to the Rockies sparkles with improvements

Funding from the Resort Muncipality Initiative (RMI) helps small tourism-based communities attract tourists and visitors to the area.

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Castlegar, Nelson, Education, Financial, Small Business Youth program offers $5000 for small business startups

Youth Mean Business, a new entrepreneurship program, will provide youth up to $5000 in funding and training to help them launch their own small business.

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Creston, Financial Courting China

Foreign investors are interested in the economic possibilities available in the Creston Valley.

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Cranbrook, Financial, Small Business New Notary Public opens doors in Cranbrook

Tarralin D. Hanson offers personalized client services with a community-focused approach.

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Cranbrook, Financial, Real Estate What are closing costs and why are they so important?

Do not be blindsided by closing costs when purchasing a home—do your homework!

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Jim Jacobsen, Reede Hawton and Amy Maddess of the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce
Creston, Financial, Small Business, Tourism Growing Creston

Everyday goods and services are available in Creston, B.C., and so are visitors’ amenities and investment opportunities.

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Cranbrook, Developments, Education, Financial, Forestry, Health & Wellness “GP for Me” one of three projects to receive funding

Three projects in the RDEK’s Central Subregion receive funding through the Central East Kootenay Community Directed Funds (CEKCDF) Program.

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Centre are conveniently located at the southern approach to Invermere.
Invermere, Financial, Tourism Gains ahead for the Columbia Valley

The weak Canadian dollar makes Canada a destination of choice for both local and foreign vacationers.

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(L to R) Dave Struthers, president, Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce; David Wilks, MP, Kootenay-Columbia; Marty Gundarson, project manager, River's Crossing.
Cranbrook, Financial Promoting Canada’s internal trade

The message from Ottawa is that the provinces must work together to eliminate barriers to internal free trade.

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Stephen White was elected mayor of Salmo, B.C., in November 2014.
Salmo, Financial Rebuilding foundations in Salmo

The mayor and council of Salmo, B.C., are focused on administrative catch-up, compliance and communication.

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Chief Economist Helmut Pastrick
Castlegar, Financial Economist Helmut Pastrick presents on the BC economy

Chief Economist for Credit Union Central 1 is coming to Selkirk College in Castlegar on March 27, 2015.

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Revelstoke, Financial Avalanche Canada receives $325,000 from the Trust

Two-year support to go toward increasing public avalanche safety.

Kimberley's Mayor Don McCormick; RDEK vice ­chair Wendy Booth; Chamber of Commerce Executive Director David Hull and acting mayor of Cranbrook Wesly Graham
Cranbrook, Environment, Financial College/Chamber luncheon panel features local civic leaders

College of the Rockies/Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday, March 11th at the College gymnasium.

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Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Castlegar, Agriculture, Financial Grants available for grassland and rangeland projects

Over $200,000 still available for projects in 2015 – 2016.

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Cranbrook, Grand Forks, Nelson, Trail, Financial Biggest Credit Unions in Kootenays by assets

Cranbrook's EKCCU lead the way with a whooping 13% increase in assets.

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Financial, Small Business

Looking to buy or sell a business in the Kootenays? Invest Kootenay is the place to start.

by Nowell Berg
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Financial Challenging times

How will your business be affected by the spiralling dollar and plummeting oil prices?

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Trail, Financial Kootenay Savings donates over $14K to Foundation

The donation will be used by the LeRoi Foundation to distribute grants.

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Financial Growing with Investors Group

A career with Investors Group in the Koootenays means support and entrepreneurship while working to help others succeed financially.

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Cranbrook, Sparwood, Financial, Small Business Raising Money to Grow Your Business, with Mike Volker

KRIC and New Ventures BC are pleased to bring experienced investor Mike Volker to the East Kootenays.

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Financial Cautious optimism

New developments in 2014 are expected to improve employment and the economy in the Kootenays

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Paul and Agnez Bowolin and their son, of Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Financial Facilitating financial freedom

Under its new name, Nelson Family Financial Services continues the trusted practices established by Money Concepts.

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Cranbrook, Financial, Small Business Small Business Week 2014

The Business Development Bank of Canada celebrates entrepreneurship with Small Business Week, running October 19 to 25 across Canada.

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Mike Calder
Cranbrook, Financial Loving the Kootenay life

Mike Calder, a partner at BDO Canada LLP in Cranbrook, took the time to tell us about his work and lifestyle.

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James Hall of Western Financial Group in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Financial Western news

James Hall has moved from the head office of Western Financial Group in High River, Alberta, to the branch in Cranbrook, B.C.

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Shelagh Redecopp, Vanessa Dickson and Brandon Wright
Cranbrook, Financial, Small Business Networking with bankable results

The structure and protocols that define Business Networking International make it more effective than your average business networking group.

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Fernie, Kimberley, Castlegar, Rossland, Financial Funding to help boost investment

Columbia Basin Trust commits $275,000 over three years to Invest Kootenay.

Financial Alert to small business regarding MMBC

How new taxes from Multi Material BC could affect your business.

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Larry Ewing and Raena Shearer at their Fernie office
Fernie, Financial Fernie’s Raena Shearer becomes Chartered Accountant

Raena Shearer recently received her Chartered Accountant designation.

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Fernie, Financial Fernie’s economic focus

Regional economic collaboration makes sense for the Elk Valley, but attention is needed for each individual community, too.

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Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Financial Setting the economic compass

A forum led by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Skills Training was held in Sparwood, focusing on economic development in the Elk Valley.

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Elkford, Financial Elkford’s unique idea

Elkford, B.C., hopes to set a precedent for isolated communities with regard to land management and economic development.

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Cranbrook, Financial Biggest Credit Union in the Kootenays

Business in Vancouver recently revealed a list of the 30 biggest Credit Unions in B.C.

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Financial, Mining Support for mineral exploration in B.C.

B.C. mineral exploration companies get continued support from the Province via the mining flow-through share tax credit program.

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Michael Murphy appointed Senior Manager at the Cranbrook BDO office
Cranbrook, Financial Cranbrook’s Michael Murphy appointed senior manager

Michael Murphy, CA, has been promoted to senior manager at the Cranbrook BDO accounting office.

Tom Thomson.
Nelson, Financial Growing the economy in the Nelson region

Q & A with Tom Thomson, spokesperson for the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership.

by Colin Payne
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Cranbrook, Financial Falkins and Western unite

Since the acquisition was completed on January 1, 2014, the Falkins Insurance Group name has been replaced by that of Western Financial Group.

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Robert Venier joins BMO Nesbitt Burns
Cranbrook, Financial Robert Venier joins BMO Nesbitt Burns

Robert Venier a certified financial planner and investment advisor based in Cranbrook has joined BMO Nesbitt Burns.

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Cranbrook, Financial Ensuring you’re covered

New insurance regulations, along with purchases and upgrades to your possessions, mean it’s time to evaluate your insurance coverage.

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Cranbrook, Financial, Health & Wellness The serious business of charity

With government funding on the decline, hospital foundations play a growing role in providing financial support to our fragile system of health care.

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Financial, Tourism Destination British Columbia appoints Marsha Walden as first CEO

Marsha Walden appointed as Destination British Columbia's inaugural Chief Executive Officer.

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Financial B.C. accountants unite

The new CPA designation will mean less confusion for the consumer and accounting students alike.

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KRIC's Tara Penner poses with sales trainer Ian Selbie after his sales seminar, The 7 Deadly Sins of Selling
Cranbrook, Nelson, Financial Ex-Apple computers sales leader exposes the 7 Deadly Sins of Selling

Apple Computer sales leader, Ian Selbie, based in Vancouver presented a sales training seminar in both Cranbrook and Nelson.

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Invermere, Financial, Tourism Investing in events

District of Invermere council wants to keep residents happy and involved in community events and activities.

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Sparwood, Developments, Financial BREAKING NEWS — Sparwood announces $84 million in investments

Sparwood hosted a contingent of government officials and dignitaries on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.

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Cranbrook, Financial, Retail Supporting sport

Support of the Olympics, Paralympics and many other sports organizations is a matter of pride for Cranbrook’s Canadian Tire franchise owner.

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Cranbrook, Financial Tax guide and profit mentor

Harley Lee, a partner in the Cranbrook office of BDO Canada, helps business owners to minimize taxes and maximize profits.

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Financial, Tourism Top BC Parks in the Kootenays by revenue

Kikomun Creek (south of Fernie) and Kokanee Creek (on Kootenay Lake) rank 11th and 12th as the largest revenue generators for BC Parks province-wide.

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