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Erin Robertson and Dennis Lavoie are the urban farmers behind this new startup superfood business

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

How Kimberley, B.C., transitioned from a kitschy Bavarian theme to a modern brand provides a template for communities and businesses alike

Floris and René Steenkamp, new owners of The Grater Good Kitchen Supply Company in Kimberley, B.C., are excited to share their passion for cooking

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

Erin Thompson and Brian Sondergaard are the driving forces behind Kimberley Kritters - a wildly successful pet supply store in Kimberley, B.C.

Founded in 1950, the East Kootenay Community Credit Union is celebrating their 70th anniversary on December 14, 2020

From much-needed housing to commercial buildings, these East Kootenay cities are continuing to blossom.

The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Business Excellence Awards

Wildsight is hosting fun summer day camps for kids ages seven to 12

A trip of goats are trained as targeted grazers for a unique business: Vahana Nature Rehabilitation in Ta Ta Creek, B.C.

Kootenay companies innovate to help Canada become self-sufficient in PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic

Pandemic bad haircuts and lessons learned by Kellie Wolf, owner of Wolfy’s Hair Den in Kimberley

Throughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Kimberley

Buying or selling a home during the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia? Yes you can!

Meat Matters in Kimberley is open for business with their mouth-watering tagline: Meat. Fire. Flavour.

Having a deer-resistant garden is possible with careful planning and some knowledge of suitable plants

Eric and Michelle Forbes, owners of Kimberley City Bakery, are closing and selling their business

Four Kootenay distilleries are turning an alcoholic byproduct into a critically short commodity: Hand sanitizer for FREE!

Darla Sparrow, owner and founder of Mandala Birth in Kimberley, B.C., has expanded her business as a doula

Kimberley’s Chelsea Boyd Gibson came back home to run two businesses, Meadowsweet Photography and Meadowsweet Yoga & Wellness.

The Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce handed out 16 awards at its annual Business Excellence Awards ceremony.

On September 20, Cranbrook and Kimberley volunteers joined a world-wide effort to clean up our communities and raise awareness about protecting our environment.

Darcy Wanuk started stitch + cloth Ecodesigns in Kimberley, B.C., to reconstruct old textiles into funky women’s clothing

While checking out Kimberley’s visitor attractions, don’t forget the flowerful Cominco Gardens

The Knitty Gritty shop in Kimberley can get you started on a new, healthy hobby

Poets, performers, visual art displays included at international conference

Shawna L’Heureux, owner of Zen Mountain Float + Wellness in Kimberley, is an expert in all things skin. She’s also one of Kootenay Business’s 2019 Influential

The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation is excited to announce the distribution of more than $57,000 in new grants

Municipalities are on the front lines of climate change, so it is important they are developing plans and implementing actions to become more resilient

Lucas Roach of Big Magic Design is proud to serve Kimberley clients.

Construction is expected to start in September 2019

With three events planned for July, the East Kootenay is a busy location for the sport of blind golf thanks to local advocate and competitor, Darren Douma

Program, held in partnership with UVic, fundraises to thank local schools for support

Introducing the East Kootenay nominees for our 40 under 40 list.

The One River, One Future conference will take place in Kimberley, B.C. from September 12-14, 2019

Bachelor of Science nursing students busy with mock mass casualty simulation; latest Fire Services certificate graduating class in Kimberley

Kimberley’s manager of economic development, Schaun Goodeve, sees a bright future for Kimberley’s strong and engaged business community.

The Mountain Grass Glass Gallery is a new shop in Kimberley, B.C.

Dr. Eric Nelson has two dental offices in the East Kootenay and prides himself on balancing his work and family life.

“A lot of us in the business community have put everything we have on the line for our businesses.” —Nicole Leclair

Numerous new construction and development projects are springing up throughout the Kootenays

Black Dog Cycle and Ski is contributing to the small-business climate thriving in Kimberley’s Platzl

With perfect timing for the holidays, Zoe and Sheldon Ferguson opened the Treehouse Toy Co. in Kimberley, B.C., in November

Grow Tea & Elixir Corner won the Kimberley chamber’s Environmental Stewardship Excellence Award in 2018

There have been some recent additions and changes to the scene on Kimberley's Platzl

Here are a few members of Kimberley’s business community whose attitudes and practices inspire and influence others.

In the coming years, Elder Bro's Farm plans to supply fresh and ripe elderberries to all of BC for delicious wines, juices, jams, and of course, schnapps.

Rick Jensen, founder of New Dawn Group of Companies, looks back at the company’s 40 years in construction and development.