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Interested in tiny homes? Explore our list of tiny house resources in the Kootenays

When twins Robyn Hansen & Becky McArthur bought their first business, they each had toddlers. Now, they’re serving up frozen yogurt alongside their teenagers

With multiple locations and a flourishing online shop, Blue Barn Pet & Hobby Farm is a community success story.

Kerry Pagdin of Wayward Citizen gives us the inside scoop on social media promotion.

The annual Business Excellence Awards were held on October 20th, 2022

Writing effective cold emails that get a response is possible by following some easy-to-do steps

A family business, Winderberry Farms, found innovative ways to grow and create a place for everyone to contribute to a bright future

Many diverse companies and businesses call the Kootenay area home. Fill out our form with your business information if you have over 40 employees

Kat Cadegan Jewellery in Revelstoke has gained a valuable new staff member thanks to a Columbia Basin Trust program.

How do the BC assessment values compare with the current market value of homes and properties in the Kootenays?

Cranbrook is focused on revitalization and attracting new businesses and opportunities

Which brands in the Kootenays have the largest followers on Instagram? Find out on this list of top Instagram influencers in the Kootenays.

Read our list of Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence award winners

KootenayBiz chooses our annual list of inspirational thought leaders from the stories we told in 2022.

For Jacob Houghton and Stephan Gale, starting Radium Brewing was the realization of their dreams, passions and hobbies coming together.

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held in late October.

Janice Alpine is an expert on the diversity of Ktunaxa businesses, the skills they bring to the table, and the opportunities that exist within the community.

Dana Wesley is excelling in her role as Executive Director, Indigenous Strategy and Reconciliation for the College of the Rockies.

The 29th annual Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held in early November.

12 deserving businesses and individuals were celebrated at the annual awards

Find uniquely home-grown Kootenay clothing, wearables and gear from these local companies

Metal Tech Alley, an industrial and tech think tank located in Trail, recently launched the West Kootenay Supply Chain online model

The owners of Silverking Soya Foods in Nelson are a perfect fit for the health-conscious community.

A total of 15 winners were recognized at the annual Business Excellence awards.

If you’re a devoted bookworm, you’ll love the varied selection of new and used bookstores across the Kootenay region

Can’t get enough reading material? Check out this list of bookstores in the East Kootenay.

Elkford’s new executive director shares news about the community and what’s new on the horizon for the town.

Learn the six features that your web page needs to convert visitors into buyers

Kyle Thornley of Metal Mind Forge produces stunning metalwork creations in Revelstoke.

Elkford’s 2022 Business Excellence Awards were held on October 22.

Kevin Blackwell, a housing project developer, talks to Kootenay Business about the housing industry in the Columbia Valley

Imagine two members of Cirque du Soleil finding love and running off to start a business in the Kootenays.

Check out this list of ski destinations in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies region

The Gold Rush Bookstore is a valued part of the downtown Rossland business landscape.

Desiree Markewich found herself reinvented by flowers, and she wants to pay the joy forward.

Our health care system is strained to the max, and these entrepreneurs decided to do something about it.

The circular economy may be a buzzy-sounding term but at this Nelson brewpub, participating in it is an obvious benefit to the company and the community.

A Creston dairy farm owner gives a masterclass on handling a crisis without crying over spilled milk.

By collecting and recycling used cooking oil into green, biodiesel products, Dayna Leduc has found his passion

It’s all about community at the Grist & Mash Brewery, where guest brews are regularly on tap and local musicians and artists are welcomed.

Taylor Jenkins, Elk Valley economic recovery advisor, outlines what Elk Valley businesses can do to address their big three problems

Tina Knooihuizen, President of the Nakusp Chamber of Commerce, loves the range of community programs already in place and is excited about potential growth

Spring Creative Inc. in Nelson brings entrepreneurs together to facilitate positive change, effective branding and healthy collaboration.

Mark McLoughlin, all-star CFL kicker, is the new President and CEO of Kootenay Savings Credit Union in Trail, B.C.

From large forestry companies to smaller, independent, family-run operations, lumber mills are a vital part of our regional landscape

Tammy Verigin-Burk, executive director of the Castlegar Chamber, highlights opportunities for entrepreneurs within Castlegar’s new Confluence building

A wage subsidy program through Columbia Basin Trust enables skilled workers to stay in the Kootenays.

Patrick Tolchard tells Kootenay Business all about managing multiple companies and why he loves the outdoor adventure industry.

The annual Business Excellence Awards were celebrated earlier this year

A development in Windermere is treating wastewater with a solar aquatic facility, an underutilized process that produces clean water without chemicals.