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Brittney Dickson, owner, lead instructor and coach for sled and touring camps at Stay Wild Backcountry Skills in Golden, B.C., teaches courses for women

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre takes home gold for its historical preservation and tourism efforts.

Lorri and Chris McCready combined their marketing and culinary skills to create an award-winning pizzeria.

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

The store is also part of the FLO Network and is equipped with two electric vehicle charging stations

Local West Kootenay employment agencies are holding job workshops to assist laid off workers

Spirit Rock Climbing Center took home the 2018 Kimberley chamber award for Youth Friendly Business, and it’s easy to see why.

Trail-based Silver City Stagelines Ltd. (SCSL) applied and was approved to operate a new bus service between Nelson/Trail and Kelowna

Annual community clinic to take place at Tamarack Centre November 22

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

Officials such as Chief Joe Pierre and ʔaq'am Community Enterprises CEO Christopher McCurry were on hand for the occasion.

Revelstoke’s beautiful little Eagle Pass Lodge has received the Thompson Okanagan Kootenay Commercial Building Hospitality Award.

Ashlée Martin uses her passion of photography to tell stories and showcase East Kootenay personalities.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

The business has been purchased from local owners who will continue to support the new ownership in an advisory role

Middletown Crossing’s design and sensor-controlled traffic lights result in a smooth flow of traffic at the intersection of Highways 3 and 43.

The EECOM Awards recognizes both classroom teachers and community educators who demonstrate excellence in encouraging stewardship and sustainability

Zabrina Nelson, owner of Revival Boutique, has moved her clothing store from Rossland to Castlegar

The 2018 Kootenay Manufacturing Awards are given to outstanding companies of various sizes in our region

Ryan Martin, owner of Marzano, a Neapolitan-style pizzeria inside Best Western Baker Street Inn, has brought Italian authenticity to the West Kootenay

Sharyl Paull helps people to listen to their bodies through healing touch, asking the right questions and creating a space of trust and support.

The Hub will be the centre for tourism and economic development and is expected to draw 20,000+ people annually for hub occupants.

Dennis Charles’s new business in Creston combines his passion for photography with helping other local businesses craft their brand’s image.

Golden’s Whitetooth captured two first place awards and Cranbrook’s Fisher Brewing Company and Nelson Brewing Company won one each.

Darrin Brown, owner of Mobile Recovery Milling in Cranbrook, B.C., repurposes unused trees into useful lumber products

Mica Heliskiing is a backcountry heliskiing lodge located on Kinbasket Lake across from Mica Dam in British Columbia, Canada.

A bad business deal and a bucket of molasses were the inspiration for a spirited new business in Revelstoke, B.C.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Participants learn from the land and people of the Ktunaxa Nation

Emma Genest, outreach co-ordinator for Accelerate Kootenays, discusses electric cars, supply versus demand and the cost of saving the world

Don McCormick talks about managing Kimberley’s assets and liabilities—the conference centre, the SunMine and the wildfire interface.

Tyee Log Homes has grown and diversified since arriving in Kimberley in 2005, becoming a significant employer and economic driver.

The program provides funding for community buildings that will generate their own energy using alternative and renewable methods

While they await the arrival of their new executive director, Cranbrook’s chamber board and staff are busy serving the membership.

Under the banner, “Kimberley is a good place to be…Doing Business” ten awards were handed out to a variety of businesses.

Over the course of two days, the 130 delegates heard many inspirational and informative sessions on a variety of industry topics

Potential students, parents and community members invited to learn more about what the College has to offer

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Newly opened fullfill in Kimberley, B.C., is a green alternative to traditional stores

For testing, the company used a 3D printed model of a FortisBC dam developed with existing research partners Selkirk College and FortisBC Inc.

The Small Business Training Centre, a service unique to CFCK, was recognized as a program that could benefit other Community Futures offices across the province

Since November 2014, a change in the mindset at Cranbrook city hall has created noticeable, valuable changes for the local business community.

Larch Landscape Architecture + Authentic Mountain Design specializes in landscape architecture, environmental planning and design in Golden, B.C.

Interfor has three sawmills in the BC Interior, with total annual capacity of approximately 750 million board feet.

Owner Chris van der Linden hopes to open the Old School Eatery in late November.

Revelstoke’s new director of community economic development, Ingrid Bron, joined the City team on October 15, 2018.

Three academic programs are being offered at the Golden campus in 2018/2019

The Kimberley chamber lends its support to business in areas including technology, hospitality, child care advocacy and taxation.

Boutique accommodations meet authentic Red Mountain adventure at The Josie

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.