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The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards gala celebrating the best in the Cranbrook business community on Saturday, April 14th, 2018.

Mad Lillies Hair & Co. is celebrating its one-year anniversary, and the three women behind it all couldn’t be happier.

There are 13 courses included in the Nelson Summer Art Series that span a range of disciplines which are taught by working artists from around the province.

The success of Sniper Action Photo, a two-man Revelstoke company, is pretty much an entrepreneur’s dream come true.

The rural dividend encourages economic diversification, innovation, sustainability and collaboration, and recognizes the diverse needs of individual communities

Kendra Begg, the executive director of the Boundary Country Chamber of Commerce, is proactive, action-focused and tenacious.

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

The Export Navigator pilot helps B.C. businesses in six B.C. regions become export ready, by providing access to community-based export advisors.

Find out which companies have brought the most jobs to this Kootenay region

“The world is changing fast, and adaptability equals success.” - Chris Fields, economic development officer, Canal Flats, B.C.

When the doors open on RoboGames 2018, youth from around the region will be ready to throw their robot in the ring after weeks of building and training.

Word has come down from the Western Hockey League that Western Financial Place must undergo upgrades to comply with league standards.

The Kootenay, Columbia Valley and Boundary Regions of British Columbia Credit Unions have released an update on the next steps in their amalgamation process

College of the Rockies received more than $310,000 from the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training to go toward replacing aging trades equipment.

On April 6, 2018, the ʔaq̓am Community celebrated the opening of the Dan Joe Memorial Gymnasium.

The four projects demonstrated the ability to succeed in diverse fields including environmental engineering, biotechnology, and agriculture.

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

The Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition (CASC) recently held their first ever national event recognizing excellence in the independent distillery market.

Bryan Cox, CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia talks about Mining Week’s growth into Mining Month.

Columbia Basin Trust supporting 12 climate action initiatives.

B.C. Housing awarded $6,300,300 in funding to a Nelson CARES project that will build 47 units of affordable housing

Find out what you need to know about the BC Energy Step Code from Dan Moberg, CEO of Kootenay Insulation Systems Ltd.

Dr. Leroy Little Bear, Blackfoot scientist, professor emeritus, and distinguished scholar will speak in Nelson about Indigenous worldview in education, April 4.

In this Podcast, Fyfe talks about how the 2017 real estate market wrapped up in Fernie and the Elk Valley and gives us a peek into 2018.

The Nelson Chamber of Commerce recently held their annual excellence awards banquet at the Hume Hotel in downtown Nelson.

On February 1, 2018, True Key Hotels & Resorts took on the management of the Radium Golf Group.

Radius Retreat is a yurt development taking place just north of Radium Hot Springs on a 1,000 acre parcel of backwoods land.

The Ground Floor Co-working Space is a social enterprise of Community Futures East Kootenay in Cranbrook, B.C.

Twenty communities focus on mitigating wildfire with over $800,000 from Columbia Basin Trust

Rezin (Butch) Butalid talked with us about the Business Management diploma program at College of the Rockies, and the value of competition.

Columbia Basin Trust provides $295,000 toward facilities and programming

The City of Grand Forks has an excellent management team—young, full of energy and doing well. CAO Diane Heinrich is there to assist them.

Columbia Basin Trust invites expressions of interest for investment

The new logo is an important step in moving toward a vision established in the Village's Economic Development Strategy.

Nupqu Development Corporation is a Ktunaxa Nation owned business with over 15 years of experience in natural resource based consulting and contracting.

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

The Hatch study will evaluate process routes, and order of magnitude capital and operating cost estimates for an initial 10,000 tonne per year processing plant.

Jacey Paton is a gifted photographer and a devoted volunteer in her community.

This skilled physiotherapist provides canine therapy through her Kimberley company.

Holly Smee uses her natural empathy and compassion to assist her clients at Hollytree Wellness.

This talented Kootenay businesswoman has a number of exciting projects on the go.

This dedicated dance instructor helps her students reach their full potential.

Cherlet has a shining reputation in Revelstoke for her business, Big Mountain Kitchen & Linen.

This owner of Feather & Stone Day Spa and Birch & Lace Hair Salon is also on the board of directors for the Revelstoke chamber.

This young entrepreneur runs Finley’s Bar and Grill and Sage Tapas & Wine Bar in Nelson, B.C.

Alissa Bryden takes the stress out of virtual accounting via her business in Rossland, B.C.

Eden Yesh is setting up investment co-ops to help entrepreneurs access business capital and mentorship.

The Employees First Award recognizes a British Columbia tourism industry employer who has upheld high standards of excellence in human resources.

Dennis Scott’s passion for his craft and close communication with his clients are helping him build a reputation for excellence.

Chris Mansbridge, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, brings positivity and realism to his healthcare practice in Castlegar.