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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.

Columbia Basin Trust provides $3 million for 53 new recreation infrastructure projects

Stephanie Van de Kemp’s approach to business includes teamwork, community support and a purpose beyond profits.

The government’s new Bill C-69 provides a new environmental assessment process and includes a new mechanism for protecting navigable waters.

Fulfilling a need for a children’s clothing store in the Slocan Valley, Carina Klassen opened Spinning Fables Children’s Apparel & Crafts.

Carly Hadfield deserves recognition for her role in starting a successful taphouse and furthering the craft beer industry in the West Kootenay.

The International Youth Internship program aims to provide eligible Canadian youth with international experience, skills and knowledge.

Bethany Thate provides a way for us to create special messages for display in our homes and offices.

Mandy Chutskoff of Castlegar is sharing her love of yoga with her clients, and encouraging improved wellbeing in the region.

Lee Tengum believes that the success of business depends on an expanded reach into the marketplace.

Passion, determination, ongoing education and a support system are the cornerstones of success for Suzie LaRose.

Diggers and Daisies Children’s Consignment has been welcomed to the Castlegar retail scene with open arms.

Pediatric Sleep Consultant Sierra Dante comes to the rescue of sleep-deprived parents and their children.

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

The Mining Jobs Task Force will look at all aspects of mineral exploration and mining, and provide recommendations to strengthen ties in the province.

Lindsay Reynolds, owner of Three Sisters Day Spa in Fernie, B.C., pampers her guests with Aveda-exclusive care

Chantel Vincent, owner of Freyja Lifestyle Fashion in Fernie, B.C., provides trendy clothes to women in the Kootenays

Siobhan O'Connor, retail and guest services manager at of Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing, has guided the company to new heights

Six years of work by VAST Resource has enabled CertainTeed Gypsum Canada to receive provincial approval for a new gypsum mine near Canal Flats

As Save-On-Foods, the newly re-branded stores will offer the same great products at amazing value from the same familiar team.

Nicole Kauffman, owner of Cap-it Cranbrook, keeps truck users stocked with everything they need

Kristie Norquay takes a holistic approach to wellness, integrating yoga philosophy with physiotherapy at Element Therapeutics and Golden Lotus Yoga Studio

Dr. Kristy Dennison, veterinarian and owner of Castlegar Veterinary Hospital, practises patience with her four-legged patients

Junior Dragons Den is a Community Futures led business competition open to students from Grade 7 to University in four different regions of British Columbia.

David Read’s business, Valley Hawk Security, offers safety to the Columbia Valley

Ryan Doehle, CEO of Isosceles in Cranbrook, B.C., offers computer retail sales, computer service and support.

Projects completed by Münter Design & Build are attractive, functional and sustainable.

Prior to her FortisBC position, Laing Gahr was senior writer for Kootenay Business for five years.

FortisBC’s Community Investment program has helped to fund a snowtube, a specialized piece of equipment used to collect core samples from snowpacks.

Lavinia Lidstone’s Slocan Valley business, Kootenay Kombucha, is good for guts