Ed and Kathleen Bron praise their dedicated staff, including ones from Mexico who work year after year.
by Danielle CameronAll Milestones articles
Catching up with Deirdre Howard, proud beekeeper and owner of Pure Honey Products in Creston.
by Danielle CameronProvincial statistics show that the Kootenay region had one of the largest increases in new EV sales in B.C.
by SubmittedPlacer mining in B.C. has no better advocate than gold miner Mitch Mortensen of Snowshoe Mountain Resources Corp.
by Virginia RaschGiving back to her community is important for Karli Melnychuk, owner of Kootenay Livin’ Apparel
by Julie MatchettThe owner of Kootenay Made Co. in Trail shines her light on local artists and artisans, promoting their products in her brick-and-mortar shop.
by Danielle CameronLynn Muller, co-owner of Canyon Raft Company in Fernie, B.C. outlines how to run a successful business for over a quarter century
by Kyle BornThe owner of Shred Sisters came all the way across Canada to teach mountain biking to like-minded women.
by Danielle CameronHedin Nelson-Chorney, owner of Tailout Brewing, highlights how his business won Castlegar’s Young Entrepreneur Award and Green Award
by Kyle BornThe 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign for clean energy, led by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, continues to grow, adding No. 12: Golden
by Virginia RaschWhat does a social media manager really do all day?
by Kerry ShellbornEach mountain-inspired pet tag from Kootenay Tags is “very personal and special”
by Virginia RaschRealtor Amber Granter in Golden, B.C., left behind the park ranger life and found her life skills were transferable to her new career in real estate
by Virginia RaschJeremiah Pauw has rebranded the Super 8 into the Fernie Fox Hotel in Fernie, B.C.
by Kyle BornThe Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce celebrated their Business Excellence Awards in style
by Julie MatchettAfter the pandemic inspired a surge of new pet adoptions, Kootenay Canine Adventures was perfectly positioned to meet customer demand.
by Danielle CameronSelkirk Pest Control in Castlegar is a new business with an eco-friendly approach
by Virginia RaschMore than a bookstore, Fable Book Parlour fosters music, cookies and community in Revelstoke, B.C.
by Virginia RaschGrant Sharam and Jim Cunnington saw the need for affordable, accessible, green transportation—leading them to start eTrikes Canada in Kimberley.
by Danielle CameronCommunities need to create climate adaptation plans to increase their resilience to risks such as floods, fires and droughts.
by Virginia RaschBear Spring Eco Retreat offers urbanites an escape from big-city living and a chance to decompress close to nature.
by Julie MatchettBob Bullock, owner of Cranbrook Hyundai, has transformed the location inside and out
by Kyle BornPilar Portela of Kaslo is inspiring change for the better, with a focus on sustainability and regenerative economic development.
by Danielle CameronChocolate, chocolate everywhere! Chocolate shops abound in the Kootenays
by Julie Matchett and Virginia RaschFrom much-needed affordable housing to new commercial builds and upgrades, West Kootenay cities are seeing record growth.
by Julie MatchettFrom much-needed housing to commercial buildings, these East Kootenay cities are continuing to blossom.
by Julie MatchettNelson home-based tech business wins Canadian Business Award
by Sean Arthur JoyceMike Freed, director of sales and marketing at Boundary Electric in Grand Forks, B.C., highlights how businesses can become great places to work
by Kyle BornTwo rival Kootenay construction companies believe business should be about supporting each other
by Julie MatchettSheldon Kelly, snowmobiling filmmaker in the Kootenays, highlights what makes Sledfarm Rising such an epic movie worth watching
by Kyle BornBased in Invermere, B.C., Eden Yesh applies his systems thinking to shift paradigms through community investment cooperatives and his solar businesses
by Virginia RaschThe Salmo and District Chamber of Commerce welcomes new businesses and remote workers seeking a mountain paradise
by Virginia RaschThe 28th Annual Revelstoke Business Excellence awards were held on November 6, 2021
by Julie MatchettAs families and teachers struggle with school closures during the fifth wave, a local online education company is helping out by offering open access to program
by SubmittedJody McInnes, President of Stillwater Consulting in Cranbrook, B.C., has formed several businesses based on changing lives in a positive way
by Kyle BornStillwater Consulting is now offering NexGen Business Training, a virtual program that helps youth across B.C. develop and launch a business idea
by Kyle BornDale and Diana Olinyk took a honeymoon tour of the Kootenays and ended up building a legacy.
by Danielle CameronKootenayBiz has chosen our top 10 thought leaders of 2021
by Virginia RaschThe 22nd Annual Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held on November 18, 2021.
by Julie MatchettThe owners of Burton City Cider produce Kootenay-made cider, honey and other quality products using environmentally conscious methods
by Danielle CameronTraction on Demand combines tech talent with the sustainability of small communities such as Nelson, B.C.
by Virginia RaschElla Harris and Breanna Fast have fulfilled their dreams of opening a cocktail bar, The Hourglass, in Kimberley, B.C.
by Kyle BornAre you a green business? KootenayBiz is looking for sustainable business stories.
by Virginia RaschItching to hit the slopes? Check out this list of ski destinations in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies region
by Julie MatchettBeverly MacNaughton, executive director of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce, is excited about mines and local businesses being busier than ever
by Kyle BornThe Fernie Chamber of Commerce 2021 Business Excellence Awards were held on October 29, 2021
by Julie MatchettOne of the Best Workplaces in Canada and with phenomenal growth, Traction on Demand shows that doing good is good for business
by Virginia RaschMorning Mountain Coffee Co. in Nelson produces convenient and portable coffee bags—an alternative to K-cups.
by Julie MatchettRadius Retreat welcomes visitors from all over the world to experience, learn about and explore the backcountry near Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
by Karrigan FolvikThe owner of Huckleberry Mountain Market stepped up and rewarded his staff with $30,000 in bonuses after a grueling COVID summer.
by Danielle Cameron