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Animal Care, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in the Kootenays - July 29 issue

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

Picture of woman with blonde hair working on computer.
West Kootenay, Nelson, Technology An insight into excellence

Pacific Insights Electronics in Nelson may be small-town based, but the company has a global reach.

Co-owner Leanna Spring of From the Ground Up in Cranbrook stands next to a shelf full of health foods.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Small Business Uprooted: From the Ground Up moves to downtown Cranbrook

From the Ground Up relocates to Cranbrook’s downtown core

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Chris and Andrea of Endless Adventures pose with their daughter Raddison, showing how to be safe while on the water.  Always wear a life jacket!
Castlegar, Education, Financial, Health & Wellness, Tourism Volunteering to Rescue: The West Kootenay Search and Rescue training weekend can use your help

To help raise awareness and funds Endless Adventure is hosting an online photo contest and an endless fundraising campaign.

Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in the Kootenays - July 22 issue

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

The new Community Futures Central Kootenay Board of Directors consists of (from left to right) Chris Bell, Dan Salekin, Charlotte Ferreux, Jim Holland, Frances Swan, Bob Wright, Robert Bleier and Peter LeCouffe.
Nelson, Education, Financial Community Futures welcomes new board members

"We feel our board is a wonderful representation of our diversified local economy," said CFCK Executive Director Andrea Wilkey.

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Cranbrook, Developments, Health & Wellness Golden Life Management moves to new corporate offices

Golden Life has grown into the Kootenays largest seniors housing and care provider as well as the sixth largest employer.

Mike Martin, mayor of Trail, B.C., enjoys the view from the partly-completed Columbia River Skywalk.
Trail, Developments, Tourism A legacy takes shape in Trail

Trail, B.C., is acquiring necessary infrastructure replacement along with recreational, cultural and travel amenities and a beautified skyline.

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FortisBC management, local dignitaries, civil officials and representatives from area First Nations groups were all on hand at the offical sod-turning ceremony for the FortisBC Kootenay Operation Centre.
Castlegar, Developments, Energy, Technology Ground breaking at new FortisBC Operation Centre in Castlegar

The new Kootenay Operation Centre near Castlegar's airport will centralize many of FortisBC's key operations.

Sydney Klause, owner of the Yarn Collective.
Cranbrook, Small Business Yarn Collective knits up Cranbrook market

The Yarn Collective caters to local fibre-lovers, knitters and crocheters.

Picture of Bonnie McCormack and her daughter Kayley, at her new hair salon, The Upper Cut for Men.
Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Small Business Upper Cut For Men will get your motor revving

The owner of the Upper Cut salon in downtown Cranbrook has opened a new hair-dressing shop that caters to men.

Picture collage of Rob Schepers, president of the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce and the downtown Creston area.
Creston, Tourism Summer greetings from Creston

Rob Schepers, outgoing president of the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce, offers a few words on the bright future of the community.

by Rob Schepers, past president, Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce
Dawn Attorp, new Corporate Officer at the Kimberley City Hall.
Kimberley City welcomes Dawn Attorp as new Corporate Officer in Kimberley

“Mayor, council, and the management team are thrilled to add someone of Dawn’s considerable experience and leadership qualities,” said CAO Scott Sommerville.

Scenic view of Nelson from top of mountain.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, West Kootenay, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Agriculture, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Top 10 most unique businesses for sale in the Kootenays — Summer 2016

Ever thought of owning your own business and living the Kootenay lifestyle? Here is a sampling of businesses available in the area.

Picture of log-cabin style lodge house, with Adirondack chairs sitting on the lawn, and a treed mountainside in the background.
Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Tourism Mountain Trek named world’s best International Destination spa by Travel + Leisure

Ainsworth-based Mountain Trek is North America’s only mountain hiking­ based fitness retreat.

A vertical shaft kiln at the Driftwood Project.
Mining MGX Minerals taking “significant step” in the transition from exploration to mining

CEO Jared Lazerson recently told Proactive Investors that the company's Driftwood Creek project is a “quite large, global scale deposit.”

Silver Water Spa is a new amenity at the St. Eugene Golf Resort. Spa manager Ashley Nicholas (L), and esthetician Nicole Richards are delighted with their new workplace.
Cranbrook, Entertainment and Hospitality, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Silver Water luxury spa

Silver Water Spa is a luxurious, nurturing new feature of the St. Eugene Golf Resort.

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Row of craft beers by Over Time Beer Works
Kimberley, Cuisine, Small Business, Tourism Kimberley’s new craft micro brewery now open

With the addition of Over Time Beer Works in Kimberley, there are now 118 craft breweries in B.C.

Liz Cohoe holds a fur hat creation on the busy work floor at Lillie & Cohoe in Nelson.
Nelson, Small Business The function of fashion

Nelson­-based company Lillie & Cohoe is in the business of helping North American customers express their personal style

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Picture of Sophie Pierre.
Cranbrook, First Nations Ktunaxa Nation congratulates Sophie Pierre on receiving Order of Canada

"Sophie has dedicated her entire adult life to improving the lives of Aboriginal people across this province,” said Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Chair.

Picture of eco-house in middle of orchard, with view of lake in background.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Real Estate, Tourism Over 1,675 Airbnb rooms listed in the Kootenays

The choice of accommodation through Airbnb in the Kootenays is vast, as proven by this Top 20 list of available rentals.

Picture of Pacific Coastal airplane at the Revelstoke airport.
Revelstoke, Tourism, Transportation Winter flights slated for Revelstoke in 2017

Pacific Coastal Airlines will be scheduling 32 flights into the city this winter, from January until March 2017.

Picture of owner Erna Jenson, and her new business 'de-lights', a gelato shop in downtown Kimberley.
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Cuisine, Developments, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Part II: Entrepreneurial spirit alive and well in Kimberley

New and exciting business ventures are changing the face of this increasingly hip mountain town.

Building being renovated, with fence around construction site.
Creston, Developments, Retail Major renovations underway at Northstar Creston

The GM dealership in Creston is getting a much-needed facelift this summer.

MX Gold Corp's Max Mining and milling operation in the Kootenay region of B.C.
Mining Goldcorp’s McPherson joins MX Gold as President and COO

McPherson will be the President and Chief Operating Officer in charge of all operations at the Company's Max and Willa mining and milling operations.

Picture of the Info on the Go tent.
Trail, Tourism Trail Chamber introduces the “Go Tent”

The Trail Chamber of Commerce is taking greeting visitors and residents to a whole new level with their new portable 'Go Tent'.

Golfer taking a swing along a long fairway, with large mountains in background.
Cranbrook, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Christina Lake, Revelstoke, Tourism Six golf stops not to miss on your swing through the Kootenays

From beginner and family-friendly courses to those worthy of the most experienced golfer, these Kootenay fairways are worth a visit.

An artist's rendition of the new Trail Riverfront Centre.
Trail, Developments New Trail Riverfront Centre - library and museum drawings unveiled

The Riverfront Centre Building Committee recently revealed the drawings for the proposed new Library and Museum during Trail's Silver City Days festival.

Picture of person welding.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies hosting summer welding camp

The Minds Over Metal summer camp will be held for students aged 12 to 15, from July 18-22.

Picture of patient in bed, with nurse taking blood pressure and another nurse checking IV fluid.
Cranbrook, Education, Health & Wellness College of the Rockies thrilled to offer entire Bachelor of Nursing Program

College of the Rockies and University of Victoria are working together to ensure a smooth transition of the entire four-years of the Nursing program.

Imagine Kootenay staff and partners proudly display their Marketing Innovation Award at the BC Economic Development Association Summit in Vancouver.
Real Estate, Retail, Technology, Tourism Imagine Kootenay wins top honours in BC

The IK partnership was recognized for their website and program branding work at the BC Economic Development Association Summit in Vancouver.

Group of Business Walk members, dressed in bright green t-shirts, heading out to local businesses.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business Business Walk reaches out to Cranbrook enterprises

The first ever Cranbrook Business Walk was held on Tuesday, June 28th, in which teams of two visited businesses small and large throughout the city.

Marty Williams, councillor for the ?aq?am Community, and Chase Thielen of Silverado Construction
Cranbrook, Developments, First Nations

Silverado Construction has a contract to build a combined gymnasium and community centre for the ʔaq̓am Community.

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Jody Jacob and Danielle Cardozo, co-founders and owners of Brook PR.
Cranbrook, Small Business New public relations and marketing company unleashed

From friends to colleagues to partners: Danielle Cardozo and Jody Jacob team up to launch Brook PR.

A line up of the friendly staff at Tanglefoot Vet Clinic.
Fernie, Animal Care, Small Business Tanglefoot Veterinary Services to expand to Fernie

"We already work with a lot of people from Fernie, but they can't always make it to Cranbrook during regular business hours," said Uli Helvoigt, owner.

Mike Balance, Dale Donaldson, Christina Champlin and Cassandra Urbshas of Mallard's Source for Sports in Nelson, B.C.
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Financial, Health & Wellness, Retail, Tourism Influencing Nelson

Our research rewarded us with information about a few of Nelson’s most influential business people.

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Group of Excellence Award winners.
Castlegar Castlegar Chamber hands out the hardware

Deserving Castlegar businesses, individuals and organizations were recognized at the recent Excellence Awards banquet.

B.C. Premier Christy Clark was introduced to chamber of commerce luncheon guests in Cranbrook on June 23 by MLA Bill Bennett.
Cranbrook, Education B.C. premier announced funding for nursing and the trades

B.C. Premier Christy Clark spoke to a record crowd at the June 23 chamber of commerce luncheon in Cranbrook, B.C.

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Group of people sitting at tables, watching a presentation on a screen at the front of the room.
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Who’s who of Elk Valley business and industry turn out for Economic Initiatives Conference

The conference offered an ideal venue for discussing current and future economic opportunities and initiatives throughout the Elk Valley.

Sparwood's Next Level Fitness, gym
Sparwood, Health & Wellness Taking Sparwood to the next level

Next Level Fitness is Sparwood's newest gym, and owner Katie Jackson couldn't be happier.

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Tanya Wall is the director for Area B in the Central Kootenay region. She and her partner, Ralph Casemore, share a lifelong love of the Creston Valley.
Creston Influencing Creston

The influence of regional and municipal leaders is found in every aspect of community life in B.C.’s Creston Valley.

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Action shot of man riding bicycle through forest.
Castlegar, Rossland, Financial, Transportation Three Kootenay communities receive BikeBC funding

Rossland, Castlegar and the South Slocan will be receiving funding for projects in their communities.

Vince DeVito Shoes is a 90-year-old, fourth-generation family business in Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Five over 50 in Nelson B.C.

Surviving five decades and more, these Nelson businesses are a tribute to determination, adaptability and loyalty.

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Dean McKerracher, mayor of Elkford, offers congratulations to RDEK CAO Lee-Ann Crane, on her retirement after 37 years with the organization.
Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Elkford, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood Crane takes a bow

Cranbrook’s Lee-Ann Crane had a 37-year career with the RDEK, working for the betterment of this community.

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A generic ice hockey ice rink stadium with a frozen surface and a hockey puck under illuminated floodlights.
Financial, Tourism Crunching the numbers on the annual economic impact the Kootenay Ice brings Cranbrook

What economic impact does the Kootenay Ice have on Cranbrook?

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Bill Bennett, MLA for the East Kootenay region.
Cranbrook East Kootenay MLA and BC Mines & Energy Minister announces he won’t seek re-election

Bill Bennett has served 16 years as MLA for the East Kootenay region.

Tom and Kathy Frauley, owners and cooks at Dawn's Early Rising Cafe in Castlegar, stand outside their restaurant.
Castlegar, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality Sunshine and flavour

Come sit down at Dawn's Early Rising Sunshine Cafe for a family meal

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Ralph Casemore and Tanya Wall are redeveloping the former Kootenay Hotel in Creston. The new facility, called Casey's Community House, will likely open in spring of 2017.
Creston, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, Real Estate, Small Business, Tourism Kootenay Hotel redux

A bright new future is planned for the former Kootenay Hotel in Creston, B.C.

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A Pomodoro timer sitting on a paper with writing on it.
Fernie, Education, Financial, Small Business, Kootenay Business Coach What’s your Mount Everest? Part 3

Scheduling daily tasks and then focusing on accomplishing them will keep up your productivity.

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Picture of chain-link fence, with construction sign.
Sparwood, Mining, Retail Cummins Sparwood embarks on constructing new building

To meet the growing demands of the Elk Valley mining industry, the company has had plans to expand the branch in Sparwood for the last couple of years.

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