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When you shop local—making a purchase from within your local community instead of online or out-of-town—you are helping to strengthen your local economy.

Recent information from the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses shows some interesting statistics about business owners

Eric Lawson replaces Chuck Bennett, who had been group publisher since 2007.

As a recipient of the Centennial Leaders Entrance Award from UBC, Froese’s tuition, books and living expenses (including a meal plan) will be covered.

Fernie Home Builders, owned and operated by Michael Delich, won a prestigious award in the Detached Home category.

After an extensive search process, the Board of Directors of Nelson & District Credit Union is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Murray as CEO

Mueller has volunteered on Community Futures Central Kootenay's loans committee for more than a decade.

Seeing a need for a collaborative space, Marlene Vale got other fitness leaders on board to create an active centre that offers over 27 fitness classes a week.

This young real estate agent is full of energy

Natural curiosity has helped Andrea Winckers Tyreman to reach beyond status quo.

Being prepared for anything and everything is all part of the job.

Jakki Van Hemert’s goal is to help others overcome their own fears

Kootenay Business Magazine will announce the winners of the 2016 Women in Business awards at luncheons in the East Kootenay and West Kootenay

The facility will feature state-of-the-art climbing walls, a fitness area, kid specific walls and playground, wellness, food and beverage.

Within its budget, the City of Nelson is following a long-term plan to keep its infrastructure healthy and its business community thriving.

In an industry known for its extensive use of chemicals, it is rare to find a stylist who is concerned about the environmental impact of her work.

Ashley Pedersen makes sense out of her clients financial questions

Emily Tucker makes financial planning attainable even for the younger demographic

Mary Austin taps into the Kootenay potential

Jessica Curran offers people a stable housing opportunity in the community.

Amy Eckert learned to have confidence in her own abilities—and then taught others to do the same.

Sylvia Caldwell wants to actively grow a vibrant food industry in the Kootenays.

As a leader in the tourism sector, Deanne Steven creates effective solutions for her home community of Rossland, B.C.

Determination kept Art Rush Gallery going even in the early years and through economic downturns.

From a seasonal food truck, Fuze Food has grown into a thriving, healthy take-out restaurant.

Kari Asselin creates organic skin care products.

Participants learn about a broad range of subjects, including tree identification, silviculture, brush saw and chainsaw operation.

Rauni Naud has won numerous recognition awards within the Sun Life organization.

Winning awards is nothing new for Cranbrook-based New Dawn Developments.

The Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to welcome Kaylyn Gervais to the role of Community Relationships Manager for Columbia Basin East.

Awards luncheons will be held in Cranbrook on May 26th and Nelson on June 2nd.

Desk & Chair Office Solutions offers many practical and affordable solutions that are designed to encourage a healthy work environment.

The Revelstoke Snowmobile Welcome Centre will provide a great entry point to a large snowmobile area in the community that attracts thousands of tourists.

The Georgie Awards celebrate excellence in home building by members of the Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia

Students from all over the Kootenays took the stage to compete in the Junior Dragons Den championship held at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail.

The micro-brewery, named for Golden’s original ski hill, is owned by Mark Nagao and Kenton Donaldson.

You’ll find these dynamic people on farms, in offices, on golf courses and in many other environments throughout the Boundary.

Thanks to Columbia Basin Trust’s Recreation Infrastructure Grants, 42 projects around the region are getting over $3.5 million in support.

Here are some of the people who are ensuring that the Columbia Valley is a healthy, prosperous place to live, play and do business.

The Elk Valley provides a diverse economy built around outdoor recreation and adventure tourism, forestry and metallurgical coal mining.

You need to identify your target market and discover their number one pain point, the one that can be solved by purchasing your product or service.

Construction begins on seven homes in $4.1 million development with spectacular views of Lake Windermere.

New Dawn won the 2016 Georgie Award for “Best Single Family Detached Home up to 2,000 square feet and under $500,000

The Gentlemen’s Mark is located at 404A Cranbrook St. North, across from the Denny’s Restaurant and next to the Petro Canada station.

Zena Williams, the current publisher of the Kootenay Advertiser, will step in and become the publisher of all three newspapers.

Members and guests joined East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) for the financial institution’s Annual General Meeting April 22 at the Heritage Inn.

Roy was recently introduced and welcomed to Cranbrook at the local Chamber of Commerce's luncheon.

Columbia Valley business leaders plan to collectively market the valley’s attractions to vacationers and prospective residents.

Funding from the provincial government will improve the educational experience of COTR students.

Kathryn Teneese desires people to see the Ktunaxa Nation as part and parcel of the wider community.