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A live demo of Rossland's new high-speed internet service will be held on March 23 from 7:00 to 8:30pm at the Rossland Public Library.
Rossland, Developments, Technology High-Speed Fibre Optic service now in downtown Rossland

Businesses in downtown Rossland can now reap the benefits of high-speed Internet with up to 100 mbps symmetrical service.

As manager of Evolution Health & Fitness in Fernie, B.C., Deanne Milley has found a role that fits her interests and lifestyle
Fernie, Health & Wellness Keeping fit in life and on the job

As manager of Evolution Health & Fitness in Fernie, B.C., Deanne Milley has found a role that fits her interests and lifestyle.

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Leslie Molnar keeps busy with three roles at Cranbrook's College of the Rockies.
Cranbrook, Education Math is beautiful

Leslie Molnar loves to spread the word about the importance of numerical literacy, and she does a whole lot more at Cranbrook's College of the Rockies.

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Susan Clovechok, executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, spent time with members of Junior Achievement B.C.
Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs Columbia Valley Chamber 2016

The Columbia Valley communities are setting an excellent example for regional collaboration in many sectors.

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The new office of Leanne M. Goddard, Chartered Professional Accountant, on 7th Avenue in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Financial, Small Business Leanne M. Goddard opens accounting office in Cranbrook

Leanne M. Goddard, Chartered Professional Accountant, offers a full range of professional business services.

Erika Schlichting and Ruby Kozicky have recently launched Occasions On The Go Event Planning Inc. in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Small Business Occasions On The Go

These event planning specialists throw a great party.

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New location of Duffy's Doors and More.
Cranbrook, Retail Duffy’s Doors & More now on 7th Ave in Cranbrook

Duffy’s Doors & More has been serving homeowners and businesses in Cranbrook and surrounding areas since 2003.

In November 2015, Kevin McDonald became the executive chef at the West Coast Grill in Cranbrook's Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort.
Cranbrook, Cuisine, Tourism New chef at West Coast Grill

Executive chef Kevin McDonald likes to be creative and diverse in his culinary offerings rather than sticking to a specialty.

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Kootenay Landscape’s new bucket truck  with chipper on the back.
Cranbrook, Small Business

From landscape maintenance, shrub and tree pruning and weed control to winter snow and ice management, Kootenay Landscape provides year round service

by Nowell Berg
A new restaurant is being built on Highway 95A in Marysville.
Kimberley, Cuisine, Developments Marysville’s newest restaurant under construction

Though there aren't many details available about the new restaurant, it is being constructed out of empty metal storage/shipping containers or "sea cans".

Graphic of Imagine Kootenay website.
Golden, Fernie, Kimberley, Sparwood, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Developments, Financial, Real Estate, Small Business New partnership launched to attract investment and a diversified workforce to the Kootenays

Imagine Kootenay (IK) focuses on highlighting the region as a great place to work, and excellent area to invest and an amazing place to live.

A view of the house from the pool.
Invermere, Real Estate The Kootenays’ most intriguing home is for sale

A 4,178-square-foot, 4-bedroom, ultra-modern masterpiece.

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Corey Kortmeyer is the acting chief of the fire department in Elkford, B.C.
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood Elkford’s movers and shakers

Here’s a sampling of the many Elkford citizens who are making a positive difference in Elkford and throughout the Elk Valley.

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Windermere Valley Golf Course, on the sunny east side of the Columbia Valley is always one of the region's first golf courses to open.
Cranbrook, Creston, Golden, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail Projected 2016 opening dates for Kootenay golf courses

Here's a list of Kootenay Golf Course opening dates we have been able to track down.

Debra Parker and Kambi Heywood are both Accredited Mortgage Professionals, and both have over 20 years lending experience in residential and commercial mortgages.
Cranbrook, Real Estate, Small Business New mortgage experts office opens in Cranbrook

Well known mortgage specialist Debra Parker has opened a new mortgage office in Cranbrook under The Canadian Mortgage Experts banner.

College of the Rockies president David Walls and Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce president David Struthers at the Career Fair Luncheon.
Cranbrook, Education, Retail, Small Business College of the Rockies by the numbers

At the recent College of the Rockies Career Fair, President and CEO David Walls highlighted the positive impact the COTR has on the East Kootenays.

An aerial view of the Mulvehill Creek Eco-Retreat on the shore of the Upper Arrow Lakes
Revelstoke, Developments, Environment, Real Estate, Tourism Green investment opportunity in Mulvehill Creek Eco-Retreat, Revelstoke, B.C.

Located on the shores of the Upper Arrow Lakes, the Mulvehill Creek Eco-Retreat is looking for residents, partners or investors

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Wayne Staudt, CAO with the City of Cranbrook.
Cranbrook City of Cranbrook CAO Wayne Staudt to officially retire

Staudt first joined the administration of the City in 2002 as the Director of Finance.

The City of Cranbrook has officially announced the appointment of David Kim as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Cranbrook, Financial David Kim appointed new CAO for City of Cranbrook

David comes to Cranbrook via Calgary bringing with him over 20 years of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors.

Picture of Gord McArthur, world-class ice climber from Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Grand Forks, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Small Business Don’t miss world-class climber, Gord McArthur, guest speaker at 40 under 40 luncheon

Kootenay Business sought out the top 40 young business leaders in the Kootenay/Boundary/ Revelstoke areas to honour this group of under-40-year-old rising stars

An inside photo of the bikes in Soard Cycle Studio.
Fernie, Health & Wellness Take a spin

Soar Cycle Studio opens in Castle on First

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Picture of Crowsnest Lake.
Transportation Highway 3 Association in Alberta lobbies for twinning

The group is seeking funding from the Alberta Community Partnership Inter-Municipal Collaboration Grant for a feasibility study.

Artist's rendition of a traffic roundabout proposed in Revelstoke.
Revelstoke, Developments, Transportation Revelstoke roundabouts proposed as part of traffic solution

A recent open house brought out a variety of viewpoints and some concerns over the possible plans.

Picture of craft distillery.
Invermere, Cuisine, Small Business, Tourism New distillery coming to Invermere

Taynton Bay Distillers are planning to produce vodka, gin and an un-aged whiskey which should be available for the summer or fall of 2016.

The new Save-On Foods store in Fernie.
Fernie, Retail Fernie Overwaitea Foods re-opens as Save-On-Foods

The re-branding conversion took place at the end of November 2015 and the store's longtime manager, Mark Lento, remains.

Several beeswax candles are burning with a soft golden glow. These candles are from Honey Candles near Kaslo, B.C.
Kaslo, Energy, Environment Earth Hour: What are you doing on March 19th at 8:30 p.m.?

Earth Hour encourages you to have a lights-off hour.

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Fiorentino Bros. Contracting (FBC) has added a new building to their equipment yard near Sparwood.
Cranbrook, Sparwood, Developments, Retail Cranbrook-based Fiorentino Bros. adds new building in Sparwood

Fiorentino Bros. Contracting (FBC) Ltd. is a full service provider of heavy construction equipment to the logging, mining and earthmoving industries.

Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, spoke at the chamber of commerce luncheon in Cranbrook, B.C., on March 1.
Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Trail, Mining Mining: down but not out

“Canada’s mining sector, while going through difficult times, remains strong and has a bright future.”—Pierre Gratton

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Four young business people.
40 under 40—Our first-ever salute to the Kootenays’ younger business people

We sought out the top 40 young business leaders in the Kootenays, Boundary Country and the Revelstoke area and found some fascinating trends.

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Picture of the old Fernie Livery and Transfer Co., new home of upscale furniture store, the Urban Settler.
Fernie, Retail, Small Business Urban Settler now located in downtown Fernie

One of Fernie's most distinctive heritage buildings, the old Fernie Livery and Transfer Co, now houses the furniture store.

A tax return with a pen and calculator sitting on top.
Financial Self-employed? Make dollars and sense of your income tax return

You have the entrepreneurial spirit, but do you know how to get the most from your income tax and benefit return?

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Nelson Police Department's new chief, Paul Burkart
Nelson Meet Nelson’s new police chief

Paul Burkart started as Nelson's new police chief in January 2016

by Mason Buettner
Tyler Beckley.
Tourism Wycliffe’s Tyler Beckley appointed to Destination BC’s Tourism Marketing Committee

The Tourism Marketing Committee provides strategic advice to the Destination British Columbia Board and CEO.

Andrea Ryman is SUP river surfing in Trail, B.C.
Castlegar Andrea Ryman

Andrea Ryman has made a career out of doing what she loves

Rachelle Colthorp is a successful business owner in Kimberley and an active member of the community.
Kimberley Rachelle Colthorp

Rachelle Colthorp is working hard to make a difference in the community of Kimberley.

Keith Mose was nominated for the 40 Under 40 by Susan Clovechok, executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, where Mose serves as a director.
Invermere Keith Mose

This young entrepreneur works hard, plays hards and volunteers that way, too

Scott Deydey is an avid fly fishermen, something that being an entrepreneur in Fernie allows him to enjoy.
Fernie Scott Deydey

Successful fly fishing takes a rare combination of art and science which happen to be the same skills that Deydey uses to run Wigwam Media

David Abenante, owner of Elite Physiotherapy.
Trail David Abenante

His journey a circle in motion, this Trail physiotherapist has come back to the place he started from

Jessica Piccinin with her 408 kilogram (900 lb) pig, Annie.
Creston Jessica Piccinin

Having dirty fingernails is a prerequisite for this job

Tim Hoechsmann is the proud owner of Owen's Drilling Inc. in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook Tim Hoechsmann

A young entrepreneur with a strong work ethic, Tim Hoechsmann has a bright future ahead

Mark Starr, owner of Super Starr Cleaning
Invermere Mark Starr

This guy goes to work and gets down and dirty

Corey Fraser - The Cedar House Restaurant.
Golden Corey Fraser

This Golden, B.C., chef inherited a love of cooking from his mother—also a chef

Jakki Van Hemert, owner Heart & Soul Tae Kwon Do
Trail Jakki Van Hemert

With her motivational skills and dedication to helping others, Jakki Van Hemert has made a difference in the lives of many Fruitvale residents

Carl Lauren runs two residential construction businesses in Kimberley.
Kimberley Carl Lauren

Meet a green activist and residential home builder in Kimberley, B.C.

Greg & Meredith Chatelain, owners of Kootenay Park Lodge.
Radium Hot Springs Greg and Meredith Chatelain

From dream to reality, the road was long . . . but worth it

Ken and Elyssa Starchuk, owners of Kootenay Car Care Inc.
Grand Forks Ken & Elyssa Starchuk

Becoming an entrepreneur was really the only option

The world of online marketing and social media can be confusing, especially for a small business. That’s where Jana Skerlak comes in.
West Kootenay, Golden Jana Skerlak

Jana Skerlak is a small business owner helping other small business owners build their online presence

Erik Laithwaite, Gerick Cycle and Sport Ltd.
Trail Erik Laithwaite and Jason Proulx

Hooked into sports at a young age, these two entrepreneurs get to share their passion for the outdoors and an active lifestyle everyday

Ryan Doehle—Isosceles Business Systems.
East Kootenay, Fernie Ryan Doehle

This Fernie businessman realizes his childhood dream

Meet Bradley Higham, CEO of  Collabo Consulting Inc.
Nelson Bradley Higham

This tech-driven CEO has been establishing roots in his community

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