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The owner/chef of this Grand Forks bistro has a ton of community support—and for good reason

Krista Turcasso supports the community she loves by working at her dream career.

The owners of Spa 901 in Fernie have found their calling in life—and a blissful work environment

Curran is pioneering a concept in the Kootenays that helps people build their dreams

Dr. Karley Denoon followed her heart, and it led her to natural medicine.

More opportunity and the slower pace of life brought one of Rossland’s top property managers to the area.

This Kootenay kid grew up and still spends his life outdoors—as an aquatic ecologist

From his home in Rossland B.C., Thoughtexchange CEO Dave Macleod has helped grow his business into a company that touches lives all across Canada and the US

The president and founder of the Nelson Tech Club is doing his part to make Nelson the next Canadian “Silicon Valley”

His family, his business and his community are top priorities for Florio Vassilakakis of Castlegar, B.C.

Falling instantly in love with Nakusp, Rebecca Jewell decided not to wait until retirement to make it her forever home

For this Cranbrook business owner, filling the needs of expectant parents is a joy

Chris Botterill, owner of Genex Marketing, makes maximum use of the Internet as an information source and a marketplace

This Kootenay businessman engineered his life to come back home

This Kaslo woman translates her belief in healthy living into a successful business

The president of Silverado Construction and KD Electric takes pride in seeing a job well done.

A part-time concept expands to a full-time adventure with Sidekick Stickers

A passion for youth and the entrepreneurial spirit embodies this Nelson woman

Nicole Anker is a born leader, and her skills have come in handy.

Jordan Perkins of Castlegar's Boston Pizza is empowering his community and his staff.

This Nelson entrepreneur took a flyer on emerging drone technology so he could follow his heart and put down roots in the Kootenays

Always an entrepreneur

This pet-loving entrepreneur has been an asset to the Cranbrook community

The Shuswap Indian Band and CMH will begin work on specific initiatives focusing on tourism stewardship, youth career development and cultural sharing.

According to a list published by Business in Vancouver newspaper these are the largest credit unions in the Kootenays.

Chris and Andrea Ryman brought their love of paddling and the great outdoors to the Kootenays 10 years ago, and they haven’t looked back

Veitch has been elected board chair by the British Columbia Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corporation.

If you live in Castlegar and you’ve had contact with any of the people on this list, your life is likely richer than it was before.

Leadership and determined teamwork took the Lion’s Head Pub from a state of mouldering decay to one of vibrant significance in Castlegar.

Got a sweet tooth? Small artisan company, Bad Duck Caramel, will soon be in Overwaitea Food Group stores across BC and Alberta.

Kaydia Wright, a Toronto transplant, is the new manager of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce.

If you’re inspired by the likes of these people, become one of them in your own community and make a difference.

Photographic and floral artistry are the trademarks of Sherry Benko, owner of Buds & Blooms in Sparwood and Fernie, B.C.

Trades Exploration, a 15-week program, is designed to allow participants to explore several heavy trades, complete necessary upgrading and obtain certification.

The agreement is expected to close in the second quarter of 2016 and is subject to customary closing conditions.

With nine phases complete and almost 100 per cent sold, Phase 10, The Residences of Bighorn Meadows, is currently selling two-bedroom condos on the golf course.

Cranbrook's College of the Rockies welcomes overseas students from a variety of countries

With a new logo and brand strategy, College of the Rockies is turning 40 and feeling fine.

The city of Castlegar has several green initiatives underway that are good for the city, for the environment and for the people who call the area home.

You never know what you'll find when hiking around the mountains near Kimberley. Just looking down at the ground may turn into a whole new type of business

Steve Langevin is a former professional dirt bike rider and snowmobile racer who has started Radium Snowbike and Snowmobile Rentals.

The name change is part of a corporate re-branding that has seen the Goodall name being replaced company-wide with ERIKS.

“I knew I wanted to own a restaurant by the time I was 25, and I almost made it—it took me until I was 26.” —Jordan Perkins

For these business people, there is no shortage of reasons to love living in this beautiful mountain region

Known as MIDAS, the laboratory will help create new business opportunities, expand the skill sets of people who live here and increase regional competitiveness.

Students can attend their first and second year of university at College of the Rockies in Cranbrook.

Connecting with the community is one of the goals new Staples general manager, Mickey McGuire, and team have set.

The 2016 Career & Job Fair at College of the Rockies can provide you with links to employment in many fields.

Emco in Cranbrook has plumbing and heating solutions that reduce the carbon footprint of your home and business.

Faced with challenging economic times, Teck managed to produce a profit in its fourth quarter report.