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Picture of solar panels on a roof.
Nelson, Energy, Technology Nelson’s innovative Community Solar Garden set to shine

Community Solar—purchase solar and receive the benefits as if it were on your very own roof.

David Walls, president and CEO of College of the Rockies stands in front of the main campus in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Education Realizing the sense of identity and pride in COTR

College of the Rockies forges ahead with a new vision and brand promise for the future.

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The Kootenay Workforce Development steering committee is a broad cross-section of the regional economy and includes: (front L-R) Leah Bradish (College of the Rockies), Terri MacDonald (Rural Development Institute), Wendy McCulloch (Boundary Community Futures), Carol Currie (KWD Coordinator), Frank Marino (Columbia Power/Committee Chair), Neil Coburn (Selkirk College); (back row L-R) Lisa Kilpatrick (Columbia Basin Trust), Andy Roberts (Mountain Transport Institute), Brian Conrad (KWD Coordinator), Murray McConnachie (School District 20 Trades Coordinator), Brad Pommen (Nelson Technology Club), Kevin Doakes (Unifab), Gregg Neelin (Selkirk College Community Education & Workplace Training Manager). Missing from the photo: Stan Chung (College of the Rockies), Susan Clovechuck (Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce), Steven Thurmeier (Teck Coal), Gregg Ehman (Emcon), Adam Hopper (Panorama Resort), Dave Delong (Zellstoff Celgar), Jaquie Dust (Ktunaxa Nation), Richard Toperczer (Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Skills Training) and Marlin Ratch (Industry Training Authority).
Developments, Education, Financial Taking action on a plan to boost the Kootenay economy

Selkirk College is helping lead an initiative that aims to bolster the regional economy.

Trees covered in snow along an alpine ski run.
Golden, Fernie, Kimberley, Environment, Tourism More trees, less paper

Three Kootenay ski resorts are part of a campaign to reduce their environmental footprints

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Picture of the inside of the Royal Alexandra Hall and the Cranbrook Public Library logo.
Cranbrook, Cuisine Cranbrook Public Library hosts 1920s gala fundraiser

Step back into the Roaring Twenties when the Cranbrook Public Library celebrates its 90th Anniversary in high style at a gala dinner in the Royal Alexandra Hall

A fireplace in a basement.
Castlegar, Real Estate Why winter is a great time to do renovations

Winter is a perfect time to get some projects done that you don't have time for in the busy summer months.

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Selkirk College Electrical Foundation Program Instructor Julie-Claire Hamilton.
Nelson, Trail, Education Women encouraged to explore the trades at Selkirk College

In partnership with the Greater Trail Community Skills Centre, Selkirk College is offering a special Trades Discovery Program for Women.

Cranbrook mayor Lee Pratt, Kimberley mayor Don McCormick and Cranbrook businessman Rick Jensen (pictured here) announced the Cranbrook Kimberley Development Initiative.
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Developments, Financial, Small Business, Technology Cranbrook Kimberley Development Initiative means business

The Cranbrook and Kimberley business community has formed a take-charge economic development initiative to recruit businesses and investors.

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Jamie Latkin, owner of Biggest Little Fruit Stand in Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar, Health & Wellness, Small Business Farm-to-table freshness delivered at Biggest Little Fruit Stand

Jamie Latkin has progressed from selling asparagus from the back of his truck to a year-round store and three seasonal locations.

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Selkirk College instructor Jim Greene.
Nelson, Education Selkirk College adds tourism industry veteran Jim Greene to faculty

The former general manager of Red Mountain Resort is taking on a new challenge of helping guide students through their educational journey at Selkirk College.

Colin Fitzgerald is the owner of Place Droid, an electronics manufacturer in Kimberley, B.C.
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Developments, Small Business, Technology Makerspace is coming to Kimberley

Colin Fitzgerald is creating a manufacturing hub where specialized tools, technology and space will be available on an as-needed basis.

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The Cranbrook and District Community Foundation balances business and philanthropy  as it supports local non-profits
Cranbrook The business of charity is evolving

The Cranbrook and District Community Foundation balances business and philanthropy as it supports local non-profits.

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Picture of family on a beach.
Cuisine, Retail, Small Business, Tourism, Transportation Local BetterBook can help you plan your winter getaway

The BetterBook is your one-stop resource for planning vacations and getaways.

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Chelsea McCormack strikes a standing pose in her new yoga studio, The Inner Roar.
Cranbrook, Health & Wellness Celebrate being yourself

The Inner Roar is a new yoga studio in Cranbrook, B.C.

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Picture of College of the Rockies Registrar and Manager of Institutional Research, Jason Colombo.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies seeing enrollment increase for fall semester

Overall, registrations at the College have risen four percent since fall 2014 and have grown ten and a half percent from fall 2013.

Owner Alan Bowler stands in front of his store, Root For Me, in Marysville, B.C.
Kimberley, Agriculture, Environment, Health & Wellness, Small Business Marysville store wins environmental award from the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce

Root For Me in Marysville, B.C., won an Environmental Stewardship Excellence Award from the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce

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Nicole Pipes from Community Futures of Greater Trail (sponsor) presenting the Business of the Year Award trophy to Valley Firearms owner John Urquart.
Trail, Retail, Small Business Trail’s Valley Firearms wins Business of the Year

The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce recently held their gala awards evening.

Revelstoke's steering committee for the Business Retention & Expansion program: (L to R) Kevin Dorrius (Community Futures), Judy Goodman (chamber of commerce) Alan Mason (City of Revelstoke) and Mark Rossi (BRE research co-ordinator)
Revelstoke, Small Business The results are in

The results of Revelstoke’s Business Retention and Expansion survey have been analyzed and presented. Now it’s time for action.

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Stan Chung, College of the Rockies Vice President, Academic and Applied Research
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies providing training needed for in-demand jobs

The BC Labour Market Outlook provides the most current information on the kinds of jobs and skills that will be in demand in our province between now and 2024.

Owners of Fernie's Spa 901, Laura Oleksow and Jessica Riley, were also recognized by Kootenay Business with an Influential Women in Business Award earlier this year.  They were winners of the Fernie Chamber's Community Tourism Achievement Award as well.
Fernie, Cuisine, Education, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Fernie Chamber holds annual awards night

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2015 Fernie Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Excellence Awards.

Roberta Ciolli is the Basin Business Advisor based in Revelstoke, B.C.
Revelstoke, Small Business Revelstoke movers and shakers

Our research reveals some of the people who are currently making a significant contribution to the community of Revelstoke.

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(L to R) Katrin Taylor, Kathy Letasy and Carol Walmsley head up the three non-profit groups nominated for Business Excellence in Sparwood for 2015.
Sparwood, Small Business Sparwood’s movers & shakers

When we asked, “Who are the people Sparwood couldn’t do without?” we were given the following names, and more.

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Chris Swenson owns and operates Swensons Plumbing Services in Kimberley, B.C.
Kimberley, Small Business Kimberley’s new plumber

Chris Swenson has a new home, a new business and a future full of opportunity

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An incandescent lightbulb with two green leaves inside of it
Greening your business

Businesses should act now to protect the environment and strengthen our economy.

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Val Field, executive director of the Kootenay Gallery of Art, History & Science.
Castlegar Culture in Castlegar

The Kootenay Gallery of Arts, History & Science offers ongoing exhibitions.

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Artist's rendition of the new liquor store in Invermere, B.C.
Invermere, Developments, Retail New Invermere liquor store construction underway

The new privately-owned Invermere Liquor Store has broken ground and construction is underway.

Invermere writer Elinor Florence embarks on a book tour sponsored by the Kootenay Library Federation in mid-November (see sidebar below); she also appears at Lotus Books in Cranbrook Saturday, December 5 during a Kootenay Authors event from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Invermere First the writing, then the marketing

Elinor Florence offers an author's-eye-view into the world of getting a historical novel published in Canada.

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Lucas Roach owns and operates RoachCo Brandhouse, a graphic design and branding operation in Kimberley, B.C.
Kimberley, Small Business Business image designer

RoachCo Brandhouse can identify and communicate the essential essence of your service and your product.

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Rick and Lynn O'Neill with the snow covered Rocky Mountains in the background.
Cranbrook, Transportation Can’t beat the view from this office window

Rick O'Neill runs a Calgary-based business from his home in Cranbrook with a list of contacts and a high speed internet connection.

by Julie Brannigan
Picture of the new Cervus Equipment storefront in Creston, B.C.
Cranbrook, Creston, Retail Cervus Equipment’s new location in Creston open

The new store in Creston will continue to offer sales, parts and service support as well as a mobile technician to service your John Deere equipment.

Picture of Judy Cameron, first female pilot for Air Canada.
Castlegar, Transportation Air Canada’s first female pilot retires—was trained at Selkirk College

In May of this year Air Canada’s first female pilot, Judy Cameron, retired.

(L to R) Collin Johnston, Jeremy Youngward, George Freitag, David Kroeker and Chris Andrews make up the first board of directors for Cranbrook Tourism.
Cranbrook, Tourism Rolling out Cranbrook Tourism

A new society dedicated to tourism promotion will soon be bringing more events, opportunities, visitors and revenue to Cranbrook and area.

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Eric and Michelle Forbes own and operate Kimberley City Bakery in Kimberley, B.C.
Kimberley, Small Business Kimberley movers and shakers

There’s more than one way to invest in a community, and here are some of the people making investments in Kimberley.

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Grant Sharam is the general manager of the Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre in Kimberley, B.C.
Kimberley, Tourism Ripples from the centre

The Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre is an important driver of the economy of Kimberley, B.C.

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Boulder Beach Residence, a design by Studio 9.
Nelson, Developments Making great spaces

What does an architect do? More than draw buildings says Nelson Rocha, whose latest project is the new Creston elementary school.

by Mason Buettner
Norma McDougall, manager of the Sparwood & District Chamber of Commerce, with chamber board members
Sparwood, Small Business Sparwood chamber review 2015

Direct communication, teamwork and new, interactive technology are effective tools for the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce.

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College of the Rockies’ Tourism and Recreation Management students (l-r) Leo Li, Julie Biesen, Ashley Winchester and Tony Fisher enjoy the sights in Vancouver while attending the LinkBC Student Case Competition.
Cranbrook, Education, Tourism College of the Rockies tourism students win at competition

The students recently returned from a successful trip to the LinkBC Student Case Competition in Vancouver, taking first place in their category.

Eric Forbes and his daughter Natasha proudly accept the Kimberley business of the year award at the Kimberley Chamber's gala dinner.
Kimberley, Retail, Small Business Kimberley Chamber hands out Business Excellence Awards

The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce held a gala event on Saturday, October 24th, 2015 at the Kimberley Conference Center.

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Picture of a fairway at Wildstone Golf Course in Cranbrook, BC.
Cranbrook, Tourism Windmill Golf Group and Cranbrook’s Wildstone Golf Course enter strategic management agreement

This partnership brings together both companies’ strengths in the golf business which will allow both parties to offer expanded facilities to their customers.

Christine Andison, President of Red Mountain Racers,  accepting the award from Bruce Goldsmid, BC Alpine's CEO.
Rossland BC Alpine’s “Mountain Resort of the Year”

The Legacy Training Centre at RED Mountain Resort was recently recognised as BC Alpine’s ‘Resort of the Year’.

Joy Guyot (L) and Michelle Nagy-Deak are co-owners of The French Connection Cheese Club in Golden, B.C. The shop can be found in an unusual location—the city's municipal campground.
Photo credit:
Photo courtesy The French Connection Cheese Club
Golden, Cuisine, Small Business Cheese, please!

Gourmet cheese shops, including The French Connection Cheese Club in Golden, are the latest thing in the Kootenay region.

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BC Hydro have put into place and operation a new Elko Dam Warning System.
Fernie, Energy BC Hydro to upgrade key Fernie substation and adds new warning system at Elko Dam

BC Hydro will be upgrading the facility to meet growing electricity demand in Fernie and the surrounding area.

Student, Les Pike with a  chainsaw. Robert Hawkins photo
Forestry Planting a seed for the future of forestry

COTR's Forestry Boot Camp is helping to build the skill level of our upcoming forestry workers.

Kicking Horse resort
Top winter resorts in the Kootenays

These popular Kootenay resorts provide some of the best winter recreation opportunities.

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Brisco Manufacturing
Cranbrook, Golden, Sparwood, Nelson, Salmo Top manufacturing companies in the Kootenays

These Kootenay businesses represent the peak of excellence in the manufacturing industry.

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Grizzly Plaza is a landmark in Revelstoke, B.C.
Revelstoke, Small Business Catching up with the Revelstoke chamber

Teamwork and research are two resources used by the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, and advocacy is a high priority.

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Helmut Pastrick, Chief Economist for the Central 1 Credit Union and Kevin Wilson, EDO of City Kimberley at the 2nd Annual Business Expo.
Kimberley, Financial Chief Economist Helmut Pastrick, guest speaker at Kimberley Business Expo

The 2nd Annual Kimberley Business Expo was held at the Kimberley Conference Centre on Thursday October 15th.

Mike Guarnery is the manager of the Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce
Kimberley, Small Business Kimberley chamber review 2015

The recent rate of growth of the business community in Kimberley indicates that Kimberley is a great place to invest.

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A group picture of the staff of Community Futures, Central Kootenays.
Nelson, Financial, Small Business Community Futures celebrates 30 years

Community Futures is celebrating 30 years of supporting small business in the Central Kootenay.

Randy and Patti Cameron sitting on a bench.
Fernie, Small Business Party on with Patti Cameron and her rental business

When planning for their 25th wedding anniversary, the Camerons were not able to find tents to rent. So they bought some and started a business.

by Patti Cameron

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