All Milestones articles

Rachel Ross, vice-president with Mandala Homes in Nelson, B.C., is a caring as well as influential woman in business

Lea Scherck is an influential businesswoman in the West Kootenay who believes in the value of mentorship.

A happiness survey done recently in Creston revealed what’s good and what’s not so good in its citizens’ quality of life.

Community excellence recognized by the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

Thanks to Mike Vigna, the Creston Valley Gymnastics Club is looking forward to having a large new facility.

The owners of Spa 901 in Fernie, B.C., share a passion for the spa industry and have created a dynamic business partnership.

Foreign investors are interested in the economic possibilities available in the Creston Valley.

A new coffee shop in Cranbrook with Irish fare

Tarralin D. Hanson offers personalized client services with a community-focused approach.

Terroir, shared vision and serendipity combined to create success at Wynnwood Cellars Estate Winery in Sirdar, B.C.

Kootenay Market in Elkford, B.C., celebrated the grand opening of its new store on May 22, 2015.

7 Summits Milk Stout wins gold at the 2015 Canadian Brewing Awards.

Shiloh Lake Estates is offering a variety of lot sizes with incredible vistas and comfortable living.

Canyon Street Furniture is a bright new presence in downtown Creston, B.C.

RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best programs, stations and news gathering organizations in radio, television and digital.

Do not be blindsided by closing costs when purchasing a home—do your homework!

The restoration of the historic CPR Railway station into a state-of-the-art building is also giving employees valuable work experience.

Everyday goods and services are available in Creston, B.C., and so are visitors’ amenities and investment opportunities.

Business leaders in Nelson are looking ahead to create further improvements to serve the city’s businesses.

A listing of million dollar houses for sale in the Kootenays

Three projects in the RDEK’s Central Subregion receive funding through the Central East Kootenay Community Directed Funds (CEKCDF) Program.

Gray Creek Pass Road, originally designed as a shortcut between Kimberley and Kootenay Lake, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

Traven Huscroft took an unusual path to achieve a career in the trades and business ownership.

The BetterBook phone book can be a valuable asset when it comes to planning a wedding.

Development on the Jumbo Glacier Resort project cannot proceed until a new Environmental Assessment Certificate is obtained.

Construction engineer Jakki Van Hemert has the appreciation of her community for her dedication to teaching Tae Kwon Do.

Automotive marketing specialist Heather Fancy is now at AM Ford in Trail.

Judy Goodman of Revelstoke is a worthy recipient of a 2015 Influential Women in Business Award from Kootenay Business magazine.

A new online widget has been launched by Invest Kootenay.

Doran Amatto opened his little shop a couple of months ago in downtown Creston.

Ashley Tanner was instrumental in helping a local business transition to a paperless client records system.

A list of the most affordable waterfront (and riverfront) properties listed on MLS in the Kootenays.

Businesses on Hall Street in Nelson, B.C., are making the best of disrupted access caused by scheduled infrastructure work.

The Kootenays attract many unique and eclectic businesses - here are 9 thriving ventures up for sale.

COTR will provide Haul Truck Operator training for recent Canfor layoffs.

Four of the West Kootenay’s shining stars in business were honoured by Kootenay Business magazine and their peers.

Agetha Bernard is in the planning stages of a scientific expedition focusing on the growing problem of plastics proliferating throughout our Earth’s oceans

QuantumShift™ is for CEOs whose businesses are past start-up.

The history and culture of the Kootenays attract tourists from all over the globe. But have you seen the historical gems in your own hometown?

A professional bio is one of the most used, most tweaked, and most powerful tools in your marketing toolkit.

Canada’s economy moves by truck

Kootenay Business has named Gina Medhurst one of its East Kootenay Influential Women in Business for 2015.

Christie Kennedy of Core Fitness in Cranbrook is one of Kootenay Business magazine's Influential Women in Business, 2015.

There is an increasing interest in live-edge timber products among builders.

Commercial and residential occupancy slated for the summer of 2016.

A few simple steps you can take to protect your home from wildfire.

The improvements to Creston's Pine Street-Railway Boulevard intersection with Highway 3 are nearing completion.

The 2nd Junior Dragons Den live show took place at the Charles Bailiey Theatre in Trail, BC.

Nelson’s Hall Street and waterfront will have a contemporary look and a vibrant new personality as a result of the Stores to Shores project.

Kootenay Business magazine presented its fourth annual Influential Women in Business Awards (East Kootenay) on May 29.