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Maggie Stayanovich, executive director of the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce, is excited about the community efforts—and the results of those efforts—in developing and revitalizing Trail.

A new 4,000-square-foot warehouse is currently being built at 572 Industrial Road 2 in Cranbrook.

Brandy Dyer has been a staple in the Creston art scene with her business, Imagine Ink. In May she opened an expanded side of the business, Creative Fix.

Nelson’s business landscape is undergoing a transformation, and everyone is invited to celebrate on Saturday, June 23.

When it comes to saving energy, Rod Schmuland is serious about the task.

We join in wishing Elkford’s Corien Speaker the very best of luck on her new position as she prepares to become the new chief administrative officer (CAO) for the District of Squamish.

Canada's largest telecommunications company BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) has reached an agreement to buy Astral Media Inc. (TSX:ACM.A) for $3.38 billion.

Tamara Eidsness has a strong practical bent and a strong social conscience. Throughout her early 20s, her interest in courses in sciences and non-profit management was tempered by her concern about securing work.

Extra Foods in Trail has re-branded and after a brief closure the store has re-opened.

There’s a new restaurant in Fernie where families can tour the Mediterranean with their tastebuds—Smokey Mountain Pasta Co.

The board of governors of College of the Rockies (COTR) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members.

East Kootenay Influential Women In Business Awards 2012 Winner: Cynthia Levagood, owner/operator Smoking Water Coffee Co., Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C.

One pivotal moment turned Suzanne Pantazis's life around. Read about how her core beliefs integrate with her business philosophy.

The grocery business in Invermere has seen changes over the last few years. Here's how Sydney-Anne Porter has adapted.

Green business practices and attention to details have brought success to Hall Printing in Trail and Nelson.

Every member of the team is important, says this Nelson resident and winner of an Influential Women in Business award.

West Kootenay Influential Women In Business Awards 2012 Winner: Tammy Darough, RHC Insurance Brokers Ltd., Nelson.

Montana veterinarian opens small and large animal clinic in Fernie.

A winner of Koocanusa Publications' Influential Women in Business awards, Cynthia Levagood speaks about her life and business in Fairmont Hot Springs.

East Kootenay Influential Women in Business Awards 2012 Winner: Sydney-Anne Porter, AG Valley Foods, Invermere.

Koocanusa Publications sponsors i-Tech to showcase innovation and technology in the Kootenays.

Pam McLeod is Executive Director of Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce, and recipient of a 2012 Influential Women in Business award.

A special event at Allegra restaurant in Cranbrook paired a fabulous tasting menu with Baillie-Grohman wines

West Kootenay Influential Women in Business Awards 2012 Winner: Ingrid Hope, president/owner of Hall Printing, Trail.

West Kootenay Influential Women In Business Awards 2012 Winner: Pam McLeod, Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce, Castlegar.

Pride Gym's welcoming atmosphere has made it a vital part of Trail's fitness scene.

East Kootenay Influential Women in Business Awards 2012 Winner: Suzanne Pantazis, Notary Public, Cranbrook.

The Invest Kootenay Partnership recently received a boost thanks to $100,000 in support from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT).

With more than 80 employees, Cranbrook-based company Fab Rite Services Inc. has been growing and expanding its scope for the past three decades.

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) is pleased to announce that it is contributing $2 million to the Nature Conservancy of Canada to help conserve Lot 48 on Columbia Lake in southeast British Columbia.

When Jordan Fiorentino—shop foreman at North Star GM—drove the new Chevy Volt up to the Prestige Inn, the silence was deafening.

Reviewing the recent unveiling of the provincial government's mining strategy—announcing eight new mines and nine new mining expansions—it is clear that this sector is growing.

He morphed from isolated newcomer to sought-out recreation guide and community-builder.

Since 2001, College of the Rockies has provided over 100 young Canadians with overseas work experience in countries such as Ecuador, Peru, Tanzania, Kenya and China.

Ramada Hotels has completed a new hotel and conference centre on the north end of Creston at the turn-off of Highway 3.

Kootenay Business is pleased launch a new awards program to recognize and salute the outstanding accomplishments of Kootenay women in business.

Changing taxes, shifting economy, job creation, sustainable communities, slowing of development, growth rates—all of these factors affect the future of the housing industry in British Columbia and the government has come up with a rebate incentive program to help.

The construction of the new feature adventure in Fernie this year has just started at Fernie Alpine Resort.

Cranbrook's Alpine Disaster Restorations Comes Under New Dawn Group's Umbrella

Montreal-headquartered Stella-Jones Inc. has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire certain pole treating assets of Brisco Wood Preservers Ltd., a provider of treated wood poles located in British Columbia.

This charming Crescent Valley store brings multicultural art and gifts together under one roof.

Emergency workers from the Elk Valley and beyond will benefit from the new Elkford fire training centre.

In the past 15 years, there has been a 50 per cent increase in the number of self-employed women in Canada. There are now more than 800,000 female business owners in Canada, and the number of women-owned businesses is growing 60 per cent faster than the number of those run by men.

The Nelson Electric Tramway Society is very excited to be officially rolling out Streetcar #23 this May long weekend.

At the end of 2011 the overall sales volume for the region was down eight per cent from 2010 and the average price in the Kootenays for a single family detached dwelling only dropped about one per cent.

The Business in Vancouver newspaper is reporting that Celgar, located just north of Castlegar, is fighting with BC Hydro over the sale of excess power to Fortis BC—BC Hydro’s main competitor.

Nelson's Kootenay Co-op has been operating on Kootenay and Baker Streets for more than 20 years, but they will soon be relocating to a new facility where Extra Foods has been situated.

Dr. Morgan Dehnel and chemist Keith Klimchuck will be taking the stage as keynote speakers at the i-Tech Trade Show in Nelson, B.C.

Earlier this year, Michael Harmer and Chad Tonnos set out to rejuvenate the tastebuds of Nelson residents with their new restaurant, Smokewood Barbecue.

One of Cranbrook's finest entrepreneurial success stories, Kootenay Granite will soon be in its new home on Cranbrook's busy strip.