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The Building Tree in Nelson is a business with a green focus. Owner Paula Kiss shared some tips with Kootenay Business.

Phil Gadd, who is the owner of Loaf Bakery, Café & Pizzeria, is moving his business from its present location on Sixth Avenue to a new location at 641 Second Avenue in downtown Fernie.

Teck Trail employs 1,585 employees and produces 18 metal and chemical products. Its main competitive advantage is its established location and secure power source, as Teck owns two-thirds of the Waneta Dam.

The historic schoolhouse in downtown Fernie—which was built in 1908—has been transformed into a $30 million destination spa and mountain resort, called 901 Fernie.

Martin Gotz of Libertas Custom Homes in Golden, was the big winner of a prestigious Canadian Home Builders Association award recently.

Mad Dog Farm produces Kootenay Mountain Grown-certified produce and owners Nette and Jeremy Lack are strong supporters of the Kootenay Local Agricultural Society.

Purcell Organics sells signature organic teas in the Kootenays and farms organic produce as well.

The Cooks of award-winning Revelstoke business, Courthouse Inn, share what they know about treating tourists right.

Want to get out of town for a few days?

Anja Kuijt, student at Fernie's Isabella Dicken Elementary School, and Anna Koltai, student at the Fernie Academy, won the recent won the APEGBC Prize Draw.

The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Business Excellence Awards to celebrate the outstanding members of the business community.

Believe it or not, Calgary's Motive Industries is developing a "green" electric car complete with a bio-composite body made from hemp called the Kestrel EV.

The 6th Annual Career Fair in Cranbrook attracted more than 500 people this year.

The Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC) is spearheading an economic development project in co-operation with Selkirk College's Rural Development Institute.

The 6th Annual Career Fair at the College of the Rockies, organized by Kootenay Business, Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce and College of the Rockies, was held last Thursday. It attracted over 500 students and job seekers to the afternoon event.

The dedicated 50th Ski Celebration volunteer committee led by Mike Delich and chaired by Heiko Socher, have pulled out all the stops in creating what has to be the most unique collection of community events, storytelling and most importantly the celebration of the passion and people involved in 50 years of skiing in Fernie.

The Revelstoke Arts Council (RAC) has recently debuted a brand-new website designed by Tennille Barber at Computer Wiz.

The B.C.-based pet store chain, Total Pet, is coming to Cranbrook and is opening in the former Sutherland Decorating location behind the old Super Value building in downtown Cranbrook.

Joey Hoechsmann of Bedroom Furniture Galleries was named Cranbrook's Business Person of the Year for 2011. He talks about the keys to his success.

On February 25, 2012, MJ's Floral and Gifts in Cranbrook received two very prestigious awards at the Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce Evening of Excellence.

Andy West discovered his passion for metal work while employed at a craft-based college in the United Kingdom.

Two record-setting career fair scholarships of $1,500 are being offered at COTR this year.

CBT backs the Nature Conservancy of Canada's plan to conserve Lot 48.

Mark Anielski, author of The Economics of Happiness, spoke at the Wildsight Public Forum in Invermere Community Hall on March 2, 2012.

Southern Interior Flight Centre offers a unique advantage when it comes to the practical part of getting your wings.

SmartScape Landscaping uses a natural approach to create beautiful custom landscapes in the Kootenays.

The St. Mary’s Band is working with ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd. to build a new education centre.

When asked a few questions about Cranbrook's appeal, these business owners had a lot to say.

The small city of Revelstoke is taking big strides to ensure that it continues to offer a strong economic community.

Kootenay Business asked these local business people what they enjoy most about Nelson as a community. Here are some of their replies.

The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership aims to foster a business environment in Nelson and the surrounding area that is resilient, sustainable and well rounded.

Trail's Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC) strives to develop and implement strategies to strengthen the local economy.

The sixth annual Career and Job Fair is shaping up to be another great event. More than 30 businesses and organizations have confirmed their attendance from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, at the College of the Rockies Cranbrook main campus.

Sparwood appeals to everyone—from business people to recreation lovers.

Zaltana Coffee Roasters contribute to the Elk Valley's cultural identity.

We asked JV LeBrun, owner of DID Custom in Fernie, a few questions about his choice of community—and he shared some of his thoughts with us.

Living Fit Studio invests in the health of the Elk Valley.

Looking to the future, the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce has a number of projects to pursue.

We asked local business people why they enjoy living and working in Elkford, and got some interesting responses.

Studying math and sciences at College of the Rockies has opened doors for many students.

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is accepting applications for two of its community service award programs.

Register now for the Columbia River Treaty Young Leaders Conference.

DUI is a quickly recognized acronym. Brad Bidner, however, has chosen it as his up-and-coming apparel company name, and given it a creative twist.

Radon 86 Solutions is a new business based in Golden. Their specialty is helping people deal with a health concern that they’re probably not even aware of.

This esthetics professional put family first, and realized her dream at the same time.

Wildsight’s core values include clean air, clean water, an interconnected landscape for wildlife and healthy communities. These values are reflected and shared by many people in our region, our province, our country, in North America and around the world.

Finance Minister Kevin Falcon spoke about fiscal responsibility in Cranbrook on February 27, 2012.

The Creston Valley has a great deal to offer new and established business people, and plenty of potential left to be reached.