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Don Tilling, owner of TB Contractors in Creston, credits the company's success as a sustainable builder to their commitment to their customers.

Kjol Bjordal, a student in the College of the Rockies's Business Administration Program, won the inaugural Business Administration Entrance Award. Bjordal told Kootenay Business a bit about his studies.

Linda and Bob Southwick have a growing u-pick business with Creekside Blueberries in Christina Lake, B.C.

New Denver's Apple Tree sandwich shop is a popular gathering place with a very West Kootenay vibe. Oh, and the food's great too.

BC Hydro and Tree Canada will be providing up to $6,500 in funding toward a beautification project in the City of Cranbrook.

A former mayor of Grand Forks and his wife stir the pot with two distinctive food-related businesses.

Westcana Electric of Nelson has expanded and established a new branch location in Cranbrook's industrial park.

In one year, Erika Domeij has nearly doubled the number of pages in The Boundary Communicator.

WD Sheet Metal has spent nearly two decades providing a wide variety of services, including heating, ventilation, cooling systems and more.

It’s been a busy summer at Kokanee Springs Resort at Crawford Bay with the construction of a number of luxurious cottages flanking the golf course. The building has continued throughout the fall with the ongoing construction of 12 villas on the first tee ridge.

Rip & Richard's recently received an award for its business lunches. New owners Claude and Lillis Perreault took time to talk about their plans for the restaurant.

Jade River Healing Centre in Fernie is a successful acupuncture clinic. Owner Summer Wilson credits her success to the support of community members.

Rossland was recently deemed one of B.C.'s best communities for small businesses.

Ken Fisher, a director of Kootenay Rockies Tourism, presented Norm and Joyce Mackie with the Gordon Wilder Memorial Award for their unflagging support and promotion of tourism in the Kootenay Rockies region.

Patricia Rawson, a services team co-ordinator at the Kootenay Career Development Society, said many of the skills learned at school come in handy during a job search.

Tool Time Supplies, a family-run business in Grand Forks, B.C., provides good old-fashioned advice along with service and rentals.

CBT supports Nature Trust's purchase of the Silver Tip Ranch with $335,000.

New Dawn Developments' president, Chad Jensen, talks about the company's many diverse projects that are on the books or in development in the region and beyond.

Past president of the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce, Schaun Goodeve, is the new director of sales and marketing at Kimberley's Mountain Spirit Resort.

Boxing is fantastic for physical fitness, but it's also a lot of fun. Fernie residents can try out the sport at Garth Rizzuto's Fernie Old School Boxing.

Cornelius Murphy has armed his company, Cranbrook Pest Control, with a new tool in the fight against pests.

Each year, Canadian Business magazine publishes The Rich 100 Special Report: Canada’s 100 Wealthiest People. So what are their connections to the Kootenays?

Kootenai Pilates Centre in Nelson brings a variety of Pilates classes to the West Kootenay community, ensuring that there is something for all fans of the discipline.

Miriam Johnson is Tamarack Centre's new marketing director, and she is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.

Doell Photo lives up to its many accolades with devoted staff and quality work

Just Music in Cranbrook has gone from 1,500 square feet to well over 8,000 square feet—moving to a more prominent location on the Strip.

This week, Kimberley-based entrepreneur, Tod Caton, founder and president of Backside Tours Inc. will be joining 31 other Canadian delegates to form Team Canada at the G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit (G20 YES) in Nice, France.

The Village of Radium Hot Springs in B.C. has given Calgary agency Twist the go-ahead to develop its first community brand and marketing plan.

Two free workshops on writing grants for minor and amateur sports will be offered on Saturday, October 29 in both Cranbrook and Kimberley.

Kimberley Alpine Resort has completed the second phase of enhancements to the popular Easter Chair.

Rossland homes use significantly more power than the provincial average—but community members aren't turning a blind eye to the sobering stats. Instead, they've put themselves on an energy diet.

Cutting-edge technology comes to the Kootenay real estate market as Cranbrook realtor Sandy Smith introduces QR codes into the local home buying market.

Cutting-edge technology comes to the Kootenay real estate market as Cranbrook realtor Sandy Smith introduces QR codes into the local home buying market.

Nelson Community Acupuncture takes a co-op style approach to caring for patients.

An unique new building in Sparwood, next to PJB Crane, is being constructed by Chuck Shoesmith at Shoesmith Construction of Fernie.

Scheduled for in the new year, East Kootenay Community Credit Union is proud to announce the opening of its first full-service branch in Sparwood.

Cranbrook’s outgoing mayor, Scott Manjak, was relaxed yet passionate as he spoke about the accomplishments of his officeover the last three years.

Story & Co. is a communications firm located near the Rocky Mountains in Kimberley, B.C., which garnered four bests at the Economic Development Association of Canada‘s Marketing Awards.

Here is an announcement message from Allyson Blake as she moves on to her new position at St. Eugene.

Cranbrook Interior Woodwork recently was a silver award winner at the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada's annual ceremony.

Many, many good things are happening at the Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce.

Located behind the new Wendy’s restaurant, just off Cranbrook Street ("the strip"), is a new building designed to house a new Lube-X franchise.

In support of small and medium businesses across the province, the managers of chambers of commerce and boards of trade have reorganized to improve their performance in support of members.

Jennifer Johns and Paul Dalcanale are doing amazing things with baked goods in their business, JJ's Custom Cakery.

Michelle Signer, a former College of the Rockies' student, has now completed her post-secondary studies at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.

CBT is strengthening the manufacturing and technology sector with a new $300,000 initiative, in partnership with two local leading science and technology organizations.

Areaworx Lighting & Interior Design helps everyday people create extraordinary spaces.

Turret room at the Almo Court undergoes a total renovation.

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is announcing changes to its Environmental Initiatives Program (EIP), which are being implemented to better meet the needs of program applicants.

The business communities in Boundary Country embrace economic diversity and have banded together under one chamber.