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14 awards were handed out during the 2019 Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards

Clients can enjoy a one-stop shop at this Kootenay Kubota dealership

Only four wooden grain elevators remain standing in British Columbia - two of those are located in Creston

Storage space for "toys" is part of Banner Recreation & Marine's new business model for the Golden Visitor Centre

Help create a talented and diverse community of entrepreneurs

Annual revenues for Columbia Basin Trust totalled $71.9 million in 2018/19

The Oso development will be a vibrant mix of residential, commercial and tourist uses all wrapped up in an eco-friendly building

North Coal, an emerging steel-coal producer in Sparwood, B.C., is bringing the Michel Coal Project into reality

The Cranbrook Bucks will begin playing in the BCHL in the fall of 2020 and will try and follow in the footsteps of some great hockey teams

Snow Valley Lodging in Fernie celebrated the grand opening of its tiny home concept on October 8

Diane Kalen-Sukra writes about what individuals and communities can do to stop the rising tide of incivility that is threatening our world.

For an electric vehicle owner, at-home charging is now more accessible than ever thanks to rebates from the Province of BC, FortisBC and BCHydro

The fourth generation keeps Kalesnikoff Lumber Company a proud and successful enterprise with its forward-thinking approach to forestry

This summer, an enthusiastic group of youth gave a helping hand in the Basin, improving the condition of several high-use locations

ShiftintoWinter.ca provides free tips and resources on how to stay safe in different driving conditions

Family-friendly ski area in the heart of the B.C. Rockies improves facilities for the upcoming season

Risk of asbestos exposure most common during home renovations and demolitions

The new building features a spacious showroom, functional sales and administration offices and a full service shop, parts and accessories facility

Buffalo Trails will be taking over the former location of the Break in Time Cafe in Creston

The Kootenays sees growth and expansion across the region

Students to be welcomed to the new facility in fall 2020

For-profit enterprises in the East Kootenay region with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees are eligible for up to $5,000 in research assistance

The Nowhere Special Hostel in Rossland, B.C., is a unique new version of the traditional hostel ideal, and is one of our 2019 Best of Business winners.

After 42 years of involvement in the local publishing scene, Kootenay Business publisher Keith Powell is retiring

On September 20, Cranbrook and Kimberley volunteers joined a world-wide effort to clean up our communities and raise awareness about protecting our environment.

Trust provides over $1.9 million for 12 community projects

Caliper Machine took a big step in 2019, investing in a second shop, almost tripling its workforce and planning more expansion on the City’s industrial land.

The Business Development Bank of Canada sponsors Small Business Week in late October, shining the spotlight on the changing face of entrepreneurship

The online testing portal is designed to measure internet connections speeds and get a better understanding of current broadband services

Seven Summits Centre for Learning (7S) in Rossland is beefing up the perks for staff and students by modifying its week into four longer days

“The online resources are amazing when it comes to small business, but nothing replaces the feel of a community.” —Erika Krest, ED, Trail chamber of commerce

Funding applications were adjudicated in May by the CKCA Steering Committee, with input from community arts councils

Current senior vice-president and COO, Ian Fillinger, has been appointed to replace Davies in the new year

Anna Lamb works with her family to make their Cranbrook gym welcoming and customer-oriented.

Vivienne Hurley, new Youth Recruitment and Marketing Coordinator at Seven Summits Centre for Learning in Rossland, touts the benefits of the innovative school

With a thriving family and a thriving business, Karey Pion provides Soco Soaps to more than 40 markets in Canada, including hometown Fernie

The high profile location fronts busy Highway #3 traffic and will serve travellers before or after the Kootenay Pass

Fernie Brewing Company is loved for its Cheers to Charity initiative, its economic support of the community through employment and, of course, its brews.

Clients of Brown Dog Contracting appreciate the team’s professionalism, patience and beyond-expectation results.

There’s a new online source for people seeking easy-to-understand information on climate change specific to local communities

Sutco Transportation Specialists is recognized as an industry leader for best practices in human resources, focusing on workplace safety and work/life quality.

Melanie Joy, owner of Fly in the Fibre, has brought fibreworks, crafting and coffee to new heights with her award-winning business.

Hicks takes over the Vice President role from Heather Hepworth who filled the position, on an interim basis, for the previous two years.

Morgan Jmaiff’s new business offers locals Canadian-owned brands, locally-made vendors and access to eco-friendly companies.

Noemie Roy, owner of Thread the Needle in Golden, B.C., offers clients a chance to repair and restore their well-loved outdoor gear.

The World Ski Awards is the only global initiative to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism

The City of Cranbrook had a busy summer, upgrading infrastructure and undertaking floodplain mapping to inform land use planning and future protective measures.

A project that began in 2015 to bring new life to a campus was celebrated recently with the official opening in Nelson

Well-maintained runways, taxiways and aprons ensures safe usage by aircraft, passengers, and crews, and helps protect costly airport safety assets

Province-wide, French immersion enrolment has been increasing for 21 consecutive years