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Brenda Mathenia will bring over 20 years of experience in academic libraries to new role

Sharma brings over 25 years of global hospitality management experience to the role

Terry Gainer was a director of Kootenay Rockies Tourism for a number of years

The board of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomes Pete Bourke to the position of executive director.

Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) is expanding its operations from Trail’s Metal Tech Alley to the new Nelson Innovation Centre

Staffing for businesses is a challenge in the Fernie area due to the seasonal nature of the tourism economy and a small labor market.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Lisa Aasebo-Kennedy, founder of the theatre company Creative Monkeys, offers classes at her new location in Cranbrook, B.C.

The petition, which recommends that Air Canada should maintain one trip per day between Cranbrook and Calgary, has collected 541 signatures.

thinkBright Homes, based in Invermere, B.C., is at the cutting edge of the green building industry

The Elephant Mountain Literary Festival in Nelson features workshops, special events, and panel discussions

Nupqu Development Corporation and ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises recently joined forces to acquire D&B Flagging and Traffic Control.

The focus of Kogawa’s West Kootenay talks will be her most recent book, the 2016 memoir Gently to Nagasaki

Events manager Erinne Allen is planning a whole slew of events for Grand Forks and the surrounding area.

The goal of the Rural Evidence Review (RER) project is to work with rural citizens to provide high quality, useful evidence for rural health care planning in BC

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has launched an online public consultation in the ongoing effort to improve their service to taxpayers

Since its conception in 2017, the family-run company has positively grown its brand and its community.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Meet Sydney Black, executive director of the Nelson & District Arts Council and founder of Black Productions.

The Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) is hosting their spring conference Powering Generations: Legacy to the Future in Trail, BC from June 4th – 6th.

With the help of a summer student, chamber manager Cedra Eichenauer is providing services for the business community and Nakusp’s visitors.

Ron Fraser joined the staff of the City of Cranbrook on October 22, 2018, as the director of the Office of Innovation and Collaboration.

The busy and popular stop with the motoring public is celebrating 30 years in business and recently held an open house for staff and customers.

Kaslo remembers and honours its history while actively working to achieve healthy growth and a secure future.

When Jillian Shannon opened her child-care centre in Grand Forks, she had no idea how warmly she would be welcomed.

The brick building, which will become Cover’s new home, is located at the south entrance to Nelson’s developing Railtown commercial neighbourhood

We’re calling Dan Wiebe an influencer in Nakusp, and he insists that he’s just one of many.

Petra Naturally in Cranbrook, B.C., expanded to offer even more natural bath and body products and loose teas

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program provides wage subsidies to aid employers in creating quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

The Canadian Brewing Awards is Canada’s national competition for judging the quality of Canadian manufactured beer

The Government of Canada is contributing up to $17,176,667 to this project through the New Building Canada Plan

We congratulate all of the nominees to the Influential Women in Business list and thank them for their work and their contribution.

Over $89,000 in scholarships, bursaries, and awards presented to students in the 2018/19 academic year

The 17th Annual Canadian Brewing Awards were recently held in Toronto at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel.

The scholarships are made possible thanks to conference sponsors and co-hosts Columbia Basin Trust and Northwest Power and Conservation Council.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Melissa Roberts, tour guide for the Cranbrook History Centre and Royal Alexandra Hall, recommends touring the trains, hall and dino fossils

Paper Excellence Canada has contributed a $25,000 donation to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health

Columbia Basin Trust has been partnering with the British Columbia Conservation Foundation since 2009

College of the Rockies students have access to certification earlier than at many institutions

The Trust supports five projects with $1.5 million to build 118 new units

In July 2019, the G&G Golf Company and Callaway Golf PGA of BC Pro-Assistant Championship will be held at Copper Point Golf Club in Invermere.

Shawna Bryant brings a full-time passion for business growth to her part-time job as executive director of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce.

Ferreux was first introduced to Community Futures as a client of the Self Employment Program, which helps aspiring entrepreneurs to start their own business.

Project Heavy Duty will introduce 24 School District No. 5 high school students to the variety of jobs available in the road building and construction industry

We salute the nominees in our 2019 Influential Women in Business Awards for their phenomenal commitment and energy.

Sources are telling Kootenay Business that Canal Flats entrepreneur and head of The Bid Group, Brian Fehr, has purchased the Galloway Lumber Company

The West Kootenay Regional Airport in Castlegar will receive funding to rehabilitate the airside lighting and electrical systems

Jasmine Beaulac, education co-ordinator for Fort Steele, encourages visitors to come and see this preserved 1800s gold mining town