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Pacific Insights Electronics in Nelson may be small-town based, but the company has a global reach.

"We feel our board is a wonderful representation of our diversified local economy," said CFCK Executive Director Andrea Wilkey.

Ever thought of owning your own business and living the Kootenay lifestyle? Here is a sampling of businesses available in the area.

Nelson­-based company Lillie & Cohoe is in the business of helping North American customers express their personal style

Our research rewarded us with information about a few of Nelson’s most influential business people.

Surviving five decades and more, these Nelson businesses are a tribute to determination, adaptability and loyalty.

Delicious, healthy, homemade food is the standard at Toast Restaurant in Nelson, B.C.

What do you look for in a restaurant—trendy and fun atmosphere, or delicious homemade food? Finley's Bar and Grill has both.

FortisBC awarded Nelson’s Heddlestone Village an Efficiency in Action award

Shrinking the world through music, the Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program has cemented a relationship with a music school in Rwanda.

From international big business to Nelson’s premier health food store Allan Broom has returned home to help guide the Kootenay Co-op into their new store.

Nelson’s Kootenay Co-op has become a developer as well as health food store, and will be welcoming new neighbours at the Nelson Commons

Kootenay Business sits down with Lars Chose and Rachel Ross — co-owners of Mandala Custom Homes — to talk about the interconnectedness of business and passion.

Seven businesswomen received the Kootenay Business magazine Influential Women in Business Awards for 2016.

Kootenay Business is pleased to recognize the outstanding women owning, operating and managing successful businesses throughout the Kootenay region.

Broom replaces Paul Kelly, who has been acting general manager for the past year, and will be the new assistant general manager of the Co-op.

At the age of 103, the independently owned Adventure Hotel in Nelson, B.C., has reached its best level yet.

The Hidden Creek Art & Ecology Centre is a secluded retreat centre across the water from Nelson, B.C.

When information and plans are in place, it’s time for action, and in Nelson, B.C., that action furthers the city’s long-term strategic plan.

Self-employment is always risky, and self-employment in the arts is perhaps even more so. That makes success all the sweeter.

Eric Lawson replaces Chuck Bennett, who had been group publisher since 2007.

After an extensive search process, the Board of Directors of Nelson & District Credit Union is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Murray as CEO

Kootenay Business Magazine will announce the winners of the 2016 Women in Business awards at luncheons in the East Kootenay and West Kootenay

Within its budget, the City of Nelson is following a long-term plan to keep its infrastructure healthy and its business community thriving.

Emily Tucker makes financial planning attainable even for the younger demographic

Jessica Curran offers people a stable housing opportunity in the community.

Sylvia Caldwell wants to actively grow a vibrant food industry in the Kootenays.

Awards luncheons will be held in Cranbrook on May 26th and Nelson on June 2nd.

Students from all over the Kootenays took the stage to compete in the Junior Dragons Den championship held at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail.

Nelson Fibre connection to benefit local students.

George Grey, a 36-year-old retired cross-country ski racer, is in his third year of the Selkirk College Nursing Program.

A grant from FortisBC will help the college take a closer look at energy use and setting new goals for reduction.

A recognition luncheon was held on April 8 for rising young stars in the Kootenays

Selkirk College’s Ski Resort Operations and Management Program allows students from Canada and around the world to learn the skills integral to the ski industry

The fair was open to students from across the Kootenay Boundary region and featured 95 projects in experiments, innovation, and research.

Imagine Kootenay (IK) focuses on highlighting the region as a great place to work, and excellent area to invest and an amazing place to live.

Kootenay Business sought out the top 40 young business leaders in the Kootenay/Boundary/ Revelstoke areas to honour this group of under-40-year-old rising stars

Paul Burkart started as Nelson's new police chief in January 2016

This tech-driven CEO has been establishing roots in his community

Curran is pioneering a concept in the Kootenays that helps people build their dreams

The president and founder of the Nelson Tech Club is doing his part to make Nelson the next Canadian “Silicon Valley”

A passion for youth and the entrepreneurial spirit embodies this Nelson woman

This Nelson entrepreneur took a flyer on emerging drone technology so he could follow his heart and put down roots in the Kootenays

According to a list published by Business in Vancouver newspaper these are the largest credit unions in the Kootenays.

For these business people, there is no shortage of reasons to love living in this beautiful mountain region

A house is more than just a building made of wood or brick, it’s financial stability, peace of mind and most of all it’s your family’s future.

Tips and tricks for the future entrepreneur

Self-driving cars are being tested worldwide but when can we expect them in the Kootenays?

Teams of youth ages 10‐16 are hard at work designing, building and programming robots across the West Kootenays.

Nelson’s growing technology sector has inspired community leaders to continue their work towards obtaining Intelligent Community status for the city.