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Nelson's Pacific Insight Electronics makes B.C.'s Top 100 Tech Companies List

Rossland, B.C. now skinnier thanks to energy diet Mountain community sheds its natural gas and electricity waste

A funding partnership of government and community agencies has resulted in a new housing development in Nelson.

After the Nelson Daily News shut down, a group of Nelson residents decided to purchase and renovate its handsome building.

Bella Flora in Nelson is a floral shop with local art, gift items and other Kootenay treasures.

A national trend in the home buyer’s market is being reflected locally with the high demand for homes in The View on West Richards, two new eight-home condominium communities in Nelson’s Upper Rosemont neighbourhood.

East Kootenay Influential Women In Business Awards 2012 Winner: Cynthia Levagood, owner/operator Smoking Water Coffee Co., Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C.

West Kootenay Influential Women In Business Awards 2012 Winner: Tammy Darough, RHC Insurance Brokers Ltd., Nelson.

Koocanusa Publications sponsors i-Tech to showcase innovation and technology in the Kootenays.

In the past 15 years, there has been a 50 per cent increase in the number of self-employed women in Canada. There are now more than 800,000 female business owners in Canada, and the number of women-owned businesses is growing 60 per cent faster than the number of those run by men.

The Nelson Electric Tramway Society is very excited to be officially rolling out Streetcar #23 this May long weekend.

At the end of 2011 the overall sales volume for the region was down eight per cent from 2010 and the average price in the Kootenays for a single family detached dwelling only dropped about one per cent.

Nelson's Kootenay Co-op has been operating on Kootenay and Baker Streets for more than 20 years, but they will soon be relocating to a new facility where Extra Foods has been situated.

Dr. Morgan Dehnel and chemist Keith Klimchuck will be taking the stage as keynote speakers at the i-Tech Trade Show in Nelson, B.C.

Earlier this year, Michael Harmer and Chad Tonnos set out to rejuvenate the tastebuds of Nelson residents with their new restaurant, Smokewood Barbecue.

The Kootenay i-Tech Trade Show and Luncheon, organized by Kootenay Business, will be held in Nelson on May 23 and Cranbrook on May 25.

Wondering what to see in the West Kootenay? Here's where one local takes his visitors.

Nelson Urban Acres is under new management, as Jasmin Coffey takes the reins. The business will continue to strive to provide fresh, local, organic produce for Nelson.

This new studio reinforces Nelson's reputation as a gathering place for artists.

Lars Chose's Mandala Homes combine beautiful architecture and cutting-edge building practices with energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable materials.

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

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.

El Taco, a Mexican restaurant in Nelson, is owned by father-daughter team, Gil and Justine Langevin. They are expanding to offer franchises.

Lonnie's Lingerie has been reopened under new ownership.

Energy efficiency and modular construction are the trends at Studio 9 Architecture in Nelson.

With the recent addition of the Kootenay-based Reevolution Consulting firm to its roster of mechanical engineers, Rocky Point Engineering is poised to take on big projects in the Kootenays.

Josh was a local skateboarding legend in the Castlegar community, but he dreamed about making skateboarding accessible to people who need support—Justin made that happen.

This Nelson business creates custom bikes in its fully-equipped shop

Melanie Ward, artist, curator and owner of Nelson's newest art and fun studio, is inviting everyone to join them for their grand opening.

Tourism growth and development, resurgence of local industries and planning for the future set Nelson on the right path.

Aaron Seminoff is happy that his business helps provide so much enjoyment to so many people.

Kootenay Health Services (KHS), once known as Kootenay Rehabilitation Services Inc., is a reputable health care facility in the Nelson community.

Ojas Cats took it upon himself to change the way people feel about tattooing.

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is pleased to announce the first communities participating in its new Community Directed Youth Funds (CDYF) program.

We caught up with Kate Falconer, one of our 2011 Best of Business award winners, to ask her about her business, Phat Angel, and her inspirations.

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.

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.

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

Nelson's Cartolina is excited to announce that their licensing department is officially represented by the one and only Lilla Rogers.

Money Concepts in Nelson has new owners—Paul and Agnez Bowolin.

Kris Witt Accounting in Nelson celebrates 30 years of holistic accounting in the West Kootenay.

We sat down with Chris Ryman of Endless Adventure in B.C.'s West Kootenay to learn more about his life—both on and off the water.

Baldface Lodge is building a $2.5-million expansion, which will be a two-storey, 9,000-square-foot dorm-style building and will be completely off the grid.

Chris Holland, owner of Juggernaut Marketing in Nelson, is the epitome of an individual whose calling is marketing.

Aaron Seminoff and his team at Main Jet Motorsports in Nelson are looking forward to moving to their new premises in the near future.

Business in Vancouver (BIV) recently published their new edition of the B.C. Tech magazine, which listed B.C.'s Top 100 High Tech Companies.