Retail

Shown are Angela and Perry Symes, who opened Black Dog Cycle and Ski in Kimberley's Platzl this summer.

Business Beat, East Kootenay, Kimberley, Retail, Small Business

Black Dog Cycle and Ski in Kimberley, B.C., will fuel your fitness goals

Black Dog Cycle and Ski is contributing to the small-business climate thriving in Kimberley’s Platzl

by Virginia Rasch

Kristy Jahn-Smith became the first executive director of Cranbrook Tourism on September 4, 2018

East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Retail, Small Business, Tourism

A leader for Cranbrook Tourism

As the first executive director of Cranbrook Tourism, Kristy Jahn-Smith aims to put Cranbrook on the map as a tourism destination.

by Marie Milner

Zoe Ferguson, co-owner of Treehouse Toy Co., holds a stack of games in her newly opened store in Kimberley's Platzl.

Business Beat, East Kootenay, Kimberley, Retail, Small Business

Kimberley welcomes the Treehouse Toy Co.

With perfect timing for the holidays, Zoe and Sheldon Ferguson opened the Treehouse Toy Co. in Kimberley, B.C., in November

by Virginia Rasch

Sandwich board advertising the Treehouse Toy Co.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Kimberley, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business

Business news from Kimberley’s Platzl

There have been some recent additions and changes to the scene on Kimberley's Platzl

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Fernie, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Retail

Fernie Brewing Co. Launches Fresh New Look

In this new world of craft beer, where trends change, categories evolve, and beer-styles take off, it was time for a fresh new look

William Trowell, the owner of Selkirk Security Services in Trail, is all about safety and peace of mind.

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West Kootenay, Trail, Retail, Small Business, Technology Selkirk Security Services specializes in peace of mind

State-of-the-art security at your home and place of business can’t actually make you happy, but it can certainly help you relax.

Robin Gallant in Nelson, B.C., owns Patina'd. Patina'd is an antique store.

East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Nelson, Retail, Small Business, Best of Business

Patina’d shines up old beauties in Nelson, B.C.

Robin Gallant created Patina’d to bring renewed and restored items to Nelson homes, offices and more.

by Zoë Dupley

East Kootenay, Cranbrook, First Nations , Retail, Transportation

ʔaq̓am’s progressive new fuel station and retail store now open

The store is also part of the FLO Network and is equipped with two electric vehicle charging stations

“I have always loved fashion and vintage clothing,” said Zabrina Nelson, owner of Revival Boutique. She runs the store with her business partner and daughter, Madyson Hartwig.

Business Beat, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Retail, Small Business

Revival Boutique has been rebirthed in Castlegar

Zabrina Nelson, owner of Revival Boutique, has moved her clothing store from Rossland to Castlegar

by Kyle Born

The Paper Excellence Skookumchuck Pulp Mill won Manufacturer of the Year.

East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Retail, Small Business, Kootenay Manufacturers

Manufacturing excellence

The 2018 Kootenay Manufacturing Awards are given to outstanding companies of various sizes in our region

by Keith Powell

Jennifer and Josh McLafferty are the owners of Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery, a certified organic distillery in Revelstoke, B.C.

West Kootenay, Revelstoke, Entertainment and Hospitality, Retail, Small Business, Tourism

Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery: An unlikely story

A bad business deal and a bucket of molasses were the inspiration for a spirited new business in Revelstoke, B.C.