The conference offered an ideal venue for discussing current and future economic opportunities and initiatives throughout the Elk Valley.
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Surviving five decades and more, these Nelson businesses are a tribute to determination, adaptability and loyalty.
by Marie MilnerTo meet the growing demands of the Elk Valley mining industry, the company has had plans to expand the branch in Sparwood for the last couple of years.
Lovely, locally made EarthWear Face & Body Products will be a house brand at a prestigious new spa near Cranbrook, B.C.
by Marie MilnerThe building is substantially bigger than their previous dealership with more showroom and office space, a bigger sales lot and additional service bays as well.
Canadian clothing designs, art and artisanal merchandise are featured at Coal Town Goods in Fernie, B.C.
by Marie MilnerThe newly renovated dealership features a spacious new showroom, state-of-the-art service facility and expanded parts department.
Livia Lara will be taking over as manager of the popular downtown Cranbrook market starting in June.
Seven businesswomen received the Kootenay Business magazine Influential Women in Business Awards for 2016.
by Marie MilnerKootenay Business is pleased to recognize the outstanding women owning, operating and managing successful businesses throughout the Kootenay region.
The company will be selling Kootenay Ice merchandise at each home game, as well as a full stock of products in-store.
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.
When you shop local—making a purchase from within your local community instead of online or out-of-town—you are helping to strengthen your local economy.
The micro-brewery, named for Golden’s original ski hill, is owned by Mark Nagao and Kenton Donaldson.
The Elk Valley provides a diverse economy built around outdoor recreation and adventure tourism, forestry and metallurgical coal mining.
Columbia Valley business leaders plan to collectively market the valley’s attractions to vacationers and prospective residents.
by Marie MilnerThis multi-vendor craft market in Grand Forks, B.C., is open four days per week.
by Marie MilnerA new banner went up on the former Fernie Ford location last week, declaring the building the new home of the Chrysler dealership.
The President's Award is presented annually to those dealerships who demonstrate outstanding achievement in sales and customer satisfaction
A recognition luncheon was held on April 8 for rising young stars in the Kootenays
by Kimberly ShellbornThe Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is a professional organization representing the Cranbrook business community.
Duffy’s Doors & More has been serving homeowners and businesses in Cranbrook and surrounding areas since 2003.
At the recent College of the Rockies Career Fair, President and CEO David Walls highlighted the positive impact the COTR has on the East Kootenays.
The re-branding conversion took place at the end of November 2015 and the store's longtime manager, Mark Lento, remains.
Fiorentino Bros. Contracting (FBC) Ltd. is a full service provider of heavy construction equipment to the logging, mining and earthmoving industries.
One of Fernie's most distinctive heritage buildings, the old Fernie Livery and Transfer Co, now houses the furniture store.
Got a sweet tooth? Small artisan company, Bad Duck Caramel, will soon be in Overwaitea Food Group stores across BC and Alberta.
Photographic and floral artistry are the trademarks of Sherry Benko, owner of Buds & Blooms in Sparwood and Fernie, B.C.
by Marie MilnerThe name change is part of a corporate re-branding that has seen the Goodall name being replaced company-wide with ERIKS.
Connecting with the community is one of the goals new Staples general manager, Mickey McGuire, and team have set.
A fixture in Nelson for over 16 years, The Golf Doctor has moved to a new location in Procter.
by Julie MatchettThe franchise was closed for two months, which allowed for a complete interior and exterior renovation.
Canadian Tire will become a major anchor tenant for the Tamarack Shopping Centre, the region's largest shopping centre.
Kootenay-raised Shane Warman has come back to his roots as the new manager of Cranbrook’s Save-On-Foods.
by Marie MilnerCorix is a leader in the implementation of sustainable water, wastewater, and energy utility infrastructure solutions.
Rene Kowalchuk, former sales manager at Denham Ford, has 15 years of experience in the automotive industry.
The new retail plaza is located in front of the Canadian Tire and across from Kicking Horse Coffee directly on Invermere’s busy main entrance.
We invite your business to join in supporting and saluting these young business professionals (under 40) who deserve to be recognized.
We invite your business to join in supporting and saluting these young business professionals (under 40) who deserve to be recognized.
Curiosity Clothing and Gifts is a fashion-forward clothing and giftware store in Rossland, B.C.
by Marie MilnerThe 24-hour location employs over 30 people, most of them residents of the Sparwood area.
Le Marché Gourmet is the newest addition to the La Baguette Catering family of food outlets in Revelstoke, B.C.
by Marie MilnerIt has been our privilege to share with our readers new business announcements, developments, expansions and pertinent business news from throughout the area.
This multi-faceted artist also does commission work and gives art lessons
by Keith PowellThe new location gives the company a lot more room to work with including a showroom that features drywall tools, equipment and supplies.
We caught up with Jim Cameron and asked him a few questions about his book and the weekend's event.
The Sushi Rang has a cozy atmosphere and all the dishes are prepared fresh and are hand-made in the restaurant.
Gold-N-Treasures has now expanded into two different, but complimentary stores—a 'rock shop' and a gift shop.
The UpUp Play Tower combines a standing desk, jungle gym and play space in one attractive and compact piece of furniture.
by Kimberly ShellbornPrevious years have seen the city hold their Black Friday event a week earlier in hopes of enticing more shoppers to shop locally.