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The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce recently held their gala awards evening.
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2015 Fernie Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Excellence Awards.
The new privately-owned Invermere Liquor Store has broken ground and construction is underway.
The new store in Creston will continue to offer sales, parts and service support as well as a mobile technician to service your John Deere equipment.
The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce held a gala event on Saturday, October 24th, 2015 at the Kimberley Conference Center.
by Keith PowellSite will feature a full-service Petro-Canada gas station and convenience store, as well as a sit-down or take-out Starbucks coffee location.
EarthWear in Cranbrook has a complete line of natural skin care products
by Virginia RaschNicole and Corey Kauffman recently held a grand-opening to celebrate their new store.
The 60,000 square foot development would house 10 to 12 "highway-oriented" retailers.
Well-known advertising professional Dan Mills embarks on a new career path at High Country Sports.
Canadog is a thriving business for all things dog and dog-powered with a retail store in Kimberley, B.C.
by Virginia RaschA new Cervus store is now open in Creston, and the store will continue to provide service in the Cranbrook area with a mobile technician.
The quaint mountain town of Kimberley, B.C. is attracting many new businesses and expansions.
Kimberley is seeing many unique and specialized businesses opening in the quaint mountain town.
by Keith PowellDerek Spring talks about the past, present and future of the General Motors dealership that has been a fixture in Cranbrook for the past half century.
by Kevin MillerLocal customers, local expansion and local presence will define the future of the new Ford facilities.
by Jillian ClarkModeled after the CBC show, "The Dragons' Den," Junior Dragons Den will be expanding to three Columbia Basin communities this fall.
One of the largest speciality pet supply franchises in North America, Pet Valu will soon be opening their doors in Cranbrook.
Along with everyone else at Spring Honda, Francisco Cristales is dispelling the negative notions about car salesmen.
by Marie MilnerUnique, eco-friendly options for babies and children are offered at the Bumble Tree
by Kimberly ShellbornKootenay Valley Water & Spas in Castlegar stocks hot tubs, barbecues and lots of water
by Virginia RaschMarysville's first drive-thru or sit-down coffee house is open for business.
Kootenay Rockies Tourism seeks to honour the best businesses in the tourism sector.
Rocky's Donair is the newest restaurant on the block in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook's General Paint has undergone a complete renovation and is now the Sherwin-Williams paint store.
Sue's Clothesline in Creston is filled with favourite brands of womenswear
by Virginia RaschSparwood sees new franchise with the opening of the new Tim Horton's later this year.
Revival Boutique in Rossland is a resale shop and an innovative recycler
by Virginia RaschIn business since 1979, MITECH now has a new location on Cranbrook St. N, across from the Heritage Inn.
The old Extra Foods store in Fernie gets a re-branded name and updated products and layout.
Christie Kennedy, owner/operator of Core Fitness Gym in Cranbrook, B.C. is honoured with an award.
Looking for a particular service before school starts? The BetterBook can be a valuable resource in your search.
With 21 years of retail automotive experience behind him, Andrew Moore is excited about joining the team at Fernie Ford.
The study will help to understand the challenges and successes that business owners face in Nelson.
Fitz Flooring in Cranbrook has a new-ish location and a new manager.
by Marie MilnerOwners of the popular Pedal and Tap Restaurant in Kimberley open a second restaurant in the Platzl.
The new store will be a second location for the Great Canadian Oil Change franchise in the Kootenays, with the first located in Cranbrook.
Creston-based Tabletree Juice has plans to build a new juice plant operation on Flathead Lake in Montana.
An eclectic selection of hand-crafted ales are offered at the Torchlight Brewing Company in Nelson.
Summer is full of exciting possibilities and BetterBook can point you in the right direction.
Kootenay Market in Elkford, B.C., celebrated the grand opening of its new store on May 22, 2015.
by Kirsten ArmlederCanyon Street Furniture is a bright new presence in downtown Creston, B.C.
by Marie MilnerThe BetterBook phone book can be a valuable asset when it comes to planning a wedding.
Automotive marketing specialist Heather Fancy is now at AM Ford in Trail.
The Kootenays attract many unique and eclectic businesses - here are 9 thriving ventures up for sale.
by Keith PowellKootenay Business has named Gina Medhurst one of its East Kootenay Influential Women in Business for 2015.
by Marie MilnerWalmart plans to convert 20 of its stores into supercentres.
Rhythms Athletic & Performance Apparel in Cranbrook has a unique stock of new and consigned activewear.
by Marie MilnerNow open: David and Abigail Upscale Resale
by Kimberly Shellborn