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The co-owners of new Cranbrook business The Painted Crate welcome artists and do-it-yourselfers alike to their latest venture.

Megan Lescanec of Bumble Tree sells children's clothing and other needed items as well as maternity wear

The Columbia Valley Pioneer is reporting that the long time owners of Invermere’s biggest grocery store, Sobeys, have sold out to new ownership.

Revelstoke residents have a new store to shop at.

Cartolina, owned by Nelson resident Fiona Ricards, is an inspiring greeting card and paper products company that has developed creative designer iPhone apps.

Otter Books in Nelson, B.C., is a long-time favourite with local readers

Keon Chung and Terry Lamarche have diverse backgrounds and a new partnership in Just Music in Cranbrook, B.C.

1st Impressions applies corporate and team logos to athletic wear for immediate recognition.

Trade Your Treasures Consignment came into being four months after Campbell Consignment burned down

Sue Brown recently purchased Flowers Galore Gifts & More, which she is now operating with her husband, Paddy.

Jim Fugina is proud of the service and expertise his staff provide at Chalet GM.

Daniel Powell has been a salesperson at Chalet GM in Kimberley for seven years and has been in the selling game for over 30 years.

After 12 years as owner of Lotus Books, Joanne Bellanger has sold the store to Erin Dalton.

Shane Johnsen, owner of Tribute Boardshop, talks about his passion for snowboarding and the love for his business.

Barry and Gerry Ozero of Home Hardware, Revelstoke, B.C., make customer service a priority, and customers give them high praise.

Bulk Barn bills itself as Canada’s largest bulk food retailer with over 200 stores across the country.

Jennie's Book Garden, Winlaw's oldest bookstore, has been around since the 1980s and is going strong.

Gray Creek Store has been serving customers in the Kootenay Lake area for almost 100 years.

Bulk Barn is already here and Target is coming soon, making destination shopping a reality at Tamarack Centre.

With more than three decades in business, Cranbrook's Mitech team enjoys the challenge of keeping up with the technology.

Originally a small mom-and-pop operation, the Crawford Bay Market is now a 6,000-square-foot supermarket, welcomed with open arms by the community.

Nelson, B.C., continues to be a thriving city with a vibrant downtown and expanding manufacturing and technology sectors. The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce is there to keep the ball rolling.

Former Cranbrook residents Erin Dalton and her husband, Ferdy Balland, are coming home again.

Mike Miltimore of Lee's Music in Kamloops, B.C., won second prize in BDC's Canada-wide Young Entrepreneur of 2012 contest. The prize is a $25,000 customized Internet strategy to market his innovative Riversong Guitars.

Having been a Kimberley staple for six years, Natural Attraction is a store that reflects the positive energy, health-conscious mindset and broad range of interests that this Kootenay alpine community has become so well known for.

The past two years have been busy for Ali Becker of Nelson, B.C., designer of a line of action clothing appropriate for all seasons.

Owned and operated by Darcy Bushko, SolComm Technologies Inc. is one of Cranbrook’s newest businesses.

The Cranbrook Kia automotive dealership, which is owned and operated by well-known Kimberley businessman Jim Fugina, is undergoing a major facelift and complete renovations inside and out.

Garden of Eden Vegan Organics is a breath of fresh air in the Trail community.

Business owners Kasper and Daniela Naef say that since they purchased the business in 2001 they thought the name Country Furniture did not fully reflect the wide range of furniture and home decor they carry in store.

It is often said that visiting the east shore of Kootenay Lake is like going back in time—however the brand new Crawford Bay Market, which just recently opened in Crawford Bay, certainly brings the small community into the 21st century and adds a much-needed service to the region.

This South Slocan business has everything you need to make your garden grow.

Got Juiced makes smoothies and drinks jam-packed full of fresh fruit, vegetables and optional vegan proteins or supplements.

Carpenter Louis Maglio founded the Nelson store in 1976 after a decade serving as Nelson's mayor. The Trail branch of Maglio Building Centre was launched in 1997.

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

Heather Cain is more than pleased to be stepping into management at Pharmasave Home Healthcare in Creston. Originally from Lethbridge, she jumped at the opportunity to move to the valley and utilize her experience in medical services.

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

When the Sproule family moved to Lister they didn’t foresee establishing a popular country market and berry patch.

Talk to Fruitvale's Peter Pii if you want a handcrafted, high-quality acoustic guitar.

Brandy Dyer has been a staple in the Creston art scene with her business, Imagine Ink. In May she opened an expanded side of the business, Creative Fix.

He morphed from isolated newcomer to sought-out recreation guide and community-builder.

This charming Crescent Valley store brings multicultural art and gifts together under one roof.

Solar systems can save your business money and satisfy your environmental conscience. Greenman Sustainable Solutions facilitated the installation of a system at Kicking Horse Café in Invermere in 2010.

Dawn Manning redefines what it means to be passionate; she not only brings a high level of energy and enthusiasm to her Rossland store, Bear Country Kitchen, but she also pulled off a feat of personal strength for her son that was nothing short of heroic.

The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce recently held their annual Business Awards Gala at the Kimberley Conference Centre.

It’s grand opening week (April 25 to 28) at Canadian Tire in Invermere. The new store’s owner/operater/manager is Craig Knapp and his store will employ 30 to 35 people.

Creston gift basket and greeting card company Tigz Designs has expanded to incorporate a brand new product.

Mark Zeabin was the beloved owner of a coffin manufacturing company for roughly 12 years, and after the loss of his long-term source of income he left Castlegar for Vancouver with his girlfriend, Elysia Samarodin.

Leanne Komaryk opened Evolve Living and Giving this winter after falling in love with Revelstoke and the corner location that her business now calls home. She’s excited to be part of such a vibrant community.

Stu and Sherin Laurie, the couple behind Pets Go Raw, emphasize that a good diet is important for your pet's health. Their experience with their own dog provided an opportunity to develop a successful business.