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This year’s 2020 Fernie Business Excellence awards, held on October 23, was a virtual celebration.

Winners of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were announced on October 22.

The winners were celebrated a little differently this year at the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards.

Hire Smarter, Sell More: An interview with book author C. Lee Smith on hiring top sales staff

Nominations for the 2020 Fernie Business Excellence Awards are open until September 7

The key to coping with COVID-19 is kindness, says Valerie Semeniuk, owner of Kootenai Moon Furniture in Nelson.

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Revelstoke

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Trail

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Nelson

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Castlegar

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Creston

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support across the West Kootenay region

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Fernie

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Kimberley

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support across the East Kootenay region

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Cranbrook

Marco Gerhardt, co-owner of Kootenay Filter in Nelson, B.C., discusses how Can-Filter layoffs led to Kootenay Filter’s creation

As eclectic as Kootenay communities are, there are also a wide range of opportunities for budding entrepreneurs

Erika Krest, executive director for the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce, is promoting #thinklocalfirst Bingo to encourage local shopping

Mal Paterson, owner of Seedz Crackers in Cranbrook, B.C., discusses why her snack is compelling for people with food allergies

Castlegar business roundup: Here’s the latest news

Fuelled by a love of fashion and a passion for their community, three local businesswomen create Kettle Down, a unique clothing brand

Nelson business roundup: Here’s the latest news

Revelstoke's Pulse Boot Lab and Ski Co. is stoked by worldwide interest in its revolutionary boot-fitting system

The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce handed out 11 awards at its annual Business Excellence Awards ceremony

An open storefront and a pharmacist’s calling leads to the award-winning Elkford Drug Store

The Green Bag Company in Revelstoke, B.C., is creating upscale, upcycled bags of all sizes and shapes

Shade Sails Canada is making waves and lots of shade sails in Revelstoke

Kimberley’s Chelsea Boyd Gibson came back home to run two businesses, Meadowsweet Photography and Meadowsweet Yoga & Wellness.

Since opening in June, the store has had very good food traffic in its downtown corner location

The Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce handed out 16 awards at its annual Business Excellence Awards ceremony.

Clients can enjoy a one-stop shop at this Kootenay Kubota dealership

Storage space for "toys" is part of Banner Recreation & Marine's new business model for the Golden Visitor Centre

The high profile location fronts busy Highway #3 traffic and will serve travellers before or after the Kootenay Pass

Melanie Joy, owner of Fly in the Fibre, has brought fibreworks, crafting and coffee to new heights with her award-winning business.

Morgan Jmaiff’s new business offers locals Canadian-owned brands, locally-made vendors and access to eco-friendly companies.

For great reads, gifts and writing support, prowl through Coyote Indie Books in Grand Forks, B.C.

Andre's Electronics is expected to be open in their new location at some point in the fall

With a thriving family and a thriving business, Karey Pion provides Soco Soaps to more than 40 markets in Canada, including hometown Fernie

The Knitty Gritty shop in Kimberley can get you started on a new, healthy hobby

One of Calgary’s oldest and biggest General Motors dealerships, Jack Carter GM, has recently purchased Denham GM in Fernie

Bumble Tree Baby and Children Essentials has found its forever home in a bright new location on 10th Avenue in Cranbrook, B.C.

Fernie’s only small-batch distillery has released a limited release product that reduces local bear attractants and supports wildlife initiatives.

Theresa Kostiuk’s boutique-style shop carries a wide range of home decor, gifts and seasonal items for Cranbrook shoppers.

Staffing for businesses is a challenge in the Fernie area due to the seasonal nature of the tourism economy and a small labor market.

Petra Naturally in Cranbrook, B.C., expanded to offer even more natural bath and body products and loose teas

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program provides wage subsidies to aid employers in creating quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30.

The sold out gala dinner attracted an audience of over 250 people and was held at the St. Eugene Golf Resort

Rod and Tamara Duggan are the franchisees of the newly opened Cobs Bread Bakery in Cranbrook, B.C.

Innov8 Digital Solutions Inc. is B.C.’s largest independently owned and operated office equipment sales and service organization