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Andras Lukacs became executive director of Tourism Rossland in March 2017.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Tourism New era for Tourism Rossland

The new, social media savvy executive director of Tourism Rossland got there via Hungary, the U.S., and Canada’s Northwest Territories.

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Kathy Moore, mayor of Rossland, B.C., loves the city's heritage character.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Environment Roadmapping Rossland’s future

“Once you know what you’re going after, you can tie it to your financial plan, and then it’s like a road map.” —Kathy Moore, mayor of Rossland.

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Joy Barrett, cultural development officer for Nelson, B.C., and executive director of Castlegar Sculpturewalk, stands within “Sculpture Walk” by Spring Shine, Christopher Petersen and Hans Winter (2016).
East Kootenay, Creston, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland, Small Business, Tourism, Kootenay Influencers The power of art in Nelson, B.C.

Joy Barrett combines creativity and hard-headed business sense in her work as cultural development officer for the City of Nelson, B.C.

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Alicia Gray, owner of Bombshack in Rossland, B.C.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Retail, Small Business, 40 Under 40 Alicia Gray: Finding the perfect balance

Alicia Gray decided to follow her heart—and so Bombshack in Rossland, B.C., was born.

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Jordan Strobel is a full-time student, a certified drone pilot and an experienced entrepreneur.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Trail, Small Business, Technology, 40 Under 40 Jordan Strobel, born to be in business

Demonstrating wisdom beyond his years, Jordan Strobel embraces the struggle that accompanies achievement.

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Small-town Rossland on a winter's day.
West Kootenay, Kaslo, Rossland, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism Kaslo and Rossland listed as 2 of 17 Canadian places you must visit in 2017

“It’s a new year and we hope you put “travel more” on the top of your to-do list,” states Expedia.

The interior of The Office - Rossland, with white desks and large shelving units, walls are painted grey.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Retail, Small Business, Technology “The Office” opens in Rossland, offers flexible workspace

The space is modern, professionally equipped and located in a Heritage building right on the main drag in downtown Rossland.

Picture of young boy using a computer.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Retail, Small Business, Technology Rossland—act now to save on high-speed internet

Offer available to first 10 downtown Rossland businesses that sign up.

Deanne Steven is the dynamic executive director of Tourism Rossland in Rossland, B.C.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Trail, Education, Small Business, Technology, Tourism Influencing the West Kootenay

We highlight a few of the business people who are making things happen in Trail, Rossland and the surrounding area.

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Picture of skier standing on mountainside with view of distant mountains and clouds.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, Financial, Real Estate, Tourism RED Mountain makes history to secure future via equity crowdfunding

RED Mountain is bucking the trend of MegaResort mergers and acquisitions and taking its next capital campaign to the people via equity crowdfunding.

Alicia Gray is the owner-operator of Bombshack Apparel, a new-and-used children's clothing outlet in Rossland, B.C.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Retail, Small Business Responsible shopping at Bombshack

Bombshack Children’s Clothing in Rossland, B.C., is a creative green shopping option.

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Artist's rendition of the new Ferraro Foods store in downtown Trail.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Trail, Retail Ferraro Foods investing in major renovations to downtown Trail store

Ferraro Foods in downtown Trail is undergoing a major renovation and upgrade to their ever popular grocery food store.

Long-time entrepreneur Audry Durham is the executive director of the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Trail, Small Business, Tourism Trail chamber embraces Rossland

Audry Durham, the executive director of the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce, talked with us about the local business community.

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Whitewater rafting is one of many activities available through Get Lost Adventure Centre in Rossland, B.C.
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland, Trail, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism The Get Lost adventure

If you’re looking for adventure, Get Lost Adventure Centre in Rossland, B.C., can hook you up with exciting outdoor activities year round.

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Scenic view of Nelson from top of mountain.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, West Kootenay, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Agriculture, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Top 10 most unique businesses for sale in the Kootenays — Summer 2016

Ever thought of owning your own business and living the Kootenay lifestyle? Here is a sampling of businesses available in the area.

Mike Balance, Dale Donaldson, Christina Champlin and Cassandra Urbshas of Mallard's Source for Sports in Nelson, B.C.
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Financial, Health & Wellness, Retail, Tourism Influencing Nelson

Our research rewarded us with information about a few of Nelson’s most influential business people.

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Action shot of man riding bicycle through forest.
Castlegar, Rossland, Financial, Transportation Three Kootenay communities receive BikeBC funding

Rossland, Castlegar and the South Slocan will be receiving funding for projects in their communities.

Eric Lawson, new regional Black Press publisher for the company's West Kootenay/Boundary area.
Creston, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland, Trail West Kootenay Black Press papers get new regional publisher

Eric Lawson replaces Chuck Bennett, who had been group publisher since 2007.

Andrea Winckers Tyreman, CEO, Yodel & Ripple Effect Consulting Inc.
Rossland, Small Business, Technology, Influential Women in Business Andrea Winckers Tyreman

Natural curiosity has helped Andrea Winckers Tyreman to reach beyond status quo.

Deanne Steven, Executive Director, Tourism Rossland
Rossland, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Deanne Steven

As a leader in the tourism sector, Deanne Steven creates effective solutions for her home community of Rossland, B.C.

The 2016 board of directors of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Developments The RDKB celebrates its 50th anniversary

Following fellow Kootenay districts RDCK and RDEK, the RDKB celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2016.

by Mason Buettner
A live demo of Rossland's new high-speed internet service will be held on March 23 from 7:00 to 8:30pm at the Rossland Public Library.
Rossland, Developments, Technology High-Speed Fibre Optic service now in downtown Rossland

Businesses in downtown Rossland can now reap the benefits of high-speed Internet with up to 100 mbps symmetrical service.

Graphic of Imagine Kootenay website.
Golden, Fernie, Kimberley, Sparwood, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Developments, Financial, Real Estate, Small Business New partnership launched to attract investment and a diversified workforce to the Kootenays

Imagine Kootenay (IK) focuses on highlighting the region as a great place to work, and excellent area to invest and an amazing place to live.

Windermere Valley Golf Course, on the sunny east side of the Columbia Valley is always one of the region's first golf courses to open.
Cranbrook, Creston, Golden, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail Projected 2016 opening dates for Kootenay golf courses

Here's a list of Kootenay Golf Course opening dates we have been able to track down.

Picture of Gord McArthur, world-class ice climber from Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Grand Forks, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Small Business Don’t miss world-class climber, Gord McArthur, guest speaker at 40 under 40 luncheon

Kootenay Business sought out the top 40 young business leaders in the Kootenay/Boundary/ Revelstoke areas to honour this group of under-40-year-old rising stars

Cristina Baldini, property manager at Mountain Town Properties.
Rossland Cristina Baldini

More opportunity and the slower pace of life brought one of Rossland’s top property managers to the area.

Dave MacLeod, CEO of Thoughtexchange, manages to find time to enjoy fresh powder at nearby Red Resort in his hometown of Rossland, B.C.
Rossland Dave Macleod

From his home in Rossland B.C., Thoughtexchange CEO Dave Macleod has helped grow his business into a company that touches lives all across Canada and the US

There are autumn colours on a small tree in the foreground, an old wooden fence and mountains set against a blue sky in the background.
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Nelson, Rossland, Small Business Why we choose the Kootenays

For these business people, there is no shortage of reasons to love living in this beautiful mountain region

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A graduate of the Selkirk College Metal Fabricator Foundation Program, Rossland’s Tyler Hwalstad is working on his apprenticeship at Columbia Steel Fabricating & Welding.
Nelson, Rossland, Education, Technology Selkirk College helps build careers in metal fabrication

The Metal Fabricator Foundation Program is currently accepting applications for a February 1 intake.

Graphic for the 40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Business.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Elkford, Grand Forks, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Retail, Small Business Call for nominations 40 Under 40—Rising Stars in Business

We invite your business to join in supporting and saluting these young business professionals (under 40) who deserve to be recognized.

Trinda Bowman is the owner of Curiosity Clothing and Gifts in Rossland, B.C.
Rossland, Retail, Small Business Rossland’s Curiosity

Curiosity Clothing and Gifts is a fashion-forward clothing and giftware store in Rossland, B.C.

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Christine Andison, President of Red Mountain Racers,  accepting the award from Bruce Goldsmid, BC Alpine's CEO.
Rossland BC Alpine’s “Mountain Resort of the Year”

The Legacy Training Centre at RED Mountain Resort was recently recognised as BC Alpine’s ‘Resort of the Year’.

Dave MacLeod, CEO of Thoughtexchange.
Rossland, Developments, Financial, Technology Thoughtexchange raises $7M to fuel innovation

The company sees an enormous opportunity to help groups of all sizes and is excited to bring new products to the market.

Rossland's merchants work to keep the downtown area pretty and inviting.
Rossland, Small Business, Tourism Rossland’s movers and shakers

Tiny Rossland, B.C., is making a big impression in the worlds of tourism, environmental restoration and business.

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Tim Baldwin (L) and Jordan Strobel were the winners of the senior category of the 2014 Junior Dragons' Den competition in Trail, B.C. Their business is called Ebon Supply Co.
Rossland, Trail, Small Business Trail’s young dragons

A year after winning the 2014 Junior Dragons’ Den competition, two Trail, B.C., high school grads are still growing their business.

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A picture looking down the main street of Revelstoke with the Rocky Mountains in the background.
Golden, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Revelstoke, Rossland, Financial, Tourism B.C. invests $1.82 million to support tourism in seven Kootenay communities

Seven local Kootenay communities will see funding from the Resort Municipality Initiative.

Picture of the Dewdney Trail Heritage Society members with a newly restored sign.
Rossland, Education, Tourism Dewdney Trail Society works to restore and preserve historic trail

The rugged Dewdney Trail once carried miners and supplies, from coastal B.C. to the Rocky Mountains, during the height of the Kootenay Gold Rush in the 1860's.

This free winter shuttle bus runs between Rossland and Red Mountain Resort.
Rossland, Tourism Rossland’s free ride

Statistics prove conclusively that the popular Rossland-to-Red free shuttle makes good economic and environmental sense.

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Owner Zabrina Nelson of Revival Boutique stands behind a desk made of over 1,000 recycled books glued together.
Rossland, Retail In with the old

Revival Boutique in Rossland is a resale shop and an innovative recycler

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Bruce Wolk of Rossland, B.C., is the owner of the Red Arrow Station property.
Rossland, Developments, Tourism Forest fantasy

Red Arrow Station in Rossland will offer types of camping accommodation not seen elsewhere in the Kootenay Region.

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Thin Air Disc Golf Club is a popular 18-hole course located in Rossland, B.C.
Rossland, Tourism Rossland is on a roll

Rossland’s terrain attracts visitors all year round, and Tourism Rossland is promoting more activities, comforts and conveniences.

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Picture of Petri Raito and Ryan Arnaud, of Rossland Brewing Company.
Rossland, Cuisine, Small Business, Tourism Rossland brewing company wins 2015 Canadian Brewing awards gold medal

7 Summits Milk Stout wins gold at the 2015 Canadian Brewing Awards.

Jakki Van Hemert (L) of Trail, B.C. received a 2015 Influential Women in Business (West Kootenay) Award from Kootenay Business magazine.
Castlegar, Christina Lake, Kaslo, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Small Business, Influential Women in Business West Kootenay women of influence

Four of the West Kootenay’s shining stars in business were honoured by Kootenay Business magazine and their peers.

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aerial view Red Mountain Resort
Rossland, Tourism Katkov sets the stage for the next 10 years

Significant changes to the leadership team announced

AZcreative's Andrew Zwicker is an entrepreneur who loves nothing more than getting the word out about other creative types in the Kootenays
Rossland, Education, Small Business Being open to serendipity

AZcreative's Andrew Zwicker is an entrepreneur who loves nothing more than getting the word out about other creative types in the Kootenays

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Creston Golf Club
Cranbrook, Golden, Castlegar, Rossland, Tourism 2015 projected opening dates for golf courses in the Kootenay Rockies

Creston Golf Club is now open for play as of March 7th; the earliest opening of any course in the Kootenays.

Will Hulland (left) and Peter Larsen build custom homes in Nelson BC .
Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland, Real Estate Homebuilding and renovation trends in the West Kootenay

From interior to exterior, it's all about low and no maintenance in building or renovating a home.

by Nowell Berg
Lori Craig balances on a fitness ball at her business, Better Life Fitness in Rossland.
Rossland Lori Craig

For Lori Craig, the owner of Better Life Fitness in Rossland, work is about a passion for fitness and helping clients succeed.

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Elise Pare heads the Rossland office of WSP, formerly Focus Corporation.
Rossland, Technology WSP acquires Focus Corporation

WSP now has four branch offices in the Kootenays

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Revelstoke tram
Fernie, Kimberley, Rossland, Tourism Biggest Kootenay ski resorts—ranked by vertical

The seven Kootenays ski resorts rival just about any region in North America.

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