Top 10 KootenayBiz stories of the year
From small-town passion projects to entrepreneurial breakthroughs, these articles left their mark.
by Danielle BrostSmall Business
Recent Small Business articles
Environment, First Nations , Small Business, Technology
East Kootenay, Creston, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business
The Creston tea shop that didn’t stop
How Tigz Tea Hut kept its small-town warmth alive while shifting from a cozy storefront to an online tea haven.
by Danielle Brost
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Small Business
In Cranbrook, Meraki Mechanical sets a new standard
Transparency and dedication earned this Kootenay automotive shop the utmost community respect and a prestigious award.
by Danielle Brost
Education, Financial, Small Business, Technology
Building a stronger tech ecosystem in the Kootenays
KAST Executive Director and CEO Priya Biswas discusses her mission to make technology accessible across every corner of the Kootenays.
by Danielle Brost
East Kootenay, Cuisine, Small Business
Spice up your life, Kootenay style
How a Moyie kitchen became the birthplace of Blazing Bills Fermented Hot Sauce.
by Danielle Brost
Promoted
West Kootenay, Trail, Small Business, Featured Stories
Trail Chamber celebrates entrepreneurial spirit
The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce supports the area’s entrepreneurial spirit with many services, including the monthly blog Chamber Stories
West Kootenay, Nelson, Cuisine, Small Business
Water Over Leaves creates space for wellness and connection in Nelson
Melanie Pulla’s venture brings a thoughtful mix of wellness, ritual, and product innovation to the Kootenays
by Danielle Brost
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Cuisine, Small Business
Fantails Espresso Bar brings New Zealand coffee culture to Kimberley
What started as a mobile coffee cart is now a growing local business with a loyal following
by Danielle Brost
West Kootenay, Slocan, Cuisine, Small Business
Keeping Doukhobor heritage alive, one bowl of borscht at a time
From her Winlaw kitchen, Kelly Malakoff shares the flavours of her childhood through Kelly’s Doukhobor Foods
by Danielle Brost
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business
Top unique businesses for sale in British Columbia’s Kootenay and Columbia Valley regions
Check out this list of businesses for sale across the Columbia Valley and Kootenay regions.
by Danielle Brost
West Kootenay, Trail, Retail, Small Business
Retail reimagined for a Kootenay mindset
Ash Hodgson shares her rules for surviving and thriving as a small business owner in rural B.C.
