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Recent Small Business articles

Marisa Steen, owner and lead instructor at Daily Dose Wellness in Sparwood,
East Kootenay, Sparwood, Health & Wellness, Small Business

Finding balance through movement

The owner of Daily Dose Wellness in Sparwood talks about creating a studio that brings people together.

by Danielle Brost
Man behind the wheel of the Valley Vibes shuttle
East Kootenay, Invermere, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism, Transportation

How Valley Vibes became the Columbia Valley’s go-to shuttle

What started as a solution to a local transportation gap has quickly grown into one of the Valley’s most energetic new tourism ventures

by Danielle Brost
Lindsey using exercise equipment
East Kootenay, Sparwood, Health & Wellness, Small Business

Inside Cycle Barre Studio’s community-first approach to fitness

This Sparwood studio blends cycling, barre, and mobility with an atmosphere built on support

by Danielle Brost
Man pouring cacao beans into a vat
West Kootenay, Nelson, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business

Nelson’s Chocofellar embraces a bean-to-bar model

Owner Aurélien Sudan discusses the world of craft chocolate, sustainability, and growth.

by Danielle Brost
Cavan accepting the 2025 Fernie Business Excellence Award for Outstanding Customer Service from another fellow on stage
East Kootenay, Fernie, Small Business

A deliberately small Kootenay business with trust at its core

Family-owned Lubers Express brings a different model of vehicle service to Fernie.

by Danielle Brost
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Small Business

The salon designed with kids in mind

Why Bizzy Bear Cub Cuts in Cranbrook is resonating with local families.

by Danielle Brost
Skye-lea with her child in the forest
West Kootenay, Nelson, Education, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism

Nelson’s Acorn + Oak is redefining childcare

How entrepreneur Skye-lea Farr fills critical childcare gaps in the Kootenays

by Danielle Brost
Environment, First Nations , Small Business, Technology

Top 10 KootenayBiz stories of the year

From small-town passion projects to entrepreneurial breakthroughs, these articles left their mark.

by Danielle Brost
Lori Cameron in her tea shop
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
Cara and Steve Campen with a classic car
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

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