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Melanie Pulla of Water Over Leaves in front of her counter
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
Close up of Jules in the Espresso bar
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
Kelly Malakoff holding food items
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
Ash standing in front of her store
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.

Carter standing with a box of cherries
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Agriculture, Retail, Small Business

Flexy’s Fruit Stand has deep roots and big plans

How a family legacy is creating loyal customers in Cranbrook.

by Kerry Shellborn
Fernie Fox Hotel with a sunset in the background
East Kootenay, Fernie, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism

How community and care built the Fernie Fox Hotel

Under the vision of Peacock Hospitality Group, this family-run hotel is redefining sustainability and staff-first business in the Kootenays.

by Danielle Brost
Dark haired stylist helping a lady with her hair, which is cut in a trendy bob
West Kootenay, Revelstoke, Small Business

Birch & Lace: Building a purpose-driven business in Revelstoke

Sara Sansom, founder of Birch & Lace Hair Company in Revelstoke, recently expanded her business skills through the Basin Business Advisors program.

by the Columbia Basin Trust
Owners of Kootenay Pet Cremations with a daschund and a larger black dog.
West Kootenay, Trail, Animal Care, Small Business

A labour of love: How Kootenay Pet Cremations helps families heal

This Trail business creates lasting tributes for the pets who leave paw prints on our hearts.

by Danielle Brost
East Kootenay, Golden, Invermere, Agriculture, Environment, Small Business

Castledale Flower Farm is a blooming success

How entrepreneur Carla Broad turned a side hustle into a blossoming full-time business.

by Danielle Brost

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