Sisters Joanna and Aysha Haines choose the most ethical and sustainable brands for their retail store, Drift + Sonder.
by Danielle CameronAll Small Business articles
Alicia Chirrey, producer at CBC’s Dragons’ Den, explains how Kootenay entrepreneurs can apply to be on the show
by Kyle BornOwner Dennis Scott is the owner of Humble Bee Builds and is passionate about alternative living
by Julie MatchettWhen twins Robyn Hansen & Becky McArthur bought their first business, they each had toddlers. Now, they’re serving up frozen yogurt alongside their teenagers
by Kristen MitchellWith multiple locations and a flourishing online shop, Blue Barn Pet & Hobby Farm is a community success story.
by Danielle CameronKerry Pagdin of Wayward Citizen gives us the inside scoop on social media promotion.
by Danielle CameronWriting effective cold emails that get a response is possible by following some easy-to-do steps
by Kerry ShellbornA family business, Winderberry Farms, found innovative ways to grow and create a place for everyone to contribute to a bright future
by Kristen MitchellKat Cadegan Jewellery in Revelstoke has gained a valuable new staff member thanks to a Columbia Basin Trust program.
by Danielle CameronRead our list of Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence award winners
by Julie MatchettCheck out this list of businesses for sale across the Columbia Valley and Kootenay regions.
by Julie MatchettFor Jacob Houghton and Stephan Gale, starting Radium Brewing was the realization of their dreams, passions and hobbies coming together.
by Kristen MitchellThe Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held in late October.
by Julie MatchettFind uniquely home-grown Kootenay clothing, wearables and gear from these local companies
by Julie MatchettLearn the six features that your web page needs to convert visitors into buyers
by Kerry ShellbornKyle Thornley of Metal Mind Forge produces stunning metalwork creations in Revelstoke.
by Danielle CameronElkford’s 2022 Business Excellence Awards were held on October 22.
by Julie MatchettShared workspaces in communities like Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie, Nelson and Trail provide flexibility and support in a communal environment.
by Julie MatchettImagine two members of Cirque du Soleil finding love and running off to start a business in the Kootenays.
by Danielle CameronThe Gold Rush Bookstore is a valued part of the downtown Rossland business landscape.
by Julie MatchettDesiree Markewich found herself reinvented by flowers, and she wants to pay the joy forward.
by Danielle CameronBy collecting and recycling used cooking oil into green, biodiesel products, Dayna Leduc has found his passion
by Kristen MitchellTaylor Jenkins, Elk Valley economic recovery advisor, outlines what Elk Valley businesses can do to address their big three problems
by Kyle BornFind award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries
by Julie MatchettSpring Creative Inc. in Nelson brings entrepreneurs together to facilitate positive change, effective branding and healthy collaboration.
by Danielle CameronTammy Verigin-Burk, executive director of the Castlegar Chamber, highlights opportunities for entrepreneurs within Castlegar’s new Confluence building
by Kyle BornThe Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of the 8 Kootenay wineries—and 1 meadery
by Virginia RaschClay is the medium of choice for Fernie potter Sarah Pike
by Julie MatchettTwelve custom hand-painted awards were handed out at this year’s Business Excellence ceremony
by Julie MatchettFor Thomas and Ash Hodgson, a lifetime of chronic entrepreneurship has led them to becoming the Kootenays’ newest distillers.
by Kristen MitchellJaclyn Rad is the owner of Kootenay Baby Gear Rental in Cranbrook
by Julie MatchettPivot Point Acupuncture has proven to be a welcome addition to the community of Salmo
by Danielle CameronKimberley’s businesses and remarkable individuals help the community to become B.C.’s best small town.
by Julie MatchettCatching up with Deirdre Howard, proud beekeeper and owner of Pure Honey Products in Creston.
by Danielle CameronGiving back to her community is important for Karli Melnychuk, owner of Kootenay Livin’ Apparel
by Julie MatchettThe owner of Kootenay Made Co. in Trail shines her light on local artists and artisans, promoting their products in her brick-and-mortar shop.
by Danielle CameronLynn Muller, co-owner of Canyon Raft Company in Fernie, B.C. outlines how to run a successful business for over a quarter century
by Kyle BornThe owner of Shred Sisters came all the way across Canada to teach mountain biking to like-minded women.
by Danielle CameronHedin Nelson-Chorney, owner of Tailout Brewing, highlights how his business won Castlegar’s Young Entrepreneur Award and Green Award
by Kyle BornWhat does a social media manager really do all day?
by Kerry ShellbornEach mountain-inspired pet tag from Kootenay Tags is “very personal and special”
by Virginia RaschJeremiah Pauw has rebranded the Super 8 into the Fernie Fox Hotel in Fernie, B.C.
by Kyle BornAfter the pandemic inspired a surge of new pet adoptions, Kootenay Canine Adventures was perfectly positioned to meet customer demand.
by Danielle CameronSelkirk Pest Control in Castlegar is a new business with an eco-friendly approach
by Virginia RaschMore than a bookstore, Fable Book Parlour fosters music, cookies and community in Revelstoke, B.C.
by Virginia RaschGrant Sharam and Jim Cunnington saw the need for affordable, accessible, green transportation—leading them to start eTrikes Canada in Kimberley.
by Danielle CameronBear Spring Eco Retreat offers urbanites an escape from big-city living and a chance to decompress close to nature.
by Julie MatchettBob Bullock, owner of Cranbrook Hyundai, has transformed the location inside and out
by Kyle BornMike Freed, director of sales and marketing at Boundary Electric in Grand Forks, B.C., highlights how businesses can become great places to work
by Kyle BornTwo rival Kootenay construction companies believe business should be about supporting each other
by Julie Matchett