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Everyday goods and services are available in Creston, B.C., and so are visitors’ amenities and investment opportunities.

Business leaders in Nelson are looking ahead to create further improvements to serve the city’s businesses.

Traven Huscroft took an unusual path to achieve a career in the trades and business ownership.

The BetterBook phone book can be a valuable asset when it comes to planning a wedding.

Construction engineer Jakki Van Hemert has the appreciation of her community for her dedication to teaching Tae Kwon Do.

A new online widget has been launched by Invest Kootenay.

Doran Amatto opened his little shop a couple of months ago in downtown Creston.

Ashley Tanner was instrumental in helping a local business transition to a paperless client records system.

Businesses on Hall Street in Nelson, B.C., are making the best of disrupted access caused by scheduled infrastructure work.

The Kootenays attract many unique and eclectic businesses - here are 9 thriving ventures up for sale.

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

QuantumShift™ is for CEOs whose businesses are past start-up.

A professional bio is one of the most used, most tweaked, and most powerful tools in your marketing toolkit.

Kootenay Business has named Gina Medhurst one of its East Kootenay Influential Women in Business for 2015.

Christie Kennedy of Core Fitness in Cranbrook is one of Kootenay Business magazine's Influential Women in Business, 2015.

The 2nd Junior Dragons Den live show took place at the Charles Bailiey Theatre in Trail, BC.

Crumbs Cakery & Café is located at #1, 562 - 2nd Avenue, Fernie, B.C.

Earth Day Canada will award $5,000 for its Small Business Hometown Heroes Award

You are invited to attend the 2015 Influential Kootenay Women in Business Awards luncheon.

One company’s demise is another company’s opportunity.

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

Fernie Brewing Co. has a number of new tricks up their sleeve.

Three Fernie businesses have turned changes in the BC Building Code into an opportunity to improve building quality, reduce costs and experience fewer delays.

Jimmy Bundschuh is overseeing reconstruction of the old Savoy Hotel on Nelson’s Baker Street, and the first phase will open in June.

At Community Futures Central Kootenay, it's all about helping workers see their potential.

Kootenay Business magazine sits down with the owner, D’Arcy Giberson, to find out why.

A new Great Canadian Oil Change outlet is under construction in Castlegar.

Rhythms Athletic & Performance Apparel in Cranbrook has a unique stock of new and consigned activewear.

Just Liquid Sports owner Rob Porter accepted three awards at the 2015 Business Excellence Awards.

The Duecks were finally able to bring their two businesses together.

Itching to get your hands in the dirt? Here are some springtime suggestions from a professional landscaper.

Kootenay Landscape has evolved from a part-time lawn-mowing venture into a landscape maintenance company employing up to 20.

Murray’s Office will continue to grow on the foundation of customer service values.

The new Rural Advisory Council allows B.C.’s small communities to influence the development of policies relevant to them.

Revive Boutique is a welcome addition to Cranbrook, providing cutting-edge styles that appeal to a range of customers.

The Junior Dragons Den, modelled after CBC’s “The Dragons’ Den”, is a West Kootenay-Boundary wide business contest for youth entrepreneurs.

Neighbours Computers, owned by Dave and George Bachmier, has become a tech-support mainstay in Grand Forks, B.C.

James Wilson is the face of the Boundary Country Chamber of Commerce, and he deeply appreciates the volunteers who help him.

Beachcomber Hot Tubs of Cranbrook, owned and operated by Murray Floyd has the distinction of being awarded the 2014 Beachcomber Hot Tubs of the Year Award.

A panel discussion among Cranbrook and area community leaders revealed their shared belief in collaboration and regional focus.

Do you know of an influential woman in business who deserves to be recognized?

Tickets are now available to Leadercast which will be coming to the Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre on Friday, May 8th.

Justin Boehm and Nicole Matei have carved out a niche for themselves by providing authentic snowmobiling experiences in Fernie, B.C.

Application forms for popular Summer Works Program available February 19

Kevin Shepit, of Kimberley will be replacing Tara Penner as KRIC’s new project manager.

Fernie’s Scott Deydey uses his love of fly fishing to spark creativity as a web designer.

Looking to buy or sell a business in the Kootenays? Invest Kootenay is the place to start.

A unique business opportunity in the Kootenay Rockies region is up for sale.

Spring Honda has doubled the size of its service bays.

Riemann Painting has built its reputation on quality and reliability.