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Retail, Small Business Something old, something new

Greenwood City Antiques and Collectibles is making a name for itself.

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Bed and Breakfast in the West Kootenay
Small Business, Tourism Kootenay hospitality

Now in its 14th year of operation, Arica Gardens is warmly welcoming visitors to Winlaw.

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Caleb Moss and Niki Dusseault of Golden, B.C.
Golden, Cuisine, Small Business Right at home, at work

Bacchus Books and Café, in Golden, B.C., is a two-in-one business run by fun-loving partners, Caleb Moss and Niki Dusseault.

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Becky Gilhula is a red seal pastry chef who owns and operates Sweet Dreams Cakery and Sweet Dreams Heritage Inn in Rossland.
Rossland, Cuisine, Small Business A pretty sweet business

For Becky Gilhula, running Sweet Dreams Cakery in Rossland provides an outlet for her creativity and the opportunity to practice her pastry chef trade.

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Ian and Deanna Franklin at Shoes for the Soul in Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Retail, Small Business Shoes for the Soul

Ian and Deanna Franklin have found their passion through running a quality shoe business in Nelson, B.C.

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Cathy and Nico Tsantilas, owners of Apostoles Greek Restaurant in Golden, B.C.
Golden, Cuisine, Small Business Mom-and-pop Apostoles

Golden, B.C., has some excellent restaurants, and Apostoles Greek Restaurant is among the favourites.

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Fernie Brewing Co exterior
Fernie, Nelson, Revelstoke, Small Business Kootenay craft breweries capture national brewing awards

The 12th Annual Canadian Brewing Awards presentation was held in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

The Bernasconi family of Golden, B.C.
Golden, Small Business, Tourism With passion at the heart

Aaron and Kim Bernasconi infuse their award-winning business in Golden, B.C., with pride and passion.

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New Fernie Starbucks location
Fernie, Developments, Small Business Fernie’s first Starbucks to open

Located next to the newly expanded and renovated Mountain Spirits Liquor store in Fernie, the 20,864th Starbucks in the world will soon open.

Ajay and Pam Uppal
Cranbrook, Cuisine, Small Business Excellent Indian cuisine

Cuisine of India opens a third restaurant, this one in Cranbrook, B.C.

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Cranbrook Subway restaurant franchise, owned and operated by Dan Patel, is moving down the street to a new and larger location.
Cranbrook, Developments, Small Business Cranbrook Subway moving to new, larger location

Construction work just underway at the new Subway location, slated to open in mid-September.

High Terrain Helicopter base
Nelson, Forestry, Small Business New state-of-the-art helicopter base near Nelson

Steve Benwell has grown his company into one of the largest helicopter operations in the Kootenay region.

Karin Penner, chamber manager, to retire at the end of 2014
Cranbrook, Small Business Longtime Chamber Manager, Karin Penner, to retire at the end of 2014

Karin Penner to retire after over 30 years with the Chamber

Carla Lowden, owner/operator of Curves in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Small Business The next stretch for Curves

The Curves philosophy of exercise, diet and coaching has provided a framework for success for Carla Lowden and her clients.

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Revelstoke, Retail, Small Business Changing hands

This new owner is revamping - and renaming - the business formerly known as Chantilly Kitchen, Bed and Bath.

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Creston, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business Herbal delights

Tilia Botanicals has recently opened on 1521 Cook Street in Creston, offering an assortment of herbal products.

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Sue Raymond of StoneFire Pizzeria in Kimberley, B.C.
Kimberley, Cuisine, Small Business Italian soul food

StoneFire Pizzeria in Kimberley is now open, serving Neapolitan pizza and a whole range of appetizers, pastas and desserts.

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Bill and Lori Cameron, owner of Tigz Tea Hut in Creston, BC. Tea and gift store.
Creston, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business, Tourism A one-stop shop for quality tea and gifts

Next time you’re in Creston, make time to stop at Tigz Tea Hut, where you can browse from a selection of locally made gift items, high-quality teas and more.

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Dale Arsenault standing in front of The Royal restaurant in Nelson, BC
Nelson, Small Business Well-known Nelson business man re-opens The Royal

Dale Arsenault decided to reopen The Royal, a restaurant and music venue on Baker Street in Nelson, BC

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Staff and owners of Nufloors Creston
Creston, Small Business Flooring since 1984

Flooring, window coverings and other home finishing products are the specialties at Nufloors Creston, in Creston, B.C.

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June Ray and Mirek Hladik of Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Small Business Professional people movers

Business and leisure travellers in B.C.’s West Kootenay can enjoy the comfort and security of professional coach charters and airport shuttle service.

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ThoughtExchange CEO Jim Firstbrook leads the rebranding effort of platform
Rossland, Small Business Thoughtstream ™ changes name to Thoughtexchange ™

Rebranding underscores unique collaborative leadership platform.

Patty Axenroth, Amber Hayes and Lara Ellenwood were the 2014 winners of the Influential Women in Business awards
Kaslo, Nelson, Rossland, Small Business, Influential Women in Business West Kootenay winners of 3rd Annual Influential Women in Business awards announced

Patty Axenroth, Amber Hayes and Lara Ellenwood were the 2014 winners of the Influential Women in Business Award.

Aviva Keely of Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Small Business The business of thrift

Aviva Keely and her family turned their community’s throw-aways into a profitable business, and have plans to support the local economy even more.

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Shelagh Redecopp, Vanessa Dickson and Brandon Wright
Cranbrook, Financial, Small Business Networking with bankable results

The structure and protocols that define Business Networking International make it more effective than your average business networking group.

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A pretty woman in her 60s holding an award.
Cranbrook, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Denise Pallesen

The former owner of Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods in Cranbrook, B.C., talks to Kootenay Business about getting out of your comfort zone.

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Photo of the new Freyja Lifestyle Fashions store
Cranbrook, Developments, Small Business Two boutiques to combine force at new location on Cranbrook’s 9th Ave

Freyja Lifestyle Fashion is setting up shop alongside Muriel and Jane’s General Store.

Tony and Eunice Mulder of Tony Mulder Jewellery, in Creston, with two staff members
Creston, Retail, Small Business Telling stories with gems and precious metals

Tony Mulder of Creston, B.C., wants the jewellery he designs for you to express your personality and tell your story.

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Exterior view of new Wloka Farms
Creston, Agriculture, Small Business Creston’s Wloka Farms new fruit stand under construction

Wloka Farms is busy constructing a new fruit stand building with easy highway access.

Photo Randy and Marci Halliday owners of the new Pop Shoes franchise in Creston
Creston, Small Business Pop Shoes bring 6,300 pairs of shoes to new Creston store

Randy and Marci Halliday have opened up a brand new 2,000 square foot Pop Shoes franchise.

A hacker trying to steal information from a laptop.
Small Business, Technology Cyber security tips for small businesses

Ivo Georgiev with Detecta Systems Inc. suggests some ways you can prevent the cyber thieves from attacking your business.

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Photo Kevin and Sandy Smith outside their business, Gold-N-Treasures
Creston, Small Business Creston’s Beadazzled now Gold-N-Treasures

Kevin and Sandy Smith recently changed the name of their business.

Creston, Small Business Pop in for new pumps

Creston has welcomed a much-needed shoe store to the community.

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Audra Wallace of the Rocky Mountain Redneck Cafe and Denise Pallesen of Nutter's Bulk & Natural Foods
Cranbrook, Small Business Business women helping business women

Denise Pallesen of Nutter's Bulk & Natural Foods in Cranbrook, B.C., is involved with the Women’s Enterprise Centre, which offers mentoring for business women.

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Trish Bazalgette of Tara Books in Salmo stands behind a counter with frames on the wall and a stack of books.
Retail, Small Business Bringing books and art to Salmo

Newly opened Tara Books brings together 15 years of framing experience and a bright, high-quality used bookstore.

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A display of sliced baked pastry, small dishes holding red jam and diced  rhubarb, and fresh strawberries.
Fairmont Hot Springs, Cuisine, Small Business Proposed food business incubator for the Columbia Valley

A food business incubator and commercial kitchen could open worlds of opportunity for entrepreneurs in B.C.'s Columbia Valley.

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Sarah LeNeveu  stands behind the counter at Lysh Hair Salon in Fernie, B.C. Behind her is a turquoise wall and hair products.
Fernie, Small Business Looking good at Lysh Hair Salon

Lysh Hair Salon is a newly opened business in Fernie, B.C. Owner Sarah LeNeveu offers a variety of services and perks to clients.

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Photo of a still at Kootenay Country Craft Distillery
Small Business Winlaw home to Kootenay’s first commercial distillery

Kootenay Country Craft Distillery, the first commercial distillery in the region.

Murray Shellborn of Koocanusa Publications presents the Key City Gymnastics club president, Leona Lim with the Most Improved Business Image award.
Cranbrook, Small Business Business Excellence awards

The annual Business Excellence awards were held on Saturday April 5th, 2014 at the St. Eugene Resort.

14 smiling women in bright summer clothing, with one man in a light business suit
Education, Small Business Mentorship for B.C.’s female entrepreneurs

The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs is making itself more available to business women in small B.C. communities.

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Photo of Dr. Jenny Beatty of Healing Touch Family Chiropractic in Kimberley, B.C.
Small Business Call for nominations – 3rd Annual Kootenay Influential Women in Business Awards

The third Annual Kootenay Influential Women in Business Awards are calling for nominations, deadline April 11, 2014.

Theresa Wood of Invermere to host upcoming seminar
Invermere, Small Business Calling all purveyors of coffee in the Kootenays—Learn about more profits, less costs

A coffee festival is to be hosted by Theresa Wood at Copper Point Golf Resort in Invermere on April 4-6.

Time Management workshop poster
Cranbrook, Golden, Small Business Don’t underestimate or undervalue your time

Time management workshop coming to Golden and Cranbrook March 12 and 13.

New General Manager of Salvador Ready Mix Lorne Isberg
Cranbrook, Small Business Salvador Ready Mix Concrete LP appoints new General Manager

Salvador Ready Mix Concrete LP appoints new General Manager

Manager Ruth Jellicoe (right) with Sparwood Loaf employees Karrigan Folvik(middle) and Cora-Lee Campbell (left)
Sparwood, Cuisine, Small Business The Loaf opens in Sparwood

The Loaf, a popular bakery/cafe in Fernie has opened a new cafe and retail outlet in Sparwood.

Cathy Smith-Clark of Fernie Puppy School.
Fernie, Small Business Building the bond

Cathy Smith-Clark uses her skills as a pet whisperer to socialize animals and their humans.

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Tammy Howard has long hair and a blue shirt. She is standing next to a pink and pastel flower quilt with bricks and shelving behind her.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business New home for SugarTown Quilt Company

Tammy Howard has brought her visually appealing quilt shop to Cranbrook, B.C.

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Photo of shirts display at the Fernie Giv'er Shirtworks store
Fernie, Small Business Hire a student, get a wage subsidy

Application forms for popular Summer Works Program available Feb. 21

Tracey Halladay owns Nightcrawler 4X4 along with her husband, Darren.
Small Business Meet the supplier: Nightcrawler 4x4

Tracey Halladay, co-owner of NIghtcrawler 4x4, appreciates her customers and loves her job.

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Smiling man standing in front of a wall display of backpacks
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business Twenty-five years in outdoor gear

Iain MacLeod owns High Country Outdoor Gear & Clothing, the shop that’s been his second home since he was 10 years old.

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