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Golden Area Initiatives has a mandate similar to that of the regional chamber of commerce, but it focuses on the community in general as well as local business.

Healthy recreation, friendliness and a consistent positive attitude characterize the community of Golden, B.C.

Pat Johnson has been running a home-based business in Kimberley for the past 15 years, and cutting people's hair for twice that long.

Call for 2013 nominations! Take the time to nominate a Kootenay woman you think should be saluted for her dedication and hard work in the business community.

The seventh annual Career and Job Fair is shaping up to be another great event.

Handz On Ceramic Studio in Kimberley is a year old, and it is growing in popularity.

Tess’ Treasures in Cranbrook has a customer-friendly approach that makes life easier for online sellers and shoppers.

Matt Ballard and Steve WInters are excited to offer a unique countertop option for homeowners through their new business, Kootenay Concrete Countertops.

The Castlegar Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it's sponsoring an informative customer service seminar with Jeff Mowatt in Castlegar on April 10

Floods in June 2012 prompted an earlier-than-planned opening for Castlegar’s Valet Restorations Ltd., and they’ve been hard at work ever since

Technology’s devices have always piqued Jeremie Lewis’s interest, and fixing technical problems makes him happy.

Recently the chamber membership met at the Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre for the Annual General Meeting and elected a new Board of Directors.

The new manager of the Sparwood & District Chamber of Commerce looks forward to the year ahead.

Juggernaut Marketing Communications and Selkirk College have teamed up to offer businesses a rare opportunity to improve their return on investment.

Mountain Transport Institute is turning out professional truck drivers who are exceptionally competent at driving big rigs on mountain highways.

Like many before her, Melissa MacKay came to Fernie to ski for a season and just couldn’t leave. A successful business and an enviable lifestyle followed.

Isosceles Business Systems is the thriving result of the focused dream of Ryan Doehle of Fernie, B.C.

KRIC's Tara Penner recently profiled Revelstoke's Big Bend Skis

Scope creep is the expansion of project requirements, as the project is being completed.

Mompreneur award nominee Janet Skolka is bringing adorable children’s fashions to Nelson with her store, Jilly bo Billy Boutique.

Jilly bo Billy Boutique has undergone massive changes and overcome many challenges in 2012.

Event co-ordinator Meta Yee-Lim offers five tips on how to plan a great corporate business event.

Originally from Germany, Uwe Gwinner specializes in quality European meats and offers fresh, preservative-free products.

Based on the number of event planning courses available online and in classrooms across the country, it would seem that most of us have at least a few things to

Uber Weather, developed by Kimberley’s James Swansburg, is a finalist in the 2012 Google Places API Developer Challenge Contest.

The online toy shop based out of Nelson, B.C., has a unique product with an engaging online presence.

Steve Benwell is the owner and founder of High Terrain Helicopters, a Kootenay company that has been in operation for 20 years.

Ridgeline Fasteners has its administrative office in Creston, B.C., and its distribution centre in Calgary, Alberta.

Kootenai Child, a children's clothing store, is opening in Castlegar, B.C.; owner Lawrence Sithembu is originally from South Africa.

Jennie Ash will close the doors of Jennie’s Book Garden for the final time on December 24, 2012.

If you have a micro-business (a company that employs less than five people), you may be eligible for the Micro-Business Training Pilot Program.

Trekkerz Photo Works & Visual Arts Inc. is a new business in Cranbrook owned by Dale and Karen Fletcher.

Megan Lescanec of Bumble Tree sells children's clothing and other needed items as well as maternity wear

A number of West Kootenay Best of Business employers share their team-building strategies.

Cartolina, owned by Nelson resident Fiona Ricards, is an inspiring greeting card and paper products company that has developed creative designer iPhone apps.

Victoria Ave. Car and Pet Wash has opened its doors in Cranbrook, headed up by local entrepreneur Kurt Swanson.

Brian Son is a partner and manager of the Petro Canada station in Cranbrook, and landlord to six tenant businesses

Keon Chung and Terry Lamarche have diverse backgrounds and a new partnership in Just Music in Cranbrook, B.C.

1st Impressions applies corporate and team logos to athletic wear for immediate recognition.

Trade Your Treasures Consignment came into being four months after Campbell Consignment burned down

Columbia Valley regional chamber gives strong support to local businesses under executive director Susan Clovechok

The provincial Job Fair held at College of the Rockies and 23 other locations in B.C. offered opportunities for work and work qualification

Michael Hepher and his wife, Anie, run Clawhammer Letterpress & Gallery, the only letterpress in Western Canada that operates in full view of the public.

After 12 years as owner of Lotus Books, Joanne Bellanger has sold the store to Erin Dalton.

Shane Johnsen, owner of Tribute Boardshop, talks about his passion for snowboarding and the love for his business.

The Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and residents with five initiatives, including a survey allowing businesses to clearly identify their challenges.

Karin Penner loves her job as manager of the Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce. She has been in that position for 29 years and has seen a lot of growth in the business community.

Fernie's Loaf Bakery is now open in a new location in downtown Fernie.

One of Invermere's newest business, namely the Arrowhead Brewing Company, has been up and running since early this spring.

Entek Painting and Decking was founded in 1990. Owner Terry Lind talks about being an entrepreneur and what makes his long-standing business successful.