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A few of the lines available at Zinnia include the internationally renowned Nomads Hempwear, based in the Slocan Valley and Smoking Lily from Victoria.

Fisher Peak Brewing Company in Cranbrook, B.C., has won a gold medal at Canadian Brewing Awards for its Hellroaring Scottish Ale

Richard Matthews, co-owner of Ullr Bar in Invermere, B.C., has opened a new Viking bar in the Columbia Valley

At the Iron Range property, where Eagle Plains Resources has exclusive ownership interest, the company is breaking with precedent.

Bob Hellman has an enduring love for paddling and for Canada’s wilderness, and his business keeps him connected to that passion.

Tom Thomson is dedicated to learning about the needs of the business community in Nelson and advocating to get those needs met.

Little Lunches Reusable Wraps keep food fresh and reduce plastic use in your lunchbox

The company has moved to a larger 4-acre yard and a more spacious repair facility as well as a bigger office and parts department.

Northstar Roasting Company is Brian Conn’s dream come true.

Technology entrepreneur Pilar Portela shares her perspective on the leadership roles of women in business.

Natasha Lockey is all about adapting to change, taking responsibility and grasping new opportunities.

Niki and Sunny Wood are the owners/operators of Samurai Hardwood Flooring in Nelson.

We shine a little light on a few of the business people who are leading the field in their own way in Invermere.

Nelson’s Social Room Interiors has moved to 619 Vernon Street in the Queen City.

Kimberley Electric has been busy with some significant projects in Cranbrook in the past year.

Larry and Anita Iler are the owners of the new upholstery repair business, Fibrenew East Kootenays, in Cranbrook, B.C.

Stephanie McGregor, owner of The Paw Shop in Cranbrook, B.C., has made it as a business owner through hard work and asking for help

Brigitte Franyo, owner/operator of the Snowdrift Cafe in Kimberley, B.C., manages all aspects of her business—even the kitchen sink

Grace Brulotte, president and program manager for FIRE: Fernie Adaptive Snow Program, is inspiring Fernie, B.C., with bright smiles and remarkable perseverance

We applaud the Kootenay businesswomen who were nominated to our Influential Women in Business list for 2018.

BDO now maintains a full-time accounting office in Kimberley

Wildhorse Surgical Clinic, a sleek and modern new building in Cranbrook, is almost ready for its “family” to move in.

A Radium Hot Springs entrepreneur, Patrick Tolchard, has been recognized by BC Business magazine as one of the province’s Top 30 Under 30 business people.

The fifth annual Junior Dragons Den Championship took place at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail on Saturday, May 8

Valley Zipline Adventures is a hot new tourist draw near Radium Hot Springs.

The trend toward experiential, educational getaways is driving a spike in the interest in Canada’s Indigenous cultures and activities.

Young Entrepreneurs will compete for cash to support their small business dreams at the Junior Dragons Den Championship taking place in Trail this Saturday.

Full-time farmers Sacha Bentall and Tyler McNaughton of Cutter Ranch received a prestigious award from an organization of their peers.

The new owners plan to expand the schedule and offer a variety of classes like Spin, Tabata, Bootcamps and Functional Training.

Owners of Canadian Rockies Landscape talk about their history, business success and industry trends.

Business professionals give back to their community by investing their time in young learners.

Together with Parks Canada and the Village administration, the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce takes care of regional visitors.

Morgan Strohmann is co-owner of the new computer retail and service company, Beyond the Boundary Computers, in Grand Forks, B.C.

Dan Wall coaches businesses on how to communicate effectively with his company, Firelight Communications, in Nelson, B.C.

A new online tool at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce enables the chamber to be more responsive to the immediate issues of its members.

The Junior Dragon Den Provincial Championships will be held on May 5th at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail.

Appreciation from customers and community are sweeping Elizabeth Lake Lodge to high rankings on lists that matter.

Two well-loved local foodies, Michel Kuhn and Nicole Vogt, have switched from a restaurant to a food truck—Heartbeet Catering based in Kimberley

The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards gala celebrating the best in the Cranbrook business community on Saturday, April 14th, 2018.

Mad Lillies Hair & Co. is celebrating its one-year anniversary, and the three women behind it all couldn’t be happier.

The success of Sniper Action Photo, a two-man Revelstoke company, is pretty much an entrepreneur’s dream come true.

Kendra Begg, the executive director of the Boundary Country Chamber of Commerce, is proactive, action-focused and tenacious.

The Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition (CASC) recently held their first ever national event recognizing excellence in the independent distillery market.

The Nelson Chamber of Commerce recently held their annual excellence awards banquet at the Hume Hotel in downtown Nelson.

The Ground Floor Co-working Space is a social enterprise of Community Futures East Kootenay in Cranbrook, B.C.

Jacey Paton is a gifted photographer and a devoted volunteer in her community.

This skilled physiotherapist provides canine therapy through her Kimberley company.

Holly Smee uses her natural empathy and compassion to assist her clients at Hollytree Wellness.

This talented Kootenay businesswoman has a number of exciting projects on the go.

This dedicated dance instructor helps her students reach their full potential.