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The Gold Rush Bookstore is a valued part of the downtown Rossland business landscape.

Desiree Markewich found herself reinvented by flowers, and she wants to pay the joy forward.

By collecting and recycling used cooking oil into green, biodiesel products, Dayna Leduc has found his passion

Taylor Jenkins, Elk Valley economic recovery advisor, outlines what Elk Valley businesses can do to address their big three problems

Spring Creative Inc. in Nelson brings entrepreneurs together to facilitate positive change, effective branding and healthy collaboration.

Tammy Verigin-Burk, executive director of the Castlegar Chamber, highlights opportunities for entrepreneurs within Castlegar’s new Confluence building

Clay is the medium of choice for Fernie potter Sarah Pike

Twelve custom hand-painted awards were handed out at this year’s Business Excellence ceremony

For Thomas and Ash Hodgson, a lifetime of chronic entrepreneurship has led them to becoming the Kootenays’ newest distillers.

Jaclyn Rad is the owner of Kootenay Baby Gear Rental in Cranbrook

Pivot Point Acupuncture has proven to be a welcome addition to the community of Salmo

Kimberley’s businesses and remarkable individuals help the community to become B.C.’s best small town.

Catching up with Deirdre Howard, proud beekeeper and owner of Pure Honey Products in Creston.

Giving back to her community is important for Karli Melnychuk, owner of Kootenay Livin’ Apparel

The owner of Kootenay Made Co. in Trail shines her light on local artists and artisans, promoting their products in her brick-and-mortar shop.

Lynn Muller, co-owner of Canyon Raft Company in Fernie, B.C. outlines how to run a successful business for over a quarter century

The owner of Shred Sisters came all the way across Canada to teach mountain biking to like-minded women.

Hedin Nelson-Chorney, owner of Tailout Brewing, highlights how his business won Castlegar’s Young Entrepreneur Award and Green Award

What does a social media manager really do all day?

Each mountain-inspired pet tag from Kootenay Tags is “very personal and special”

Jeremiah Pauw has rebranded the Super 8 into the Fernie Fox Hotel in Fernie, B.C.

After the pandemic inspired a surge of new pet adoptions, Kootenay Canine Adventures was perfectly positioned to meet customer demand.

Selkirk Pest Control in Castlegar is a new business with an eco-friendly approach

More than a bookstore, Fable Book Parlour fosters music, cookies and community in Revelstoke, B.C.

Grant Sharam and Jim Cunnington saw the need for affordable, accessible, green transportation—leading them to start eTrikes Canada in Kimberley.

Bear Spring Eco Retreat offers urbanites an escape from big-city living and a chance to decompress close to nature.

Bob Bullock, owner of Cranbrook Hyundai, has transformed the location inside and out

Mike Freed, director of sales and marketing at Boundary Electric in Grand Forks, B.C., highlights how businesses can become great places to work

Two rival Kootenay construction companies believe business should be about supporting each other

The 28th Annual Revelstoke Business Excellence awards were held on November 6, 2021

Jody McInnes, President of Stillwater Consulting in Cranbrook, B.C., has formed several businesses based on changing lives in a positive way

Stillwater Consulting is now offering NexGen Business Training, a virtual program that helps youth across B.C. develop and launch a business idea

Dale and Diana Olinyk took a honeymoon tour of the Kootenays and ended up building a legacy.

The 22nd Annual Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held on November 18, 2021.

Ella Harris and Breanna Fast have fulfilled their dreams of opening a cocktail bar, The Hourglass, in Kimberley, B.C.

Beverly MacNaughton, executive director of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce, is excited about mines and local businesses being busier than ever

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce 2021 Business Excellence Awards were held on October 29, 2021

Morning Mountain Coffee Co. in Nelson produces convenient and portable coffee bags—an alternative to K-cups.

The owner of Huckleberry Mountain Market stepped up and rewarded his staff with $30,000 in bonuses after a grueling COVID summer.

The Elkford Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards were held virtually on October 29, 2021

Inspired by her travels, Megan DeVries invested time, money and considerable elbow grease to create her flourishing mobile bar in Nelson.

Tired of the same old fast-food fare? Simply Raw offers customers a selection of healthy, good-for-you options

Franchising in the Kootenays: Meet Hollie Tayal of Modern Purair

Tom Thomson, executive director of the Nelson Chamber, has been proactive in advocating for business support, including a Keep Us Open for Business campaign

Trevor Semchuck and Wade Jarvis are the business partners behind Kimberley’s newest distillery, Bootleg Spirits

They’re a growing trend across the Kootenays—check out this list of the region’s co-working spaces.

Canal Flats, B.C., wants to grow its population and is offering a tax break to businesses that relocate to this small East Kootenay town

Franchising in the Kootenays: Meet the Britners of PropertyGuys.com

Marie-Michelle Lafontaine let nothing break her stride when she started Glacier PhysioLab in Golden, B.C. - and now she’s added bike-fitting to her services

The owners of Barks and Recreation pooled their talents to forge a comprehensive pet service and supply company.