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Cranbrook businessman Murray Floyd is pleased to announce expansion into the West Kootenays

Lifelong animal lover Kris Koop, owner of Blue Barn Pet & Hobby Farm, provides care for pets through his products and services.

Aaron and Sharon Shuttleworth are the owners of Corduroy Life, an independant sales agency that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle.

Sarina Beran of Sparwood, B.C., loves the independence that comes with entrepreneurship.

Fraser Blyth of Selkirk Planning & Design helps mountain communities maintain and enhance their sense of place

Settling into Golden is as straightforward as balancing the books—just ask Dutch transplant Marloes van Lent

“All the environments I encounter are positive because, well . . . pizza!” said Tim Wiley, owner of Rustic Crust Pizza in Trail, B.C.

Kimberley, B.C., is taking its place among the elite of B.C.’s tourist destinations while retaining its small-town charm

Bobby Hutchinson loves books so much that she’s made a career of writing them.

This third-generation Fernie-ite has travelled to Chile, Colorado and back home again

These Castlegar residents demonstrate the vision, patience and work ethic that it takes to grow their community.

Imagine Kootenay promotes the region as a good place to work, a great place to invest and an amazing place to live.

Cranbrook’s Brenda Palmer of Mrs. Palmer’s Pantry finds an investor on CBC’s Dragon’s Den

Castlegar is buzzing these days with the exciting prospect of building a new, ultra-modern Chamber of Commerce and visitors centre building.

Fernie Distillers Inc. and Lost Boys Distilling Company may be two new additions to the Fernie business community.

“Our employer exhibitors find the Career Fair a valuable venue to recruit to their organization or business,” says Amy Byers, College Recruitment Specialist.

The BC Chamber of the Year Award is about encouraging and inspiring organizational and business excellence.

The second in a series of Small Business Forums will be held in Invermere on March 1st.

In Castlegar, collaboration is seen as a common-sense measure that leverages the resources of individuals and groups for maximum effect.

Improved Internet service in Castlegar opens new possibilities for Chris Brien, his partners and the staff of Pinnacle Professional Accounting.

Adam Pomeroy and Rob Gretchen have opened a bike shop in Castlegar, B.C., and business is good.

Exquisite, ethical edibles are the trademark of Cranbrook’s Soulfood restaurant.

Are you a foodie? Then be sure to check out Kimberley's newest storefront, the Olives Unstuffed Tasting House, purveyor of speciality olive oils and vinegars.

The owner of the Blue Barn Pet & Hobby Farm in Castlegar loves critters and their people.

The Small Business BC Awards is the largest small business awards competition in the province.

Talented young entrepreneurs throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary area who want to get their business idea off the ground are encouraged to apply.

Glass artist Katherine Russell chose to settle in Elkford because it offers the wilderness recreation she loves.

The owners of the new brewery are hoping to be operational by mid-2017.

Meet your recruitment needs and raise your business’s profile by becoming an exhibitor at two upcoming local career events!

Community support, inclusion and economic development are the ongoing focus of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce.

Almost three-quarters of Canadian businesses that were courageous saw revenues rise in 2016.

Owner and designer Marilyn Cobban and her staff recently raised $2821 for a charity called Decoda Literacy Project.

We are pleased to present the Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in the region—we salute your success!

With only a dial-up connection, Leslie Vissers boldly moved from her traditional office to work from home, thousands of miles from her employer.

Seams Fun carries a stock of novelty clothing, accessories and home decor items.

With the online world at his fingertips, Seán McTernan left Ireland for Canada and established his digital business in Fernie.

Experts from the Welstand Group, Investors Group and BDO are inviting business owners to attend this informative and professional seminar.

Owner Mike Combs is moving Morrissey Creek Building Supplies in Grand Forks

Invermere’s Cassy Campbell is a CEO, mother, and caregiver for her quadriplegic husband

Owner of his gelato shop-cafe business since May 2004, Gerry thanked valley residents and visitors for their support and his staff for their hard work.

Sign up now for this world class training session with Dr. Mark Colgate, award winning professor at UVic's Gustavson School of Business.

Don Freschi has amassed a collection of newfangled gear and innovative individuals in Trail, B.C.’s MIDAS lab

Finnish-Canadian Mika Sihvo builds one-of-a-kind portable saunas in Revelstoke, B.C.

Chris Nicholson is a highly qualified, tree-loving arborist who owns and operates Black Bear Tree Care in Fernie, B.C.

Callan Senyk is capturing the Elk Valley’s snowmobiling scene with his new business, Throttle Ops Photography

We are pleased to present the Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in the region—we salute your success!

Soup du Jar in New Denver, B.C., is Kayte Rock’s pride and joy

The space is modern, professionally equipped and located in a Heritage building right on the main drag in downtown Rossland.

Atlantis Antiques in Marysville and Phoenix Antiques in Cranbrook are the latest additions for Don Langvand, also owner of Dragon Antiques

Selkirk Security provides products for safety and security, including spy gear, GoPro cameras and aerial drones.