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Same great homemade taste—now available in a second location

Jan Klimek, a well-known and experienced realtor in the Columbia Valley, is the newest addition to the staff at First Choice Realty in Invermere.

Jolanda Redeker is a licensed property manager, and Liah Gagne is a sales representative.

We invite your business to join in supporting and saluting these young business professionals (under 40) who deserve to be recognized.

We invite your business to join in supporting and saluting these young business professionals (under 40) who deserve to be recognized.

The new look of InvestLocalBC went live in mid-December and has three dedicated sites: Nonprofit, Business and Arts and Culture.

Sparwood residents can now enjoy their double-doubles as the Canadian franchise opens shop

Curiosity Clothing and Gifts is a fashion-forward clothing and giftware store in Rossland, B.C.

Enercall Sales & Service is finding new products for reducing energy consumption and associated costs.

Re-finishing a home or building a new one? Contact Brown Dog Contracting Ltd. for home improvements in Cranbrook, B.C.

Books, pod casts, magazines or blogs? What is the go-to for Kootenay Business people?

Le Marché Gourmet is the newest addition to the La Baguette Catering family of food outlets in Revelstoke, B.C.

We've gathered the most popular articles that our readers enjoyed last year...here are the Top 10 favourites.

It has been our privilege to share with our readers new business announcements, developments, expansions and pertinent business news from throughout the area.

Caliper Machine and Hydraulics Ltd., works with some of the biggest mining companies and suppliers in the world.

Sparwood’s mayor and council focus on the community’s strengths and inner resources.

Our generous partners at the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) have on offer some serious KRIC-back: 30 travel bursaries worth $1000 each.

With a strong belief in sustainable living, the company combines the power of recycling and repurposing.

The Sushi Rang has a cozy atmosphere and all the dishes are prepared fresh and are hand-made in the restaurant.

Gold-N-Treasures has now expanded into two different, but complimentary stores—a 'rock shop' and a gift shop.

At the end of his first year in office, Cranbrook’s mayor, Lee Pratt, talked with us about himself and his experience.

Previous years have seen the city hold their Black Friday event a week earlier in hopes of enticing more shoppers to shop locally.

We’re shining a light on a few of the remarkable people who, through their generosity and commitment, make Cranbrook a better place.

The Cranbrook and Kimberley business community has formed a take-charge economic development initiative to recruit businesses and investors.

Jamie Latkin has progressed from selling asparagus from the back of his truck to a year-round store and three seasonal locations.

Colin Fitzgerald is creating a manufacturing hub where specialized tools, technology and space will be available on an as-needed basis.

The BetterBook is your one-stop resource for planning vacations and getaways.

Root For Me in Marysville, B.C., won an Environmental Stewardship Excellence Award from the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce

The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce recently held their gala awards evening.

The results of Revelstoke’s Business Retention and Expansion survey have been analyzed and presented. Now it’s time for action.

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2015 Fernie Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Excellence Awards.

Our research reveals some of the people who are currently making a significant contribution to the community of Revelstoke.

When we asked, “Who are the people Sparwood couldn’t do without?” we were given the following names, and more.

Chris Swenson has a new home, a new business and a future full of opportunity

RoachCo Brandhouse can identify and communicate the essential essence of your service and your product.

There’s more than one way to invest in a community, and here are some of the people making investments in Kimberley.

Direct communication, teamwork and new, interactive technology are effective tools for the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce.

The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce held a gala event on Saturday, October 24th, 2015 at the Kimberley Conference Center.

Gourmet cheese shops, including The French Connection Cheese Club in Golden, are the latest thing in the Kootenay region.

Teamwork and research are two resources used by the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, and advocacy is a high priority.

The recent rate of growth of the business community in Kimberley indicates that Kimberley is a great place to invest.

Community Futures is celebrating 30 years of supporting small business in the Central Kootenay.

When planning for their 25th wedding anniversary, the Camerons were not able to find tents to rent. So they bought some and started a business.

The value provided by the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce makes membership an easy choice for local businesses.

Columbia Basin Trust announces new $2-million Impact Investment Fund

The event will fuel the entrepreneurial spirit of those in attendance with the resources they need to buy, sell, grow, and compete in Kimberley.

Nicole and Corey Kauffman recently held a grand-opening to celebrate their new store.

The annual Kootenay Rockies Tourism AGM and conference was held at the Regent Hotel in Revelstoke.

Well-known advertising professional Dan Mills embarks on a new career path at High Country Sports.

A new Cervus store is now open in Creston, and the store will continue to provide service in the Cranbrook area with a mobile technician.