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Community Futures staff in the East and West Kootenay are here to support local, community-based economic development

Small businesses in the Kootenays have a unique advantage thanks to the Columbia Basin Trust and its Basin Business Advisors program.

Along with everyone else at Spring Honda, Francisco Cristales is dispelling the negative notions about car salesmen.

Unique, eco-friendly options for babies and children are offered at the Bumble Tree

Marysville's first drive-thru or sit-down coffee house is open for business.

From lawn care services and property maintenance, to light car and truck repair, Kiss My Grass Ltd. is bustling with business.

Tiny Rossland, B.C., is making a big impression in the worlds of tourism, environmental restoration and business.

Kootenay Rockies Tourism seeks to honour the best businesses in the tourism sector.

Lochrie has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and is looking forward to bringing her wealth of experience to the job.

At the heart of every community, including Trail, B.C., are an invested few whose vision and hard work are inspiring.

Stylish West Kootenay women have a new place to shop: the Red Dresser consignment boutique.

Trail, B.C., is known for its lead and zinc smelter, but if there’s smoke in the air, it might be dragon breath.

A year after winning the 2014 Junior Dragons’ Den competition, two Trail, B.C., high school grads are still growing their business.

Jubilee Foods serves up a line of nutritious, convenient frozen meals.

Rocky's Donair is the newest restaurant on the block in Cranbrook.

Cranbrook's General Paint has undergone a complete renovation and is now the Sherwin-Williams paint store.

Summer, a time for fun and relaxation for many, has been gratifyingly busy for the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce.

Grant Hill turned his passion for making homemade wine into a thriving Grand Forks business

Jobs, services, business opportunities and an enviable lifestyle are attracting new residents to the Lower Columbia region.

A lake, a boat-mounted winch, plus an adventurous spirit = a spectacular flight experience at Kootenay Paragliding Adventures.

Sparwood sees new franchise with the opening of the new Tim Horton's later this year.

In business since 1979, MITECH now has a new location on Cranbrook St. N, across from the Heritage Inn.

Elizabeth Lake Lodge sees the third and final phase of its expansion underway.

The Nelson office of Fair Realty has moved into a new building, a few blocks up on Baker Street.

Craft beer is coming to Golden, B.C.

Cranbrook's Nelson Engineering merges with McElhanney

Christie Kennedy, owner/operator of Core Fitness Gym in Cranbrook, B.C. is honoured with an award.

Mark Slessor, the new owner of Performance Fitness in Trail, B.C., is offering comprehensive programs tailored to the individual.

This small craft distillery is getting rave reviews for its signature Vagabond Vodka.

The study will help to understand the challenges and successes that business owners face in Nelson.

Fitz Flooring in Cranbrook has a new-ish location and a new manager.

Owners of the popular Pedal and Tap Restaurant in Kimberley open a second restaurant in the Platzl.

The new store will be a second location for the Great Canadian Oil Change franchise in the Kootenays, with the first located in Cranbrook.

Creston-based Tabletree Juice has plans to build a new juice plant operation on Flathead Lake in Montana.

Local entrepreneurs Nathan Troxel and Lee Tengum have opened 1710 Workspace for working professionals to rent private desks and offices.

An eclectic selection of hand-crafted ales are offered at the Torchlight Brewing Company in Nelson.

Summer is full of exciting possibilities and BetterBook can point you in the right direction.

Youth Mean Business, a new entrepreneurship program, will provide youth up to $5000 in funding and training to help them launch their own small business.

Community excellence recognized by the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

Thanks to Mike Vigna, the Creston Valley Gymnastics Club is looking forward to having a large new facility.

The owners of Spa 901 in Fernie, B.C., share a passion for the spa industry and have created a dynamic business partnership.

Tarralin D. Hanson offers personalized client services with a community-focused approach.

7 Summits Milk Stout wins gold at the 2015 Canadian Brewing Awards.

Canyon Street Furniture is a bright new presence in downtown Creston, B.C.

Everyday goods and services are available in Creston, B.C., and so are visitors’ amenities and investment opportunities.

Business leaders in Nelson are looking ahead to create further improvements to serve the city’s businesses.

Traven Huscroft took an unusual path to achieve a career in the trades and business ownership.

The BetterBook phone book can be a valuable asset when it comes to planning a wedding.

Construction engineer Jakki Van Hemert has the appreciation of her community for her dedication to teaching Tae Kwon Do.

A new online widget has been launched by Invest Kootenay.