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The City of Cranbrook begins its fleet transition to EVs with the purchase of its first electric vehicle

Despite a challenging year, KootenayBiz told many inspiring and informative stories—here are our Top 10 from 2020

Nelson-based KAST held round one of its virtual Kootenay Pitch Competition on November 12

Kootenay Computer helps with the digital divide and picks up a Business-to-Business Excellence Award from the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce

Three Kootenay regional districts recognized for Accelerate Kootenays initiative

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

Entrepreneurs and startups are invited to pitch their ideas in front of a panel of judges at the first-ever Kootenay Pitch Competition

Terry Van Horn, CEO of SMRT1 Technologies in Nelson, is looking for investors for their new SMRT1 POD touch screens

Kootenay companies innovate to help Canada become self-sufficient in PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic

Born out of a desire to connect connect tech companies, innovators and entrepreneurs with the support they need, the Nelson Innovation Centre is now open.

Marco Gerhardt, co-owner of Kootenay Filter in Nelson, B.C., discusses how Can-Filter layoffs led to Kootenay Filter’s creation

This award-winning internet service provider keeps the Kootenays connected

Ian Comishin, president of Twente Additive Manufacturing in Nelson, B.C., is printing homes for the Kootenays and beyond

The B.C. government is hosting a free webinar to answer questions about free trade and the province's Small Business Venture Capital program.

Adaptation is the new keyword for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mary Austin, CEO of Austin Innovation, is organizing COVID-19-specific personal protective equipment in Trail, B.C.

The Kootenay Carshare Cooperative now rents EVs and lets you rent your own EV out for a profit

The 3D metal printer is big news in the Kootenays as having access to a machine of this kind will be felt throughout every local industry and sector

Cam Whitehead, executive director for KAST in Nelson, B.C., explains how Kootenay businesses can harness tech with simple steps

Karen Kornelsen, owner of KG Creative in Nelson, B.C., helps market female entrepreneurs and nonprofits in the Kootenays

Fenix Advanced Materials will grow the newest and coolest semiconductor

Shirley Loi, community engagement manager for Traction for Good in Nelson, B.C., highlights the benefits of Bikes and Bytes

Help create a talented and diverse community of entrepreneurs

The online testing portal is designed to measure internet connections speeds and get a better understanding of current broadband services

Crazy ideas, pushing limits and working under pressure are common elements for the team at Flex Commerce.

Samantha Gernhart is an influential woman in business in her community of Invermere, where she works at Copper Point Resort and runs a home-based business

Owner and founder Morgan Dehnel started his D-Pace company more than two decades ago, in 1995.

Eagle Graphite will produce silicon/graphite battery anodes using its quarry in Passmore

A new Selkirk College program aims to prepare learners for a rewarding career vital in the foundation of tech

An ex-Googler with an MSc in Applied IT has taken the reins of Rossland's Thoughtexchange.

Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) is expanding its operations from Trail’s Metal Tech Alley to the new Nelson Innovation Centre

Residents can register for emergency alerts delivered by smartphone app, email and voice or text to landline or cell

Jessica Nordlander joined Thoughtexchange to scale her passion for innovating leadership and find work-life balance a small mountain town

16 energy-wise projects are supported with over $650,000 from Columbia Basin Trust

Nine communities receive over $613,000 from the Trust’s Community Technology Program

26 rural communities in the Kootenays will be getting improved high-speed access to the internet

Greg Malpass, founder and CEO of Traction on Demand, is bringing his business home to Nelson, B.C.

The announcement of funding for high-speed Internet opens new possibilities for economic development for Nakusp.

Electronic Logging Devices allow drivers to track their hours of service easily while out on the road.

Jinny Sims, Minister of Citizens’ Services, details how the provincial government’s $50-million grant will benefit rural and Indigenous communities through B.C.

Stetski called on the government to substantially increase its investment in rural connectivity in the 2019 budget saying, “rural Canadians deserve no less.”

Innov8 Digital Solutions Inc. is B.C.’s largest independently owned and operated office equipment sales and service organization

A geospatial analyst for Nelson’s Harrier Aerial Surveys, Landry is part of a team that provides high-precision surveying

In Castlegar, the seeds of economic development, career inspiration and opportunity are planted early and deep.

The new Chevrolet Bolt is 100 per cent electric and the estimated cost for operating the vehicle annually is less than $500.

Selkirk College hosted a demonstration day that put focus on the latest tools used for geospatial data collection.

The economic recovery in Canal Flats presents exciting opportunities to shape the future of the village and the Columbia Valley.

Using Green Road innovative technology, HIPAR roads cost less, last the same amount of time and reduce our carbon footprint by more than 50 per cent.

Thoughtexchange has evolved into a two-way experience platform used by millions of people across many industries.

Pacific Insight will move their production to a company-built facility in Monterrey, Mexico