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The Patio overlooking Kootenay Lake at Finley's Bar & Grill.
Nelson, Cuisine, Tourism Homemade food enjoyed in a patio setting

What do you look for in a restaurant—trendy and fun atmosphere, or delicious homemade food? Finley's Bar and Grill has both.

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Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program instructor Gilles Parenteau and students Amanda Jane Cawley, Blake Unruh and Mitchell Hahn with their Nyundo School of Music peers during a visit to Rwanda this past March.
Nelson, Education, Tourism Selkirk College partners with Rwandan Music School

Shrinking the world through music, the Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program has cemented a relationship with a music school in Rwanda.

Tammy Bessant manufactures a self-formulated line of chemical- and toxin-free skin care products called EarthWear Face & Body.
Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business, Tourism News from EarthWear

Lovely, locally made EarthWear Face & Body Products will be a house brand at a prestigious new spa near Cranbrook, B.C.

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Deanna Peake and Nicole Leckenby feature merchandise from Canadian clothing designers, artists and artisans at Coal Town Goods in Fernie, B.C.
Fernie, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Sophisticated Coal Town

Canadian clothing designs, art and artisanal merchandise are featured at Coal Town Goods in Fernie, B.C.

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Building contractor Chuck Newhouse of Invermere, B.C., has built an elegant tiny house that has become a popular vacation rental.
Invermere, Real Estate, Small Business, Tourism Newhouse tiny home

This luxurious tiny house is available for vacation rental on an acreage near Invermere, B.C.; similar houses may be ordered from the builder.

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A group of whitewater rafters in a yellow raft.
Golden, Education, Tourism “CP Rail lied” says Golden whitewater rafting rep—to hold protest

The community of Golden will be holding a rally on June 13th to protest CP Rail's closure of the Kicking Horse River access.

(L to R) Jude Smith, Ian Larsen, Steve Whelan and Rachel Cline enjoy the sunshine on the deck of a Little Cabin.
Fernie, Small Business, Tourism Versatile Little Cabins

The Little Cabin Company of Fernie, B.C., is marketing its structures to campgrounds, resorts, homeowners and entrepreneurs.

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Picture of Livia Lara, new manager of the Cranbrook Farmer's Market, and Erna Jensen, previous manager.
Cranbrook, Agriculture, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Cranbrook Farmer’s Market has new manager

Livia Lara will be taking over as manager of the popular downtown Cranbrook market starting in June.

Melissa Hambalek stands in front of her business holding a Kootenay Ice hockey jersey.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Initial Designs now official Kootenay Ice merchandiser

The company will be selling Kootenay Ice merchandise at each home game, as well as a full stock of products in-store.

The charming and contemporary Adventure Hotel is situated in a 103-year-old building on Baker Street in Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Tourism The Nelson Adventure

At the age of 103, the independently owned Adventure Hotel in Nelson, B.C., has reached its best level yet.

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Jamie Mayes, new Executive Director at the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce.
Revelstoke, Tourism Jamie Mayes new Executive Director at the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce

Jamie Mayes comes from Venture Kamloops, which is the Economic Development arm of the City of Kamloops.

The Sons of Fenrir
Kimberley, Tourism The Vikings are coming!

Mead, mirth and merriness! Make sure to check out The Kimberley City Bakery Medieval Festival, set for the weekend of July 9 to 10.

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Graphic of Arq Mountain Centre.
Cranbrook, Developments, Financial, Health & Wellness, Tourism Arq meets Indiegogo: Local climbing gym turns to crowdsource funding to finish project

The facility will feature state-of-the-art climbing walls, a fitness area, kid specific walls and playground, wellness, food and beverage.

Picture of the new Revelstoke Snowmobile Welcome Centre.
Revelstoke, Developments, Tourism Official opening of the Revelstoke Snowmobile Welcome Centre

The Revelstoke Snowmobile Welcome Centre will provide a great entry point to a large snowmobile area in the community that attracts thousands of tourists.

The Elk Valley Economic Initiative (EVEI) has announced that it is hosting its first economic development conference June 16 to 18 in Fernie, BC.
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Developments, Financial, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business, Tourism BC communities hosting conference to attract entrepreneurs to the Elk Valley

The Elk Valley provides a diverse economy built around outdoor recreation and adventure tourism, forestry and metallurgical coal mining.

Steve Paccagnan (L) and Pascal Van Dijk are president and CEO of Panorama Mountain Resort and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort respectively.
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Financial, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Value in the valley

Columbia Valley business leaders plan to collectively market the valley’s attractions to vacationers and prospective residents.

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Whitewater rafting down the Kicking Horse River, near Golden.
Golden, Tourism Interim solution in the works to ensure access to the iconic Lower Canyon of the Kicking Horse River

"We are very pleased that, starting this May long weekend, we will have rafters floating through the heart of our community," says Golden Mayor Ron Oszust.

Legacy Hall is a new multi-use facility at Lakeshore Resort and Campground at Lake Windermere, B.C.
Invermere, First Nations , Tourism Lakeshore culture

Lakeshore Resort and Campground offers unique amenities and events in addition to the campsites and the Lake Windermere beach.

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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort taps into the largest hot mineral springs in Canada.
Fairmont Hot Springs, Energy, Environment, Tourism More power to Fairmont

The abundant, naturally hot water at Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C., has a second important function.

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Fernie, Tourism Fernie Wilderness Adventures plans to expand

FWA founders Kim and Deb Sedrovic are ready to see their company's dream become a reality.

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Kathy Cooper is the CEO of Kootenay Rockies Tourism based in Kimberley.
Tourism Kootenay Rockies Tourism takes on new business model

Greater emphasis will be placed on the planning and execution of Destination Development and Remarkable Experiences programs.

Reto Barrington, managing partner at the Fernie RV Resort.
Fernie, Developments, Tourism Fernie’s new RV resort ready to welcome guests

The Fernie RV Resort is located minutes off of Highway #3 and is adjacent to the Fernie Golf and Country Club.

Tourism Radium, the Visitor Centre and the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce are conveniently located together on Highway 93/95 in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
Radium Hot Springs, Small Business, Tourism Radium Hot Springs chamber 2016

Visitor services are at the top of the agenda for the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.

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Kayla Sebastian is the owner and chef at The Wooden Spoon Bistro & Bake Shop in Grand Forks, B.C.
Grand Forks, Cuisine, Small Business, Tourism The way to a community’s heart

Kayla Sebastian of the wildly popular Wooden Spoon Bistro & Bake Shop in Grand Forks, B.C., dishes up positivity, exceptional food and love.

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Yue “Max” Liang is a Selkirk College student who is in his first year of the Ski Resort Operations & Management Program (SROAM) based out of Nelson, B.C.’s Tenth Street Campus. Liang arrived to Canada from Beijing, China with a bachelor’s degree in engineering and is looking to change course to a career that brings new challenges and opportunities.
Nelson, Education, Tourism Selkirk College connects to China’s massive ski industry

Selkirk College’s Ski Resort Operations and Management Program allows students from Canada and around the world to learn the skills integral to the ski industry

Kathy Wright became the executive director of the Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce on September 1, 2015.
Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Small Business, Tourism Boundary Chamber 2016

She has about three more hours in her day than most of us, and Kathy Wright uses that time to the advantage of B.C.’s Boundary region.

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Cedra Eichenauer is the manager of the Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre in Nakusp, B.C.
Nakusp, New Denver, Small Business, Tourism Nakusp chamber 2016

Business support, community building and promoting the Central Kootenay region are all in a day’s work for Cedra Eichenauer of Nakusp, B.C.

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Front entrance of the Radium Hot Springs Golf Club.
Radium Hot Springs, Tourism Windmill Golf Group and Radium Golf Group announce strategic management agreement

Growth and enhancement of the existing facilities will be a benefit for both parties with the new agreement.

In November 2015, Kevin McDonald became the executive chef at the West Coast Grill in Cranbrook's Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort.
Cranbrook, Cuisine, Tourism New chef at West Coast Grill

Executive chef Kevin McDonald likes to be creative and diverse in his culinary offerings rather than sticking to a specialty.

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An aerial view of the Mulvehill Creek Eco-Retreat on the shore of the Upper Arrow Lakes
Revelstoke, Developments, Environment, Real Estate, Tourism Green investment opportunity in Mulvehill Creek Eco-Retreat, Revelstoke, B.C.

Located on the shores of the Upper Arrow Lakes, the Mulvehill Creek Eco-Retreat is looking for residents, partners or investors

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Picture of craft distillery.
Invermere, Cuisine, Small Business, Tourism New distillery coming to Invermere

Taynton Bay Distillers are planning to produce vodka, gin and an un-aged whiskey which should be available for the summer or fall of 2016.

Tyler Beckley.
Tourism Wycliffe’s Tyler Beckley appointed to Destination BC’s Tourism Marketing Committee

The Tourism Marketing Committee provides strategic advice to the Destination British Columbia Board and CEO.

The Ryman family enjoys a kayak/paddleboard adventure.
Castlegar, Tourism Living Endless Adventure

Chris and Andrea Ryman brought their love of paddling and the great outdoors to the Kootenays 10 years ago, and they haven’t looked back

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Troy Pyett and Carly Hadfield of the Lion's Head Smoke & Brew Pub in Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar, Cuisine, Small Business, Tourism Honours to the Lion’s Head

Leadership and determined teamwork took the Lion’s Head Pub from a state of mouldering decay to one of vibrant significance in Castlegar.

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Steve Langevin snow biking
Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Tourism Invermere’s new snowbiking business

Steve Langevin is a former professional dirt bike rider and snowmobile racer who has started Radium Snowbike and Snowmobile Rentals.

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Patty Vadnais is the new executive director of the Fernie Chamber of Commerce.
Fernie, Financial, Small Business, Tourism Fernie chamber connections

The Fernie chamber’s new executive director and the board members are combining their strengths to empower local businesses.

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Tammy Verigin-Burk is the executive director of the Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce.
Castlegar, Small Business, Tourism Chamber update in charming Castlegar

The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce holds the beautification of the city at least partly responsible for its thriving economy.

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Castlegar, Education, Tourism Art as economic driver

Art lovers from the Kootenay region and much farther afield are making Castlegar’s Sculpturewalk an annual destination.

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As of January 2016, Barry Zwueste is the new CEO at the St. Eugene Mission Resort & Casino near Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Tourism New CEO at St. Eugene

The new CEO at St. Eugene has experience to back him up and a plan to carry him forward.

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Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak and Pam Mierau, Manager of Development Services at the gateway to the Railtown District.
Nelson, Developments, Financial, Real Estate, Tourism All aboard: Railtown District sustainable neighbourhood public planning process underway in Nelson

Nelson residents and business owners are being invited to jump aboard the City’s newest neighbourhood revitalization effort - the Railtown District.

Picture of high-end, modern treehouse.
Revelstoke, Developments, Real Estate, Tourism “Treehouse” hotel up in the air in Revelstoke

Like a similar resort in Sweden the tree cabins or houses are securely fastened to trees and sit high above the ground, typically featuring ultra-modern decor.

Gerry Taft, mayor of Invermere, B.C.
Invermere, Developments, Financial, Tourism Rolling with things

Gerry Taft is the third term mayor for Invermere, B.C.

by Nowell Berg
Scenic picture of mountains in the background with tourist sign in foreground.
Developments, Education, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Kootenay Biz Blog takes a winter break

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

The renovations at Centre 64 are now complete.
Kimberley, Developments, Tourism Kimberley’s cultural hub upgraded

Kimberley residents will continue to enjoy a vibrant arts and cultural community thanks to completed upgrades to Centre 64, the city’s cultural hub.

Picture of Michael Smith.
Revelstoke, Tourism Michael Smith steps aside as Kootenay Rockies Tourism Chair

Thom Tischik of the Revelstoke Accommodation Association was elected as the new Chair of Kootenay Rockies Tourism.

Alan Mason, Mark McKee and Daniel Kellie in front of new greeting centre for snowmobilers.
Revelstoke, Developments, Tourism The future of having fun in Revelstoke

Revelstoke bolsters its economy by investing in a snowmobile greeting centre and other local tourism infrastructure projects.

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Trees covered in snow along an alpine ski run.
Golden, Fernie, Kimberley, Environment, Tourism More trees, less paper

Three Kootenay ski resorts are part of a campaign to reduce their environmental footprints

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Picture of family on a beach.
Cuisine, Retail, Small Business, Tourism, Transportation Local BetterBook can help you plan your winter getaway

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

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Owners of Fernie's Spa 901, Laura Oleksow and Jessica Riley, were also recognized by Kootenay Business with an Influential Women in Business Award earlier this year.  They were winners of the Fernie Chamber's Community Tourism Achievement Award as well.
Fernie, Cuisine, Education, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Fernie Chamber holds annual awards night

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

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