All West Kootenay articles

The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of the 8 Kootenay wineries—and 2 meaderies

Matthew Carr started selling plants while still in high school. Now, more than a decade later, he’s running a successful business and following his passion

Uniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships

Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.

KootenayBiz chatted with local business owners to find out what advice they would tell themselves in their first year of business

The village of Nakusp is growing and thriving thanks, in part, to the Nakusp & Area Development Board.

Weathering the storms of business ownership over the long-term is commendable, especially when you’ve managed to survive for over 50 years

As a life and leadership coach, Dana Sproule is passionate about developing successful leaders. Learn five things to focus on for your own leadership journey.

Play your way through this list of popular golf courses in the West Kootenay region.

Alicia Chirrey, producer at CBC’s Dragons’ Den, explains how Kootenay entrepreneurs can apply to be on the show

This Nelson clothing brand is making waves among new moms who love to enjoy the outdoors.

From a much-needed long-term care facility to new commercial and residential builds, Nelson is seeing record growth

Interested in tiny homes? Explore our list of tiny house resources in the Kootenays

With multiple locations and a flourishing online shop, Blue Barn Pet & Hobby Farm is a community success story.

Kerry Pagdin of Wayward Citizen gives us the inside scoop on social media promotion.

Many diverse companies and businesses call the Kootenay area home. Fill out our form with your business information if you have over 40 employees

Kat Cadegan Jewellery in Revelstoke has gained a valuable new staff member thanks to a Columbia Basin Trust program.

How do the BC assessment values compare with the current market value of homes and properties in the Kootenays?

Which brands in the Kootenays have the largest followers on Instagram? Find out on this list of top Instagram influencers in the Kootenays.

Read our list of Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence award winners

Check out this list of businesses for sale across the Columbia Valley and Kootenay regions.

KootenayBiz chooses our annual list of inspirational thought leaders from the stories we told in 2022.

Janice Alpine is an expert on the diversity of Ktunaxa businesses, the skills they bring to the table, and the opportunities that exist within the community.

Indigenous-owned businesses contribute to our local economy

The 29th annual Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held in early November.

Find uniquely home-grown Kootenay clothing, wearables and gear from these local companies

Metal Tech Alley, an industrial and tech think tank located in Trail, recently launched the West Kootenay Supply Chain online model

The owners of Silverking Soya Foods in Nelson are a perfect fit for the health-conscious community.

A total of 15 winners were recognized at the annual Business Excellence awards.

If you’re a devoted bookworm, you’ll love the varied selection of new and used bookstores across the Kootenay region

Kyle Thornley of Metal Mind Forge produces stunning metalwork creations in Revelstoke.

Shared workspaces in communities like Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie, Nelson and Trail provide flexibility and support in a communal environment.

Imagine two members of Cirque du Soleil finding love and running off to start a business in the Kootenays.

Check out this list of ski destinations in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies region

The Gold Rush Bookstore is a valued part of the downtown Rossland business landscape.

The circular economy may be a buzzy-sounding term but at this Nelson brewpub, participating in it is an obvious benefit to the company and the community.

Read about local coffee roasters as you celebrate National Coffee Day and the beverage that’s an essential pick-me-up for many people

Tina Knooihuizen, President of the Nakusp Chamber of Commerce, loves the range of community programs already in place and is excited about potential growth

Find award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries

Spring Creative Inc. in Nelson brings entrepreneurs together to facilitate positive change, effective branding and healthy collaboration.

Mark McLoughlin, all-star CFL kicker, is the new President and CEO of Kootenay Savings Credit Union in Trail, B.C.

From large forestry companies to smaller, independent, family-run operations, lumber mills are a vital part of our regional landscape

Thirteen communities across the Kootenays have now made a commitment to 100 per cent clean energy by 2050.

Throughout the West Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales

Tammy Verigin-Burk, executive director of the Castlegar Chamber, highlights opportunities for entrepreneurs within Castlegar’s new Confluence building

Waterfront and acreages are among the most desirable pieces of real estate. Check out our list of 10 prime Kootenay properties.

David Evdokimoff, CEO and managing director of Boundary Electric in Grand Forks, B.C., highlights 75 years of lessons learned in business

Twelve custom hand-painted awards were handed out at this year’s Business Excellence ceremony

For Thomas and Ash Hodgson, a lifetime of chronic entrepreneurship has led them to becoming the Kootenays’ newest distillers.

Rachael Roussin talks about the importance of soil health, and how it can work hand-in-hand with conventional fertilizer in agriculture.