The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of the 8 Kootenay wineries—and 2 meaderies
by Virginia RaschAll West Kootenay articles
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
by Kristen MitchellUniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships
by Julie MatchettLocal farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.
by Julie MatchettKootenayBiz chatted with local business owners to find out what advice they would tell themselves in their first year of business
by Julie MatchettThe village of Nakusp is growing and thriving thanks, in part, to the Nakusp & Area Development Board.
by Kristen MitchellWeathering the storms of business ownership over the long-term is commendable, especially when you’ve managed to survive for over 50 years
by Julie MatchettAs a life and leadership coach, Dana Sproule is passionate about developing successful leaders. Learn five things to focus on for your own leadership journey.
by Kristen MitchellPlay your way through this list of popular golf courses in the West Kootenay region.
by Danielle CameronAlicia Chirrey, producer at CBC’s Dragons’ Den, explains how Kootenay entrepreneurs can apply to be on the show
by Kyle BornThis Nelson clothing brand is making waves among new moms who love to enjoy the outdoors.
by Danielle CameronFrom a much-needed long-term care facility to new commercial and residential builds, Nelson is seeing record growth
by Julie MatchettInterested in tiny homes? Explore our list of tiny house resources in the Kootenays
by Virginia Rasch and Julie MatchettWith multiple locations and a flourishing online shop, Blue Barn Pet & Hobby Farm is a community success story.
by Danielle CameronKerry Pagdin of Wayward Citizen gives us the inside scoop on social media promotion.
by Danielle CameronMany diverse companies and businesses call the Kootenay area home. Fill out our form with your business information if you have over 40 employees
by Julie MatchettKat Cadegan Jewellery in Revelstoke has gained a valuable new staff member thanks to a Columbia Basin Trust program.
by Danielle CameronHow do the BC assessment values compare with the current market value of homes and properties in the Kootenays?
by Kerry ShellbornWhich brands in the Kootenays have the largest followers on Instagram? Find out on this list of top Instagram influencers in the Kootenays.
by Kerry Shellborn and Julie MatchettRead our list of Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence award winners
by Julie MatchettCheck out this list of businesses for sale across the Columbia Valley and Kootenay regions.
by Julie MatchettKootenayBiz chooses our annual list of inspirational thought leaders from the stories we told in 2022.
by Kerry ShellbornJanice 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.
by Kristen MitchellIndigenous-owned businesses contribute to our local economy
by Julie MatchettThe 29th annual Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held in early November.
by Julie MatchettFind uniquely home-grown Kootenay clothing, wearables and gear from these local companies
by Julie MatchettMetal Tech Alley, an industrial and tech think tank located in Trail, recently launched the West Kootenay Supply Chain online model
by SubmittedThe owners of Silverking Soya Foods in Nelson are a perfect fit for the health-conscious community.
by Danielle CameronA total of 15 winners were recognized at the annual Business Excellence awards.
by Julie MatchettIf you’re a devoted bookworm, you’ll love the varied selection of new and used bookstores across the Kootenay region
by Julie MatchettKyle Thornley of Metal Mind Forge produces stunning metalwork creations in Revelstoke.
by Danielle CameronShared workspaces in communities like Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie, Nelson and Trail provide flexibility and support in a communal environment.
by Julie MatchettImagine two members of Cirque du Soleil finding love and running off to start a business in the Kootenays.
by Danielle CameronCheck out this list of ski destinations in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies region
by Julie MatchettThe Gold Rush Bookstore is a valued part of the downtown Rossland business landscape.
by Julie MatchettThe 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.
by Kristen MitchellRead about local coffee roasters as you celebrate National Coffee Day and the beverage that’s an essential pick-me-up for many people
by Julie MatchettTina Knooihuizen, President of the Nakusp Chamber of Commerce, loves the range of community programs already in place and is excited about potential growth
by Kyle BornFind award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries
by Julie MatchettSpring Creative Inc. in Nelson brings entrepreneurs together to facilitate positive change, effective branding and healthy collaboration.
by Danielle CameronMark McLoughlin, all-star CFL kicker, is the new President and CEO of Kootenay Savings Credit Union in Trail, B.C.
by Kyle BornFrom large forestry companies to smaller, independent, family-run operations, lumber mills are a vital part of our regional landscape
by Julie MatchettThirteen communities across the Kootenays have now made a commitment to 100 per cent clean energy by 2050.
by Julie MatchettThroughout the West Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales
by Julie MatchettTammy Verigin-Burk, executive director of the Castlegar Chamber, highlights opportunities for entrepreneurs within Castlegar’s new Confluence building
by Kyle BornWaterfront and acreages are among the most desirable pieces of real estate. Check out our list of 10 prime Kootenay properties.
by Julie MatchettDavid Evdokimoff, CEO and managing director of Boundary Electric in Grand Forks, B.C., highlights 75 years of lessons learned in business
by Kyle BornTwelve custom hand-painted awards were handed out at this year’s Business Excellence ceremony
by Julie MatchettFor Thomas and Ash Hodgson, a lifetime of chronic entrepreneurship has led them to becoming the Kootenays’ newest distillers.
by Kristen MitchellRachael Roussin talks about the importance of soil health, and how it can work hand-in-hand with conventional fertilizer in agriculture.
by Kristen Mitchell