Based in Nelson, B.C., Melinda Nealis and Kayla Carley are the mother-and-daughter duo behind Replenish—The Kootenay Refill Store
by Julie MatchettAll West Kootenay articles
The Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise is helping Kootenay businesses design and build outdoor gear that rocks
by Virginia RaschMo’ Better Organized assists clients by helping them organize their homes and lives
by Julie MatchettThese sisters from Trail, B.C., decided to give back to their community through their Kootenay-inspired clothing company.
by Danielle CameronA new Dairy Queen Grill and Chill restaurant will occupy the old Union Hotel property in Trail, B.C.
by SubmittedMike and Charmain Bibby, owners of Bibby Fine Interiors and Bibby Fine Furniture in Nelson, B.C., help people design their perfect home and work space
by Kyle BornSarah Harper and Stu Smith bring the Revelstoke community together through the bounty of their harvest.
by Danielle CameronMarie-Pier Dionne arrived in B.C. with a backpack, $100 and a dream—now she owns a bilingual daycare and aromatherapy line in Castlegar.
by Danielle CameronStacey Brensrud, executive director of the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, highlights why Revelstokians have reason to be stoked for their city
by Kyle BornTrent Mason, Aboriginal owner of Blue Canoe Orchards in Creston, B.C., aims to distribute fresh cherries throughout the Kootenays
by Kyle BornThe consumer trend towards buying locally-grown flowers is booming in the Kootenays as proven by this list of 10 flower farms
by Julie Matchett and Virginia RaschDerrek Kittson, President of the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce, is excited about a new Chamber building and upgraded infrastructure on Columbia Avenue
by Kyle BornFind uniquely home-grown Kootenay clothing, wearables and gear from these 12 local businesses
by Julie MatchettWith CEO Dave MacLeod at the helm, ThoughtExchange in Rossland, B.C., has seen 1,000 per cent year-over-year use of the tech platform
by Virginia RaschA new book by CEO of ThoughtExchange Dave MacLeod, Scaling Conversations: How Leaders Access the Full Potential of People, is a goldmine of insights
by Virginia RaschMario Dibella, owner and president of the Martech Group of Companies in Castlegar, B.C., discusses how his company has maintained unprecedented endurance
by Kyle BornSMRT1 specializes in convenient and cutting-edge intelligent vending machine technology
by SubmittedWomen can have fulfilling careers in industry, according to Vanessa Terwoort, Director, Environment, Mercer Celgar
by Virginia RaschEric Ridington, owner of Kokanee Soaring Adventures in Nelson, B.C., offers glider tours over Kootenay Lake and Kokanee Glacier
by Kyle BornJeff Davie, second-generation owner of Kaslo Building Supplies, describes how exceptional customer service leads to longevity
by Kyle BornKarma Halleran, president of the Kaslo Chamber of Commerce, highlights new programs being implemented, including Kaslo ArtScape and a Kaslo Anthem contest
by Kyle BornGrowing fatter by the month: Feastify is adding 6 to 8 new communities a month across Canada
by Virginia RaschLocated just east of Salmo, B.C., the Salmo River Ranch Campground is opening soon
by Karrigan FolvikMichele Dupas is the imaginative owner of Dupas Designs and Gallery 229, located in the old Procter, B.C., schoolhouse
by Julie MatchettThe 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign for clean energy, led by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, continues to grow, adding No. 10: Fruitvale
by Virginia RaschThe Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce is increasing its staff to accomplish more projects
by Virginia RaschThis cutting-edge, Salmo-based clothing company has a backstory as rich as its fashionable creations.
by Danielle CameronDark Horse Innovations in Nelson, B.C., is a new B2B business in the outdoor product development industry
by Virginia RaschThe Kootenays’ first-ever pitch competition for the tech sector was organized by KAST and attracted 25 entrepreneurs vying for valuable prizes
by Virginia RaschAxios Growth Consultants provides growth and optimization guidance and solutions to help businesses scale for success
by SubmittedEmma Beaton, manager of the Slocan Valley Chamber of Commerce, has seen an uptick in people and businesses moving there since the pandemic
by Virginia RaschChocolate alchemist Beth Campbell of Viva Cacao in Slocan, B.C., has advice on scaling up a small business
by Virginia RaschSome had success, some didn’t, but these 9 brave Kootenay business people all faced down the Dragons’ Den
by Julie MatchettNelson, B.C., is overflowing with sewists, thanks to the enthusiastic owners/teachers of the Nelson Stitch Lab
by Virginia RaschLaura Price, owner of Scout Clothing in Nelson, B.C., is showcasing how small retail shops can offer an excellent online shopping experience
by Kyle BornHelping clients get fit from the comfort of their homes.
by Danielle CameronUnprecedented growth is forcing businesses to rework their business models
by Julie MatchettDowntown revitalization in Grand Forks, B.C., was led by a unique five-week initiative
by Virginia RaschThe annual BC Business “Most Resilient Cities in 2021” list includes Nelson and Cranbrook
by Julie MatchettOvry is a brand of affordable, high-quality pregnancy and ovulation tests available for online purchase.
by Julie MatchettEntrepreneur Chandler Lang has national aspirations for his Revelstoke Delivery platform
by Virginia RaschAmanda Mary, owner of Amanda Mary Creative in Nelson, B.C., uses her photography to help businesses build confidence in their brand
by Kyle BornHere’s a new idea from Backwoods Sauna in Salmo, B.C.: A rental and mobile wood-fired sauna
by Virginia RaschMike Irvine and Melissa Welsh, founders of Live It in Nelson, B.C., are delivering online programs, featuring stories that bring the natural world to life
by Kyle BornKatie Yuris of All Pro Realty in Trail, B.C., won Business Person of the Year from the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce
by Virginia RaschIt was an evening of online celebration and virtual toasts to the winners of the 2020 Trail Business Excellence Awards.
by Julie MatchettZan Comerford, founder of Liteworks Marketing, has officially opened the doors to her brick and mortar boutique agency in downtown Nelson, B.C.
by Kyle BornDespite a challenging year, KootenayBiz told many inspiring and informative stories—here are our Top 10 from 2020
by Virginia RaschDustin Gilchrist, director of operations at KYR Supply in Warfield, B.C., creates Kootenay-inspired outdoor apparel that is made in Canada
by Kyle BornThe Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Business Excellence Awards, virtual-style, on November 7th
by Julie Matchett