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Dale and Diana Olinyk took a honeymoon tour of the Kootenays and ended up building a legacy.
by Danielle CameronKootenayBiz has chosen our top 10 thought leaders of 2021
by Virginia RaschThe owners of Burton City Cider produce Kootenay-made cider, honey and other quality products using environmentally conscious methods
by Danielle CameronTraction on Demand combines tech talent with the sustainability of small communities such as Nelson, B.C.
by Virginia RaschItching to hit the slopes? Check out this list of ski destinations in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies region
by Julie MatchettOne of the Best Workplaces in Canada and with phenomenal growth, Traction on Demand shows that doing good is good for business
by Virginia RaschMorning Mountain Coffee Co. in Nelson produces convenient and portable coffee bags—an alternative to K-cups.
by Julie MatchettThe owner of Huckleberry Mountain Market stepped up and rewarded his staff with $30,000 in bonuses after a grueling COVID summer.
by Danielle CameronFranchising in the Kootenays: An interview with the Canadian Franchise Association’s Kenny Chan
by Virginia RaschInspired by her travels, Megan DeVries invested time, money and considerable elbow grease to create her flourishing mobile bar in Nelson.
by Danielle CameronFranchising in the Kootenays: Meet Hollie Tayal of Modern Purair
by Virginia RaschTom Thomson, executive director of the Nelson Chamber, has been proactive in advocating for business support, including a Keep Us Open for Business campaign
by Kyle BornThey’re a growing trend across the Kootenays—check out this list of the region’s co-working spaces.
by Julie MatchettBrad Pommen, President of SMRT1 Technologies in Nelson, B.C., explains how to come up with a useful product and bring it to the marketplace
by Kyle BornDavid Ketel, president of the WKRDAS near Castlegar, B.C., delves into the exhaustive and fulfilling work required to operate a family-friendly ORV destination
by Kyle BornThe owners of Barks and Recreation pooled their talents to forge a comprehensive pet service and supply company.
by Danielle CameronThe owners of Earthy Organics in Fruitvale, B.C., are huge proponents of community-supported agriculture.
by Danielle CameronBased in Nelson, B.C., Melinda Nealis and Kayla Carley are the mother-and-daughter duo behind Replenish—The Kootenay Refill Store
by Julie MatchettThe 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 BornDerrek 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 Matchett