All West Kootenay articles

From much-needed affordable housing to new commercial builds and upgrades, West Kootenay cities are seeing record growth.

Nelson home-based tech business wins Canadian Business Award

Based in Invermere, B.C., Eden Yesh applies his systems thinking to shift paradigms through community investment cooperatives and his solar businesses

The Salmo and District Chamber of Commerce welcomes new businesses and remote workers seeking a mountain paradise

The 28th Annual Revelstoke Business Excellence awards were held on November 6, 2021

As families and teachers struggle with school closures during the fifth wave, a local online education company is helping out by offering open access to program

Dale and Diana Olinyk took a honeymoon tour of the Kootenays and ended up building a legacy.

KootenayBiz has chosen our top 10 thought leaders of 2021

The owners of Burton City Cider produce Kootenay-made cider, honey and other quality products using environmentally conscious methods

Traction on Demand combines tech talent with the sustainability of small communities such as Nelson, B.C.

Itching to hit the slopes? Check out this list of ski destinations in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies region

One of the Best Workplaces in Canada and with phenomenal growth, Traction on Demand shows that doing good is good for business

Morning Mountain Coffee Co. in Nelson produces convenient and portable coffee bags—an alternative to K-cups.

The owner of Huckleberry Mountain Market stepped up and rewarded his staff with $30,000 in bonuses after a grueling COVID summer.

Franchising in the Kootenays: An interview with the Canadian Franchise Association’s Kenny Chan

Inspired by her travels, Megan DeVries invested time, money and considerable elbow grease to create her flourishing mobile bar in Nelson.

Franchising in the Kootenays: Meet Hollie Tayal of Modern Purair

Tom Thomson, executive director of the Nelson Chamber, has been proactive in advocating for business support, including a Keep Us Open for Business campaign

They’re a growing trend across the Kootenays—check out this list of the region’s co-working spaces.

Brad Pommen, President of SMRT1 Technologies in Nelson, B.C., explains how to come up with a useful product and bring it to the marketplace

David Ketel, president of the WKRDAS near Castlegar, B.C., delves into the exhaustive and fulfilling work required to operate a family-friendly ORV destination

The owners of Barks and Recreation pooled their talents to forge a comprehensive pet service and supply company.

The owners of Earthy Organics in Fruitvale, B.C., are huge proponents of community-supported agriculture.

Based in Nelson, B.C., Melinda Nealis and Kayla Carley are the mother-and-daughter duo behind Replenish—The Kootenay Refill Store

The Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise is helping Kootenay businesses design and build outdoor gear that rocks

Mo’ Better Organized assists clients by helping them organize their homes and lives

These sisters from Trail, B.C., decided to give back to their community through their Kootenay-inspired clothing company.

A new Dairy Queen Grill and Chill restaurant will occupy the old Union Hotel property in Trail, B.C.

Mike 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

Sarah Harper and Stu Smith bring the Revelstoke community together through the bounty of their harvest.

Marie-Pier Dionne arrived in B.C. with a backpack, $100 and a dream—now she owns a bilingual daycare and aromatherapy line in Castlegar.

Stacey Brensrud, executive director of the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, highlights why Revelstokians have reason to be stoked for their city

Trent Mason, Aboriginal owner of Blue Canoe Orchards in Creston, B.C., aims to distribute fresh cherries throughout the Kootenays

Derrek Kittson, President of the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce, is excited about a new Chamber building and upgraded infrastructure on Columbia Avenue

Find uniquely home-grown Kootenay clothing, wearables and gear from these 12 local businesses

With 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

A new book by CEO of ThoughtExchange Dave MacLeod, Scaling Conversations: How Leaders Access the Full Potential of People, is a goldmine of insights

Mario Dibella, owner and president of the Martech Group of Companies in Castlegar, B.C., discusses how his company has maintained unprecedented endurance

SMRT1 specializes in convenient and cutting-edge intelligent vending machine technology

Women can have fulfilling careers in industry, according to Vanessa Terwoort, Director, Environment, Mercer Celgar

Eric Ridington, owner of Kokanee Soaring Adventures in Nelson, B.C., offers glider tours over Kootenay Lake and Kokanee Glacier

Jeff Davie, second-generation owner of Kaslo Building Supplies, describes how exceptional customer service leads to longevity

Karma Halleran, president of the Kaslo Chamber of Commerce, highlights new programs being implemented, including Kaslo ArtScape and a Kaslo Anthem contest

Growing fatter by the month: Feastify is adding 6 to 8 new communities a month across Canada

Located just east of Salmo, B.C., the Salmo River Ranch Campground is opening soon

Michele Dupas is the imaginative owner of Dupas Designs and Gallery 229, located in the old Procter, B.C., schoolhouse

The 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign for clean energy, led by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, continues to grow, adding No. 10: Fruitvale

The Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce is increasing its staff to accomplish more projects

This cutting-edge, Salmo-based clothing company has a backstory as rich as its fashionable creations.

Dark Horse Innovations in Nelson, B.C., is a new B2B business in the outdoor product development industry