Hard work, creativity and perseverance characterize the best of the best among businesswomen in the Kootenay region.
by Marie MilnerAll West Kootenay articles
On June 23 and 24, students from five studios will showcase their concepts, designs and skill-sets at the annual KSA Year End Show & Sale.
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
People want to live in a culturally relevant location—it’s a big part of the reason professionals come to live and work in Nelson. —Sydney Black
by Marie MilnerShy? Bored? Need a conversation starter? Sit down to a game from the Board Room’s library, and you’re good to go.
by Marie MilnerKaslo's new Angry Hen Brewing Co. is expected to open for the 2017 summer season
The Trail Airport (YZZ) is a busy place these days with the start of construction on a new terminal building with substantial completion slated December 2017.
Here is a selection of the 10 'Best Of' Top Jobs Kootenay Business has featured on Career Buzz over the last six weeks.
Construction on the City of Trail’s new $8.3 million Riverfront Centre is well underway
John Bowden of Nelson, B.C., is working to make group bicycle touring the next big thing in his region.
by Marie MilnerPatrick Gauvreau, the City’s Roads and Ground Superintendent, has been appointed the new Utilities Superintendent of the City’s Public Works Department.
The City of Trail is pleased to announce it has received a $4.6 million grant from the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP)
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
The 15th annual Canadian Brewing Awards and Conference was held in Ottawa recently at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre.
Joy Barrett combines creativity and hard-headed business sense in her work as cultural development officer for the City of Nelson, B.C.
by Marie MilnerColumbia Basin Trust helps SAR teams purchase rescue equipment
The facility will be approximately 30,000 square feet and will contain office and crew space, material storage and a dedicated Emergency Operations Centre.
Upgraded esthetics and conveniences meet Nelson’s current needs while distinctive, historic architecture gives the city its timeless charm.
by Marie MilnerTrust providing $2M for energy conservation upgrades.
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
Metal Tech Alley has been created with the input and engagement of multiple stakeholders, citizens, business leaders and community officials.
Skynet and Kinetic Wireless, which owns 25 Rogers & Fido stores in B.C., is expanding to serve the Kootenays.
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
The Junior Dragons Den Championship was held on May 6th at the Charles Bailey theatre in Trail, B.C.
Jeanne Shaw uses her experience as a teacher and her passion for pets to help people understand what their dogs are trying to tell them.
by Kirsten ArmlederUnder the agreement, Teck Metals Ltd. will be granted a 20-year lease to use Fortis' interest in Waneta to produce power for its industrial operations in Trail
BC Mining Week is held from May 14 to 20, 2017
Mineral exploration is a long-shot game with a high expectation of failure—so what attracts people to it?
by Marie MilnerKootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
Torchlight Brewing Company in Nelson has quintupled its size by moving to a new location
by Kyle BornSoak in the relaxing pools, and learn about Ainsworth Hot Springs and its role in First Nations history.
by Danielle CameronHere are some ways you can have fun with your dog that will be of benefit to both you and your canine friend.
by Kirsten ArmlederSarah will be replacing Meghan Tabor, who recently moved into a new position at Tourism Revelstoke.
Chad Bullock’s new mobile repair business, Kootenay Auto Worx, is out and about in Castlegar
by Kyle BornAs Kathy Wright wrapped up her time with the BCRCC, she had a number of projects well begun to hand off to the board and her successor.
by Marie MilnerFocusing on the phrase, 'What's Your Rush?', this campaign is designed to excite the consumer with an array of activities.
Twelve superb Canadian and U.S. college baseball teams will compete in Grand Forks, B.C., from June 27 to July 2, 2017.
by Marie MilnerKootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
The event saw students pitch everything from automotive diagnostic apps to sophisticated branding companies, in a fast paced live show format.
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of British Columbia (ACEC-BC) recently handed out their annual awards for a variety of projects in B.C.
A grassroots group of entrepreneurs and likeminded community individuals are working together to build an engaged network to support innovation in Castlegar
Collaboration figures large for Kaslo’s chamber of commerce as a technique to accomplish greater goals than it could manage on its own.
by Marie MilnerExport Navigator is a one-year pilot developed by the Province and administered through partnerships with Small Business BC and Community Futures offices.
Good communication, multi-generational involvement, creativity and fun are the tools of the Grand Forks Downtown Business Association.
by Marie MilnerAs an elected representative in Kootenay-Boundary and a volunteer on several local boards, Roly Russell is a person of influence.
by Marie MilnerJunior Dragons Den is a youth-based business competition that encourages entrepreneurial skills among students from Grade 7 to college and university level.
Kurt Huebert of HübertHaus Timberframes in Golden, B.C., has created a company based on hard work, ingenuity and a sophisticated million dollar robot
by Kyle BornThe iconic coffee shop is slated to be up and running by summer 2017.
Seasons Property Care Ltd. is a new service for the convenience of Christina Lake property owners.
by Marie MilnerA visit to Refinery 180 Consignment brings fun and profit to the serious work of recycling.
by Marie Milner