All West Kootenay articles

Hellbent Geothermal is a leading-edge company offering geothermal systems in the East Kootenay, where the potential for this green energy is overflowing

Pacific Insights Electronics in Nelson may be small-town based, but the company has a global reach.

Ever thought of owning your own business and living the Kootenay lifestyle? Here is a sampling of businesses available in the area.

The choice of accommodation through Airbnb in the Kootenays is vast, as proven by this Top 20 list of available rentals.

Our research rewarded us with information about a few of Nelson’s most influential business people.

Jana Skerlak is a small business owner helping other small business owners build their online presence

Tips and tricks for the future entrepreneur

We invite your business to join in supporting and saluting these young business professionals (under 40) who deserve to be recognized.

Their catering company has grown to employ 60 people in Revelstoke, B.C., and is garnering accolades in the business community.

At the heart of every community, including Trail, B.C., are an invested few whose vision and hard work are inspiring.

A few innovative and passionate people are setting the direction and the rate of growth for Golden, B.C.

The Kootenays attract many unique and eclectic businesses - here are 9 thriving ventures up for sale.

Do you know of an influential woman in business who deserves to be recognized?

A great staff and a customer-oriented business philosophy helps Mikki Hamagami run Morrissey Creek Building Supplies in Grand Forks.

Slocan City Trading Co. opened to the public on May 18, 2013.

Barry and Gerry Ozero of Home Hardware, Revelstoke, B.C., make customer service a priority, and customers give them high praise.

Moberly Homebrew 2002 has won an award for its popular wine made in Golden, B.C.; owner Donna Alexander shared some of her secrets with us.

Anders Malpass, the founding president of Drop Designs in Nelson, B.C., was an entrepreneur at 12. Today, his company creates products that are purchased worldwide for resource-sector applications.

Whitewater Ski Resort is making one of its hidden treasures more accessible.

Whitewater Ski Resort is making one of its hidden treasures more accessible by installing a new chairlift.

The city's sculpture walk is winning praise from residents

Selkirk College’s Castlegar campus is bringing its ventilation system up to compliance with current B.C. Building Code requirements, thanks to funding from the federal and provincial Knowledge Infrastructure Program.