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Attractive information kiosks have been placed in downtown Golden, B.C. to assist and inform tourists.
West Kootenay, Golden, Tourism Planning for Golden

A diverse business base and careful long-term planning are key to the economic stability of Golden, B.C.

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Joy Guyot (L) and Michelle Nagy-Deak are co-owners of the French Connection Cheese Club in Golden.
West Kootenay, Golden, Cuisine, Small Business Cheese and so much more

The French Connection Cheese Club in Golden has been such a success that it’s moved to a bigger location and added a licensed bistro to boot.

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Leigh Watwood, owner of Mountain Beauty by Leigh
West Kootenay, Golden, Health & Wellness, Small Business Mountain Beauty is here to stay

This entrepreneur will bring out your inner beauty from her studio in Golden, B.C.

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East Kootenay, West Kootenay Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in the Kootenays - August 19 issue

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Kiraya Spencer, alumna of the Selkirk College Resort & Hotel Management Program.
West Kootenay, Nelson, Education, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism Selkirk College alumna selected for prestigious leadership program with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

A desire to travel, meet people and discover new experiences drew Kiraya Spencer to the dynamic hospitality industry.

Reflecting – Wolf – Juanita Rose Violini -- work by one of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance featured artists
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance announces 2015–2016 funded projects

CKCA administers and manages arts, culture and heritage program funding on behalf of the Trust.

Jerry Wood beams from the seat of his shiny Harley-Davidson-powered motorcycle, custom-built by Wheelz of Fruitvale, B.C.
West Kootenay, Retail, Small Business Customized Wheelz

Customized golf carts and motorcycles from Wheelz in Fruitvale make playtime more fun.

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Alicia Gray is the owner-operator of Bombshack Apparel, a new-and-used children's clothing outlet in Rossland, B.C.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Retail, Small Business Responsible shopping at Bombshack

Bombshack Children’s Clothing in Rossland, B.C., is a creative green shopping option.

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East Kootenay, West Kootenay Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in the Kootenays - August 12 issue

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Artist's rendition of the new Ferraro Foods store in downtown Trail.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Trail, Retail Ferraro Foods investing in major renovations to downtown Trail store

Ferraro Foods in downtown Trail is undergoing a major renovation and upgrade to their ever popular grocery food store.

East Kootenay, West Kootenay Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in the Kootenays - August 5 issue

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Picture of a person holding a coffee cup with the words 'Steam Donkey Coffee' printed on it.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Cuisine, Small Business Kimberley’s Steam Donkey Coffee roasts up a new location

Steam Donkey Coffee has moved to a new location just north of the Platz at 82 Wallinger Avenue in Kimberley.

Picture of man wearing a striped shirt, sitting at a table and holding a pencil.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay It pays to hire a student

Boost your business with a young set of hands this summer

Long-time entrepreneur Audry Durham is the executive director of the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Trail, Small Business, Tourism Trail chamber embraces Rossland

Audry Durham, the executive director of the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce, talked with us about the local business community.

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Whitewater rafting is one of many activities available through Get Lost Adventure Centre in Rossland, B.C.
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland, Trail, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism The Get Lost adventure

If you’re looking for adventure, Get Lost Adventure Centre in Rossland, B.C., can hook you up with exciting outdoor activities year round.

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John Managh, co-owner of Hellbent Geothermal, stands in front of a large piece of machinery.
West Kootenay, Golden, Energy, Environment The Kootenays are a potential hot zone for geothermal energy

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

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Picture of woman with blonde hair working on computer.
West Kootenay, Nelson, Technology An insight into excellence

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

Scenic view of Nelson from top of mountain.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, West Kootenay, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Agriculture, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Top 10 most unique businesses for sale in the Kootenays — Summer 2016

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

Picture of eco-house in middle of orchard, with view of lake in background.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Real Estate, Tourism Over 1,675 Airbnb rooms listed in the Kootenays

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

Mike Balance, Dale Donaldson, Christina Champlin and Cassandra Urbshas of Mallard's Source for Sports in Nelson, B.C.
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Financial, Health & Wellness, Retail, Tourism Influencing Nelson

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

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The world of online marketing and social media can be confusing, especially for a small business. That’s where Jana Skerlak comes in.
West Kootenay, Golden Jana Skerlak

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

A young man sitting in front of a laptop with a stack of books beside him.
West Kootenay, Nelson, Education, Small Business Tips for starting in the career you love

Tips and tricks for the future entrepreneur

by Louis Bockner
Graphic for the 40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Business.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Elkford, Grand Forks, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Retail, Small Business Call for nominations 40 Under 40—Rising Stars in Business

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

Sonia Ratté and Olivier Dutil own and operate La Baguette Catering and Le Marché Gourmet specialty food store in Revelstoke, B.C.
West Kootenay, Revelstoke Sonia Ratté and Olivier Dutil

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

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A colourful outdoor mural adds colour to the industrial landscape in Trail, B.C.
West Kootenay, Trail, Environment, Small Business, Tourism Trail’s movers and shakers

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

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The SingleTrack 6 bike race is a huge annual event in Golden, B.C.
West Kootenay, Golden, Tourism Golden’s movers and shakers

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

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Scenic view of Invermere.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, West Kootenay, Nelson, Revelstoke, Animal Care, Cuisine, Developments, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Top 9 most unique commercial ventures for sale in the Kootenays

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

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Mikki Hamagami wears a black coat and scarf. She stands overlooking ocean and a city line with shoulder-length blonde hair.
West Kootenay, Grand Forks Mikki Hamagami

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

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Pedro Montoya and John E. Pettigrew show off some of their unique merchandise at the Slocan Trading Co.
West Kootenay, Slocan, Small Business Buy, sell and trade in Slocan

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

by Candace Jensen
Two middle-aged men in red summer Home Hardware shirts
West Kootenay, Revelstoke, Retail High praise for service

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

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Donna Alexander sitting on a patio chair with a bottle of her award winning wine in Golden, BC
West Kootenay, Golden Find the right brew for you

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.

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Photo of the team at Drop Designs
West Kootenay, Nelson, Technology Entrepreneur Anders Malpas of Nelson, B.C., has been engineering success since age 12

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.

by Lisa Crane
West Kootenay, Nelson, Tourism It’s a long way to the top

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

by Trevor Crawley
West Kootenay, Nelson, Tourism It’s a long way to the top

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

by Trevor Crawley
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Tourism Still life with Castlegar

The city's sculpture walk is winning praise from residents

by Tanya Lang Gahr
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Developments, Education Creating green facilities

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.

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