All West Kootenay articles

The circular economy may be a buzzy-sounding term but at this Nelson brewpub, participating in it is an obvious benefit to the company and the community.

Read about local coffee roasters as you celebrate National Coffee Day and the beverage that’s an essential pick-me-up for many people

Tina Knooihuizen, President of the Nakusp Chamber of Commerce, loves the range of community programs already in place and is excited about potential growth

Find award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries

Spring Creative Inc. in Nelson brings entrepreneurs together to facilitate positive change, effective branding and healthy collaboration.

Mark McLoughlin, all-star CFL kicker, is the new President and CEO of Kootenay Savings Credit Union in Trail, B.C.

From large forestry companies to smaller, independent, family-run operations, lumber mills are a vital part of our regional landscape

Tammy Verigin-Burk, executive director of the Castlegar Chamber, highlights opportunities for entrepreneurs within Castlegar’s new Confluence building

David Evdokimoff, CEO and managing director of Boundary Electric in Grand Forks, B.C., highlights 75 years of lessons learned in business

Twelve custom hand-painted awards were handed out at this year’s Business Excellence ceremony

For Thomas and Ash Hodgson, a lifetime of chronic entrepreneurship has led them to becoming the Kootenays’ newest distillers.

Rachael Roussin talks about the importance of soil health, and how it can work hand-in-hand with conventional fertilizer in agriculture.

Jacomien van Tonder takes Trail, B.C., to the world stage as the only presenter from a rural community in North America at ​​World Circular Economy Forum

Having a deer-resistant garden is possible with careful planning and some knowledge of suitable plants

Pivot Point Acupuncture has proven to be a welcome addition to the community of Salmo

Provincial statistics show that the Kootenay region had one of the largest increases in new EV sales in B.C.

The owner of Kootenay Made Co. in Trail shines her light on local artists and artisans, promoting their products in her brick-and-mortar shop.

Hedin Nelson-Chorney, owner of Tailout Brewing, highlights how his business won Castlegar’s Young Entrepreneur Award and Green Award

The 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign for clean energy, led by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, continues to grow, adding No. 12: Golden

Each mountain-inspired pet tag from Kootenay Tags is “very personal and special”

The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce celebrated their Business Excellence Awards in style

Selkirk Pest Control in Castlegar is a new business with an eco-friendly approach

More than a bookstore, Fable Book Parlour fosters music, cookies and community in Revelstoke, B.C.

Communities need to create climate adaptation plans to increase their resilience to risks such as floods, fires and droughts.

Bear Spring Eco Retreat offers urbanites an escape from big-city living and a chance to decompress close to nature.

Pilar Portela of Kaslo is inspiring change for the better, with a focus on sustainability and regenerative economic development.

Chocolate, chocolate everywhere! Chocolate shops abound in the Kootenays

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.