The Kootenays has always offered the unique draw of the combination of lifestyle and recreation for thousands who have sought out a work-life balance that accommodates their love of both small-town living and the outdoors. Talk to most and you’ll likely discover that they were seeking a way to earn a living while at the …
Opening the doors to the exploration of science for young people is the focus of the Growing Learning Opportunities With Science program that has been building momentum in our region over the years. The program has now moved into a partnership with Selkirk College where synergies will help continue the great work.
Originally posted at BC Gov News. Premier Christy Clark today announced $450,000 to support the transition and planning work that will allow nursing students at the College of the Rockies to complete the four-year University of Victoria degree program in the region. Premier Clark made the announcement during an address to the Cranbrook Chamber of …
Imagine Kootenay (IK) was awarded the top honour for marketing and innovation in the province last week by the BC Economic Development Association. The IK partnership and imaginekootenay.com website was recognized for their website and program branding work at the BC Economic Development Association Summit in Vancouver on June 15th, 2016. Imagine Kootenay competed as a regional program in the category of ‘populations over 20,000’ and was up against projects coming out of the lower mainland and other urban centres.
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Lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle is the new location, location location! The Kootenays is a highly desirable place to live and work and the increased availability of infrastructure now makes it viable for technology businesses to take the leap and operate successfully away from the city. Kootenays supports innovation and startup success There are pockets of tech …
Media Release~ The Little Cabin Company has been established in Fernie BC to manufacture little cabins targeting the glamping market. The unique cabins have been designed and built to current BC and Canadian National Building Code standards and are highly insulated to keep them warm in the winter but cool in the hot summer sun. …
Press Release~ Kimberley’s SunMine has won the National Award for an Engineering Project or Achievement from Engineers Canada at their Awards Gala on May 26th in Charlottetown, PEI. The National Award for an Engineering Project or Achievement bestows distinction for an outstanding engineering project or achievement that has had a significant positive impact on society …
In its second year hosting the One Horse Town contest, Coors Banquet has selected Kimberley among six other towns, finalists eligible to win a legendary country music concert experience. The entertainers featured are JUNO award winner Dean Brody, and fellow Canadian Country musicians Chad Brownlee and River Town Saints. In the inaugural run of the …
You’re looking to take things in a new direction and you’re ready to take the plunge into owning your own business. You want to be your own boss! In our final instalment of our month-long Succession Planning Series, we’re going to look at why buying an existing business is a great idea. Of course, you …
Originally posted by British Columbia Innovation Council May 5 was a big day for startups in Canada. Not only did thousands meet in Ottawa to discuss the industry, Startup Canada expanded to Revelstoke, BC. Here’s Jean Marc La Flamme’s take. Jean Marc is the community leader for Startup Revelstoke. Startup Canada heads for the hill …