Business in the Kootenays

Two brand new for-profit Community Investment Co-ops (CIC) are recruiting founding members in the East and West Kootenays.

Read moreNew Investment Co-ops to launch in East and West Kootenays

High-speed fibre internet is a total game changer for those trying to run a home-based businesses in the Kootenays.

Read moreFrom digital desert to fibre optic oasis: The story of Kootenay Lake broadband

The municipalities of Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland and Trail will receive a total of $40,000 to develop and test a mobility platform.

Read moreKootenay travel app gets backing from BC Smart Communities

Like many of the small towns in the Kootenays, Fernie has seen a resurgence of culture and relevance.

Read moreAfter I moved away, my hometown got cool

Richard Vienneau of Kimberley, BC created POS-n-go, a point-of-sale app used by small merchants around the world.

Read moreEnterprising outdoorsman leads in sales solutions from Kimberley

Fernie Alpine Springs is a kombucha company located in the mountain town of Fernie BC,

Read moreFernie Kombucha brewers have a passion for flavour

Fernie Alpine Resort was ranked the No. 1 most affordable ski resort in North America by HomeToGo.

Read moreKootenay ski resort ranked No. 1 for affordability

As an avid flyfisher and lifelong entrepreneur, Don Freschi has cast many proverbial lures

Read moreFly-fishin’ CEO reels in huge opportunity in clean technology