Top 10 business people
Our 12th annual top 10 business people of the year
This year’s Kootenay Business Top 10 business people have diverse careers, businesses and backgrounds. But they all have one thing in common: passion—for the reasons behind their business; for their communities; for the region and the Kootenay way of life; and most of all, for the people they serve.
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Cranbrook » Chad Jensen
For over 30 years, New Dawn Developments has been at home in the Kootenays
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Invermere » Elinor Florence
When you combine a strong editorial background with an entrepreneurial spirit, you get Elinor Florence
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Nelson » Shelley Adams
Shelley Adams has become a bestselling author of the Whitewater Cooks series.
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Grand Forks » Mike Elliott
Mike Elliott, owner of Kettle River Canoes, loves his work
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Creston » Thomas Fritz
Famous Fritz Meats & Deli has brought Old World flavours and quality to the tables of Creston Valley residents.
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Golden » Cathy and Nico Tsanulas
Cathy and Nico Tsanulas have made a name for themselves in Golden by serving up delicious food—and lots of it
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Revelstoke » Jason Roe, Lindsay Roe, Brydon Roe and Emma Kirkland
Brydon Roe, his brother, Jason, Jason’s wife, Lynsay, and her sister, Emma, have built an accommodating business
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Kaslo » John Eckland
John Eckland is making history new again with the reconstruction of the landmark Kaslo Hotel.
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Sparwood » Bruce Robertson
Bruce Robertson is the manager of one of the busiest Kal Tire operations in the province
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Fernie » Carolyn Doyle
The first task of any entrepreneur is to recognize a niche that needs to be filled; the second is to do the job brilliantly.
Previous year's top 10
Biz Blog :: Keith Powell
A regular report on newsworthy business developments in the Kootenays.
Kootenay Insights :: Tanya Laing Gahr
An inside look at the initiatives and developments that help shape Kootenay communities.
At Work :: Sandra Albers
One-on-one with some of the Kootenay’s business leaders.
Biz Edge :: Danielle Cameron
The faces behind Kootenay businesses.
