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.

Cranbrook » Chad Jensen

For over 30 years, New Dawn Developments has been at home in the Kootenays
Invermere » Elinor Florence

When you combine a strong editorial background with an entrepreneurial spirit, you get Elinor Florence
Nelson » Shelley Adams

Shelley Adams has become a bestselling author of the Whitewater Cooks series.
Grand Forks » Mike Elliott

Mike Elliott, owner of Kettle River Canoes, loves his work
Creston » Thomas Fritz

Famous Fritz Meats & Deli has brought Old World flavours and quality to the tables of Creston Valley residents.
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
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
Kaslo » John Eckland

John Eckland is making history new again with the reconstruction of the landmark Kaslo Hotel.
Sparwood » Bruce Robertson

Bruce Robertson is the manager of one of the busiest Kal Tire operations in the province
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.