February 8
Heidi Romich accepts the Cranbrook business person of the year award from the Cranbrook Bankers Association
It was a gala evening as the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce once again celebrated their evening of excellence. After a year’s hiatus, the event was once again held at the Prestige Inn and attracted a full house from the Cranbrook’s business community. Nominations were made in 10 categories including Tourism Excellence; Most Improved Business Image; Retail Business of the Year Award; Entrepreneurial Spirit; Marketer of the Year, Customer Service Excellence, Company of the Year (1-15 employees); Company of the Year (16+); Newsmaker of the Year Award and Business Person of the Year.
The following winners were announced….
Tourism Excellence: Shadow Mountain Golf and Country Estates
Most Improved Business Image: The Byng
Retail Business of the Year Award: The Bedroom Furniture Galleries
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Elizabeth Lake Lodge
Marketer of the Year: Shadow Mountain Golf and Country Estates
Customer Service Excellence: Frank’s Steak and Schnitzel Haus
Company of the Year (1-15 employees): Elizabeth Lake Lodge
Company of the Year (16+): The Bedroom Furniture Galleries
Newsmaker of the Year Award: The Hog Rally
Business Person of the Year: Heidi Romich, Heidi’s Restaurant
Congratulations to all the winners!
February 5
Photo courtesy of the Fernie Chamber of Commerce e-newsletter.
January marked the Grand Opening of a new private, environmentally
friendly yoga therapy studio in Fernie according to the Fernie Chamber of Commerce
e.newsletter. The new studio is located at 861-9th Ave – two blocks from the
Fernie Stop and Shop in the Annex. A home-based business in a private
inviting setting, owner, Carrie Meyer is owner/operator and she is a member
of the Fernie Chamber Board of Directors.
“This studio has a different approach. The studio is beautifully appointed offering natural light, warm nurturing tones and wood stove heat.
It is perfect for those wanting to try yoga for the first time and those uncomfortable with a group fitness setting,” said Carrie Meyer.
For more information visit www.livingtruthyoga.com
Phone: 250.423.0833
Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Location: 861-9th Ave
February 4
Photo credit: Carrie Voysey
Vera (left) and Cyril Woykin (centre) have met the challenge Executive Director, John J.
Verigin, to donate $100 per family member towards the Mir Centre for
Peace Lecture Series. They recently gave $100 each, in support of the
Series. Donor Development Coordinator, Pat Henman (right), thankfully
accepted the donation on behalf of Selkirk College and the Mir Centre
for Peace. To date, the Doukhobour community has donated over $8,600 to
the Mir Lecture Series Endowment Campaign. The total amount of funds
raised sits at approximately $64,000-almost half way to the goal of
$200,000.
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Keith Powell is the publisher and founder of Kootenay Business magazine which is part of the Koocanusa Publications family. He has written a regular sales and marketing column, called Ad Talk, in Kootenay Business magazine for over 20 years. He also writes a daily business blog about business developments in the Kootenays. He is a director of Kootenay Rockies Tourism and the Kootenay Rockies Regional Economic Alliance (KRREA).
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