Biz Edge :: Danielle Cameron

The faces behind Kootenay businesses

  • Jayne Magri holding a gift basket

    She’s a wrap artist

    If you are looking for that special gift, Jayne Magri’s got you covered with It’s a Wrap! Specialty Gifts & Baskets, her home-based business in Wilmer.

  • Keri Leeb

    A clean perspective

    Keri Leeb had enough of harsh, toxic cleaning chemicals. Her business, A Clean Alternative, has been blossoming in Kimberley ever since.

  • Joe and Elizabeth Klein in their store

    Decorate with culture

    Te Papa Nui Antiques will have you enamoured with a grand selection of worldly treasures.

  • Darlene Lacey

    Turning houses into homes

    Always the go-to girl for home decorating advice, Darlene Lacey was honing her skills long before she became president of her new enterprise, Style On Staging.

  • Bring on the music

    Where would any celebration be without great music? No need to worry about that, because Colin Seed has been rocking the Kootenays with his DJ service company.

  • Lucka Hegerova

    Another step in an ongoing journey

    After opening Motion Yoga Center in Creston, B.C., Lucka Hegerova has had an eager reception.

  • Rebecca Wilcox

    Beauty is bliss

    This esthetics professional has set out to educate and improve lives.

  • Marion with a rack of essence bottles

    Elements of health

    With more than 30 years of health-care experience, this RN wanted more.

  • US National Champ stallion doing dressage

    Equine excellence

    Surrounded by mountains in the verdant Slocan Valley, Valhalla Andalusians’ horses are bred for quality.

  • Walk with conscience

    The Red Pair Shoe Store is bringing great shoes to the Kootenays, with ecological ethics in mind.

  • Chris Holland of Juggernaut MC with his daughter Brianna and dog Xena

    Sharing the wisdom

    Chris Holland’s wealth of experience and positive attitude has made Juggernaut Marketing Communications a vital resource for companies.

  • Jacki Cammidge

    In touch with the earth

    Jacki Cammidge runs a company called Drought Smart Plants, supplying other botanical enthusiasts with an impressive array of succulent and rare plants.

  • Leah and Roy holding their new sign

    Inspired by the Kootenays

    Honey Candles was built on teamwork and a family atmosphere.

  • Marissa Moore

    Holistic healing

    At Wildflower Wellness in Revelstoke, B.C., owner Marissa Moore has developed an authentic Canadian spa.

  • Mark Zeabin with one of his caskets

    Unconventional craftsmanship

    Mark Zeabin has become internationally praised for constructing caskets with an artistic edge—and a dual purpose.

  • Velvet and Fawn at the market

    Keeping it fresh and flavourful

    Endless Harvest brings a healthy variety to Kootenay diets, with their organic market and home delivery service.

  • Sergio and Kiara with ceramic projects

    Architectural innovators

    CeramicA311 uses an international technique to beautify Kootenay homes

  • Emmie Roelofse

    A rewarding endeavour

    Emmie Roelofse is bringing her style and spark to Kootenay Candles

  • Photo of the Element Club

    Lighting up the town

    Florio Vassilakakis is co-owner and general manager of the Element Club Bar & Grill—the hottest location for nightlife in Castlegar, BC.

  • Photo of mountain climbers

    Raising the bar

    Frolix Design is a groundbreaking graphic design company based out of Nelson, B.C. Brad Steele founded the company 13 years ago, after a high-tech career running in-house design departments.

  • Photo of Tod Caton

    Pursuing life’s passion

    Tod Caton founded Backside Tours with inspiration and courage.

  • Building

    Challenging the status quo

    The brilliant minds behind TRC Timberworks & Natural Homes.

  • Natalie Santano

    Photography with flair

    Natalie Santano captures the images and hearts of Creston residents.

  • Photo of Rik

    Making prosperity happen

    Gyos is a valued resource for local communities.

  • Photo of Pro-to-Call staff

    Just the pro to call

    Kitt Santano has an aptitude for computer technology, and that skill has served him well.

  • Photo of Kootenay Granite Plus

    A rock-solid industry

    Kootenay Granite Plus is making tremendous progress.

  • Photo of Genevieve Ridge

    A quality reputation

    David Ridge has proudly created the Home Renovation Centre, the newest division of Ridge Construction Ltd.

  • Photo of horse and wagon

    A new way to tour Nakusp

    Rosemary Hughes had a grand vision in mind when she started up Mountain Valley Farms, a horse and carriage touring company.

  • Photo of the Three Bears shop with Wendy and Daryl

    Seek the unique at Three Bears Gift Shop

    With much consideration and careful planning, Daryl and Wendy Stankewich started up this warmly engaging store with elegant decor and enticing merchandise.

Photo of Danielle Cameron

Welcome to Biz Edge: a column dedicated to the celebration of small businesses and the people who make them prosper. If you are the proud owner of a small business, I would love to hear about your victories, challenges and plans for the future. Please email your information and photos to me at danielle@kpimedia.com. I look forward to profiling some of the region's leading-edge entrepreneurs.

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