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Kootenay Influential Women in Business to be honoured at Kootenay i-Tech Tradeshow and Luncheon
In the past 15 years, there has been a 50 per cent increase in the number of self-employed women in Canada. There are now more than 800,000 female business owners in Canada, and the number of women-owned businesses is growing 60 per cent faster than the number of those run by men.
Streetcar #23 rolls out for its 20th season
The Nelson Electric Tramway Society is very excited to be officially rolling out Streetcar #23 this May long weekend.
Yara Chard’s real estate report from Nelson
At the end of 2011 the overall sales volume for the region was down eight per cent from 2010 and the average price in the Kootenays for a single family detached dwelling only dropped about one per cent.
Keynote speakers in Nelson
Dr. Morgan Dehnel and chemist Keith Klimchuck will be taking the stage as keynote speakers at the i-Tech Trade Show in Nelson, B.C.
2nd Annual Kootenay i-Tech event celebrates Kootenay innovation, invention and Internet technologies
The Kootenay i-Tech Trade Show and Luncheon, organized by Kootenay Business, will be held in Nelson on Wednesday, May 23, at the Prestige Lakeside Resort, and Cranbrook Friday, May 25, at the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort.
Top three places to bring friends and family in the Nelson area
Wondering what to see in the West Kootenay? Here's where one local takes his visitors.
Meet the new farmer at Nelson Urban Acres
Nelson Urban Acres is under new management, as Jasmin Coffey takes the reins. The business will continue to strive to provide fresh, local, organic produce for Nelson.
What’s round and green and warm all over?
Lars Chose's Mandala Homes combine beautiful architecture and cutting-edge building practices with energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable materials.
Green tips for business
The Building Tree in Nelson is a business with a green focus. Owner Paula Kiss shared some tips with Kootenay Business.
For business and pleasure
Kootenay Business asked these local business people what they enjoy most about Nelson as a community. Here are some of their replies.