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A burning hot business—really!

Edmond Kodzo Alonyo Segbeaya, or more commonly known around the east and west Kootenays as the hot sauce guy, has been busy building and promoting his fiery hot sauce around the world.
Entering the dragon’s lair

Every successful and profitable business began with an idea or a vision. Dragons’ Den, a program produced by CBC Television, is currently in the process of recruiting entrepreneurs.
Nelson’s quest for the very best

For the soccer enthusiasts, Nelson is offering the first indoor soccer facility in the Kootenay region.
Changing attitudes in the old boy’s club

Susan Kurtz said women in law often find themselves ostracized by male lawyers and judges, but there is growth—albeit slow—in the law community.
The business of relationships

Judy Banfield is the owner of Mountain Baby, formerly Comfort & Joy, in Nelson—an independent retail store specializing in clothing and outdoor equipment for babies and young children.

Key Nelson contacts

Cranbrook, BC

Explore the wonders at Island Lake Lodge

Secluded in the peaks of Canada's Kootenay Rockies, Island Lake Lodge and Spa sits on 7,000 acres of pristine wilderness, above a picturesque mountain lake surrounded by an old-growth forest.

Hiking trails begin at the doorstep of each lodge gaining you access to gentle walks and rocky mountain peaks. Our full-service mountain spa promises to relax and renew your senses. Acclaimed food and wine await you at the end of each day in our Ancient Timbers Dining Room.

This summer join us and experience British Columbia's ultimate retreat Island Lake Resort and Spa in the Rocky Mountains near Fernie, B.C.

Island Lake Resort Group

www.islandlakelodge.com
Cranbrook, BC

Acreage lots for sale

Mountain Shores Acreage Estates is located on the east shore of Kootenay Lake, 45 minutes from Creston. The lots offer beautiful views of Kootenay Lake set against snow-capped mountains. We offer access to fishing, golfing, hiking and water-skiing. We are a short drive from the championship 18-hole Kokanee Springs Golf Resort at Crawford Bay and there are spectacular golf courses close by. Build your cottage or dream home at Mountain Shores and enjoy making memories in your own piece of paradise.

Mountain Shores Development Corporation
Castlegar, BC

A legacy for the people

Created by the people, for the people, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) serves the residents of the Canadian portion of the Columbia River Basin. Working closely with people who live in the Basin, CBT assists communities in addressing their needs by: providing resources and funding; focusing on local priorities and issues; bringing people together around key issues; providing useful, credible, accessible information; encouraging collaboration and partnerships; and seeking ongoing input from Basin residents. CBT provides funding and grants through a variety of programs including Arts, Culture and Heritage, Business Advocacy, Environment, Scholarships and Community Development. In addition, CBT supports regional initiatives such as Climate Change Adaptation, Water Stewardship, Literacy, Youth Engagement, and Land Conservation.

Columbia Basin Trust

www.cbt.org/mybasin
Richmond, BC

PHONE: 1-800-663-2872

Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd

www.pacificcoastal.com
Nelson, BC

Phone: 354-3474

Trigen Holdings Ltd.
Nelson, BC

Mountain Lake Seniors Community Ltd.

www.parkplaceseniorsliving.com
Trail, BC

Hall Printing

www.hallprinting.ca
Nelson, BC

Phone: (250) 352-6368

Nelson Floors
Nelson, BC

Sears Canada Inc. (Nelson)

www.sears.ca

Nelson

Vital statistics

Population :: 9,800
Number of businesses :: 1,110
Supporting industries :: Forestry, construction, tourism, value-added manufacturing, light industry, technology