February 2008 | Welcome to the Kootenay
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Mark your calendars because it's all about making connections. In February, Kootenay Business magazine organized a successful Business and Career Expo in conjunction with Selkirk College in Castlegar. This was the first in a series of Kootenay Business career fairs. Watch for the College of the Rockies Business and Career Expo slated for Cranbrook on Wednesday, April 2; a Career Connections at David Thompson Secondary School in Invermere on Thursday, April 3; and the Elk Valley Career Connections at Fernie Secondary School on Tuesday, April 8. All of these events are designed to allow students and potential employees to connect with future employers by gleaning valuable insight into today's career opportunities.
Talking about Castlegar, this edition of the Kootenay Business e-newsletter delves into what's happening in Castlegar. Watch for a special profile on Castlegar in an upcoming issue of Kootenay Business. We welcome your feedback—contact Keith Powell, Kootenay Business publisher, at keith@kpimedia.com.
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CASTLEGAR
Good times
This is a landmark year for Castlegar. The city’s municipal politicians and administrators moved into their brand new city hall in January, a project that finally got underway in 2007 after nearly two decades of discussion and planning on the building. Phil Markin, the director of development services for the City of Castlegar, is excited. |
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CASTLEGAR
Three times lucky
Castlegar Toyota is on the move, or at least it will be by next fall. Dealership owner Craig Kalawsky said the plan is to move two blocks down and to more than triple the size of the facility. |
CASTLEGAR
Going green
The Zellstoff Celgar pulp mill in Castlegar is embarking on a green energy project that is part of the provincial government’s drive to “go green.” |
Career connections
Kootenay Business magazine will be holding its career fair/business expo in three communities in April. Click on the following links for more information about each fair: Cranbrook, April 2 • Invermere, April 3 • Fernie, April 8 |
Top 100 Kootenay Employers
We are pleased to present a comprehensive ranking of the top 100 Kootenay employers for our readers. |
Top 10 business people of the year
This year's featured business people have managed to find ways to achieve their dreams while remaining true to their principles. |
CRANBROOK
A team player
Joel Savage, president of Havaday Developments’ Wildstone in Cranbrook, has had a lifetime of being a team player. |
CRANBROOK
Enjoy the view
Shirley Organ and her partner, Gary Barrett, spent several years choosing the exact orientation of their future house situated along the St. Mary River on the site of what is now the Shadow Mountain development in Cranbrook. |
TIPS FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Expand business capacity without breaking the bank
When your business reaches a point where you have to expand your capacity to meet market demand you can celebrate! |
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