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October 2007 | Welcome to the Kootenay Business eNewsletter
» Kootenay Business News You Can Use!
Welcome once again to an edition of Kootenay Business magazine's e-newsletter. It's packed with all kinds of Kootenay business happenings and developments. We showcase our record-breaking September/October issue and have added the Top 50 Business list and the 10th annual Best of Business awards list to our website.

Next week is Small Business Week in Canada—October 21-27—and throughout the Kootenays. Check with your local chamber of commerce because there is a host of events happening to recognize and enhance small business in the region.

Just a reminder and invitation for Trail and area businesses to participate in our upcoming profile on the City of Champions in the next issue of Kootenay Business. And here's an invitation to attend the grand opening and open house of the newly renovated Historic Manual Training School—Meeting and Small Conference Centre at the Cranbrook Public Library on Wednesday, October 17, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

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It's the 10th anniversary of the Best of Business Awards
The envelope, please. It's a celebration of our 10th annual Best of Business Awards. This speaks well for the many businesses featured in the Best of Business Awards, especially for those who have been award winners every year for five, six, seven or even 10 years. We invite you to check out the Kootenay's best businesses.
• Best of Business Award Winners
• Winners at a glance • 10-Year Winners
TIPS FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Finding the heart of your business
Being passionate about and finding joy in your company brings success.
FORESTRY
A better future for forestry workers
Our province’s safety record was nothing to brag about. But in the 21st century, we committed to changing for the better and the early results show signs of a better future for everyone in B.C.'s working woods.
The Top 50 Kootenay Companies
It's once again time for Kootenay Business to publish our annual Top 50 Kootenay Companies list. The Top 50 is a ranking of the region's top companies by revenue.
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Career Connections
We invite your company to join Kootenay Business as we team up with the Mt. Baker/Selkirk high schools for the brand new Career Connections & Job Fair.
CRANBROOK
Boosting community education
A donation from TransCanada helped make Cranbrook's new library program possible.
GOLDEN
Building a bridge for the future
The New Park Bridge along the Trans-Canada Highway in Kicking Horse Canyon has been completed ahead of schedule.
MINING
Mining conference comes to Fernie
Fernie will host a gathering of some of the brightest minds in the technical aspects of mining from around British Columbia and the world between November 6 and 9, 2007.
MINING
A first for Elk Valley Coal
After two days and 25 hours of intense competition against 18 other mine rescue squads, Elk Valley Coal’s Fording River F Shift became the first local team to win the North West Regional Mine Rescue Competition (NWRMRC) held in Fernie from September 7 to 8, 2007.
FINANCIAL
B.C. economy making great strides
British Columbia’s economy is performing well and investor confidence is high, according to the 2007 BC Check-Up, Provincial Edition, a report released today by the Chartered Accountants of British Columbia.
EDUCATION
A second keynote speaker
In addition to the keynote address by Stephen Lewis, the College of the Rockies is pleased to announce a second keynote presentation by educationalist Elaine Mukuru.
FERNIE
Making the list
Fernie has released its "40 under 40" list, a comprehensive compilation of 40 citizens 40 years old and under who are making a difference in the community.
1-10 | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40
ELKFORD
Setting an example
The District of Elkford received an award from the Union of BC Municipalities for its innovation and leadership in building a sustainable community.
Trail business news roundup
Do you have a business in Trail and area? Then we want to hear from you. Send us your business news and we'll publish it in our next issue of Kootenay Business magazine, which will be featuring Trail and area. E-mail us at info@kpimedia.com.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Experienced writer required—immediate position available!
Koocanusa Publications is looking for an experienced writer. Based in Cranbrook, we are one of Western Canada's largest independently-owned magazine publishing companies. We require a full-time writer who can work simultaneously on publishing projects and has a proven track record in the publishing and writing industry; can write with clarity and accuracy; is highly organized plus has strong writing and editing skills.

Fax or e-mail your resume (samples of previous work are required) attention Murray Shellborn murray@kpimedia.com.
MARKETING OPPORTUNITY
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See you next month!
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District of Elkford—UBCM award recipient
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