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Preparedness starts before you need it.As wildfire and other emergencies become an increasingly familiar reality across ...
08/24/2026

Preparedness starts before you need it.

As wildfire and other emergencies become an increasingly familiar reality across Western Canada, Nelson entrepreneur Kim Hartzell is helping households and communities feel more ready to act. Through ALLSET Evacuation Backpacks, Hartzell combines essential emergency supplies with practical guidance designed to make preparedness more accessible and manageable.

From the inspiration behind the business to the growing need for community resilience, discover how ALLSET is helping people prepare for the unexpected—and why having a plan can make all the difference when circumstances change quickly.

Read the full story on KootenayBiz: https://kootenaybiz.com/nelson/article/prepared_for_the_unexpected

How do you build a business that reaches the world without leaving your hometown?For Golden entrepreneur Jana Briggs, th...
08/19/2026

How do you build a business that reaches the world without leaving your hometown?

For Golden entrepreneur Jana Briggs, the answer has been a combination of relationships, adaptability, SEO and a willingness to evolve. Ten years after being named one of Kootenay Business' 40 Under 40, Briggs has grown Bullet Point Marketing beyond its local roots while continuing to work with the Kootenay businesses that helped shape her career.

In our KootenayBiz feature, Briggs shares what she's learned about sustainable growth, why she has deliberately kept her business small, and how affiliate marketing and a global online audience have created new opportunities without sacrificing her connection to the community.

Read the full story: https://kootenaybiz.com/golden/article/bullet_point_marketings_blueprint_for_sustainable_growth

Prediction markets are coming to Canada. But are they investing?They may use financial language, sophisticated platforms...
08/18/2026

Prediction markets are coming to Canada. But are they investing?

They may use financial language, sophisticated platforms and questions about everything from inflation to interest rates, but a yes-or-no contract is still a wager on an uncertain outcome.

In her latest column, Ainsley Mackie of Verecan Capital Management looks at the growing appeal of prediction markets and why investors should think carefully about the difference between managing risk and betting on it. Because having an opinion about what happens next doesn't necessarily mean you have an investment edge.

Read more: https://kootenaybiz.com/promoted/content/the_retirement_number_is_not_the_point

Heads up, young entrepreneurs! The 2026 JABC Summer Entrepreneurship & Innovation Camp will be hosted at Trail Youth Act...
08/14/2026

Heads up, young entrepreneurs! The 2026 JABC Summer Entrepreneurship & Innovation Camp will be hosted at Trail Youth Action Network August 24th to 28th!

Learn more: https://www.tfaforms.com/5225537

Big ideas don’t have to stay local. Export Navigator helps B.C. businesses expand beyond regional markets with free, one...
08/13/2026

Big ideas don’t have to stay local. Export Navigator helps B.C. businesses expand beyond regional markets with free, one-on-one guidance—from market research to logistics and regulations. With expert support, exporting becomes achievable, strategic, and sustainable.

Read more: https://kootenaybiz.com/promoted/content/export_navigator

What started as a small thrift store in Nelson has grown into a 7,000-square-foot family business with a bigger role in ...
08/11/2026

What started as a small thrift store in Nelson has grown into a 7,000-square-foot family business with a bigger role in the community.

Positive Apparel has spent more than 16 years keeping clothing and other goods in circulation, supporting local events and making secondhand shopping accessible to a wide range of shoppers. Co-owner Aviva Keely talks about the realities of running a resale business, the growth of thrifting and why community connections matter.

Read the full KootenayBiz story: https://kootenaybiz.com/retail/article/positive_apparel_and_the_rise_of_resale_culture_in_nelson

Buying a home. Planning for the future. Managing legal affairs during challenging times. These are moments that matter—a...
08/10/2026

Buying a home. Planning for the future. Managing legal affairs during challenging times. These are moments that matter—and for ten years, Tarralin D. Hanson has been there to guide clients through them with clarity and care.

What clients remember most is not just the service, but the relief. By taking stress off people’s plates during pivotal moments, Tarralin helps families focus on what truly matters, knowing their legal needs are handled with precision and compassion.

Read more: https://kootenaybiz.com/promoted/content/cranbrook_notary_public_tarralin_d_hanson

What if protecting the Kootenays' natural landscapes started right in your own backyard?The Central Kootenay Invasive Sp...
08/04/2026

What if protecting the Kootenays' natural landscapes started right in your own backyard?

The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society's Nature for Neighbourhoods program is helping homeowners and renters tackle invasive plants with practical tools, education and even cash rewards. In our recent interview, Engagement Coordinator Laurie Frankcom explains how the initiative is empowering residents to make a lasting difference—one property at a time.

Read the full story: https://kootenaybiz.com/environment/article/a_community_approach_to_protecting_the_kootenays

New Dawn Developments is proud to introduce Westwood Heights and Southwood Heights—two unique developments addressing th...
08/02/2026

New Dawn Developments is proud to introduce Westwood Heights and Southwood Heights—two unique developments addressing the growing demand for diverse, high-quality housing.

Westwood Heights in Sparwood features homes that cater to different lifestyles, with a perfect balance between urban living and access to the great outdoors.

Southwood Heights in Cranbrook focuses on smaller, energy-efficient homes that provide an affordable option for families and individuals.

Discover how these developments are building a brighter future for the East Kootenay region.

Learn more about New Dawn Developments today:
https://kootenaybiz.com/promoted/content/new_era_of_housing_in_the_east_kootenay

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