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Sucre Interactive Technologies uses virtual reality training to make worksites safer, including in mining and other work places with high-risk high-consequence situations. This is Fernie entrepreneur Kyle Hamilton's third startup. "Our solution is deployed in businesses where 'learning by mistake' has catastrophic real-world consequences," he said. #FernieBC #KootenayBiz #Kootenays

Meet this high-octane product developer in the outdoor gear market. Cam Shute lives in Nelson, B.C., but gets to test his products in the great Kootenay outdoors. He started Dark Horse Innovations just over a year ago and has a great business philosophy of being kind and curious. #NelsonBC #KootenayBiz #WestKootenay https://buff.ly/3v8gpFI

The first-ever Kootenay Pitch Competition for the tech sector was well received with 25 applicants. KAST hopes to make it an annual competition with prizes that include valuable business coaching. Here's a summary and the winners of the three pitch events in 2020/2021. #Kootenays #KootenayBiz

Mark Scholpp is owner and founder of Elk Valley Precision & Cab Inc. in Sparwood. The company's bread and butter is working for industries in the area, but Scholpp's passion is custom metal projects. They're worth checking out! #SparwoodBC #KootenayBiz

New owners Chris Policar and Ryan Butter Karl are renovating and implementing new menu items at @StationPubInvermere

Join @ColumbiaBasinTrust Thursdays through April for a #BuyBasin Sustaining the Buzz social media webinar. @FestivalSeekers https://buff.ly/3uM0nkr

Up for an adventure? The Golden Skybridge experience in Golden, B.C. is launching in May | Kootenay Business https://buff.ly/3dGi0LK

The Slocan Valley has been seen changes in the past year. We caught up with the Slocan Valley Chamber's manager, Emma Beaton, to tell us more. #WestKootenay #KootenayBiz

KasloHere we come! KootenayBiz is looking for examples that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Kaslo. If you know of exceptional businesses that are story worthy, please let us know. Kaslo will be our featured community in an upcoming email newsletter. DM us with your suggestions or tag your favourite Kaslo business in the comments. #kaslobc #entrepreneurs #kootenays #businessstory

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is a virtual event for those in the food industry. Attend online April 9th for crucial information that will help you navigate these challenging times. https://buff.ly/3fUpayH

Kootenay's business baron Brian Fehr shares his thoughts on jobs, the forest industry, Indigenous relations and his latest purchasethe former Tembec land in Cranbrook. Always bullish on business, he is planning even more new ventures in Canal Flats, Cranbrook and Jaffray. #EastKootenay #KootenayBiz https://buff.ly/2Q47aqG

Fernie Chamber launches #FernieToGo campaign, joins call for regional approach to COVID-19 restrictions on the food and beverage industry | Kootenay Business https://buff.ly/3cIDs3r

Kathryn Henry is into the slow flower movement. With her ebike "Petals," she delivers cut flowers from her business, Ritual Gardens in Kimberley. #KimberleyBC #KootenayBiz https://buff.ly/3m9W1AJ

The possibilities are endlessdream big, build smart, with the builder of your choice @WoodlandsWildstone

Adding its first EV to the city fleet, Cranbrook moves into the right lane as 77% of British Columbians say they plan to buy an EV for their next vehicle. #CranbrookBC #KootenayBiz

Beth Campbell is a self-described chocolate alchemist. She's been successfully creating unique chocolates for her Slocan-based company, Viva Cacao. Read her advice for scaling up a Kootenay business. #SlocanBC #KootenayBiz https://buff.ly/3snEDe0

Kimberley pet owners are in love with this store: Erin Thompson and Brian Sondergaard are the driving forces behind Kimberley Kritters. https://buff.ly/2LhUFFV

Cranbrookhere we come! KootenayBiz’s eNewsletters feature one community in the East and West Kootenay each month. In May we will be featuring Cranbrook. Submit your story ideas so we can highlight the best business stories in your community. #CranbrookBC #KootenayBiz https://buff.ly/3rvILbY

This Salmo, B.C., entrepreneur thought of a great business opportunity while on a mountainside in winter. Read his story and book the perfect gift. #SalmoBC #WestKootenay

Cranbrook is growing in diversity and, being a hub for the Kootenays, we knew there would be great appreciation for our offerings. Aleitha Harvey, owner of the #New #Jamaican #Caribbean restaurant inside Best Western Cranbrook Hotel

BC Achievement Community Awards Here's a great way to honour someone's great work. Nominate someone from your Kootenay community by January 31, 2021. #Kootenays

Can you name the six wineries in the Kootenays? Even with its cool climate, the Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. #BCwines #KootenayBiz #Kootenays

The balance in investment portfolios is important. It’s like making a really good chocolate chip cookie. You may really like chocolate chips, but if you put in too many chocolate chips in your cookie, you end up with a bad cookie. The balance is important. Colin White, portfolio manager at @WhiteLeBlancWealthPlanners, HollisWealth, in Nelson, B.C.

Developments in Cranbrook and Kimberley, B.C.: From much-needed housing to commercial projects, these East Kootenay cities are continuing to blossom with new construction. https://buff.ly/36Nkm9r

Legacy Lookout at @WildstoneGolf is a new active living community developed by @NewDawnDevelopments. #KootenayLife

Legacy Summit at Wildstone Golf Course is a new active living community developed by New Dawn Developments Ltd. #KootenayLife