Bringing Local Ideas to Life
EduFunder Technologies helps kids stay busy and post-secondary students afford their education.
Interest: Business and Investments
Growing Support
A farming family in Rossland scales up to feed as many as possible “Farming is at the heart of us,” says Miche Warwick. “Being involved in community food security is some of the most rewarding work…
A Nelson Business Overcomes Growing Pains
Some of North Mountain Construction’s work is highly visible in Nelson, including the new Kootenay Co-op building and the Savoy Hotel. Other work isn’t so visible, including a huge mountaintop mansion. From luxury custom homes to…
Raw Success
A passion for pet health and happiness inspires a booming raw pet food business
Biology Intern Set on Career Course
Jeremy Benson spent most of his summer on the Koocanusa Reservoir, but he wasn’t camping or pursuing other recreational activities popular in the area. The Junior Biologist collected important water quality and biological samples that will…
Investing in Basin Businesses
Giving local businesses a boost to meet demand Starting, purchasing or growing a business often requires financial support. Like other traditional lenders, the Trust welcomes smart investment opportunities—like these two examples. AN ESSENTIAL PLACE FOR PETS…
A Bubbly Future
A Castlegar business gains momentum Leeza Zurwick of Castlegar hardly has time these days to be amazed at the rapid growth of her home-based water kefir business—she’s too busy filling orders. “Water kefir is like pop—it’s…
Handmade Success
What started six years ago as a basement hobby for Ryan and his wife Jill has grown to a 1,400-square-foot workshop on Ymir Road just outside of Nelson.
Brewing up Business and Local Jobs
On the main strip in downtown Kaslo, near the pharmacy and a short stretch from the historic S.S. Moyie sternwheeler and beach, a chicken holding a cleaver hangs from a sign. Inside the building, a chalkboard…
Beyond Great Beer
This weekend, the Trail Beer Refinery will throw a birthday party. A little over two years ago, this business in downtown Trail started brewing its first batch of beer. It then opened the doors to its…
