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Kimberley business community influencers
Kimberley business community influencers Each year, Kootenay Business magazine compiles a list of individuals who are having a widespread positive impact on Kimberley’s business community. The 2018 instalment of this “Kimberley Influencers” list reveal …
Continue ReadingCranbrook shortlisted for 2019 Open For Business Award
Cranbrook shortlisted for 2019 Open For Business Award Small Business BC has whittled down the nominations for this year’s Open for Business Awards, and once again, Cranbrook has made the shortlist. Nominations were open from October 1 to November 30, …
Continue ReadingSuccess story: The Bedroom Furniture Galleries
Success story: The Bedroom Furniture Galleries The Bedroom Furniture Galleries is an example of how the entrepreneurial spirit thrives in the Cranbrook-Kimberley Development Zone. For starters, it began in a basement. Joey and Christine Hoeschmann, own …
Continue ReadingNew state-of-the-art dental clinic opens in Kimberley
New state-of-the-art dental clinic opens in Kimberley It is a vision 10 years in the making and in recent weeks it has come to full fruition with the opening of the new Kimberley Family Dental Clinic. The outside facade of the new Kimberley Family Dent …
Continue ReadingAnytime Fitness opens Cranbrook location
Anytime Fitness opens Cranbrook location One of the biggest names in the worldwide fitness business opened in Cranbrook on August 31, 2018. Marc Ramis, manager of the Anytime Fitness Centre in Cranbrook. – photo courtesy Keith Powell “We are really exc …
Continue ReadingC&C Wood Products launching wood trim and siding operation in Cranbrook
C&C Wood Products launching wood trim and siding operation in Cranbrook The first business has moved into the former Tembec lands since the City of Cranbrook purchased the property a few weeks ago. Cranbrook Mayor Lee Pratt hands over the keys of a …
Continue ReadingNew development in Kimberley is underway by Tyee Homes
New development in Kimberley is underway by Tyee Homes Kimberley’s Tyee Homes is installing civic infrastructure and prepping for a multi-family duplex and townhouse development Work on a new multi-family development of duplexes and townhouses is under …
Continue ReadingMajor industrial land deal closes in Cranbrook
Major industrial land deal closes in Cranbrook The City of Cranbrook is working hard to accommodate the interest and needs of investors to the Cranbrook-Kimberley Development Zone. A party has expressed interest in leasing the existing buildings on the …
Continue ReadingCranbrook construction climbs to $30.22 million
Cranbrook construction climbs to $30.22 million The City of Cranbrook is continuing to see strong economic growth in 2018 with $30.22 million in total construction so far this year compared to $9.6 million in 2017 City of Cranbrook photo According to t …
Continue ReadingKimberley: The City of Festivals
Kimberley: The City of Festivals A city with a powerful sense of community, Kimberley plays host to numerous events throughout the year. In the summer, one of the most highly anticipated is JulyFest. Live entertainment during JulyFest. Presented by the …
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