After years of planning, funding applications, feasibility studies, and community engagement, the Nelson Innovation Centre, managed by KAST (Kootenay Association for Science & Technology), opened July 14, 2020. Nelson Innovation Centre (NiC) is a true community hub: a place for tech and … Read More»
Request for Proposals: Imagine Kootenay Program Delivery
Issue Date: June 3, 2020 Closing Date: Proposals must be received by midnight on June 30, 2020. Proponent’s call Imagine Kootenay Proponents Call - PRESENTATION Imagine Kootenay Proponents Call - Q&A (updated June 26, 2020) Watch proponents call: The proponents call was … Read More»
Open for Business—Think Local First
Open for Business campaign supports Kootenay businesses A Central Kootenay initiative supports business as they pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic CENTRAL KOOTENAY—Downtowns across the region have emptied, as communities work together to stop the spread of COVID-19. This sudden shift has been … Read More»
Week 2: Business Community Weekly Roundtable on COVID -19
Business Community Weekly Roundtable on COVID-19 The second Business Community Weekly Roundtable on COVID-19 will be held via Zoom video conferencing on Wednesday, March 25th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Agenda Welcome Business Resources: ROEs My Business Account … Read More»
Community Futures helps advance legal cannabis industry
A new initiative to support cannabis businesses in the Kootenays will soon lead to better access to employment opportunities in the industry and create sustainable cannabis operations in the region. The Cannabis Business Transition Initiative, delivered by Community Futures Central Kootenay with … Read More»
West Kootenay chosen for rural immigration project
Pilot will allow employers to hire foreign workers for jobs that have gone unfilled locally West Kootenay employers will benefit from a new federal pilot aimed at bringing immigrants to smaller communities. The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, announced last week, named eleven Canadian … Read More»
Workshops: Business Continuity Planning with Colin O’Leary
Registration is now open for Business Continuity Planning with Colin O’Leary. This is an opportunity for business owners to learn how to prepare for natural disasters, minimize the impact on their business and be positioned for recovery. Steps you can take to minimize the effects of emergencies … Read More»
Presentation: Free Trade Agreement Opportunities and Impacts
Join us to hear how to boost your export opportunities. TARGETING FREE TRADE Seize this unique opportunity to learn about the tremendous value of free trade agreements (FTAs) for Kootenay’s active and aspiring exporters. You’ll meet Provincial representatives who negotiate BC’s interests … Read More»
Economic Forum helps communities navigate natural disasters
Training for Natural Disasters will build economic resilience in Central Kootenay Central Kootenay, BC – Disasters facing our communities, our economies and our businesses are becoming a real possibility and we need to be ready. Emergency and economic resilience planning is becoming an essential … Read More»
Nelson Innovation Centre benefits from BC Rural Dividend
Nelson, BC – BC Rural Dividend Program has awarded $100,000 to Community Futures Central Kootenay (CFCK) for development of the Nelson Innovation Centre. The funds will allow CFCK to hire a manager to co-ordinate operations of the Nelson Innovation Centre, including a technology business … Read More»