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2012 - The year of productivity in Nelson

Productivity is a theme around the Nelson area this year. Have you noticed?

Last fall we told you about a year-long project, coordinated by Community Futures Central Kootenay, with the focus of improving productivity in Kootenay-Boundary businesses. As part of this initiative, background research and focus groups on business productivity are ongoing.

Nelson gets more business friendly - City Hall joins BizPal

Nelson is one of ten municipalities that has recently joined BizPal, an online business permit and licence service that saves entrepreneurs time and money.

CANADA’S GREATEST KNOW IT ALL is CASTING TALENTED WOMEN and MEN!

A nationwide search has begun for Discovery Channel’s hit TV series Canada’s Greatest Know It All.


Are you the one people call when they need to find facts fast? Are you amazing at finding solutions to everyday life challenges?

Expert Calls Out Businesses For Improper Use of Social Media

As social networks continue to successfully infiltrate and integrate everyone’s lives together; the value proposition for businesses continues to rise on a steep incline. Where the attraction of social media has grown for entrepreneurs, the frustration keeps a firm lead ahead as businesses everywhere struggle to successfully incorporate these mystical digital tools of the future.

Cranbrook Leadership and Negotiation Coach and Consultant Hits Best Seller List on Amazon!

Lotus Books to Host Book Signing and Leadership Kick-off March 31, 2012 (2 – 4).


David B. Savage, President, Savage Management Ltd. is pleased to announce the publication of; Ready, Aim, Excel!

Pacific Coastal Announces New Routes! Additional Flights, Enhanced Schedule for Trail-Vancouver Route

(Richmond, BC)-Pacific Coastal Airlines is pleased to announce the addition of new flights and significant schedule improvements to its Trail-Vancouver route effective Tuesday, April 10, 2012.The implementation date of these changes coincides with the six-year anniversary of Pacific Coastal Airlines operation at the Trail Air

Get savvy with your smart phone and avoid fraud

VICTORIA – The rise in popularity of smart phones with social media applications can put consumers at risk of fraud. 

The Province, Consumer Protection BC, and the Better Business Bureau are teaming up during Fraud Prevention Month to provide tips to help British Columbians get smart about their smart phone usage.

CMI: Resource Roads in British Columbia: Environmental challenges at the site level - Call for Presentations

Call for Presentations
open until May 31, 2012

Conference description

BCIC Entrepreneur Mentorship Program

Columbia Mountain Institute seeking new directors

Nominate CMI Directors until March 30

We are looking for nominations for Directors for the Columbia Mountains Institute. Terms are for two years, beginning at our Annual General Meeting on May 1, 2011 in Nelson.