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Slocan Valley
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Frog Peak Café
Frog Peak is one of the most special places in the Kootenays that serves people from far and wide with incredible breakfast and lunch offerings, delicious drinks, as well as elevating the artists and makers around them.
Rambling Rose in Winlaw
Meet Rosemary. She's the badass owner of Rambling Rose in Winlaw and she’s responsible for curating the most incredible vintage & thrift clothing and accessories.
Raven’s Nest in New Denver
Say hello to Marsh of Raven's Nest. Raven's Nest carries Nomads Hemp wear, quality books, journals, cards, eco-wool blankets, jewelry, toys, and gifts for all ages. Marsh, alongside his mother-in-law Taeka (the owner), work hard to bring the Valley superb customer service at this unique gem of a store.
Mountain Valley Station in Slocan
Mountain Valley Station is a bottle depot, home to Purolator and Ace couriers, a convenience store with camping supplies and people tell them all the time they have the best fishing wall in the Valley.
Viva Cacao
Say hello to Beth, an innovative and passionate craft chocolate maker and founder of Viva Cacao! Viva Cacao produces and celebrates delicious small-batch dairy-free chocolate using heirloom beans, healthy ingredients, superfoods, and ethically-sourced cacao.
Evergreen Natural Foods in Crescent Valley
Say hello to Serena and James, owners of Evergreen Natural Foods in Crescent Valley. Evergreen was founded by Serena’s parents in 1990 and has grown to be a vibrant staple of the south end of the Valley.
Sew Much More in New Denver
Say hello to Kathy, owner of Sew Much More in New Denver. It’s the “biggest little yarn shop in the Kootenays” and you can bet the shop is just as charming as Kathy is.
Emery Herbals in Winlaw
Meet Colleen, owner of Emery Herbals. For someone who helps people find their innate healing power and resiliency, it’s no wonder she’s showing her own ability to overcome.
Camp Café in Silverton
Please give a very warm welcome to the NEW owner of Camp Cafe in Silverton! This is Julie and she’s not only new to the cafe business, she’s new to the area.
Slocan Valley Directory
There’s a lot more than meets the eye in the Slocan Valley. This directory should help you find what you’re looking for, whether it’s tucked away in the woods or halfway up a mountainside. #ShopSlocanValley
Kootenay Business Workshop Calendar
View listings for business workshops throughout the Kootenays.
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Resources for Business
Get the support you need from these valuable organizations. They can help you start a new business, buy an existing business, plan for succession, finance your expansion, adopt technology or help you get into the gig-economy.
Slocan Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Slocan Valley Chamber of Commerce strives for a vibrant, diverse and healthy economy that respects the environment and community values of the Slocan Lake district. The Chamber plays a key role in advocacy, tourism, and economic development in the community.
Community Futures Central Kootenay
This not-for-profit community economic development organization is committed to helping people in the Central Kootenay region who are either operating or are planning to start their own business.
KAST (Kootenay Association for Science & Technology)
Since 1998, KAST (Kootenay Association for Science & Technology) has led our region’s economic development through technology and innovation. They are the only non-profit tech association serving the entire Kootenay region. Their main offerings are GLOWS, the Venture Acceleration Program and the Nelson Innovation Centre.
Columbia Basin Trust
While their range of services, programs, initiatives and financial investments is extensive, Columbia Basin Trust exists and acts for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the Basin. They address community and regional priorities in several ways, including through their funding programs and initiatives.
kootenay.jobs
kootenay.jobs is the place to post and find jobs in the Kootenays, brought to you by the Kootenay Career Development Society (KCDS). The experts at KCDS have their fingers on the pulse of employment support programs, training and education. The team puts together job seekers and employers, helping them both achieve their goals.
Basin Business Advisors
The Basin Business Advisors Program (BBA) supports entrepreneurship and builds economic capacity in existing businesses and agriculture producers.They provide free one-to-one advice to help employ technology and connect businesses with specialized consulting support.
Local Economy
The Slocan Valley's economy is unique and diverse. From backroad farm stands to quaint boutiques, from eco-tourism operators to farmers, from wellness practitioners to remote workers, we love making a living here.
Partners & Resources
Non-profit organizations are a vital thread woven into the fabric of the Slocan Valley. Wonderfully progressive local governments and non-government organizations are essential in supporting our local community.
Our Communities
The Slocan Valley is comprised of three municipalities and roughly eighteen other unincorporated communities. The distinct historical origins of each community have shaped what they are today.