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Slocan Valley
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Sanderella in New Denver
Say hi to Wausa and Victor. They’re the owners of the one-of-a-kind boutique cafe, Sanderella, in New Denver. It’s the place whimsical dreams are made of and this couple loves to welcome your smiling faces.
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.
Camp Cafe in Silverton
Say hello to Maegan. This passionate entrepreneur is the proud owner of Camp Cafe in Silverton. Camp Cafe serves mouth-watering food and has an eclectic mix of gift items from local artists and makers.
Ritual Aromatics
Meet Jess Duchart and her bulldog Blueberry. Jess utilizes the whole plant for a deeper, more complex and sustainable scent experience. Her perfumes and incense are incredibly unique and transformative.
Handmade Heart
Meet Morgen Bardati. She’s the inspirational woman behind the Handmade Heart initiative as well as the Handmade Heart Virtual Holiday Market.
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.
The Valley Kitchen in Winlaw
Meet Rob and Sally, owners of The Valley Kitchen - a multifaceted culinary community paradise in Winlaw.
Adventure Domes in New Denver
Meet Gerald. He and his wife Abi own the one-of-a-kind Adventure Domes in New Denver. Their four eco-friendly cottages offer an experience just as unique as the Valley itself.
Addicted to Craft in Slocan
Meet Milayne. She is not only addicted to crafts, it’s the name of her amazing local artisan gift shop and craft supply store in Slocan.
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
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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.
Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute
The Rural Development Institute (RDI), at Selkirk College’s Applied Research and Innovation Centre, is a regional research centre with a mandate to support decision-making by Columbia Basin-Boundary communities through the provision of information, research and capacity building support.
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.