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International trade and investment focus of tour through Nelson

International business converged on the Nelson stage earlier this month.

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UsedKootenays.com: a local resource in a world of online classifieds

Looking for a job, a new car, maybe trying to get rid of an old set of bunk beds; or are you a collector?

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A tasty slice of marketing in Nelson

Being recognized by one’s peers is often the purest form of flattery.

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Kootenay couple thriving in paradise

As I delve into the business beat, I’ve found the enthusiasm among entrepreneurs in the community contagious.

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Penny out of circulation in Nelson and across the country starting today

The Royal Canadian Mint stops distributing the penny today.

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An independent video store in Nelson that bucks a trend

Watching movies was something that new Reo’s video store owners Park and Mary Cowin have always loved to do

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The Biz Buzz

Veronica (Roni) O’Connor has opened a new childcare centre called The School House in the old Gordon Sargent school

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Kootenay workforce table looks to address labour and skill shortages

The Kootenay Regional Workforce Table, a regionally-driven group consisting of key leaders from the region, has been established.

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Building the Futures in Nelson

After 23 years at the helm of Community Futures, General Manager Paul Wiest is retiring from the organization.

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Everybody's business in Nelson

Covering business in this town isn’t about those matters I’ve always avoided like the plague. It’s about people and community.

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Nelson chef seeks pizza perfection

For a pizza chef, there are few things better than being named second best in Canada.

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Participants wanted for Nelson Get Fit Challenge

Five Nelson gyms that will offer six weeks of free training at their facility for one of the Get Fit participants.

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Christmas decoration gives community festive flair

The Craft Connection and 1510 Crease Ave are the Nelson business and home with the most festive flair.

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Merry Christmas from the Nelson Star

To all our readers, thanks for letting us into your homes twice a week.

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A fistful of dollars for Nelson businesses

Heather Wiese had an eventful Saturday as she roared through Nelson’s downtown spending $2,012 in local shops.

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Nelson's New Grand helping ease NHL lockout pain

The NHL labour dispute runs so much deeper than simply fans missing hockey action.

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Nelson Food Cupboard benefits from customer appreciation

Nelson’s DeVito’s Shoes participated in last Saturday’s Customer Appreciation Day

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Customer Appreciation Day in Nelson a success

Downtown businesses enjoyed a brisk flow of traffic on Saturday during the sixth annual Customer Appreciation Day in the core.

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Nelson downtown shops to stay open late Fridays until Christmas

On November 30 and December 7, 14 and 21 downtown stores will be open until at least 7 p.m. and some will stay open later.

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Nelson answering Black Friday with Customer Appreciation Day

The sixth annual Customer Appreciation Day takes over the downtown core on Saturday

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