Business

On a corner of the city known for getting the good times rolling, Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill will again be rocking tonight. But for owners Brent Holowaychuk and Tayna Finley, the party will be a little more special than most.

Justin Pelant is in the business of changing lives. No, he’s not a teacher, a life coach or a doctor. Pelant owns Ted Allen’s Jewellery on Baker Street and when a couple comes into shop for a symbol of their unflinching commitment, he’s happy to be part of the mix.

Welcome to the Nelson Business Association’s (NBA) monthly column. Each column gives the business community an overview of recent NBA activities, events and initiatives. Features include profiles of members and guest speakers.

After several months of planning, the newly-formed Nelson Kootenay Lake (NKL) Destination Tourism Marketing Organization has launched its premier logo and slogan for the region.

It’s one of those pillar businesses in a small community. Right up there with the butcher and the candlestick maker.

Counting down to a record 100,000 skier visits this season, Whitewater Ski Resort captures Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce business of the year for the growing impact it has on the local economy and its reputation around the world.

How does a company survive for 128 years? Constant adaptation, says Charles (Gus) Whalen Jr., who speaks in Nelson next week.

Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce holds annual general meeting.

The company that provides many of us with power is now a gas provider as well.

Chatters Salon owner Jim Ross and assistant manager Britt Darough show off a grand prize gift basket raffled off during the store’s one-year anniversary Saturday.