Business

Welcome to the third edition of the Nelson Business Association’s (NBA) monthly column. Each column will give the business community and beyond an overview of recent NBA activities, events and initiatives. Features in this monthly submission include profiles of members and guest speakers.

Nelson’s coffee dynasty has staked claim to a new location.

One of the biggest boosts the Kootenay Carshare Co-op ever received was when the price of gas skyrocketed in 2006, suddenly making many motorists think about how much it cost to run their vehicles.

Mark McBride had almost 20 years of hospital and chain-store pharmacy experience under his belt when he decided he wanted to try something a little different.

“The Nelson Business Association captures the pulse of what’s going on here and now. Whatever issues come up, we’re talking about them right away. There’s an immediate response to immediate concerns.”

Nelson and District Credit Union is now accepting applications for three opportunities for its upcoming board of director elections.