'Craft gear from here': How B.C. mountain towns are growing a recreation-based manufacturing industry
Communities in B.C.'s Kootenays are gaining a reputation as centres for "rec-tech" and bringing with them a significant number of jobs.
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Communities in B.C.'s Kootenays are gaining a reputation as centres for "rec-tech" and bringing with them a significant number of jobs.
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From Revelstoke to Fernie, Golden to Kimberley, the communities that make up the Kootenays region of southeast B.C. have long been meccas for wilderness lovers.
From Revelstoke to Fernie, Golden to Kimberley, the communities that make up the Kootenays region of southeast B.C. have long been meccas for wilderness lovers.
From ski and bike manufacturers to makers of boats and gluten-free energy bars to fashion designers specializing in outdoor apparel for pregnant and postpartum women, small businesses that create gear for all types of outdoor recreation activities are blossoming throughout B.C.'s Kootenay region.