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Kootenay Regional Business Roundup: Top 10 stories of 2023

Based on the number of Instagram likes (@kootenayrockiesbizbuzz) these were the most popular business stories in 2023.
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Top left: Aleitha Harvey and Rohan Blair of Ella’s Restaurant. Middle left: The Bubble Hut in Cranbrook is now a full service cafe. Bottom left: Lauren Gramm and Andrea Gramm of Closet 31. Top, second from left: Amanda Cameron, owner and manager, and staff of Talaria Footwear in downtown Cranbrook. Bottom, second from left: Adam and Heather Demaniuk are the new owners of the 3 & 93 Dairy Bar at Elko. Top, second from right: Kimberley’s Lindsay Sacket, of Travelling Top-Ups. Middle, second from right: Fernie Alpine Springs (FAS), a Kombucha producer based in Fernie is for sale. Bottom, second from left: Keith Powell of Wild Horse Creek Press presenting Erin Knudsen of Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History with a cheque for $4,500 from the proceeds from sales of the book, Forgotten Cranbrook. Top right: Ian McCann of Encore Brewing. Bottom right: Becky Fluker of Little Wildflowers.

By Keith Powell

Based on the number of Instagram likes (@kootenayrockiesbizbuzz) these were the most popular business stories in 2023.

1. Cranbrook – Ella’s Moves to new Location

Jamaica meets Canada — Ella’s Restaurant has taken their Jamaican vibe down Cranbrook Street to a spacious, newly renovated location at 300 Cranbrook Street. The new freestanding restaurant is owned and operated by Aleitha Harvey and Rohan Blair.

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