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Economic
Development

As a not-for-profit serving the Central and East Kootenay's, KES is dedicated to the creation and management of economic development programs and contracts that serve all facets of our communities.

Economic Action Partnership

Creston Valley & Kootenay Lake

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Wayfinding Project: Points of Interest

A collection of points of interest across the Kootenays available to download, or to access through our interactive map.

Creston Valley-Kootenay Lake Photobank

We are working with various community partners to develop a photobank to enhance tourism, local marketing, and resident and physician attraction.

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Employer Staffing Immigration Survey

The purpose of the survey is to understand from an employer’s perspective their experiences hiring and retaining immigrant talent in the East Kootenay Region.

Regional Insights

The Regional Insights page is your go-to hub for local population trends, economic stats, housing info, and more—all in one place. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, community leader, or student, the data is clear, useful, and easy to explore.

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Rural Entrepreneurial Development

Economic Development across the Kootenay Region.

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