Completed Projects

Rural Entrepreneurship Development (RED) Program

The program supports the development of new business ventures in communities across the Regional Districts of Central Kootenay, East Kootenay, and Kootenay Boundary.

Creston Valley-Kootenay Lake Childcare Working Group

KES formed a Childcare Working Group, and hosted a meeting with community service providers and stakeholders. This group utilized the results of the CitySpaces report to brainstorm possible solutions to the childcare crisis in our community.

Creston Valley-Kootenay Lake Forest Impact Recovery Advisor

Supporting affected businesses and employers in the timber industry.

Creston Valley-Kootenay Lake Housing Collaboration Project

Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) Credentialling Assistance Program

Making the process of Nursing accreditation in British Columbia easier and more accessible.

Kootenay Lake Community Housing Discussion

Workshop: De-escalation of potentially violent situations

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic local business owners reported high levels of stress and burnout as they navigated COVID-19 mandates. KES offered training on De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations to business owners and their staff, free of charge, to support them during this difficult time.

Rural Business & Community Recovery

Rural Business and Community Recovery Program will provide businesses and organizations with customized service to connect owners and operators in this region to the supports they need now and into the future.

Buy Local Creston

Buy Local Creston aims to help local businesses through assistive marketing and a focused multi-channel marketing campaign.

Creston Valley-Kootenay Lake Events Coordinator

Assisting our local Not-for-Profits and groups with planning, coordinating and events.

Summer Youth Ambassador

What does a Youth Ambassador do? Using social media, they advocate for youth employment in Creston, BC. Our Summer Ambassadors share their experiences in the workforce and encourage other youth in the community to enter the workforce.