Providing Golden, BC with locally-produced radio content, diverse music, and critical information in emergency situations through trained volunteer member-programmers.

Kootenay Co-op Radio was started by a small group of volunteers in December 1996 and incorporated as a non-profit service co-operative in June 1998 in Nelson. Intermittent broadcasting in the Nelson region began in February 1999, with a 28-day special event broadcast license, and finally went on the air full-time the following autumn after being granted a permanent CRTC license in August 2000.  On November 6, 2000, the station began broadcasting about 18 hours a day at a power of 75 watts. In November 2004, KCR expanded its range and began broadcasting in the Kootenay Lake region, north of Nelson, on a new FM frequency, 96.5 FM. In fall 2008, KCR began broadcasting in the community of New Denver at 107.5 FM.  Kootenay Co-op Radio aims to entertain and inform listeners through its commitment to innovative broadcast journalism and high-quality programming.  KCR uses its facilities and the initiative and skills of its members to create a medium for the balanced expression of the varied perspectives of their community.

The West Kootenay Boundary Community Investment Co-op finances businesses located in the West Kootenay Boundary.  The Co-op leverages member's investments with traditional financial institutions to provide capital for business growth.  They direct capital into local businesses that provide economic, social, environmental and community impacts.  The WKB Investment Co-op believes in doing good while making a profit.  They are member-owned, locally controlled and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.