Kootenay Employment Services believes that everyone has the right to meaningful employment and that employed citizens build healthy communities.  They work with job seekers, employers, community partners and funders to cultivate genuine and collaborative relationships that contribute to the ongoing growth and integrity of the community by providing dynamic employment and community development services.  KES has something to offer anyone who is considering a career change, investigating retraining or thinking of starting their own business.  They have professional staff available to help individuals develop an action plan, and have the latest information on funding for education and small business starts. They also conduct specialized employment programs for various groups of people. 

The Kootenay Bakery Cafe Cooperative is proud to be an organic bakery cafe and worker’s co-op that creates delicious sweet and savoury baked goods, breakfast, lunch and snacks.  In addition to the classic bakery fare of sourdough breads, bagels, pies, cakes and cookies, they offer products that are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and wheat-free without sacrificing taste or quality.  They focus on producing food that is delicious, wholesome and healthy, encompassing various dietary needs.

The Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative’s mission is to work together to strengthen the capacity of each member agency through cooperation and collaboration nurtured in a spirit of mutual support and respect.  The members of KBCSC work together to plan and deliver regional services, to develop new ideas through projects, and to strengthen the capacity of each member agency.  Their members are non-profit community service agencies operating in communities located throughout the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions.