Tammy-Rae Raby, owner of The Trip, has a personal mantra that has kept her focused on her business goals:

"Envision it, dream it, see it...and make it happen."

In their office at Shagg, owners Michael Pockett & Barry Williams proudly display a framed letter from their local MLA congratulating them on their recent "Retailer of the Year" nomination.

Located on the charming main street in Valemount, The Gathering Tree Eatery and Gift Shop is a welcoming specialty coffee shop with comfortable chairs and a shelf full of board games and interesting books.

Jaylene Paivarinta, owner of One Yoga, is a Practicing Kinesiologist and yoga teacher with 12 years of experience in injury rehabilitation, ergonomics and disability case management.

Jennifer Christenson, owner of Sugar & Spice Consignment, never imagined she would one day run a successful retail business.

With scenic Valemount as its backdrop, The Caribou Grill restaurant is an impressive log building full of mountain charm. The food is excellent and the feel upscale with cozy candlelit tables and windows looking out to the mountains.

Alan Perry, owner of All Clear Aquarium Services, has his mother-in-law to thank for the start of his business.