About Us

 The Basin Business Advisors (BBA) Program builds economic capacity in Basin communities by supporting existing businesses with expert advice and targeted education.

How We Support Basin Businesses?

The BBA also offers essential education in business areas such as marketing, human resources, and finance.  

The Basin Business Advisors (BBA) Program assists businesses within the Columbia Basin region, allowing entrepreneurs to seek support in different areas confidentially. 

The BBA offers valuable one-on-one support for business owners providing customized advisement. 

Advisement is integral to strengthening businesses for long-term success.  

Services can include

Industry Specialist 1:1 Advisors 

On-Demand Webinars 

Learning Pathways and Networking Groups

Referral to other Program Partners 

Our Team

Our team of skilled professionals are Basin residents with extensive experience in business ownership, management, and development. They are deeply committed to supporting businesses in the community through collaborative learning and customized advice.   

Columbia Basin Trust

The Trust’s priority is to create a diverse and resilient Basin economy supported by strong businesses, a trained workforce, and sufficient job opportunities. We provide programs and initiatives to support economic growth, employment, business vibrancy, and workforce development. 

Our Partners

Funded by the Columbia Basin Trust, the BBA program is administered and managed by Kootenay Peaks Advisors LP, a business consulting and advisory partnership based in the Kootenay Lake region between Nelson and Creston. We work closely with other Trust business support programs to provide a complete set of advisory and education services to our clients in the region.