A profile people can find
Hours, address and map pin, photos and a short description. Shown in the app, the web app and the public directory at kootenayconnection.app.
For Kootenay businesses
Get your business discovered across the Kootenays.
Kootenay Connection puts your business and your offer in front of locals and visitors who are already out looking for somewhere to eat, shop, play and stay. You set the offer and the limits. Customers redeem in person with your private 4-digit code.
No listing fee
No subscription
No charge per redemption
Already listed with us? Create an account with your business email and we will link your listing automatically.
53
Partner businesses
14
Communities with live offers
69
Active offers right now
Everything you need, in one portal
Built for owners who have a business to run. Set it up once, check in when you want to.
Offers on your terms
You choose the deal, the dates, how many times each customer can redeem and an optional total cap. Redeem in store with your 4-digit code, or run an online coupon that links to your web store.
Numbers you can act on
Views and redemptions week by week, an Offer Health check with next steps, and a full redemption history you can filter.
A VIP certificate every year
Once you have a live offer, claim a complimentary VIP Pass code each year. Use it yourself or hand it to a loyal customer as a thank you.
Earn as an affiliate
Share your code. Customers get a discount on their VIP Pass, you earn a commission on every signup, paid monthly by e-transfer.
Promotion on request
Ask us to feature an offer on social media, highlight it in the app or send a push notification, straight from your dashboard.
How it works
From sign-up to your first redemption in four steps.
1
Sign up in a minute
Business name, town and email. We send a verification link and you set your password.
2
We check the details
Our team reviews every new business before it goes live, so the directory stays local and real.
3
Build your profile and first offer
Add hours, photos and a map pin, then publish your offer. Prefer a hand? Email us and we will set it up with you.
4
Customers find you and redeem
They show the app at the counter, you enter your 4-digit code, and the redemption lands on your dashboard.
Built in Creston by people who live here
Kootenay Connection started from a simple belief: connecting people with local businesses, events and experiences should be easier.
KC (Kenneth Christopher)
20+ years in business, community and technology
Has worked alongside local businesses, community organizations and local initiatives, and knows firsthand how hard it is to reach new customers without spending up front.
Kristeen
30+ years in sales and the service industry
Has spent three decades face to face with customers, and has watched visitors drive through Kootenay towns unsure where to stop. The right recommendation can turn a quick stop into a memorable one.
Questions business owners ask
What does it cost?
Nothing. There is no listing fee, no subscription and no charge per redemption. You only give the discount you chose, when a real customer redeems it.
Will it cut into my margins?
You decide the discount, the per-customer limit and an optional total cap. Think of it as a targeted marketing spend that only costs you when someone new walks in.
How much work is it?
As little as you like. Most businesses set up a profile and one offer in well under an hour. If you would rather we did it, email support and we will onboard you.
What stops misuse?
Every redemption needs your private 4-digit code entered on the customer's phone, and your limits are enforced automatically. Once a cap is reached the offer shows as sold out.
Ready to be discovered?
Join the Kootenay businesses already on the map.
Questions? Email support@kootenayconnection.app