Partners

High-fives to those on the journey with us

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Forging The Future Together

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Funders

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Academic

Selkirk College

Selkirk Innovates is proudly supporting the KORE ReHub through the feasibility study of hardgoods gear repair, with on-site 3D Scanning at six Kootenay Outdoor Gear Repair Tour locations, as well as design and prototyping at the Selkirk Technology Access Centre (STAC).

This is funded in part by the MITACS Program for interns from Selkirk College’s Digital Fabrication and Design Program, to engage students with research and to understand the potential business opportunities for outdoor gear repair in the Kootenays.

College of the Rockies

College of the Rockies (COTR) is working with KORE in its efforts to develop and strengthen the outdoor industry in the Kootenay region. For example, COTR is collaborating on the KORE Re-Hub Program with its Mobile Education Lounge, which will play a key role in the 2025 repair tour across the Kootenays. COTR is also proud to support the tour with a sustainable business practices inventory and study. Overall, the partnership aims to better understand current outdoor industry activity in the region and to get a sense of the labour market outlook and requirements in relation to outdoor equipment design and manufacturing.

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Donors

1% For the Planet

Founded by Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews in 2002, 1% for the Planet has helped direct hundreds of millions of dollars to environmental partners around the world. Their network of businesses and partners drive environmental impact through collective action. For more about how you can help fund KORE’s efforts through a 1% for the Planet donation, visit the our Support KORE page.

PBJ Merch Co.

New Westminster, BC-based PBJ Merch Co. makes custom merchandise, gifts, and apparel for your company. Founder Rich Patterson says his “deep roots in Cranbrook and connections across the Kootenay region, where I spent my youth skiing, camping, and revelling in the outdoors, inspire our dedication to environmental stewardship and to supporting organizations like KORE.”

Gear Re-Store

Calgary-based Gear Re-Store specializes in extending the life of outdoor gear, including waterproof/breathable jackets and pants, down products, sleeping bags, tents, and backpacks. It offers premium repairs and restoration services with above-average turnaround time using industry-leading technology. By doing so, it’s helping reduce the impact on the planet by keeping good gear out of the landfill.

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Autogrowth Academy

Autogrowth is based in Kimberley and owner Mark Taylor says he chose KORE as his 1% for the Planet donation because “When I donate money I want to make the biggest impact possible. KORE caught my eye because they are supporting entrepreneurship that’s socially and environmentally responsible. This means that by supporting KORE I could also be helping launch the next Patagonia. Wow! Talk about an insane potential upside.”

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Maker Spaces

Selkirk Technology Access Centre

The Selkirk Technology Access Centre (STAC), located in Trail, BC offers a suite of technology resources for fabrication, innovation and research. These resources are available to KORE members:

  • 3D printing
  • 3D scanning
  • rapid prototyping
  • material characterization
  • forensic engineering
  • reverse engineering
  • material research and development
  • customized training

Revelstoke Idea Factory

The Revelstoke Idea Factory is non-profit organization centred around accessibility. Its mission is to create a welcoming, supportive environment where individuals, entrepreneurs and local businesses can develop, prototype, and commercialize new products. The Idea Factory offers KORE members the latest and greatest in manufacturing technology including:

  • laser cutters
  • 3D scanners
  • plastic & resin 3D printers
  • electronic soldering
  • sewing equipment

Ground Floor YXC Maker Space

Located in Cranbrook, the Ground Floor Coworking Space and YXC Maker Space offer small business-focused services in a shared office space. Ground Floor gives professionals the opportunity to work as part of a community to help raise collective impact and generate innovation. And the YXC Maker Space is for creative, innovative minds who learn by doing. Its offerings include:

  • 3D scanners
  • laser cutter
  • 3D printers
  • creation stations
  • circuit smart cutting machine

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Friends of KORE

ACMG – Association of Canadian Mountain Guides

The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) is the professional association of trained and certified Mountain Guides, Hiking Guides, and Climbing Instructors dedicated to protecting public safety and enjoyment in climbing, skiing and hiking adventures.

Mountain Culture Group

MCG is the agency division of Kootenay Mountain Culture Productions, the company that brought you KMC Magazine and The Headwaters podcast. Based in Nelson, MCG was responsible for helping launch the KORE brand.

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  • Coordinate transportation and schedules for the Re-
    Hub Tour
  • Assist with technical support (microphones, projectors, etc.)

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Title Sponsor

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check-in processes.
  • Provide directions and information 
to attendees.
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and resources.

Platinum Sponsor

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between sessions.
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and presentations.

Gold Sponsor

$ 99.99
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accessibility needs
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    Hub Tour
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  • Assist with social media updates and live coverage
  • Support post-event content creation