06/05/2026
This was such an exciting opportunity for me!! Thanks to Kootenay Business for supporting youth entrepreneurship!
At just 11 years old, Invermere’s Bryce Lam is already running a small business that’s been turning heads across the Columbia Valley. The founder of Step Up to Yum can often be found at local markets, selling homemade baked goods that started as a childhood hobby and quickly grew into something more. In 2025, his work earned him Youth Entrepreneur of the Year from the Columbia Valley Chamber, a milestone that reflects both his early start and steady determination.
Read more: https://kootenaybiz.com/invermere/article/a_recipe_for_early_success