Business
January 2017 Business News
Key Advice and Services helps with writing and editing for your business, Mountain High Travel & Tours is now under new ownership and Outdoor Connections newest program for children aged three to five.
Why Passion?
Do you know why you do what you do? Not what you do, but why you do it. Does your company know its why? Is it important for your company to know its why?
January 2017 New Business
Fernie's newest restaurant, Himalayan Spice Bistro offers signature plates of southern Asia and Peak Nutrition Consulting announces the opening of Fernie’s only registered dietitian private practice
December 2016 Business News
Backcountry Bookkeeping opens, D.I.Y or DIE Supply Co. continues to release eye-opening clothing, Essential Yoga's Aerial Yoga, Pickleball Fernie and Loaf shifts their focus to dining.
Your Greatest Asset
So, what is the best way to keep your staff happy, engaged, and most importantly, working for you? Buckingham and Coffman established 12 key questions to employee engagement.
December 2016 New Business
Legging specialists, JK Apparel and Project Heli showcases how the everyday life for Grace Brulotte is anything but normal.
Indulge Yourself at Island Lake Lodge's Spa
Life is busy and full of sensory overload - you deserve some time in the day spa and lunch in the scenic restaurant at Island Lake Lodge. Take a snowcat up through the winter wonderland and explore this beautiful spa at the foot of the Lizard Range in the Rocky Mountains.
Resort Tours
Resort Tours’ tagline “We help get you here” could very well be “We help get you here and there and there and there.” Transporting people from point A to point B is only a fraction of what founder, Tod Caton has to offer.
Fernie Brewing Company's Snowblind Belgian IPA
With opening day of the ski hill this past weekend, fresh snow on the ground, and more of the white stuff in the forecast, it's the perfect time for Fernie Brewing Company to launch their second IPA in their IPA Bucket List series.
November 2016 New Business
Range Property Management Ltd. is Fernie's newest licensed property management brokerage and the Elk Valley Festival of trees kicks off the holiday season.
Who is Running Tomorrow?
75% of small business owners will be retiring over the next decade and succession planning deals with who will take over those businesses.
November 2016 Business News
A-Signs and Kootenay Signs join forces, Bright Beginnings Preschool, The Bridge Bistro's extended breakfast on weekends, Fernie's Mow & Snow gets new owners, Play it Forward Sports Therapy introduces Fernie’s newest Certified Athletic Therapist and The Vogue Theatre and the Fernie Food bank team up.
Island Lake Lodge Winter Dinners, Lunch & Spa
In addition to the popular Lunch & Spa, Island Lake Lodge is now offering a chance to experience dinner in a spectacular winter wonderland.
A Change Would Do You Good
Businesses experience the resistance to change too and Patty Vadnais of the Fernie Chamber of Commerce offers tools you can use to overcome organizational inertia. As with many tasks, it requires communication.
Keeping it in the Family at Fernie Brewing Co.
FBC is undoubtedly recognized locally, as a family owned and operated business and losing a pivotal member, Gord Demaniuk has brought forth the next generation to follow in his footsteps.