Business
T’is the Season of Giving… but is it Taxable?
With the Christmas season fast approaching, many of us are starting our shopping lists and checking them twice. Our thoughts turn to family, friends and those we want to thank and show our appreciation for.
November 2017 New Business
CENTURY 21 Real Mountain Living Inc opens a new location, the newest edition to the spa scene - Esthetics by Danielle Emery, Kootenay Farm to Folk and Mountain Addicts is excited to offer winter guiding and eduction operating.
Shop Local
Once a month, a Fernie Chamber member opens up their business to host the business, banter, and beers event. This month Dave Hozjan of Elk River Homes words were a testament to the value of shopping local and the variety of products and services offered locally.
November 2017 Business News
OrganicTan is under new ownership, Kettle Black's exceptional bartending service at an affordable price and the Communities of Interest Advisory Initiative.
Charitable Donation Tax Credit
Being a registred charity with the CRA and claiming donations on your taxes.
Thank-you Small Business
October 15-21 is Small Business Week. A time to celebrate those who suffer the risk and hassles of everyday proprietorship.
October 2017 New Business
The Fernie Pride Society celebrates their first ever Elk Valley Pride Festival and Grizzly Bear Spa and Property Maintenance opens in the Elk Valley.
Raising a Glass to The Professor
On October 5th, a perfect fall Fernie day, inside Fernie Brewing Co.’s Tasting Room, the latest FBC seasonal brew officially launched. A brew which is undoubtedly the most special of brews to date, and close to the heart of staff, family and friends of Fernie Brewing Co.
Revenue Agency Proposes Changes to Private Corporations
Finance Minister Bill Morneau released a consultation paper and related draft legislation proposing changes to taxation of private corporations.
Trust Strengthens Child Care in The Basin
The Columbia Basin Trust is launching a new $3.6-million program to help maintain and create new child care spaces in the Basin. There are 2,600 child care spaces in the Basin, yet there is demand for more spaces, more staff and more training for staff.
September 2017 Business News
Trillium Day Spa welcomes a new team member, the Fernie Ambassador Program returns, Sparrow for Hair's grand re-opening, private yoga with Heather Ivany and more.
Invest in Your People
Win over and engage Millennials and you will win the war for employees. This generation is the largest growing segment of the workforce. Knowing how to engage them in their roles will help grow your business.
September 2017 New Business
Fernie's newest business, Bela-tüs offers micropigmentation and paramedical services and a wide range of services.
Fernie Brewing Company's New Tasting Room
The Fernie Brewing Company's Brewery features a Tasting Room and Storefront, open 7 days a week, located just off Hwy 3, 2 minutes east of Fernie BC. Easily accessible from the Highway, or by bike or on foot from Fernie.
Unplugged to Get Connected
Like obtaining any sort of capital, it takes work. It is built through connecting, building trust, and collaborating.