Fernie: Who’s who in business
Fernie’s predominant claim to fame is as a spectacular winter sports destination, though coal mining is still an important component of the city’s economy.
Fernie
Fernie, B.C., is surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains. — Dan Williams photo
Fernie Chamber of Commerce
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce enhances the community's economic future.
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East Kootenay, Fernie, Entertainment and Hospitality, Retail, Small Business
Nominate a deserving Fernie business for this year’s Business Excellence Awards
Nominations for the 2020 Fernie Business Excellence Awards are open until September 7
by Julie Matchett
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie, Invermere, West Kootenay, Nelson, Revelstoke, Small Business, Technology
Seven Kootenay co-working spaces (and one on the horizon) offer community and creative collaboration
They’re a growing trend across the Kootenays—check out this list of the region’s co-working spaces.
by Julie Matchett
East Kootenay, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Revelstoke, Health & Wellness, Technology
Canada- and Kootenay-made PPE creates self sufficiency during supply chain shortages and disruptions
Kootenay companies innovate to help Canada become self-sufficient in PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic
by Virginia Rasch
East Kootenay, Fernie, Cuisine, Real Estate, Retail
Shop Local in Fernie
We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Fernie
by Kyle Born
East Kootenay, Fernie, Developments, Small Business
How construction companies are continuing amidst COVID
Coraley Letcher, co-owner and manager of 5 Gen Construction in Fernie, B.C., explains how COVID-19 has impacted operations
by Kyle Born
East Kootenay, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, West Kootenay, Revelstoke, Health & Wellness
Kootenay distilleries are doing their part to help us in the COVID-19 pandemic
Four Kootenay distilleries are turning an alcoholic byproduct into a critically short commodity: Hand sanitizer for FREE!
by Virginia Rasch
Business Beat, East Kootenay, Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Education, Financial
Empowering female entrepreneurs: Teck offers grant to attend Vancouver E-Series conference
The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE) E-Series is three-day conference held from May 13 - 15 in Vancouver
by Julie Matchett
Business Beat, East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Fernie, West Kootenay, Nelson
Housing projects create affordable homes for Kootenay-area residents
Local housing projects in the Kootenay region are helping to alleviate the lack of affordable housing in the area
by Julie Matchett