Spring Creative Inc

06/12/2026

Social media is wonderful for connecting, but what happens when a local customer hops onto Google to find exactly what you offer, and your business is nowhere to be found? 🔍

This coming Tuesday, June 16th at noon, our founder Fern Sabo is partnering with the wonderful Kootenay Connections community for an interactive session: Google Secrets for Local Business Growth.

As rural BC entrepreneurs, our digital infrastructure is our lifeline. We’re going to demystify how the local search landscape is shifting so you can stop hiding from search engines and build unshakeable local visibility.

Thank you to Lynn Hiscoe and Ona Stanton for hosting this vital conversation! 🌿

🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 16 @ 12:00 PM PT (Online via Zoom)

Current members are already registered! If you aren’t a member yet but want to join this powerful circle of regional women entrepreneurs, head over to the Women in Business profile () to grab the details and sign up! 🌸✨

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06/12/2026

Social media is great, but what happens when a local customer goes to search for your services on Google and comes up empty? 🔍

This coming Tuesday, June 16 at noon, we are happy to share that our founder Fern Sabo will be joining Lynn Hiscoe, Ona Stanton, and the wonderful Kootenay Connections community for an interactive session: Google Secrets for Local Business Growth.

As business owners in rural BC, our foundational tech infrastructure is what keeps us visible. Fern will be breaking down how the local search landscape is shifting and how you can position your brand to stop hiding from search engines.

🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 16 @ 12:00 PM PT
📍 Where: Online via Zoom

If you’re a member, you're already locked in! If you aren't a member yet but want to join a powerful circle of regional women entrepreneurs, follow the link below to register. 👇✨

https://www.kootenaywomen.com/kootenay-connections-community-membership

06/10/2026

Pollinating Online: Making LinkedIn Work for You

Today, our founder Fern Sabo—WeBC's Regional Ambassador for the West Kootenays—had the absolute pleasure of delivering an exclusive, high-energy virtual workshop for their fantastic Pollinator cohort across British Columbia! ✨

With over 1.3 billion professionals on the platform, LinkedIn is no longer just a digital resume—it is a powerful, 24/7 digital storefront for entrepreneurs to build authority, generate warm leads, and drive business growth.

We went deep into step-by-step profile optimization, visibility settings, and networking habits to help these incredible women-led businesses thrive online.

👇 Missed the workshop? We’ve got you covered!
Because Spring Creative is dedicated to helping local businesses build unshakeable brand infrastructure, we have made the training materials completely public!

Head over to our Insights blog to download the full presentation slide deck AND our master LinkedIn Strategy Checklist for free:

https://springcreative.ca/pollinating-online-making-linkedin-work-for-you/

06/01/2026

What an incredible day at the Castlegar (Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce) Trailblazers event! 🏔️✨

Our Principal, Fern Sabo, had the absolute pleasure of representing Thewebc today—taking the stage to introduce the event and connecting with inspiring local changemakers before the networking got underway.

To top it all off, the lovely Lynn Hiscoe stopped by to hand-deliver the brand-new June issue of Kootenay Women in Business Magazine. It was fantastic to flip it open and see the WeBC ad featured right there!

📖 Issues of the magazine are distributed all across the West Kootenays at key spots like local Chambers of Commerce. But if you want your own copy, let us know in the comments and we'll make sure Fern gets one into your hands!

As a Regional Ambassador, Fern is so proud to help women entrepreneurs across the Kootenays access the resources, loans, and mentorship they need to thrive.

Did you attend the event today? Let us know your favorite takeaway below! 👇

05/26/2026

Calling all women in business in our region—this is exactly where you want to be this Sunday! 🌿🌸

WeBC is proud to partner with Castlegar & District Economic Development to bring this amazing event to our community, and the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce always does a phenomenal job organizing these.

Our founder, Fern Sabo, will be there this weekend in her role as ThewebcWest Kootenay Regional Ambassador. It is always a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with the local business community.

We hope to see you there!

Check out the details below and make sure to register before Friday 👇

🌿✨ Trailblazers: Rooted in Connection, Rising Through Action ✨🌿

Women leading women. Inspiration turning into action. Connections growing into community. 💛

Join us for an empowering afternoon of storytelling, networking, and collaboration with incredible local women making an impact in our community.

📅 Sunday, May 31
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 The Confluence – 1995 6th Ave
🎟️ $10 | Register online and pay at the door

Hear from inspiring panelists:
✨ Carol Hiebert
✨ Elisha Del Col
✨ Darlene Kalawsky

Enjoy:
Open networking
Growth-focused conversations
Collaboration opportunities
Reflection + inspiration

Hosted in partnership with:
Castlegar And District Economic Development
Thewebc

Spots are limited. Register today through the QR code on the poster or Eventbrite!

05/04/2026

As the West Kootenay Regional Ambassador for WeBC, Fern is thrilled to announce that the 2026 Pollinator intake is officially live! 🐝🏔️

With over 220 women in 79 communities across the province already stepping forward to champion one another, the momentum behind this movement is incredible. This is a unique opportunity for local women entrepreneurs to help strengthen our regional business ecosystem.

The WeBC Pollinator Program is a volunteer initiative for those passionate about community-building. In addition to fostering local connections, Pollinators gain access to exclusive professional development, including:

🌟 A free 1-year membership with Athena Collective.
🌟 Specialized workshops from the Scotiabank Women Initiative.
🌟 Targeted training on LinkedIn growth, business funding, and wellness.

WeBC aims to ensure every woman entrepreneur in the Kootenays feels connected and empowered. Help represent our region by joining this growing network!

Learn more or apply by May 8 👇
[https://we-bc.ca/programs-services/pollinator-program/

Apply now to become a WeBC Pollinator. Our intake is now live! 🤗

More than 220 women in 79 communities from across the province have already stepped forward to champion one another, share their experiences, and strengthen their local communities. Their leadership has shown just how powerful this movement can be.

Now, it’s your turn. If you’re passionate about community-building and want to help more women feel supported on their business journey, we’d love to have you join this growing movement.

The WeBC Pollinator Program is a volunteer initiative for women across BC who want to help others discover the support, mentorship, and resources available through WeBC and the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem.

In addition to building strong networks, WeBC Pollinators also receive access to events and workshops from our Sponsor, Scotiabank Women Initiative, a free 1-year membership with Athena Collective, plus free access to exclusive training like:
🌟 Getting the First $50K
🌟 Pollinating Online with LinkedIn
🌟 Silencing the Inner Critic
🌟 Recognizing Burnout

We aim to expand our network so every woman entrepreneur in BC feels connected and empowered. Learn more or apply by May 8 👇🏼
go.we-bc.ca/PollinatorProgram

04/20/2026

Spring Creative Inc. is incredibly proud to announce that our Principal Strategist, Fern, has been nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards.

A sincere thank you to Shauna Harper, CEO of WeBC, for the nomination. This recognition comes at a pivotal time as Fern continues her work as a Regional Ambassador, a journey that began over a decade ago when she first connected with the WeBC community as a business owner.

For nearly 30 years, Fern’s work has focused on the "silent architecture" of the region. She designs the brand infrastructure and digital systems that allow vital sectors to scale—from supporting local businesses, non-profits, and governments to the BC Games, healthcare, tourism revitalization, social equality, environmental initiatives, and agricultural planning.

Beyond the data, Fern is a dedicated champion for women business owners across the West Kootenays. Having navigated the unique challenges of building a business in a rural community herself, she is committed to ensuring our entrepreneurs have the digital tools and institutional support they need to thrive.

Please join us in celebrating this national recognition for a leader who builds the "bones" of our regional success.

Thank you to the Thewebc, Women of Influence, and RBC teams for this honour.

For those interested in the impact of this national program, you can learn more about the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards and their 34-year legacy here: https://www.womenofinfluence.ca/rbc-cwea/

04/18/2026

Earth Day is just a few days away, but Spring Creative has been celebrating all month long! 🌿

Owner Fern Sabo was thrilled to take part in The Great Kokanee Escape at Lakeside Park on April 12th. Supporting the Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society is a long-standing tradition for Fern and the Spring Creative team, reflecting the company’s core values of environmental and community stewardship.

From participating in shoreline cleanups to supporting local fundraisers, Spring Creative remains dedicated to protecting our local waters and the community we call home.

It was a wonderful day spent with:

•Anna Dulisse (Environmental Writer)
•Grace Sabo (Living Lakes Canada)
•Beth Austin (Spring Creative) and her son.

We were proud to contribute as a donor this year and look forward to supporting this amazing organization and event again next year! 🛶💦

03/26/2026

It is hard to believe a full year has passed since this journey began. As the Friends of the Games recruitment team wraps up its work for the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games, our owner Fern Sabo is looking back on the experience with immense pride.

Despite being based in Nelson, being part of the Trail-Rossland team for the last 12 months has been a professional highlight for Fern. Volunteering for a project of this scale is truly a marathon, and the team finally celebrated crossing the finish line together—sharing the big wins, the hurdles cleared along the way, and plenty of laughs that made the 12-month commitment so rewarding.

Working as part of a "machine" of highly skilled professionals, the team stayed the course to ensure these Games would be a success. Because of that dedication, they didn’t just meet their sponsorship targets—they surpassed them! This success ensures a significant contribution to the Region’s Legacy Fund, supporting local athletes, facilities, and the future of sport across our Kootenay communities for years to come.

Because our team stayed the course, we didn't just meet our sponsorship targets—we surpassed them! This success ensures a significant contribution to the Region’s Legacy Fund, supporting local athletes, facilities, and the future of sport across our communities for years to come.

Fern was incredibly fortunate to work alongside such a powerhouse group and extends a special thank you to the BC Games Committee for their exceptional leadership and support throughout the year.

To the businesses across the Kootenays who stepped up as "Friends of the Games": thank you for believing in our region. We did it! 🥂🏔️

02/28/2026

The spirit of the games is everywhere in Rossland! 🏔️✨

As the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games wrap up their penultimate day, we are reflecting on a journey that began last summer. Spring Creative’s founder has been dedicated to this event for months, volunteering as the Recruitment Chair for sponsorships and partnerships.

It has been a true honor to work alongside a stellar leadership team, including Friends of the Games Director Erika Krest, Recognition Chair Jessica Tseng, and an entire group of talented individuals. From the "Proud Host" banners featuring partners like Teck to the major brand activations such as Subaru Canada at RED Mountain Resort, it’s been a privilege to see these partnerships come to life and support our regional athletes. 🤝🏅

Seeing the talent of the competitors today was a powerful reminder of why we believe in supporting the platforms where dedication and hard work can truly shine. ✨

Congratulations to all the athletes! If you are in the area, don’t miss the final day of the games tomorrow.