Cheslatta Carrier Nation's Chief Louie Paddle Company has a strong grasp on what it means to diversify.
CLPC has only been up and running for approximately one year but during that time have expanded production from wooden paddles to also making drum kits, wooden spirit feathers and coasters, cutting boards,wooden neck ties, wooden name plaques, name tags and business cards.
Aside from creating their innovative wood products the paddle company can also engrave images and text on glass, metal, plastic, marble or rock and ceramics.
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