While serving as a bedroom community to Bellingham, Ferndale is also home to several notable headquarters and industrial employers.
* **Superfeet Worldwide:** A highly successful and globally recognized manufacturer of premium shoe insoles and orthotics, proudly headquartered in Ferndale. * **Healthy Pet:** A manufacturer of eco-friendly pet products and bedding, headquartered in the city. * **BP and Phillips 66 Refineries:** Located just outside city limits at Cherry Point, these are two of the largest employers and tax contributors in the Ferndale area. * **Alcoa Intalco Works:** A historically massive aluminum smelting plant near Ferndale that was a major employer for decades before its curtailment and closure in recent years.