After one year of serving groups directly associated with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), effective November 4, 2008, the Commercial Space Matching Program will be accessible by all organizations looking for space in Whistler during the 2010 Winter Games.

The Commercial Space Matching Program, a partnership between the Whistler Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Whistler, is a service that matches those parties looking to rent commercial space during the Games, with those parties who have commercial space available to rent.  During its first year, the Program has been accessible only to groups directly associated with VANOC, such as National Olympic Committees, International Sport Federations, sponsors and partners.

All organizations looking to rent during Games time will be able to access the list of available spaces through whistler.com. The decision to open the Program to the public has been made in response to the increasing number of inquiries from out-of-town groups with a strong interest in securing an extended presence in Whistler during the 2010 Winter Games.

At the Chamber’s September luncheon, a presentation was made by Tourism Whistler regarding timely considerations to maximize commercial space opportunities associated with the 2010 Winter Games.  Key highlights included:

• Develop a business plan now and decide on an operational model for 2010 as soon as possible
• Fair and competitive pricing is key to individual success as well as Whistler’s long term success
• Know your pricing model before entering negotiations with potential renters
• Groups will be comparing Whistler against other possible locations within the Sea to Sky corridor, Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland when negotiating for commercial space during Games time
• Municipal laws/bylaws regarding liquor licensing and signage will apply

Chamber Members can view the presentation in the Members’ Only section of www.whistlerchamber.com.

Local businesses interested in listing their commercial space can do so online at www.whistlerchamber.com . Questions should be directed to Mecki Facundo, Manager, Whistler Chamber of Commerce, at 604.932.5922 x25 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Parties looking for commercial space should contact Andrea Robson, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, whistler.com, at 604.966.3265 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it