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Whistler Chamber September Advocacy in Action Member Input Session

by Jacquie McLean | Oct 7, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog

Advocacy in Action returned to the Whistler Chamber boardroom last week. The monthly meeting saw a great turnout, with 13 Members from the Whistler business community getting together to discuss their needs and developing concerns with the Chamber team.

2021 Whistler Excellence Awards Winners

by Jacquie McLean | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, Community Events & Engagement Opportunities

Innovative rising stars shared the spotlight with longtime community cultivators at the first ever virtual Whistler Excellence Awards on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. The annual community awards gala, now in its 9th year, aired as a YouTube Premiere and has attracted over…

Coming Together and Keeping it Together in Challenging Times

by Jacquie McLean | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog, Community Events & Engagement Opportunities

Blog provided by BlueShore Financial Coming Together and Keeping it Together in Challenging TimesAugust 23rd, 2021 While Whistler is world famous for its skiing and wealth of outdoor activities, it’s also well known for being a supportive, tight-knit community. We’ve...

Meet the Members: Baker Tilly

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Jul 22, 2024 | Blog, Members Spotlight

Baker Tilly is one of our much-valued Chamber Members, but how much do you know about this internationally renowned company?

What You Missed at the State of the Municipality lunch

by Michelle Ratcliffe | April 30, 2025 | Blog, Community Events & Engagement Opportunities | 0 Comments

The Whistler Chamber of Commerce hosted the State of the Municipality with Mayor Crompton, presented by Capilano University on March 19 at the Westin Resort & Spa. Here’s what you missed.

What is gender diversity training and why does your business need it?

by Michelle Ratcliffe | April 22, 2025 | Blog, Business Resources | 0 Comments

Despite the relatively small numbers of gender diverse people in Canada and around the world, transgender and non-binary people are inordinately targeted by bigoted groups and media. When it comes to workplaces, it’s essential to ensure your team is accepting and knowledgeable about this plight.

Member Spotlight: Spicy Sports!

by Michelle Ratcliffe | April 15, 2025 | Blog, Members Spotlight | 0 Comments

We all know and love Spicy Sports, one of Whistler’s locally owned and operated rental stores. We recently chatted to the team about how they got started, what makes them stand out, and more!

From Waste to Action: 5 Ways Businesses Can Cut Costs by Reducing Food Waste

by Michelle Ratcliffe | April 1, 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

Join AWARE and the Whistler Chamber for an interactive, solutions-focused 2-hour workshop designed to help restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores take control of food waste.

Member Spotlight: Reactive Design

by Michelle Ratcliffe | March 11, 2025 | Blog, Members Spotlight | 0 Comments

We recently chatted to Chris Granicolo from Reactive Design to learn more about the business, what it’s like to run a business in Whistler, and his favourite spot for a snack!

18 Awesome Women-Owned Businesses in Whistler

by Michelle Ratcliffe | March 7, 2025 | Blog, Members Spotlight | 0 Comments

We’re showcasing 18 brilliant Whistler businesswomen to celebrate International Women’s Day in 2025!

Business Resources for Navigating Tariffs

by Michelle Ratcliffe | March 4, 2025 | Advocacy, Blog | 0 Comments

U.S tariffs on Canadian goods went into effect March 4, 2025. In response, Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs of 25% on $30 billion in goods imported from the United Sates, followed by further tariffs on $125 billion worth of American products in another 21 days.

All Candidates Meeting Wrap Up

by Michelle Ratcliffe | October 2, 2024 | Advocacy, Blog | 0 Comments

The Whistler Chamber in partnership with Arts Whistler and the Pique Newsmagazine recently hosted the Whistler All-Candidates meeting ahead of the Provincial Election. The video recording is available to view now.

Member Spotlight: Líl̓wat Business Group

by Michelle Ratcliffe | October 2, 2024 | Blog, Members Spotlight | 0 Comments

We recently spoke to the Líl̓wat Business Group to learn more about what they do, their challenges, plans for the future, and more.

What you missed at the Advocacy in Action Roundtable: Election Issues

by Michelle Ratcliffe | September 18, 2024 | Advocacy, Blog | 0 Comments

Recently, we hosted an Advocacy in Action roundtable to discuss the upcoming election and the major issues facing businesses.

Whistler Chamber progressing province-wide labour shortage solutions

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Sep 21, 2018 | Advocacy

ADVOCACY IN ACTION Whistler Chamber progressing province-wide labour shortage solutions During UBCM Whistler Chamber CEO, Melissa Pace and Board Chair, Theresa Walterhouse met with Minister of Labour, Harry Bains regarding the Temporary Foreign Worker...

Key Takeaways: Summer Town Hall with MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Sep 20, 2018 | Blog

September 20, 2018
We were fortunate once again to have MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones join us on August 30, to chat with the community. Pamela gave an overview of what’s been happening on a federal level, after which the floor was opened up for questions from the audience. We covered an array of topics, ranging from the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the National Housing Strategy to International Trade, with some excellent questions from members of the community.

BC Chamber Labour Survey

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Sep 4, 2018 | Advocacy

BC Chamber Labour Survey From labour shortages to significant skills mismatches, British Columbians will ring in Labour Day against a backdrop of labour challenges -- according to a recent BC Chamber MindReader™ survey done in partnership with the BC Government, which...

Support in a Tight Labour Market

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Aug 15, 2018 | Advocacy

Support in a Tight Labour Market With many Members facing labour shortages, your Chamber is working hard to move the dial on these issues for our community. The Challenge: This is not just a local challenge. Across our province, 68,000 jobs have...

2018 Commercial Lease Report

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Aug 9, 2018 | Advocacy

2018 Commercial Lease Report The Whistler Chamber has updated our Commercial Lease Report to assist you in your first – or next – lease decision. To help make your business easy, we update this tool annually. The information contained in this report is...

2018 Annual Member Survey and Working in Whistler Survey Highlights

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Aug 3, 2018 | Advocacy

2018 Annual Member Survey and Working in Whistler Survey Highlights Our purpose is to make business easy for our Members. The powerful data from our business community will help guide the development of programs and initiatives to best serve Member...

2018 Annual Member Survey

by Michelle Ratcliffe | May 6, 2018 | Advocacy

2018 Annual Member Survey Highlights Our purpose is to make business easy for our Members. The powerful data from our business community will help guide the development of programs and initiatives to best serve Member needs. 92 Member businesses...

“Working in Whistler” Labour Market Surveys

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Apr 17, 2018 | Advocacy

Advocacy In Action: “Working in Whistler” Labour Market Surveys In February the Chamber convened a Labour Task Force with the purpose of improving the Whistler labour market for the summer and fall 2018. The focus is on: Quick-to-implement initiatives...

Federal Budget 2018 – Analysis from the Canadian Chamber

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Mar 8, 2018 | Advocacy

Federal Budget 2018 - Analysis from the Canadian Chamber “Canadian business asked the government to focus on fundamentals like the growing competitiveness gap, the need to attract more private sector investment and presenting a realistic plan to balance the...