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Whistler Chamber November Advocacy in Action Member Input Session

by Jacquie McLean | Nov 29, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog

The Whistler Chamber’s monthly Advocacy in Action meetings continued last month, with the October 19th discussion joined by local MP Patrick Weiler and representatives from across the Whistler business community.

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

by Jacquie McLean | Nov 18, 2021 | Blog

Whistler Chamber October Advocacy in Action Member Input Session

by Jacquie McLean | Nov 3, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog

18 Awesome Women-Owned Businesses in Whistler

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Mar 7, 2025 | Blog, Members Spotlight

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

6 Myths About The Whistler Experience – And the Truth Behind Them

by Jacquie McLean | January 14, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Over the years, a few myths have popped up about what The Whistler Experience Program is – and what it isn’t. In this blog, we cover the six most common myths about the program, and explain the actual truths.

Member Spotlight: A Little Bud

by Michelle Ratcliffe | November 25, 2025 | Blog, Members Spotlight | 0 Comments

A Little Bud is a locally owned cannabis dispensary – Whistler’s first licensed shop of its kind. They’re relatively new in town, but they’ve already been making a splash in the community.

Member Spotlight: Lorette Brasserie

by Michelle Ratcliffe | November 4, 2025 | Blog, Members Spotlight | 0 Comments

After much anticipation, Lorette Brasserie opened its doors on April 26 of 2025, adding some new chic French cuisine flair to Whistler’s dining scene. We recently chatted to James Pare to learn more about this exciting new endeavour, and how it all began.

Whistler’s Deep Roots, Bright Futures Shine at the 2025 Excellence Awards

by Michelle Ratcliffe | October 7, 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

Whistler’s business and community leaders came together in high spirits on Friday, Oct. 3, as we hosted the annual Whistler Business Excellence Awards, presented by BlueShore Financial, a division of Beem Credit Union, at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

Chamber Après 2024/25 Season Wrap Up!

by Michelle Ratcliffe | July 21, 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

It’s been an incredible 2024/25 Chamber Après series. Let’s take a look back at the past year, and thank our wonderful hosts one more time! Plus, apply by July 31 to host an Après for the coming season!

Whistler Business Academy Request for Proposal: Education & Training 2026

by Jacquie McLean | July 17, 2025 | Blog, Business Resources, Community Events & Engagement Opportunities, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Background & Company Overview The Whistler Chamber is the leading business association in Whistler, representing over 700 members across a diverse range of business sectors. We are a welcoming not-for-profit, member-driven organization that is committed to...

Whistler Excellence Awards Nominations – Celebrate Those Helping Whistler Thrive

by Jacquie McLean | July 9, 2025 | Blog, Community Events & Engagement Opportunities, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Whistler Excellence Awards Nominations Now Open – Celebrate Those Helping Whistler Thrive The Whistler Chamber is excited to announce the launch of nominations for the 2025 Whistler Excellence Awards, presented by BlueShore Financial, a division of Beem Credit Union....

Member Spotlight: MyHR

by Michelle Ratcliffe | May 26, 2025 | Blog, Members Spotlight | 0 Comments

MyHR isn’t your usual human resources company. We recently chatted to MyHR Country Manager Julie Morris to learn a little more. Here’s what she had to say!

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.

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...

Provincial Budget 2018

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Mar 8, 2018 | Advocacy

Provincial Budget 2018 The BC Budget 2018 reflects a social agenda with meaningful investments in both housing attainability and childcare – two areas of deep interest to our province-wide Chamber network – but it leaves the business community to pick up a...