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Member Spotlight: Líl̓wat Business Group

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Oct 2, 2024 | Blog, Members Spotlight

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

3 Reasons to Build Business Connections

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Sep 9, 2024 | Blog

Building business connections and networking is vital for Whistler businesses. Here are just three reasons why!

Meet the Chamber Member you probably haven’t heard of (and why you should learn more about them)

by Michelle Ratcliffe | Aug 20, 2024 | Blog, Members Spotlight

PearlSpace is a local not-for-profit that provides much-needed support services in the local community. Previously known as the Howe Sound Women’s Centre Society, this organization is one that works tirelessly in the background to support many of our most vulnerable.

All Candidates Meeting Wrap Up – Federal Election

by Jacquie McLean | Apr 7, 2026 | Advocacy, Blog

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.

Whistler Business Academy Request for Proposal: Education & Training 2027

by Jacquie McLean | June 9, 2026 | 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...

Workforce & Immigration – Whistler Chamber Position

by Jacquie McLean | April 29, 2026 | Advocacy, Blog | 0 Comments

Budget 2026 expands the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to professional services for the first time, including things like accounting, security and engineering. These are services almost every business in BC uses. The government’s rationale is that BC’s economy has shifted toward services, many of which have never had provincial tax applied. Here are the need-to-know details.

BC’s PST Expansion: What Businesses Need to Know

by Jacquie McLean | April 13, 2026 | Advocacy, Blog, Business Resources | 0 Comments

Sea to Sky Business Leaders Meet Minister Valdez

by Jacquie McLean | April 13, 2026 | Advocacy | 0 Comments

MP Weiler and Minister Valdez Roundtable Patrick Weiler, MP West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country, invited local business leaders from his constituency to meet with the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of...

Northlands Rezoning – Chamber Position

by Jacquie McLean | April 13, 2026 | Advocacy | 0 Comments

Northlands Rezoning - Chamber Position The Whistler Chamber supports the Northlands / Beedie project moving forward as soon as possible. We recommend employee housing as a priority for CAC allocation. The allocation of CAC funds should not delay the project any...

Summer 2025 Gallery

by Jacquie McLean | April 7, 2026 | Advocacy | 0 Comments

Summer 2025 Gallery Business walking tour with MP Weiler Business Lunch: State of the Municipality with Mayor Crompton presented by Capilano University ALSO Information on commercial real estate rates is available on request Read Pique Newsmagazine: Resort Chambers...

Business Resources for Navigating Tariffs

by Jacquie McLean | April 7, 2026 | 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 – Provincial Election

by Jacquie McLean | April 7, 2026 | Advocacy, Blog | 0 Comments

All Candidates Meeting Wrap Up – Federal Election

by Jacquie McLean | April 7, 2026 | Advocacy, Blog | 0 Comments

Summer 2024 Gallery

by Jacquie McLean | April 7, 2026 | Advocacy | 0 Comments

Summer 2024 Gallery Business Lunch: State of the Municipality with Mayor Crompton presented by Capilano University Business Roundtable with MP Patrick Weiler Whistler's All Candidates Meeting Sea to Sky Chamber Connect (North Van, Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton)...

2020 Whistler Excellence Awards Winners

by admin | Sep 25, 2020 | Blog

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…

Grant Writing with Granted Consulting

by admin | Sep 24, 2020 | Blog

RESOURCES FOR WHISTLER BUSINESS Grant Writing with Granted Consulting September 24, 2020 This week the Whistler Chamber held a virtual Lunch + Learn: Grant Writing Workshop with Granted Consulting presented by Hummingbird Smart Services, in partnership with...

Whistler Chamber Supports First Steps in Province’s Economic Recovery Plan

by admin | Sep 21, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog

Last week, the provincial government shared details of its Economic Recovery Plan, Stronger BC. In addition to broad consultation and recommendations, the Stronger BC Plan took into consideration the BC Chamber of Commerce Economic Recovery Submission…

Chambers Concerned that CECRA is Coming to an End too Soon

by admin | Sep 10, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog

During last week’s BC Chamber network call, the Whistler Chamber raised the critical issue of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program coming to an end. We voiced our concerns on Whistler businesses behalf; while CECRA has been…

Moving the Dial on Whistler Child Care Solutions

by admin | Sep 4, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog

Your Chamber continually champions child care as a key issue facing Whistler businesses and our wider community. This year we have been at the table having discussions with our leaders in our community, and our resort partners, including the Resort Municipality of Whistler.

Advocacy in Action with MLA Jordan Sturdy

by admin | Sep 4, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog

This week the Whistler Chamber held a virtual roundtable discussion with Jordan Sturdy, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky and a small group of Members. The goal of this discussion was to provide our MLA with a deeper understanding of Whistler businesses’ main concerns are at this time.

Pulse Check #4 Results: Bold Plan Needed to Help Businesses Recover

by admin | Jul 16, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog

The Whistler Chamber and the BC Chamber of Commerce have collaborated once again to collect important data from Whistler’s businesses on the effects Covid-19 continues to have. The Whistler Chamber continues…

Local small business gets $10K grant from Canadian Chamber of Commerce

by admin | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog

Local small business Japanada gets $10K grant from Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Salesforce June 29, 2020 The Canadian Chamber of Commerce announced 62 $10,000 grant recipients from its…

Advocacy win – Extension to Temporary Layoff Provision

by admin | Jun 25, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog

ADVOCACY IN ACTION Advocacy win – Extension to Temporary Layoff Provision June 25, 2020 After listening to feedback from the collective voice of BC business, the provincial government has extended the temporary layoffs provisions to a maximum of 24 weeks expiring...