Chamber Blog
The Big Shift
The Big Shift March 23, 2020 By: Michelle Ratcliffe, Whistler Chamber, GM We have crossed a threshold. Sure, life altering shifts are not new. Individually, we have all navigated uncharted waters and gleaned lessons from life’s paradigm shifts. But what’s...
Human Ideas for Humans
AN UPDATE FROM TESS EVANS, FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, HR GALAXY Human Ideas for Humans March 23, 2020 Starting with mental and physical health: Peloton is offering a 90 day free use of their app. They do not ask for a credit card that will be charged later. They have...
COVID-19 Business Impact Survey generates almost 8000 responses
The BC Chamber of Commerce(and its 120-member chamber network) in partnership with Small Business BC, The BC Economic Development Association…
COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for Whistler Businesses
Stay up to date on the rapidly evolving situation, and on the nature of the virus itself, by frequently checking provincial, national and international websites: Government of Canada:…
International Women’s Day 2020
This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) theme is #EachforEqual. IWD provides an important opportunity to showcase commitment to women’s equality, launch new initiatives, celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness.
WNORTH Conference Call for Applications
Two local women on the rise will be awarded a scholarship to attend the WNORTH Conference April 15-17 at the Nita Lake Lodge. WNORTH is a boutique-style conference focused on providing a forum for women who are aiming for, or already on, a senior executive leadership track…
Meet Creel Concepts – Our November Chamber Après Hosts
Next month’s Chamber Après is taking place at The Hangar in Function Junction, hosted by a Member with a lot of stories to tell! Creel Concepts are bringing Whistler’s business community together at one of their spaces to showcase some of the exciting things…
Starting and Supporting a Small Business
This week – October 21 – 25 – is Small Business Week, and we’re taking this opportunity to celebrate all of our Members and Future Members who are (or are aspiring) small businesses owners. Over 99% of businesses are small to medium-sized, and we hope you’re very proud to be one of them!
Member Spotlight: Pangea Pod Hotel
Pangea Pod Hotel are the new kids on the block, but they have already made a big impact since opening their doors in 2018. As testament to this, Pangea Pod Hotel has made it into the top 3 finalists in the Innovative Business of the Year award category at the 2019 Whistler Excellence Awards…
Member Milestone: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre – 10th Birthday
We heard that this year was the centre’s 10th birthday, so we caught up with Manager of Marketing & Communications, Mandy Rousseau, to chat about their relationship with the Chamber and what’s happening in celebration of their 10th year.