Chamber Blog
Advocacy Wins at the BC Chamber AGM
The Whistler Chamber of Commerce was busy last weekend, May 22-23, attending the virtual BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting & Conference. 67 chambers and boards of trade from across BC gathered online to discuss and debate key policy issues. 70 policies were submitted by 30 local chambers…
BC Businesses Face Major Hurdles Under Phase 2 of Restart Plan
The Whistler Chamber and the BC Chamber of Commerce collaborated on another Pulse Check survey to collect and provide information to government, from a range of Whistler Businesses. Thank you to everyone who completed the latest MindReader Pulse Check survey…
Finding Peace in Times of Uncertainty
A New Reality. Where we currently find ourselves: May 2020 and a global pandemic. Normally, early days in May bring that familiar anticipation for summer, when the sun begins to rise earlier and earlier every day, notifying us that a change is on the horizon. This spring is different; not only a change in seasons but for most of us…
Surviving Working From Home With Kids
Unfiltered: Family + Work + Home = A Hot Mess. If I thought building my business was hard, nothing compares to trying to keep it alive while home full-time home with my 3 young children and dog! Life as it was had its challenges: client commitments, work travel, homework, sports, activities, play dates etc…
Almost half of BC businesses that are temporarily closed not confident in ability to reopen
The COVID-19 crisis is deepening for British Columbia businesses with four-in-ten (43%) of those surveyed stating they can only continue to operate for up to three months under current restrictions. For businesses temporarily closed, the future is similarly dire…
COVID-19 Provincial Economic Stimulus – Letter to Minister of Finance
During these unprecedented times, the Whistler Chamber continues to work hard to advocate for YOU, our Members. This week we sent a letter to Minister of Finance, Carole James, regarding the COVID-19 Provincial Economic Stimulus and the pressing issues…
Pulse Check Survey Provides New Business Impact Data
The results are in! The Whistler Chamber and the BC Chamber of Commerce have collaborated to collect and provide information to government, from businesses of all sizes within our community. Information gathered will inform a holistic approach between government and society in acting on the COVID-19 pandemic…
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Working from Home
Some of us entrepreneurs and ambitious humans thrive off of having a busy schedule that is filled with meetings, events and deadlines. Although a lot of us love the rush and feeling of busyness, it’s safe to say that we have all fantasized about slowing down, hitting pause or just being able to work from home…
Business in the Time of COVID-19
About a year ago, the Whistler Chamber team began planning sessions to create the vision for our 5 year strategic plan. One of the pillars of that plan is Community of Practice. Now, at the time I don’t think we ever expected this would be where 2020 would take us…
How to Lead When Nobody is Left
In the past weeks COVID-19 has left a significant impact on the World, but particularly the Hospitality & Tourism Industry has been majorly hit. Flights have been grounded, hotels and restaurants shut down and many people have been laid off or lost their jobs altogether…