Chamber Blog
Support for Business and Not-For-Profits
Today, Prime Minister Trudeau announced four measures to further support business and not-for-profits who are struggling in the face of COVID-19 pandemic. In brief: The wage subsidy has been increased from 10% to 75% for qualifying businesses, back dated to March 15, 2020.
The Latest on Immigration Issues and COVID-19
Travel to Canada by land and air is restricted to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members with a few exemptions. Foreign workers who have a work permit or have been approved (before and after the travel ban was implemented) to work…
BC Government Listens to Urgent Business Feedback
As you may know, today the BC Government announced a COVID-19 Action Plan, which includes $5 billion allocated for programs that support businesses, workers, and economic recovery. We know you’re eager to gain more clarity on how to access these initiatives, and the province will provide these details soon…
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…