Whistler Business Academy: supporting successful business operations with education & training
Unlock the full potential of your business with the Whistler Business Academy—a dynamic hub of training workshops, online skill development courses, and engaging in-person events tailored to propel your venture to new heights. Designed for Chamber Members, this is where you’ll find support to nurture talent and build the foundation of successful business operations.
Spanning essential areas such as management, operations, marketing, and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a budding startup, our comprehensive programs cater to all skill levels and business needs, fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
In-person Training & Workshops
FoodSafe Level 1
Did you know that we hold bi-monthly, in-person Foodsafe Level 1 training throughout the year?
This one-day course gets food handlers up to speed on hygiene and food safety and covers:
✅ basic microbiology
✅ food contamination
✅ potentially hazardous foods
✅ dish-washing
✅ receiving and storing techniques
Thank you to our training partner Connect Hospitality
Emergency First Aid
Held bi-monthly, this one-day course combines first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) content, along with other important emergency skills including:
✅ Preventing & preparing to respond to emergencies
✅ Airway and breathing emergencies
✅ Respiratory and cardiac arrest
✅ Wound care
✅ Workplace documentation & how to complete a first aid record
Thank you to our training partner Whistler First Aid
Management Skills Training
Strong management skills are essential for navigating workplace challenges and driving business success.
We’re excited to partner with Bellrock Benchmarking Inc. to bring you these impactful sessions designed to elevate your leadership and make a lasting impact in your organization.
✅ Motivation: Turn “Just a Job” Into a Team That Cares
✅ Compensation: Made Simple: A framework for Fair
✅ Leading Change – Navigate resistance, engage your team, and drive successful change
✅ How to Build a Healthy Culture of High-Performance on Teams with Bellrock Benchmarking Inc.
Thank you to our training partner Bellrock Benchmarking Inc.
Public Speaking Skills
What if improving your public speaking skills could be fun, energizing, and even a little hilarious?
We’ve teamed up with Laugh Out LIVE (LOL), Whistler’s own improv and comedy pros, to bring you a one-of-a-kind 5-week intensive workshop designed to boost your confidence, communication, and presence—on stage, in meetings, and beyond.
Whether you’re looking to level up your leadership skills, ace your next pitch, or simply feel more at ease in the spotlight, this workshop will give you the tools (and the laughs) to get there.
5-week series starting January 20, 2026!
Thank you to our training partner Laugh Out LIVE!
Human Resources Skills
Effectively recruiting, managing and retaining your team is essential to maintaining a healthy work environment, and crucial skill for business success.
We’re excited to partner with Peninsula HR Canada to bring you three different sessions to help you with the heavy work of HR and workplace safety compliance.
✅ Mastering Tough Talks: HR Strategies
✅ Health & Safety Management Made Easy*
✅ Understanding Discrimination: How to Manage a Diverse Workforce & Improve Productivity*
*Some topics subject to change
Coming Soon.
Thank you to our training partner Peninsula HR Canada
The Business Beat with BDC
We’ve partnered with Business Development Canada (BDC) to present a series of educational networking sessions to help you grow and succeed.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this is your chance to mingle, learn, and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs in Whistler’s vibrant business community (PLUS, refreshments & nibbles included).
Each session is focused on operational business supports and resources including:
✅ Economic updates
✅ Interest rate information
✅ Scaling and growing your business
✅ Business strategy and planning
Thank you to our training partner BDC
Live Webinars
Board Governance Training
This three-part live webinar training is held annualy, and comprises 90-minute sessions on consecutive weeks. These sessions cover the fundamentals of good governance practices including
✅ The Rules
✅ The Strategy
✅ The Players
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the boardroom, these sessions are your golden ticket to mastering the art of effective governance.
Thank you to our training partner OnBoard Training
Google Analytics and Search Engine Marketing
Are you struggling to make sense of your website’s performance data? Want to drive more traffic and increase your online presence?
We’ve partnered with Google-certified digital Marketing Agency, Ollo Metrics to bring you courses to turn your digital marketing into a predictable revenue and lead generation machine so you can positively impact more people.
✅ Unlock Google analytics 4: Your Path to Data Driven success
✅ Mastering SEO: Drive Traffic & Boost Your Online Presence
✅ Google Ads: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses in 2025
Thank you to our training partner Ollo Metrics
Social Media Skills
One of the challenges of owning a business is to know how to market effectively and build your online presenece.
Great news! We have partnered with Catherine Aird Social Media to bring you four different workshops throughout the year to elevate your social media game and grow your business:
✅ Social Media Strategy
✅ Videos for Social Media
✅ Six Proven Steps for Social Media Success
✅ Facebook & Instagram Advertising
Thank you to our training partner Catherine Aird Social Media
Partner With Us: The Whistler Business Academy
Unlock the full potential of your business with the Whistler Business Academy—a dynamic hub offering training workshops, online webinars, and engaging in-person events tailored to propel your venture to new heights.
By aligning with the Whistler Business Academy, you’ll join an esteemed network committed to fostering a thriving economy and community success. As a valued partner, your organization will enjoy unparalleled visibility and recognition within Whistler’s vibrant business ecosystem.
Through strategic collaborations, we offer unique opportunities to showcase your brand’s commitment to education, talent development, and corporate social responsibility.
Sponsorship opportunities Include:
- Presenting Partner
- Workshop Series Partners
Do you have a training or workshop idea?
If you have a new idea or offering you think would be a good fit for the Whistler Business Academy please let us know! We are always looking for new and exciting ways to support talent development and successful business operations for our community.
Connect with our team
For further information about any of the opportunities you’ve seen, or if you have a new partnership idea please connect with Jacquie McLean, Marketing & Communications Manager; jacquie@whistlerchamber.com or 604.932.5922, ext 961
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