Chamber Blog
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…
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:…