The Big Idea
More than your average business profile – Make business easy – tune in to The Big Idea, a bi-weekly column published in the Whistler Question from the Whistler Chamber showcasing a Whistler Business innovating in their sector.
Giving a face to radio
September 1, 2015
For more than 30 years Mountain FM has been a staple on Whistler radio dials, but the station lacked a broadcast studio with a visible connection to local listeners. Operations and sales manager, Joe Polito…
Making authentically local airwaves
August 31, 2015
It’s been two-and-a-half years since Rob Wilson added 101.5 Whistler FM to the local airwaves and since day….
Mentor network moves mountains for female entrepreneurs
August 17, 2015
If anyone knows first hand the momentum that mentoring can bring to a business, it’s Cathy Goddard.
As founder and owner of Lighthouse Visionary Strategies, she has lived the peaks and valleys of …
Local love: offering adventure for all
July 20, 2015
Longtime Whistler resident, Joey Houssian, has been steadily building an institution of outdoor adventure as owner and president of The Adventure Group (TAG).
Houssian has built a business based on exciting experiences, offering treetop…
Startup finds success with smiles in a fast-growth market
July 6, 2015
The number of startups on the scene in the Sea to Sky is on the rise.
Offices in Whistler are perfectly positioned with…
A team that’s built to last
June 22, 2015
Wayne Katz has been fueling Whistler for years. First at Zog’s Dogs, then Moguls Coffee House, Gone Village Eatery and Lift Coffee Company, but it’s not just coffee beans and baked goods that energize his booming businesses…
Rich storytelling proves there’s a deep side to every snow story
June 8, 2015
“The Godfather of Freeskiiing,” Mike Douglas has been innovating in the ski industry his entire career, but since founding Switchback Entertainment in 2007, this innovation…
Filling guest experience with fun (and a dash of fairy dust)
May 28, 2015
Dreamy down filled duvets, five star service and sublime cuisine are just a few trademarks that attract discerning travellers, but what does it take to hit a higher peak in hospitality?…
Popping up amazing spaces with skilled labour
May 11, 2015
In his creative career Robert Megeney has constructed innovative installations with luxury brands and agencies across North America.
As president of the Montreal-based Event Labour…
Growing people to grow a business
April 27, 2015
The five-star service that the Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel delivers is not just exclusive to their guests. This team is also delivering five star service to their community. They are striving to be a pioneer as a sustainable hospitality…