What Squamish Businesses Want from the Next Mayor and Council
What Squamish Businesses Want from the Next Mayor and Council Results from the Joint Engagement Committee’s 2026 Election and Business Priorities Survey With the municipal election days away, the Squamish Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Squamish and Tourism Squamish, working together as the Joint Engagement Committee (JEC), asked local businesses what matters most to them. Fifty-four […]
U.S. Tariffs Threats and What it Means for B.C. Businesses
New U.S. Tariffs Are Coming August 19 — Here’s What It Means for B.C. Businesses On July 20, 2026, the U.S. administration signed proclamations placing new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods — including dairy, wine and whiskey, cement, candles, plastics, and furniture — set to take effect August 19. Just three days […]
Premiers Pledge to Eliminate Obstacles to Alcohol Trade Between Provinces
From Global News: “9 premiers agree to lift interprovincial trade barriers on alcohol products By Eli Ridder and Jack Farrell The premiers of nine provinces announced Tuesday that they’re removing major barriers to interprovincial sales of alcohol. Provincial rules will be changed to allow brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly to consumers regardless of […]
Squamish Is Thinking in Circles and It’s Working!
What if the way we do business in Squamish could actually create less waste, lower costs, and build a stronger local economy, all at the same time? That’s exactly the promise of the circular economy, and the District of Squamish has been quietly leading the charge. From Roadmap to Reality It started in 2021, when […]
B.C.’s Minimum Wage Increase: What It Means for Small Business
Effective June 1, 2026, British Columbia’s minimum wage will rise from $17.85 to $18.25 per hour. While a 40-cent increase may appear modest on the surface, many small businesses are preparing for a much larger financial impact behind the scenes. The increase reflects B.C.’s annual inflation-based wage adjustment, a mechanism introduced through amendments to the […]
What Do You Think About the Proposed BC PST Expansion?
The proposed expansion of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) in British Columbia marks a significant shift for many service-based businesses, with new rules set to take effect on October 1, 2026. For the first time, a 7% PST will apply to several professional and service categories that were previously exempt, potentially impacting pricing, contracts, and […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Budget 2026
Jen Riley, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement in response to the release of Budget 2026 by the Government of British Columbia. “As expected, Budget 2026 provides a sobering economic outlook for the province in the year ahead and over the three-year fiscal plan. “Today’s budget offers little in the […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Inter-Provincial Trade Agreement
In response to today’s announcement of the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement (CMRA) signed today in Yellowknife, Alex McMillan, CEO (Interim) of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “Reducing interprovincial trade barriers has been a top priority for the BC Chamber of Commerce. I applaud today’s news of the CMRA being signed by […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on the Federal Budget
In response to today’s federal budget, Alex McMillan, CEO (Interim) of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “The first budget from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government attempts to navigate the needs of Canadians, businesses and communities at a pivotal moment for Canada’s economy. “The BC Chamber of Commerce welcomes the budget measures […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Increase Softwood Tariffs
In response to yesterday’s increased softwood lumber tariffs on Canadian companies, Alex McMillan, CEO (Interim) of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “The BC Chamber of Commerce is deeply concerned about the newest increase in duties imposed on Canadian softwood lumber producers by the United States. The current duty rates of over […]
Member Spotlight: Kelly Wilcox
We’re thrilled to welcome Kelly Wilcox—Squamish Mortgage Expert—as one of the newest members of the Squamish Chamber! Kelly brings a wealth of experience and a people-first approach to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the often-complex world of home financing. With access to over 30 trusted lenders and a commitment to transparency and personalized service, […]
Press Release: Announcement from Board of Directors
Dear Squamish Chamber Members, The Board of Directors of the Squamish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne MacKenzie as the new Executive Director, effective March 25th, 2023. With over 20 years of experience in event management, Chamber operations, and most recently as Director, Development and Operations for the Forum, Anne […]
2023 Press Release Squamish BEA’s
Press Release 2023 Squamish BEAS Squamish, B.C – Squamish Chamber of Commerce announces winners of the 2023 Squamish Business Excellence Awards Gala presented by RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate, held at the CN Roundhouse Railway Museum, November 3rd. Join us in celebrating all finalists, and businesses successes for 2023!
Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together
Squamish Chamber of Commerce – July 1st Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together For immediate release – July 1st, 2023 Download PDF Media Release Squamish Chamber partners with the Squamish Downtown BIA to bring our Business Community together, July 1st for Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together. About The Squamish Chamber of Commerce The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to […]
Eagle Mountain Pipeline Project – General Statement
The Squamish Chamber of Commerce presented their general statement regarding the Eagle Mountain Pipeline Project on May 24th, 2023. Download PDF General Statement About The Squamish Chamber of Commerce The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Squamish community by actively supporting business, economic growth and diversification. The […]
Five Compelling Reasons to Hire a Squamish Business
The Squamish Chamber operates on the unceded lands of the Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw). We are grateful to work, live and play on their territory. Read our latest guest blog from Amber Turnau, Co-Founder of Substrate Studios Five Compelling Reasons to Hire a Squamish Business Our photogenic town is well-known for its majestic vistas and […]
Love Local. Love Good Food
The Squamish Chamber operates on the unceded lands of the Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw). We are grateful to work, live and play on their territory. Bringing Good Food Values and Local Flavours to the Squamish Food Scene More than just an abundant place to live, Squamish is where passionate entrepreneurs and local ingredients come to […]
Love Local. Love Squamish Creators
The Squamish Chamber operates on the unceded lands of the Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw). We are grateful to work, live and play on their territory. Local Creators Bring Something Special to Squamish More than just a beautiful place to live, Squamish is where beautiful ideas and products come to life. Our community is filled with […]
Love Local. Love Squamish Experiences
The Squamish Chamber operates on the unceded lands of the Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw). We are grateful to work, live and play on their territory. Read our latest guest blog from Squamish Chamber member, Rochelle Rae, owner and operator of RRM creative. Four Local Businesses Attract Visitors to Squamish When it comes to enjoying the […]
Love Local. Love Squamish Wellness
The Squamish Chamber operates on the unceded lands of the Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw). We are grateful to work, live and play on their territory. Read our latest guest blog from Squamish Chamber member, Rochelle Rae, owner and operator of RRM creative. Four Local Businesses Bring Health & Wellness to Squamish Situated in a stunning […]
Love Local. Love Squamish Adventure
Read our latest guest blog from Squamish Chamber member, Rochelle Rae, owner and operator of RRM creative. The Squamish Chamber operates on the unceded lands of the Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw). We are grateful to work, live and play on their territory. Four Local Recreational Businesses to Love in Squamish The love that locals have […]
Love Local. Love Squamish.
Read our latest guest blog from Squamish Chamber member, Amber Turnau, co-owner and operator of Substrate Studios. The Squamish Chamber operates on the unceded lands of the Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw). We are grateful to work, live and play on their territory. Four Local Businesses to Love in Squamish If you’ve spent a little time […]
Fall for Business – Light Up Squamish
Winter heralds in a time of transition and invites us to embrace the energy of change. Sensing a Shift It’s been a tough year all round and especially challenging for small businesses, but we’ve seen the community truly pull together to support and champion one another – and the awareness for shopping locally is on […]
Fall for Squamish – Support Local Season
Discover Small Businesses in Squamish As we wrap up three months of Buy Local programming, we’re ensuring Squamish businesses can see out the year alongside our Light Up Squamish and Window Wars activation. We saw 58 businesses register for Fall For Squamish, with many very generously donating prizes. The traditional shop, stamp, win promotion generated […]
Building business dreams into reality – Christine Campbell
Read our latest guest blog from Squamish Chamber member, Christine Campbell Owner Operator of C.Campbell Agency Building business dreams into reality – Member Milestone #squamishchamber #businessresilience #squamishstrong Tweet This Where is your business at? Are you just surviving or are you thriving? Christine Campbell, owner/operator of C.Campbell Agency has always set her sights on the […]
Squamish Champions – Business Ambassador Program
Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – September 28th, 2021 Download PDF Media Release In Squamish, there are many good reasons to champion our town: to help enhance our business community members, to protect our environment, to learn about service excellence so that we can share in the community pride. As a […]
June is #BCBuyLocal Month- Shop Squamish
June marks BC Buy Local Week for the Squamish Community as the Squamish Chamber of Commerce has partnered with LOCO BC to promote and celebrate local businesses. Why Local? When you buy local, you help build a stronger communities. Local businesses buy from other businesses in the community — growers, makers, manufacturers, graphic designers, accountants, […]
A local’s eye view, keeping businesses growing – Guest Blog
Read our latest guest blog from Squamish Chamber Member, Owner & Operator, rrm creative. As restrictions lift, we share a local’s eye view on keeping businesses… going and growing #squamishchamber #BCBuyLocal #SupportSquamish #SupportLocal Tweet This “There is no better way to invest in our future than growing our local community.” – rrm creative, Squamish Tweet […]
Taste of Squamish Winter Edition – Support Local, Support Squamish
Support Local. Support Squamish #supportlocal Tweet This Give yourself a taste of Squamish. An upscale Business Directory for everything Eat, Drink, Play & Stay in Squamish BC. Read Winter Print Edition The Taste of Squamish can be picked up at Tourism Vancouver, Tourism Squamish and throughout the city and Sea to Sky and is very […]
Shop Local, Hire Local, Play Local – Guest Blog
Read our latest guest blog from Squamish Chamber member, Christine Campbell Owner of C.Campbell Agency Local businesses are working hard to keep afloat during these unprecedented times. They are re-evaluating their bottom lines and looking at innovative ideas to increase business while following all the new protocols being put in place. #squamishchamber #shoplocal #here4squamish Tweet […]