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 […]
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 […]
Home Smart Living: How Tiny Homes Are Changing the Way BC Residents Think About Space
As housing affordability continues to challenge Canadians across the country, more people are exploring alternative ways to live, invest, and create flexible spaces. Based in Squamish, Home Smart Living was created with that shift in mind — offering thoughtfully designed tiny homes that combine quality craftsmanship, accessibility, and modern living. Founded by siblings Nelson and […]
Introducing Coast Mountain Law, formerly Race & Company LLP and Mountain Law Corporation
After more than 50 years serving the Sea to Sky Corridor, Race and Company LLP will operate under a new name, Coast Mountain Law LLP, effective April 20, 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Sea to Sky Corridor’s oldest and largest law firm. This rebrand follows the firm’s acquisition of Whistler-based […]
Guest Post- Bellrock: Your Problem Isn’t Time – It’s Access
Most managers we work with don’t complain about workload. They complain about fragmentation. Their days involve a “quick question” before they finish their coffee, a relentless flow of text messages, calendar Tetris with meetings they don’t remember scheduling, drive-by decisions that feel small but carry big consequences, and, most critically, real thinking work postponed until early […]
From Classroom to Community: Celebrating Squamish’s Emerging Entrepreneurs
At the Squamish Chamber, one of the initiatives we’re most proud of is our growing partnership with the Entrepreneurship class at Howe Sound Secondary School. What began as a simple collaboration has evolved into a thriving pathway for young entrepreneurs in our community through the Chamber’s Emerging Entrepreneurs Program. Working alongside Howe Sound Secondary’s Vice […]
2026 Squamish ChamberMember Survey Results: A Snapshot of Business in Squamish
Each year, the Squamish Chamber of Commerce surveys its members to better understand the realities, pressures, and opportunities shaping our local business community. The 2026 Member Survey offered a candid and thoughtful look at how businesses are faring, what challenges they’re navigating, and how the Chamber can continue to evolve in meaningful ways. The results […]
12 Ways to Support Local Squamish Businesses This Holiday Season
Santa’s been spotted roaming the streets of Squamish, which can only mean one thing: the holiday season has officially clocked in. The Adventure Centre is now giving full festive-forest energy, and local businesses are rolling out their best lights, scents, flavours, and friendly faces. From family-run shops and home-based makers to restaurants, cafés, creative studios, […]
Celebrating Small Business Week in Squamish: Built to Thrive
October 19-25th marks Small Business Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the backbone of our community — the entrepreneurs, dreamers, and doers who make Squamish thrive. From the coffee shop owner who greets you by name to the tradespersons who keep our homes safe and strong, small businesses shape the very heart of our […]
Member Spotlight: Rodie Consulting
We’re very excited to welcome Rodie Consulting as one of our newest members of the Squamish Chamber! Based here in Squamish, Rodie Consulting is on a mission to help local enterprises “run better” through business planning, process improvement, project management, and agile coaching. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, they partner with you—tailoring strategies, optimizing workflows, […]
Member Spotlight: Nurturing Connection & Team Building with Create Makerspace
We’re excited to shine a spotlight on Create Makerspace, who’s been part of the Squamish Chamber community since August 2023! Oscar Radevsky is the driving force behind this innovative community hub where creativity, learning, and collaboration intersect. Create Makerspace offers a welcoming environment filled with tools, resources, and workshops that inspire people of all ages […]
How to Stay Engaged With the Squamish Chamber
(Updated from the summer!) We may be in the middle of events season, but we understand that you’ve got a lot of balls up in the air and making it out to an evening event isn’t always an option! there are still plenty of ways to stay connected and make the most of your Chamber […]
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 […]
Truth & Reconciliation Newsletter Sept 29, 2023
September 28th 2023 Double Edition – Truth Reconciliation
Squamish Chamber of Commerce Announces 2023/24 Board of Directors
Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – April 27, 2023 Download PDF Media Release Squamish Chamber of Commerce members have elected five incumbent and four newcomers to the board #squamishchamber #businessleaders #squamishbusiness Tweet This The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome five incumbent and four newcomers to the board for […]
Squamish Chamber Appoints New Executive Director
Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – March 7th 2023 Download PDF Media Release Squamish Chamber welcomes Executive Director Chris Fehr #squamishchamber #adventuresinbusiness Tweet This Squamish, B.C – Squamish Chamber of Commerce announces new Executive Director. The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Christopher Fehr will be joining as […]
Squamish Chamber Announces winners of the 2022 Squamish Business Excellence Awards, presented by RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – December 2nd, 2022. Photo Credit: Kris Mutafov @kris.mutafov Download PDF Media Release The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Squamish Business Excellence Awards, presented by RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate Tweet This On Thursday 1st December, 150 attendees […]
Squamish Partners Urge Action on Transit, Parking and Transportation Infrastructure
Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – May 25, 2022 Download Media Release Squamish partners write to elected officials to urge action on transit, parking and transportation infrastructure. #squamish #squamishbusiness #advocacy Tweet This May 18, 2022 (extract) Re: Transit, Parking and Transportation Infrastructure Dear your Honours Elliott, Sturdy, Bains, and Fleming, The […]
Squamish Chamber of Commerce Announces 2022/23 Board of Directors
Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – May 20, 2022 Download PDF Media Release Squamish Chamber of Commerce members have elected five incumbent and six newcomers to the board #squamishchamber #businessleaders #squamishbusiness Tweet This The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome five incumbent and six newcomers to the board for […]
Light Up Squamish: Window Wars – Winners Announced
Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – January 13, 2022. Download PDF Media Release Four local non profits and charities have been chosen as beneficiaries by the Squamish business winners of Light Up Squamish: Window Wars Tweet This The Squamish Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Squamish and the Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association […]
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 […]
Squamish Chamber Celebrates at the 2021 Squamish Business Excellence Awards, presented by REMAX
Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – December 6th, 2021. Download PDF Media Release Squamish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Squamish Business Excellence Awards, presented by REMAX Tweet This The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners from the 2021 Squamish Business […]
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 […]
Zoom Fatigue Tips – Chamber Insights
Definition of zoom: intransitive verb: to go speedily . Except you’re not going anywhere, you’re working from home, or office or home-closet-office or wherever you can get some peace and quiet right? If you’re finding that you’re more exhausted at the end of your workday than you used to be, you’re not alone. Why do […]
Squamish Excellence – Stepping into Leadership Training
Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – August 3rd, 2021 Download PDF Media Release Squamish chamber launch leadership training #squamishchamber #adventuresinbusiness Tweet This Squamish, B.C. – Squamish Excellence leadership training program launched for Fall 2021. Squamish Excellence has launched a six-part leadership training program, ‘Stepping into Leadership’, starting in September 2021. Stepping […]
Business Excellence Awards – Celebrating Community
Squamish Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Six months on we revisit the finalists of our Excellence Awards. Taking time to recognize our valuable professionals within our community is vital to its continued growth and sustainability. Squamish Celebrates the 2020 Squamish Business Excellence Awards finalists #BEASquamish #squamishexcellence #squamishstrong #adventuresinbusiness Tweet This On December 10th we […]
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, […]