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Press Release: Announcement from Board of Directors

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Squamish Chamber of Commerce Announces 2023/24 Board of Directors

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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

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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

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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 Celebrates at the 2022 Squamish Business Excellence Awards, presented RE/Max Sea to Sky

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Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – November 1st, 2022 Download PDF Media Release Squamish Celebrates at the 2022 Squamish Business Excellence Awards, presented RE/Max Sea to Sky #Business Excellence Awards celebrates Squamish success #BEASquamish #squamishexcellence #squamishstrong #adventuresinbusiness Tweet This Squamish, B.C – The annual Business Excellence Awards presented by RE/MAX Sea […]

2022 Business Excellence Awards Call for Nominations, presented by RE/MAX Sea to Sky

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Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – October 11th, 2022 Download PDF Media Release Squamish, B.C. – The annual Squamish Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards, presented by RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate, is back for another year to recognize and honour the best in business! The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is currently […]

Squamish Partners Urge Action on Transit, Parking and Transportation Infrastructure

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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

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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

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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 […]

Squamish Champions – Business Ambassador Program

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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 […]

Squamish Excellence – Stepping into Leadership Training

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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 […]

Squamish Chamber Announces Marketing Advisory Task Force

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Squamsh Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – April 27, 2021 Download PDF Media Release The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to announce the creation of a Marketing Advisory Task Force, bringing together a strong level of expertise from local businesses and community partners. 2021 Marketing Advisory Task Force Christy Allan, […]

2020 Squamish Business Excellence Awards Winners, presented RE/Max Sea to Sky

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Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – December 12th, 2020 Download PDF Media Release Squamish Celebrates at the 2020 Squamish Business Excellence Awards, presented RE/Max Sea to Sky #Business Excellence Awards celebrates Squamish success #BEASquamish #squamishexcellence #squamishstrong #adventuresinbusiness Tweet This Squamish, B.C. –  The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce […]

Squamish Celebrates at the 2020 Squamish Business Excellence Awards, presented RE/Max Sea to Sky

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Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – November 17th, 2020 Download PDF Media Release Squamish Celebrates at the 2020 Squamish Business Excellence Awards, presented RE/Max Sea to Sky #Business Excellence Awards celebrates Squamish success #BEASquamish #squamishexcellence #squamishstrong #adventuresinbusiness Tweet This Squamish, B.C. – The annual Squamish Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards presented by […]

BC Chamber Network Launches Building Resilience to Thrive Program

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Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – October 16 2020 Download PDF Media Release Chamber launches business resilience training program with UVIC to support SMEs. Tweet This Squamish, B.C. – Developed in partnership the University of Victoria’s Gustavson School of Business, the six-week program will help SMEs stay viable and adapt to […]

Squamish Chamber Receives Rural Community Development Grant

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Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – July 17, 2020 Download PDF Media Release   Squamish Chamber receives Rural Community Development grant to help support the local economy #squamishchamber #adventuresinbusiness Tweet This Squamish, B.C. – The Squamish Chamber of Commerce receives Rural Community Development grant to help enhance the skills of the […]

2020/21 Directors Voted to Squamish Chamber of Commerce

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Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – June 24th, 2020 Download PDF Media Release Squamish Chamber welcomes 2020/21 Board of Directors #squamishchamber #adventuresinbusiness Tweet This Squamish, B.C. –Squamish Chamber of Commerce members have elected four incumbent directors and seven newcomers to the 2020/21 Board of Directors.  The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is […]

LOCO BC & Partners Launch Support Local BC gift card platform in Metro Vancouver/Coast

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LOCO BC Media Release For immediate release – May 27, 2020 Read Here Support Local BC provides an online platform where customers can support their favourite local businesses by purchasing gift cards for future use. #squamishchamber #wegetbizdone Tweet This VANCOUVER BC May 11, 2020 Vancity, LOCO BC, and business organizations throughout the Lower Mainland are […]

Partnership + Community Connections Program

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Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – May 14th, 2020 Download PDF Media Release Announcing an exciting new Squamish partnership with mobile technology company GetintheLoop #squamishchamber #wegetbizdone Tweet This Squamish, BC – May 14, 2020 – The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with mobile technology company […]

Federal Package for Business and Provincial Update

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Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – March 18, 2020 Download PDF Media Release “Together, we’ll get through this” – Minister Morneau Tweet This Squamish, B.C. – What follows is a joint update from the Squamish Chamber and the BC Chamber.    Dear Members, Federal Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, just unveiled the […]

Squamish Excellence: Stepping into Leadership Fall Workshop Dates Announced

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Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – September 11th 2019 Download PDF Media Release Squamish partners launch Fall 2019 cohort of Stepping into Leadership #squamishexcellence Tweet This Squamish, B.C. – Squamish Excellence Stepping into Leadership fall training announced Squamish Excellence ‘Stepping into Leadership’, a six-part leadership training program, completed in three full […]

Squamish Chamber Receives BC Rural Dividend Grant

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Squamish Chamber of Commerce Media Release For immediate release – May 2, 2019 Download PDF Media Release Squamish Chamber receives BC Rural Dividend grant to help enhance the skills of the workforce and promote businesses #squamishchamber #adventuresinbusiness Tweet This The Squamish Chamber of Commerce has been awarded nearly $40,000 from the BC Rural Dividend to […]