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 […]
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 […]
Truth & Reconciliation Newsletter Sept 29, 2023
September 28th 2023 Double Edition – Truth Reconciliation
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 […]
Advocacy Get Involved – Transit Strike – Letter Template
Advocacy – Transit Strike Letter Template As you are aware, bus drivers in the Sea to Sky have been on strike since January 29. The Squamish Chamber recognizes the impact of the strike on your business, employees and the wider community. While we are not involved in the bargaining process, we have advocated to encourage […]
Advocacy Continues – Unifor Union Strike – PW Transit
Advocacy for Unifor Union Strike – BC Transit / PW Transit “The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is once again writing to encourage you to resume negotiations in order to find a resolution and enable the return of public transit to the community of Squamish. Squamish is a community of small businesses. Business owners and their […]
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 […]
Sea to Sky Fire and Ice Aspiring Geopark
Sea to Sky Fire and Ice Aspiring Geopark, Feb 28, 2022 The Squamish Chamber confirms support for the Fire & Ice Aspiring Geopark. “The Squamish Chamber is aware the Sea to Sky Fire & Ice Geopark Society (dba the Fire & Ice Aspiring Geopark) is seeking designation as a UNESCO Global Geopark. We are pleased to see the Geopark […]
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 […]
Squamish Chamber Response – Unifor Union Strike – PW Transit
Advocacy for Sea to Sky Transit The Squamish Chamber of Commerce (SCC) is the oldest and largest business organization in the Squamish community, representing nearly 600 members. Squamish Chamber highlights the importance of public transit and encourages a resolution and expeditious return of local transit services to Squamish. “In the last 12 months, over two […]
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 […]
Short Term Rentals, January 5, 2022
Short Term Rentals, January 5, 2022 The Squamish Chamber has been active in discussions around short term rentals, including participation at workshops, meetings with District of Squamish staff, research, letters to Council and speaking at the September 2020 public hearing. A one-year review was conducted in January 2022. The Squamish Chamber expressed our concerns with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Marine Rezoning, June 8, 2021
Marine Rezoning, June 8, 2021 The Squamish Chamber has been active in discussions around marine rezoning, including meetings with District of Squamish staff, letters to Council, participation in surveys and speaking at the public hearing in 2021. At the public hearing, The Squamish Chamber followed up with two meetings in January 2022 to provide continued […]
Marine Rezoning, May 12 2021
Marine Rezoning, May 12 2021 The Squamish Chamber has been active in discussions around marine rezoning, including meetings with District of Squamish staff, letters to Council, participation in surveys and speaking at the public hearing in 2021. The Squamish Chamber would like to ensure marine rezoning does not negatively impact existing businesses that are […]
Squamish Chamber Announces Marketing Advisory Task Force
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, […]
Keep Your Business Going & Growing
Learn more about our newest Member to Member Offer from RRM Creative! Chamber Members Receive a free 30-minute consultation during which we’ll assess your advertising needs/priorities and recommend how to move your business forward in 2021. Get a 10% discount on your first project with us. See other Member to Member Offers here! About RRM […]
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 […]
Squamish Community Forest, July 22, 2020
Squamish Community Forest, July 22, 2020 The Squamish Chamber offered support for the proposed Squamish Community Forest (SQCF). “It is our understanding that the SQCF would bring many benefits, including greater local input to forest management decisions around recreation, watersheds, wildlife, viewscapes and timber harvest, as well as support for local economies and […]
Understanding Affordable Housing In Squamish – Guest Blog
Read our latest guest blog from Squamish Chamber Director Cameron Cope, Owner & Operator, Our Squamish. As Squamish continues to grow, it is essential to get a better understanding of the factors contributing to the housing affordability problem. #squamishchamber #housingaffordability Tweet This Housing affordability, though currently eclipsed by today’s pandemic, is on everyone’s mind. It’s […]
On the Front Line for Business Owners- Guest Blog
Read our latest guest blog from Squamish Chamber director, Christine Campbell Owner Operator of C.Campbell Agency Plan for recovery and even growth for the future now. #squamishchamber #wegetbizdone Tweet This The last couple months have shown us unprecedented times and all businesses have been affected one way or another by COVID-19. Squamish businesses included. They […]
Federal Package for Business and Provincial Update
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 […]