Membership

The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is your gateway to business growth in a rapidly evolving community. As the voice of local business, we connect members, advocate for a strong economic environment, and provide opportunities to promote your products and services locally and beyond. Membership also includes affiliation with the BC Chamber, amplifying your voice at the provincial level.

What’s Included in the Membership

Squamish Chamber of Commerce members enjoy a wide range of benefits designed to support and grow their business. From networking events and marketing opportunities to exclusive discounts, advocacy, and access to the Chambers Plan, membership offers valuable tools to help you connect, save, and succeed.

Member Benefits & Savings

DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS

The Squamish Chamber of Commerce facilitates a suite of benefits for our membership to help Squamish companies lower their day-to-day business costs. Benefits enable our membership to access preferential rates on key business services including group insurance, email marketing, merchant services, travel, gasoline, office supplies and training.

Member to Member Offerings

Because Local Loves Local

One of the perks of being part of the Squamish Chamber? The power of community. When you offer a special deal or exclusive promotion to fellow Chamber members, you’re not just boosting your business—you’re building real, local relationships that last. It’s a win-win (and sometimes a win-win-win). More local love means more local sales, more visibility, and more reasons for members to keep supporting each other.

Chambers Plan

Chambers Plan is the #1 employee benefits plan for Canadian small businesses, and it’s offered as an exclusive benefit for our chamber members. More than 30,000 small to midsize businesses choose Chambers Plan to protect their employees with comprehensive group benefits. It’s built for Chamber members with 1-50 employees, including self-employed businesses, home-based businesses, and farms.

Chambers Plan offers the best, most affordable way and easiest way to care for you and your employees.

If you’re thinking of adding employee benefits to your company – or looking for a replacement for your current plan – here are 6 great reasons to take a closer look at Chambers Plan:

Membership Pricing

The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is your gateway to business growth in a high-potential community. As the voice of local business, we connect members, advocate for a strong economic environment, and provide opportunities to promote your products and services locally and beyond. Membership also includes affiliation with the BC Chamber, amplifying your voice at the provincial level.

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Make the Most of your Membership

HOST AN APRES 5

Host an Après 5 and position your business at the heart of Squamish’s thriving professional community. It’s a chance to showcase your venue, advertise your business, and establish your presence while engaging with like-minded professionals and community organizations. By hosting, you’ll create opportunities for collaboration and enjoy increased marketing exposure that helps your business stand out.

SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE

Showcase your knowledge and position yourself as a trusted voice in your field by taking part in various speaking opportunities. As a Chamber member, you can host a workshop, lead a lunch & learn, become a mentor for an emerging entrepreneur or join a panel discussion—giving you the chance to highlight your expertise, gain valuable insights from peers, and put your business in front of an engaged audience. It’s a powerful way to build credibility, grow your professional profile, and make meaningful connections.

EXPLORE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship of a Squamish Chamber of Commerce program or event is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your business’s profile among the community’s most engaged business professionals.

Sponsorships can be further customized to suit the distinctive needs and budget of your organization.

Register as an annual business champion to receive brand exposure on our website, in every newsletter, and recognition at each event.

Become a Squamish Chamber Member

Marketing Add-On Options

Looking to amplify your brand? The Chamber offers flexible marketing add-ons designed to fit every business size and budget. With packages like Launch, Communicate, and Collaborate, you can choose the option that aligns best with your goals and reach. From digital features to event visibility, our marketing opportunities span multiple channels and connect you with an engaged, local audience eager to support businesses in our community.

Directory Listings

A complimentary business directory listing is included with every membership, highly beneficial to anyone conducting business in the Sea to Sky Corridor. Chamber-listed businesses frequently appear at the top of search engine results for Squamish, making it one of the most effective ways to boost visibility and connect with new customers. And you would like more visibility, there is an option to purchase for an ‘enhanced’ listing.

Training and Networking

MEMBER DISCOUNTS ON EVENTS AND TRAINING

The Chamber is committed to offering training opportunities that support both professional growth and business success. Our programs are designed around the topics that matter most to our members, from leadership development to emerging industry trends. By bringing in subject matter experts, we ensure high-quality, relevant learning experiences, while also creating spaces for members to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. These connections not only strengthen individual businesses but also play an important role in driving economic growth across Squamish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Membership gives you access to networking events, advocacy support, marketing opportunities, business resources, and exclusive perks like the Chambers Plan benefits program.

Membership pricing varies depending on business size. Please see the membership rate chart.

Yes! We welcome non-profits, entrepreneurs, and home-based businesses — all membership types enjoy the same great benefits.

Memberships are valid for one year from the date you join and are renewable annually.

We think so! — Events are a great way to connect, however, members also benefit from utilizing our marketing tools, cost savings programs, and advocacy efforts.

Yes, memberships can be transferred within your organization if business ownership or contact information changes. Just let us know!

Once you’re a member, you’ll receive login access to the Member Portal where you can access benefits, register for events and take advantage of member-only perks.