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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

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

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

Squamish’s Fight for Fair Fuel Prices
Squamish’s Fight for Fair Fuel Prices: An Example of Community Advocacy For years, residents and business owners across the Sea

Building What Matters: BC Chamber AGM
The BC Chamber of Commerce is the province’s largest and most broadly based business network, representing more than 80 local

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

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

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

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

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,

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!

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

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

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

Truth & Reconciliation Newsletter Sept 29, 2023
September 28th 2023 Double Edition – Truth Reconciliation

Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together
Squamish Chamber of Commerce – July 1st Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together For immediate release – July 1st, 2023 Download PDF Media

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

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

Guest Post Introducing Michael Rodie – Business Coach
After a number of years working as a management consultant and business coach with large organisations across the lower mainland,

Member Spotlight: Gale Kim of Mackoff Mohamed Barristers & Solicitors
Gale Kim is a lawyer at Mackoff Mohamed specializing in employment law, civil and commercial litigation, and insurance defence, with

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

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!

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

Covid Chronicles – Bark Busters In Home Dog Training
What is the name of your business? Bark Busters In Home Dog Training Tell us about your business pre-COVID-19. We

Guest Post Introducing Michael Rodie – Business Coach
After a number of years working as a management consultant and business coach with large organisations across the lower mainland,

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

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

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

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

Squamish’s Fight for Fair Fuel Prices
Squamish’s Fight for Fair Fuel Prices: An Example of Community Advocacy For years, residents and business owners across the Sea

Building What Matters: BC Chamber AGM
The BC Chamber of Commerce is the province’s largest and most broadly based business network, representing more than 80 local

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,

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

Building What Matters: BC Chamber AGM
The BC Chamber of Commerce is the province’s largest and most broadly based business network, representing more than 80 local

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

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,

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Minister of Small Business and MP talk business in Squamish
Squamish Chief, February 25 , 2019 For MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones’s second visit to the Squamish Chamber of Commerce in 2019,

Squamish Mayor promises 125 new housing unit
Squamish Chief, January 25, 2019 “In order to help alleviate the housing crisis, Mayor Karen Elliott, speaking on behalf of

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

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

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

Truth & Reconciliation Newsletter Sept 29, 2023
September 28th 2023 Double Edition – Truth Reconciliation

Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together
Squamish Chamber of Commerce – July 1st Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together For immediate release – July 1st, 2023 Download PDF Media

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

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

Truth & Reconciliation Newsletter Sept 29, 2023
September 28th 2023 Double Edition – Truth Reconciliation

VOTE NOW! Squamish Business Excellence Awards, presented by TELUS
The Annual Business Excellence Awards, presented by TELUS, recognize the outstanding achievements of business people and business organizations in our
