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  • August 28, 2019

    Keynote Speaker Teara Fraser to kick-off Indigenous Tourism Start-up Program in Whistler, B.C. on September 9th

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Join us at the Squamish Líl̓wat Cultural Centre for an unforgettable evening with keynote speaker, Teara Fraser. Teara’s list of dynamic life …

    Business, Indigneous, Social Venture Challenge, Tourism
  • September 30, 2018

    Snagging Leggings

    The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ímc Business Start-up Program (SLSBSP) has eleven participants elbows deep in the hard work of developing their businesses. The program, being …

    Business, Indigneous, Social Venture Challenge
  • September 13, 2018

    Lil’wat Cultural Tours at Joffre Lake Park

    The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ímc Business Start-up Program (SLSBSP) has eleven participants elbows deep in the hard work of developing their businesses. The program, being …

    Business, Indigneous, Social Venture Challenge
  • July 18, 2018

    Rising Bear Emergency Services

    The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ímc Business Start-up Program (SLSBSP) has eleven participants elbows deep in the hard work of developing their businesses. The program, being …

    Business, Indigneous, Social Venture Challenge
  • May 15, 2018

    Encouraging, Supporting and Inspiring Indigenous Entrepreneurs from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ́imc Nations

    The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ímc Business Start-up Program (SLSBSP) has eleven participants elbows deep in the hard work of developing their businesses. The program, being …

    Business, Indigneous, Social Venture Challenge
  • August 2, 2017

    Nicolette Richer – From Social Venture Challenge to Dragons’ Den

    Nicolette Richer has found her purpose. She loves being a social entrepreneur and can’t imagine doing anything else. She sees no differentiation between work, life …

    Business, Social Venture Challenge
  • June 27, 2017

    Social Venture Challenge Success Story – Ski Heaven Diverts Over One Metric Tonne of Waste from the Landfill

    Any skier who has thrown out an old pair of skis can appreciate the pain involved in the process. A non-skier might think “what’s the …

    BC, Business, Social Venture Challenge
  • May 24, 2017

    Social Venture Challenge Success Story – Dooshi Pet Supplies

    Jeff Anderson started making homemade dog treats not because he knew he wanted to start a business, but because he wanted healthier food for his …

    BC, Business, Social Venture Challenge
  • July 15, 2016

    Social Venture Challenge 2016 Winner

    The Social Venture Challenge (SVC) 2016 builds upon the success of our 2015 program and continues to encourage, support and grow new social ventures in …

    Business, Social innovation
  • March 2, 2016

    Creating shared value and community impact – Social Venture Challenge 2016

    As Globe 2016, North America’s largest and most influential sustainable business leadership summit, unfolds in Vancouver this week, it’s a good time to reflect on …

    Business, Economic Development, Events
  • February 24, 2016

    Whistler Excellence Awards 2016 – Sustainability in Action Business Award

    The Whistler Excellence Awards celebrate Whistler’s innovators, trailblazers and community cultivators. With over 200 locals together for one night, Whistler’s black tie business and community …

    Business, Whistler
  • November 26, 2015

    BC Buy Local Week Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2015

    BC Buy Local Week to be celebrated in the Sea to Sky Corridor. BC Buy Local Week is an annual celebration of local business. Local …

    Business, Economic Development