Sep 2, 2015 | BC, Economic Development, Tourism
Canadian communities with the right mix of memorable experiences are well poised to benefit from a low Canadian dollar, rebounding US visitation and ever-increasing visitation from China. Creating these memorable experiences for travelers is important because...
Apr 28, 2015 | Business, Economic Development, Tourism
San Francisco received notoriety this Fall and Winter for passing a measure in favour of allowing Airbnb style short-term rentals in the City. Having lived and worked in tourism based communities my whole life I’m well versed in the benefits, concerns, and controversy...
Nov 27, 2014 | Economic Development, Sustainability
The economy remains one of the top concerns facing communities of all sizes across Canada. If we use the leaky bucket model to describe a community’s economy, we want to be sure that the amount of water going into your community (through exports, grants, dividends,...
Mar 12, 2014 | Collaboration, Economic Development, Events
A Film About Disrupting the Business Quo The Whistler Centre for Sustainability, together with Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre, Seeds Consulting and the Whistler Chamber of Commerce, are pleased to host to Whistler screening of the documentary film, Not Business as...
Jan 22, 2014 | Collaboration, Economic Development, Events
On February 26th the Centre presented Michael Shuman, economist and author of Local Dollars, Local Sense, who spoke on Fostering a Vibrant Sea to Sky Regional Economy. Focusing on local economic development strategies from around North America, Mr. Shuman provided...
Nov 13, 2013 | Collaboration, Community Planning, Economic Development
Walking past a line up at Money Mart the other day I was struck as to why this business survives and thrives. With charges on money borrowed set at $21-$25 per $100, they must be making a killing off some pretty desperate people. Thinking about the perverse nature of...
