The last year saw rising fortunes for Whistler’s business community, with increases in business sentiment and improvements in staffing—but challenges lie ahead.
Executive director of the Whistler Chamber of Commerce, Louise Walker, said with borders being open, the revival of events, and a return of foreign workers, 2023 “saw some improvements on key challenges of 2022.”
The workforce is a perennial issue, with many businesses forced to cut back on hours due to a lack of staff.