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Ever wondered who's behind the leadership of the Pemberton Chamber? We're excited to introduce our newest monthly feature: Meet the Board Director—a behind-the-scenes look at the career journeys, motivations, and community connections of the people guiding the Chamber forward.

This month, we’re kicking things off with Kelsey Phare, CFP®, RRC®, Financial Advisor at Blueshore Financial and Treasurer of the Pemberton Chamber.

From restaurant management to financial advising, and from Pemberton elementary to the boardroom, Kelsey's story is deeply rooted in the community she proudly calls home. With a passion for helping others feel confident about their finances and a commitment to local business growth, Kelsey brings both heart and expertise to her role.

💬 “I saw joining the board as a way to grow both personally and professionally. It’s been a great opportunity to build relationships with local business owners and get more involved in the community.” — Kelsey Phare.

Meet the Whistler Community Foundation: A non-profit organization dedicated to managing community donations as strategic investments. The returns from these investments are then used to support local charities through grant funding, benefiting the Whistler community.

For this month’s Meet the Member Feature, get to know Local Artist & Business Owner Keita Selina, Owner of The Creative Cupboard.

For this months Meet the Member feature, we’re thrilled to be featuring a talented photographer in the Sea to Sky: Hannah Fergusson! 

This month for our Meet the Member feature, we’re excited to be featuring a local, family-run seed potato Farm nestled in the Pemberton Meadows: Shaw Creek Farm.

This month, we spoke with the Owner’s of Northern Neighbour Agency, a Pemberton based Marketing Agency for our Meet the Member feature.

This month, we spoke with the Owner’s of Copper Cayuse Outfitters, a Pemberton based Adventure Business for our Meet the Member Feature! Copper Cayuse Outfitters is a Premier guided horseback riding outfitter in the area, offering anything from hourly to 4 day long horseback trips.

This month’s Meet the Member features Borealis Immigration Law, a new virtual law firm serving the Sea to Sky Corridor. Borealis Law strives to help people, entrepreneurs and Canadian employers find the best route for their success in Canada.

June Meet the Members features Michelle Staehli and her business Prospect Thrift Store.

When asked why he decided to be a business owner and start his business, Spark Event Rentals, Marc replied, ” I saw an opportunity to fill a need in the regional market so I made the decision in the spring of 2018.

Our April Meet the Members features a much needed business in the Pemberton Valley, Sea to Sky Optometry. Local residents no longer have to drive to Whistler for eye care. Mindy Blumberg, Optometrist, is available to perform eye exams and vision tests, to prescribe and dispense corrective lenses, detect eye abnormalities and can prescribe medications for eye issues. In addition to the clinic in Pemberton, Sea to Sky Optometry offers mobile clinics to the Lil’wat Nation and other Statyemc Communities.

Meet the Members for March highlights a wonderful work alternative here in Pemberton, Out of the House Coworking. Tanitha shares her story: