BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260306T193000Z DTEND:20260306T220000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Business Lunch: State of the Municipality with Mayor Crompton\, presented by Lil'wat Business Group DESCRIPTION:Join the Whistler Chamber of Commerce for the annual Mayor's Business Lunch an engaging afternoon of conversation\, connection\, and community.\n\n\n\nSet at the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa\, this signature event brings Whistler's business community together over a three-course plated lunch (view the menu here)\, with time to catch up with peers and make new connections. The program will feature an update from Mayor Jack Crompton\, sharing perspectives from the Resort Municipality of Whistler\, followed by a moderated discussion and interactive audience Q&A.\n\n\n\nPLUS\, all attendees can enter into the draw to win some fantastic prizes including:\n\n A two hour Beekeeping Experience for 6 people\, valued $1\,134\, thanks to Ensure Hive Future\n A 2-hour licensed drone video/photo shoot valued at $750\, thanks to Reactive Media\n A two-night stay in a Deluxe Studio Suite for two adults\, valued at approximately $750\, thanks to the Westin Resort & Spa\, Whistler \n An Eagle Tour experience for two adults\, valued at $380 thanks to Ziptrek EcoTours\n A free recruiting campaign valued at $295\, thanks to Whistler Personnel Solutions\n Four (4) tickets for "Decoding Global Climate Policy with Dr. Mark Jaccard" Speaker series event on the April 30th\, valued at $146\, thanks to The Whistler Institute\n\n\n \n\n\nWhether you're looking to stay informed\, connect with fellow business leaders\, or take part in conversations shaping Whistler's future\, the Mayor's Business Lunch offers a welcoming space to listen\, learn\, and engage.\n\n\n\nTickets are limited - so reserve your seat today!\n\n\n\nEvent Agenda*:\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time\n Description\n \n \n 11:30\n Registration & Networking \n \n \n 12:00\n Opening address & welcome\n \n \n 12:15\n Three-course Lunch\n \n \n 12:45\n Mayor's State of the Municipality Address\n \n \n 13:00\n Fireside discussion with Jack Crompton\, Mayor of Whistler\n \n \n 13:15\n Audience Q&A\n \n \n 13:45\n Event wrap up\n \n \n\n\n\n*event agenda subject to change\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mayor Jack Crompton\n\nJack Crompton has deep roots in Whistler and is passionate about the future of his community. His grandparents were original shareholders in the Garibaldi Lift Company and the Crompton's have been engaged in business and community organizations since the beginning.\n\n \n\nJack's professional life has focused mainly on transportation and software. He founded Whistler Resort Cabs and operated the company until selling the company in 2008. He then founded and served as CEO for Ridebooker\; a Whistler based transportation software company. In October 2018\, Jack resigned his position with Ridebooker to serve full-time as Mayor of Whistler.\n\nJack likes to talk politics of any description. He is fascinated by political history\, local government and international affairs.\n\n \n\nJack and his wife Carolyn have four children\; Georgia\, Margaret\, Van and Harriet. They enjoy "the beautiful game"\, mountain biking\, skiing and being in the mountains.\n\n\n\n----------------------------------------------\n\n\n\nEvent Partnership Opportunities\n\nInterested in partnering on this Business Lunch event? We have a number of opportunities available including:\n\n\n Presenting Partner - One available\n Platinum Partner - One available\n Gold Partner - Limited available \n Community Partners \n Door Prize Partners\n\n To partner with us or to learn more connect with Jacquie McLean\, Marketing & Events Manager at jacquie@whistlerchamber.com\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within five (5) business days of the event\, or non-attendance on the day. If you have registered and paid for an event\, you will be automatically added to the attendance list. Photographs taken at the event may be used in marketing and promotional campaigns and messaging by the Chamber. \n\n\n\nThank you to all our Partners! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Whistler Chamber of Commerce for the annual Mayor&rsquo\;s Business Lunch&mdash\;an engaging afternoon of conversation\, connection\, and community.
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\nSet at the Hilton Whistler Resort &\; Spa\, this signature event brings Whistler&rsquo\;s business community together over a three-course plated lunch (view the menu here)\, with time to catch up with peers and make new connections. The program will feature an update from Mayor Jack Crompton\, sharing perspectives from the Resort Municipality of Whistler\, followed by a moderated discussion and interactive audience Q&\;A.
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\nPLUS\, all attendees can enter into the draw to win some fantastic prizes including:\n\n\n

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\nWhether you&rsquo\;re looking to stay informed\, connect with fellow business leaders\, or take part in conversations shaping Whistler&rsquo\;s future\, the Mayor&rsquo\;s Business Lunch offers a welcoming space to listen\, learn\, and engage.
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\nTickets are limited - so reserve your seat today!
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\nEvent Agenda*:\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
TimeDescription
11:30Registration &\; Networking \;
12:00Opening address &\; welcome
12:15Three-course Lunch
12:45Mayor'\;s State of the Municipality Address
13:00Fireside discussion with Jack Crompton\, Mayor of Whistler
13:15Audience Q&\;A
13:45Event wrap up
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\n*event agenda subject to change
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\nAbout Mayor \;Jack Crompton
\nJack Crompton has deep roots in Whistler and is passionate about the future of his community. His grandparents were original shareholders in the Garibaldi Lift Company and the Crompton'\;s have been engaged in business and community organizations since the beginning.
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\nJack&rsquo\;s professional life has focused mainly on transportation and software. He founded Whistler Resort Cabs and operated the company until selling the company in 2008. He then founded and served as CEO for Ridebooker\; a Whistler based transportation software company. In October 2018\, Jack resigned his position with Ridebooker to serve full-time as Mayor of Whistler.
\nJack likes to talk politics of any description. He is fascinated by political history\, local government and international affairs.
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\nJack and his wife Carolyn have four children\; Georgia\, Margaret\, Van and Harriet. They enjoy &ldquo\;the beautiful game&rdquo\;\, mountain biking\, skiing and being in the mountains.
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\nEvent Partnership Opportunities\n\n
Interested in partnering on this Business Lunch event? We have a number of opportunities available including:
\n\n\n To partner with us or to learn more connect with Jacquie McLean\, Marketing &\; Events Manager at jacquie@whistlerchamber.com
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\nCancellation Policy: Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within five (5) business days of the event\, or non-attendance on the day. If you have registered and paid for an event\, you will be automatically added to the attendance list. Photographs taken at the event may be used in marketing and promotional campaigns and messaging by the Chamber. \; \;
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\nThank you to all our Partners!
\n \; LOCATION:Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa 4050 Whistler Way\, Whistler\, BC V8E 1H9 UID:e.2416.2897 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260501T100554Z URL:https://business.whistlerchamber.com/events/details/business-lunch-state-of-the-municipality-with-mayor-crompton-presented-by-lil-wat-business-group-2897 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR