Shannon Lorenz - Bespoke Market

With nearly two decades of entrepreneurial experience, I have established a reputation for my ability to leverage the power of community to drive sustainable growth for my business and businesses I have consulted with.

Key Achievements:

• Event Programming at the Sea to Sky Gondola: I have been a long-standing freelancer with the Sea to Sky Gondola for over a decade, planning their event programming and contributing to the success of their initiatives.
• Curated Markets: I host bi-annual markets in Squamish that showcase a carefully curated selection of 100 vendors, attracting shoppers and vendors from across the province. These markets have proven to be highly successful, with 97% of attendees making a purchase. This upcoming November we expect to see 4,000 shoppers over the weekend for our Squamish event and expect that we will see over $200,000 in collaborative sales for vendors which directly impacts the shop local movement.
• Community Leadership: Shannon is a founding member of Squamish Women In Business, a collaborative effort with the Chamber to support local female entrepreneurs. She has also been involved in other community initiatives, including Squamish Mothers In Business, a not-for-profit event that operated from 2014 to 2020.

I believe that my dedication to fostering community connections and empowering businesses, I have made a significant contribution to creating community connection in the work I do in Squamish. My expertise, experience, and commitment to community make me a strong candidate for this award.