• The George Hotel: Too Big, Too Risky, Breaks the Rules

    The George Hotel

    Too Big, Too Risky, Breaks the Rules

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  • Watch the video: 'How Tall is The George?'

    How tall is the George Hotel?

    VIDEO: Citizens of Gibsons set out to show just how high the George hotel really is.

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What is the GABC?

Gibsons Alliance of Business and Community Society is an inclusive coalition of community members and business people working together for the long-term social, environmental, economic, and cultural vitality of Gibsons. To this end, we work with other citizens to educate, inform, and support local leaders and groups in making the best decisions possible on issues of public interest.

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Social Cohesion

We are committed to working together to involve community members in issues of consequence, establish connections and nurture liaisons with other groups and all members of the community.

Environmental Health

We support the Precautionary Principle as our community’s most prudent guide when facing environmental and public policy decisions that will have an impact on human health or air, land, and marine environments.

Economic Well-being

We encourage localization, promote self-sufficiency and fiscal responsibility in business and government, and support innovative practices and initiatives, which achieve real sustainable, “Smart” growth.

Cultural Flourishing

We emphasize the importance of supporting, nourishing, appreciating, and celebrating the history, the traditions, and the arts which enrich our community both spiritually and economically.