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Dec 52 min read

Community Futures Howe Sound Partnership: Make It 'Til You Make It

Anyone who has been out and about in Squamish recently will have heard of or seen Create Makerspace , a fantastic accessible, inclusive...

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What to do if your bank won't give you a small business loan

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Nov 272 min read

What to do if your bank won't give you a small business loan

You’ve got a great business idea, but need funds to get started? Or you already have a small business, but you’re ready to expand and...

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Community Futures Howe Sound Partnership Spotlight: Bratz Biz

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Nov 152 min read

Community Futures Howe Sound Partnership Spotlight: Bratz Biz

The Arts Whistler Holiday Market is an annual tradition for many locals, showcasing countless small businesses and artisans from all...

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An interview with Beriah Chandoo, Founder & CEO of Cedar Rock Wellness

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Nov 143 min read

An interview with Beriah Chandoo, Founder & CEO of Cedar Rock Wellness

Cedar Rock Wellness is a fitness and wellness space located in Squamish, BC. Their specialized treatments and programs focus on...

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Community Futures Howe Sound Partnership Spotlight: Chamber Collaboratories

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Nov 72 min read

Community Futures Howe Sound Partnership Spotlight: Chamber Collaboratories

The entrepreneurial spirit in the Sea to Sky is truly thriving, with many people running side gigs, creating their own businesses, and...

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Celebrating Small Business Week: 7 Fantastic Small Businesses to Visit This Week!

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Oct 123 min read

Celebrating Small Business Week: 7 Fantastic Small Businesses to Visit This Week!

Small business week is coming up October 21 – 25, and as a non-profit committed entirely to supporting businesses in the Sea to Sky,...

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An interview with Alex Gorham, founder of Best Coast Lights

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Sep 123 min read

An interview with Alex Gorham, founder of Best Coast Lights

Best Coast Lights is a Whistler-owned outdoor lighting installation company currently operating in Squamish and Whistler, BC. They...

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5 ways small businesses can support other small businesses in the Sea to Sky

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Aug 163 min read

5 ways small businesses can support other small businesses in the Sea to Sky

The permanent population of the Sea to Sky Corridor isn’t much over 40,000 people. Even with such a small community, there are countless...

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May 96 min read

Freshii Squamish - Our Story

An interview with Gerald Cote, owner of two Freshii locations in Squamish. With two locally owned franchises downtown Squamish and at...

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Wild Life Gym - an interview with the owners of Wild Life Gym.

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Mar 85 min read

Wild Life Gym - an interview with the owners of Wild Life Gym.

Located on Commercial Way in Squamish, Wild Life Gym is a physical fitness centre whose coaches lead group classes designed to develop...

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An interview with Melissa Braun, founder of SAM (Squamish Academy of Music)

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Jan 94 min read

An interview with Melissa Braun, founder of SAM (Squamish Academy of Music)

The Squamish Academy of Music , more affectionately known as SAM, is currently in its 13th year of business. Located downtown Squamish,...

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Are you an Indigenous entrepreneur interested in starting your own business?

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Dec 20, 20231 min read

Are you an Indigenous entrepreneur interested in starting your own business?

DISCOVER ENTREPRENEURSHIP Are you an Indigenous person interested in starting your own business? Want to learn more about what it takes...

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Straight from Japan to Squamish: The Aikidaily International Academy

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Nov 27, 20232 min read

Straight from Japan to Squamish: The Aikidaily International Academy

Straight from Japan to Squamish Aikidaily International Academy is located in Squamish, BC, where Grant and Rie Babin teach classes to...

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Nov 23, 20231 min read

Bratz Biz Holiday Market is Back!

Bratz Biz is Back! The popular youth artisan market is back for 2023, featuring the talent of over forty young creators. It’s a great...

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Vintage Vibes: Amy Rafferty's Whistler Success Story with Community Futures

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Sep 20, 20231 min read

Vintage Vibes: Amy Rafferty's Whistler Success Story with Community Futures

Miles ahead of the curve, Amy Rafferty brought vintage to the Whistler in 2018. Her original F is for Frank (formerly Velvet...

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"From Dreams to Wagging Tails: The Success Story of Firetail Pets in Squamish"

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Sep 20, 20231 min read

"From Dreams to Wagging Tails: The Success Story of Firetail Pets in Squamish"

Firetail Pets are happy to report they have been welcomed to the community with open arms and wagging tails since their doors first...

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From Farmers Market to Nationwide Success

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Sep 20, 20231 min read

From Farmers Market to Nationwide Success

Offering a variety of exciting flavours, sizes and products, Squamish Water Kefir is available at hundreds of grocery stores across...

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