Business Tips & Spotlights 

AWARE Whistler shares their tips for reducing business waste ahead of Earth Day 2026.

InFlow Adventure Co is a Squamish-based company offering epic adventures on the water. We chatted to them to learn more.

MOMENTUM is a Squamish-grown business accelerator, with the sole purpose of helping entrepreneurs turn their bright ideas into profitable companies. Naturally, it's a great fit for a Community Futures partnership.

Porcupine Mechanical, a Squamish-based business, is bringing heat pumps – and efficient HVAC systems – to the Sea to Sky. Read our interview with this great local business!

Prodigy Wildfire Solutions is a Sea to Sky company working to prevent and mitigate wildfire damage. Read on to find out how it all began, how it works, and what's next.

The Bratz Biz crew in their festive best! Bratz Biz is Whistler’s annual youth artisan entrepreneur Christmas market, and 2025 marks 20 incredible years of creativity, business skills, and brilliant young minds putting themselves out there. Community Futures Howe Sound began sponsoring Bratz Biz in 2020 and is proud to continue supporting the event and ensuring it can run every year. To learn more about the anniversary, common misconceptions, and what young entrepreneur

We interviews Pala Kovacs to learn about the Indigenous Aritsans Accelerator, how it works, and why it’s so necessary.

We interviewed Deorum Ski Co to learn about their game-changing products for outdoor creatives.

We interviewed Allen Edwards of Trickster's Hideout to learn how it all got started, his advice for businesses, & more.

We interviewed Oscar Radevsky of Create Makerspace to learn more about this fantastic Squamish business.

We recently interviewed Carolina Arcila, powerhouse founder of Treeline Collective, to learn more about the business and how it got started.

We've partnered with The Wood Innovation Group (TWIG) to help support local wood professionals. Learn more here!

The Social Venture Institute: Sea to Sky will be running an immersive gathering of visionary leaders and social entrepreneurs in Whistler.

Learn about our 'Make It 'Til You Make It' partnership with Create Makerspace.

Learn about our partnership with Bratz Biz & why it's so important.

Meet Beriah Chandoo, Founder & CEO of Cedar Rock Wellness, a fantastic Community Futures client.

Learn about what the Chamber Collaboratories are and why we're proud to be involved.

Alex Gorham, founder of Best Coast Lights, a spectacular client of Community Futures Howe Sound.

An interview with Gerald Cote, owner of two Freshii locations in Squamish. With two locally owned franchises downtown Squamish and at Glenalder Place right off the highway, Freshii is a fast casual restaurant serving a variety of healthy bowls, burritos, wraps, soups, salads and treats. What is your business story? For 30 years, I had a career as a professional ballroom and latin dancer and I owned a dance studio in Calgary. My wife Robin and I were expecting our second child

Located on Commercial Way in Squamish, Wild Life Gym is a physical fitness centre whose coaches lead group classes designed to develop physical literacy and improve strength and mobility. The gym also offers personal training, small group training and high performance athletic training. An interview with Tiera Wilson, owner and founder of Wild Life Gym How many years have you been in business? We opened in September, 2018, so just over 5 years. What is your business story? My