Squamish Businesses on the Rise
Squamish is thriving and our local businesses are growing right along with it. From new studios and expanded production spaces to rooftop patios and booming community programs, these entrepreneurs are building, creating and investing back into our town. This roundup highlights some of the incredible growth happening right here in Squamish as renovations, relocations, expansions and inspiring milestones show what is possible when passion meets community support.
Act Alive Academy
Established 2014
Act Alive Academy offers performing arts, dance, and singing programs for kids, teens, and adults
How They’ve Grown
Opened the doors to a permanent home in a brand new studio in the fall of 2024
Be Clean Naturally
Established 2010
Making, selling and refilling. Striving to make the highest quality hand made & natural soap products with the smallest footprint, and always refillable.
How They’ve Grown
Added a second space for production in the summer of 2025.
Foundation Training
with Linda G
Established 2013
Utilizing the outstanding FT program to help Every-Body heal, rebalance and strengthen their posture and movement patterns.
Gabriela Le Photography
Established 2023
Family and Wedding Photographer
How They’ve Grown
Opened a studio in November 2025
OUTBOUND STATION
Established 2023
A quick-dine craft burger shop & café that caters daily commuters and travellers alike, who value high-quality service and experiences.
How They’ve Grown
Opened a rooftop patio in 2025
The Eco Alchemist
Established 2021
A complete personal care line with 60 clean beauty products manufactured right in Squamish. The business is 100% woman owned and self funded with the goal of helping to reduce the impact of the personal care industry on the environment.
How They’ve Grown
The Boutique opened in 2024
Squamish Dance Centre
Established 2021
A space for dancers of all ages and abilities to learn, connect and explore in a supportive environment.
How They’ve Grown
What began as one studio and 86 students in January 2016 has grown to 600+ students and six studios in 2025.
The Squamish Chamber of Commerce recognizes and celebrates all of the New & Growing Businesses
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