Two Upcoming Events from the EDC

1. EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Wednesday, May 28, from 10:30am until 1:30 p.m. Advance registration is required.

The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, a management consultant for over a decade.

As part of the workshop, McCafferty will cover business financing, discuss a variety of financing options and will provide a reality check for those considering a new or expanded business venture. He will be available for one-on-one consultation after the workshop.

Participants in the workshop will leave with the resources and support they need to create a business plan including a realistic financial plan. In addition, McCafferty will cover current federal and Washington State tax incentive programs for small businesses.

Details: Wednesday, May 28 from 10:30am until 1:30pm. The class will be held at the San Juan Island Library in the meeting room. Advance registration is required; please call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email:
info [@] sanjuansedc [.] org

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2.Business entrepreneurs invited to the first EDC Business Café
The San Juan County Economic Development Council invites business entrepreneurs to the first EDC Business Café event, on Thursday, May 29, from 10:00am until noon on Orcas Island.

The EDC Business Cafés were created as a way to ensure that our entrepreneurs have an arena to discuss issues important to their businesses. Businesses in all stages of growth and health are invited to attend – to share stories, to find solutions, to create solidarities. The cafés will be held regularly on all three islands in rotation.

The cafés were created by the EDC’s Business Incubation Committee, a group created to foster emerging businesses through education and cooperation.

Details: Thursday, May 29 from 10:00am until noon at the Orcas Hotel. Please call 360-378-2906 for more information or email:
info [@] sanjuansedc [.] org

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The EDC thanks the Whidbey Island Bank, San Juan County government, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Port of Friday Harbor and the Port of Lopez for supporting our Business Education Series.

The San Juan County Economic Development Council’s Business Education Series was created by the EDC in response to concerns from local business owners and overall increased demand from new businesses. This series will present a variety of business topics designed for both those opening a new business or those wanting to take their business to the next level.

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