EDC to offer workshop on Disaster Preparedness for Business
Posted October 4, 2015 at 6:19 am by Tim Dustrude
What would happen to your business as a result of a major disaster in the San Juan Islands? Are you, your property and your data prepared? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on Disaster Preparedness for Business, October 28th from 9-11 a.m., videoconferenced at the Lopez and San Juan Island Public Libraries.
In this course, participants will learn to prepare their businesses for disasters, and to recover from them. The course will help business owners and managers to review insurance coverage, to prepare for utility disruptions, secure facilities, buildings and plans, back up financial records, prepare employees for emergencies, and to create effective emergency communication plans.
Dave Halloran from the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management, Barbara Marrett from the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, and Gigi Zakula from Islanders Insurance will lead the workshop.
Details: This free workshop will be videoconferenced live on Wednesday, October 28th from 9-11 at the Lopez and San Juan Island Libraries. Refreshments will be served and printed materials will be available to take away. Advance registration is requested; please call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email: info [@] sanjuansedc [.] org.
The EDC thanks Islanders Bank, Heritage Bank, San Juan County government, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Ports of Friday Harbor, Lopez and Orcas, and Island Market for supporting our Business Education Series. This workshop is not sponsored by the Lopez Island or San Juan Island Library.
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) strives to strengthen and diversify the economy of San Juan County. We believe a strong economy builds a strong community. The EDC works to build an environment that helps business owners create jobs. We serve business: linking organizations and resources, providing valuable information, rendering assistance and advocating for an improved island business environment.
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