Topic: Business
4th Annual Studio Holiday Party
Written on December 12, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Studio will be hosting their 4th annual holiday party this Friday, Decemeber 15th from 7:00 pm to midnight. Please join us as we celebrate the holidays and our appreciation for this community! Bryan Leighton will be providing live holiday music and then later in the night DJ Neon Tide will spin the tunes to Continue Reading
Joey’s Holiday Shop Local Spree
Written on December 8, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Would you like to win some gift certificates from our local stores in time for Christmas? Well the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce knows a way that you can! @sanjuanislandchamber – follow the trail of Joey’s Holiday Shop Local Spree on Instagram… Every day Joey will go spend the day at one of our Continue Reading
Nordland II
Written on December 7, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Getting ready to begin their 42nd year of service in the San Juans in 2018, San Juan Ferry & Barge has just added a new vessel, the Nordland II to their fleet. Kirk Moore with www.WorkBoat.com has the full story below and you can also check out SJ Ferry & Barge’s Facebook Page to see Continue Reading
Chardonnay Shopping
Written on December 6, 2017 at 3:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Hello all lovely ladies! We are really looking forward to Thursday, December 7th! We have around 20 businesses that are participating in this event by offering discounts, special store hours and or snacks and beverages:) Please come out and support our wonderful local businesses and let them know you are part of the Chardonnay Shopping Continue Reading
New ER Doc at PIMC
Written on December 2, 2017 at 9:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth welcomes a new emergency medicine provider to PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center: Jason Oost, MD. Dr. Oost earned his degree in Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed an Emergency Medicine Residency as well as an Ultrasound Fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. In addition Continue Reading
Christmas Spoken Here
Written on December 1, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you seen the new shop called “Christmas Spoken Here”? It’s a candy and gifts shop across the street past the library right where Guard Street turns right to become Beaverton Valley Road. Inside you’ll find a very homey atmosphere and a room full of old fashioned Christmas decorations. Lots of new, vintage and refurbished Continue Reading
EDC News and Events
Written on November 30, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Datapalooza! Legislators, business owners, community leaders: Join us Wednesday, December 6th from 10a-noon for an in-depth data and demographics event including lunch and great conversation! This year’s program, sponsored in part by Island Market, will feature speakers from the WWU Center for Economic & Business Research, the State of Washington and the EDC. Click here Continue Reading
Meet & Greet Author Events
Written on November 29, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore presents two upcoming events: First it’s Flight as a Lifetime Passion: Adventures, Misadventures and Lessons by John Geyman, M.D. (note: click below for the 2nd event: Volcano: an A to Z) Share John Geyman’s 58 years in the air as he talks about his book: Flight as a Lifetime Passion: Adventures, Misadventures Continue Reading
Small Business Saturday
Written on November 22, 2017 at 8:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Mayor Carrie Lacher has proclaimed this Saturday, November 25th, as Small Business Saturday! Share with your friends and family and show some love by participating in the 8th annual Small Business Saturday, a day to support our local businesses that create jobs, boost our economy and preserve similar neighborhoods around the country. The Continue Reading
Free Shoreline Contractor Training Workshop
Written on November 22, 2017 at 8:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Free Training for Contractors Working on Shoreline Properties in the San Juans Thursday, December 7, 2017, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor (152 First Street) Friends of the San Juans is hosting a free technical training for contractors who work on waterfront properties. San Juan County’s 400 + miles of Continue Reading
Holiday Spirit Getaway
Written on November 21, 2017 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
This holiday season, Friday Harbor House is making things extra special through their “Holiday Spirit Getaway” package. Guests will get to enjoy a one night stay along with Peppermint truffles and a bottle of Washington-produced wine. It’s guaranteed to bring holiday cheer! Full details below –
Lions Announce Shopping Spree Winners
Written on November 20, 2017 at 9:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lily Easley, 4 year old daughter of Heather & Dan Easley, picked the winners in this year’s San Juan Lions Club Shopping Spree drawing. Proceeds from this event provide scholarship funds for high school grads. Grand Prize Winner: Shahn McGuire – 4 Minute Shopping Spree at King’s Market on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 1:30 Continue Reading
Introducing Friday Harbor Hive
Written on November 20, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Interested in a Coworking space in Friday Harbor? Friday Harbor Hive wants to hear from you! Please fill out this extremely short survey at Survey Monkey. Then join us for a Coworking networking evening on Thursday, Nov 30th 5-7pm at Mikes Cafe & Wine Bar. We want to share our ideas and hear yours while Continue Reading
EDC Offers FREE Business Law 101 Workshop
Written on November 18, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to gain a better understanding of how law impacts a business in a free workshop entitled Business Law 101, led by Duncan Wilson, and presented by the San Juan County Economic Development Council on Wednesday, November 29, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. In this workshop, participants will learn about real estate Continue Reading
WaterWorks Open House
Written on November 16, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ruth Offen from WaterWorks Gallery invites you to a holiday open house… Okay… so we’re almost there… ‘Tis the Season Please join me on Friday, November 17th to usher in the Holiday season. The gallery celebrates from 4 -7 pm with Prosecco and chocolates. Let the shopping begin! Lots of new works from the gallery’s Continue Reading
Datapalooza!
Written on November 13, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC presents Datapalooza! – a statistics and demographics event for San Juan County Need more data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community legislator or leader? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for their second annual Datapalooza! event, two hours of in-depth data and analysis of Continue Reading
Guardian Award for PIMC
Written on November 10, 2017 at 9:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center wins ‘Guardian Award’ ‘Excellence’ honor for Emergency Department patient experience PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center has been named a 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have consistently achieved the 95th percentile or above of performance in Continue Reading
Griffin Bay Bookstore Annual Sale
Written on November 9, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Anniversary Open House on Saturday, November 11, 10:00 am—6:00 pm 20% off on all books in the store It’s that time of year again, and Griffin Bay Bookstore will hold its annual Open House and Sale on Saturday, November 11, 10:00 am—6:00 pm to celebrate 38 years of bookselling. You’ll find the bookstore brimful of Continue Reading
EDC Offers FREE Tax Workshop
Written on November 9, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In partnership with the Washington State Department of Revenue, the San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Monday, November 13, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. This fact-filled workshop helps business owners learn about Washington State taxes that apply to their businesses. In this workshop, participants will get Continue Reading
New at SJI Cheese
Written on November 9, 2017 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
What is San Juan Supper Club? San Juan Supper Club is something new from San Juan Island Cheese. Join us for a light supper from 5-7pm on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of November and December. Chef Bill is creating delicious small plates featuring seasonal ingredients paired with wine and beer. Please join us this Continue Reading
Neighborhood Toy Store Day
Written on November 3, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Toy Box Celebrates the Eighth Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day, November 11 On Saturday, November 11, The Toy Box will join hundreds of locally owned stores across the country to celebrate the eighth national Neighborhood Toy Store Day, an annual celebration in which independent toy shops kick off the holiday season with special events Continue Reading
Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month
Written on October 31, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Salty Fox Coffee is the passion project of owner/manager Andrea Hampton. Andrea moved to San Juan Island in 2007, shortly after graduating from WSU. As the daughter of a fisherman, she has always felt a strong connection with the ocean and its salty fresh air. Andrea worked as a property and casualty agent at Safe Continue Reading
4th Annual Studio Holiday Party
Written on December 12, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Studio will be hosting their 4th annual holiday party this Friday, Decemeber 15th from 7:00 pm to midnight. Please join us as we celebrate the holidays and our appreciation for this community! Bryan Leighton will be providing live holiday music and then later in the night DJ Neon Tide will spin the tunes to Continue Reading
Joey’s Holiday Shop Local Spree
Written on December 8, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Would you like to win some gift certificates from our local stores in time for Christmas? Well the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce knows a way that you can! @sanjuanislandchamber – follow the trail of Joey’s Holiday Shop Local Spree on Instagram… Every day Joey will go spend the day at one of our Continue Reading
Nordland II
Written on December 7, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Getting ready to begin their 42nd year of service in the San Juans in 2018, San Juan Ferry & Barge has just added a new vessel, the Nordland II to their fleet. Kirk Moore with www.WorkBoat.com has the full story below and you can also check out SJ Ferry & Barge’s Facebook Page to see Continue Reading
Chardonnay Shopping
Written on December 6, 2017 at 3:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Hello all lovely ladies! We are really looking forward to Thursday, December 7th! We have around 20 businesses that are participating in this event by offering discounts, special store hours and or snacks and beverages:) Please come out and support our wonderful local businesses and let them know you are part of the Chardonnay Shopping Continue Reading
New ER Doc at PIMC
Written on December 2, 2017 at 9:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth welcomes a new emergency medicine provider to PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center: Jason Oost, MD. Dr. Oost earned his degree in Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed an Emergency Medicine Residency as well as an Ultrasound Fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. In addition Continue Reading
Christmas Spoken Here
Written on December 1, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you seen the new shop called “Christmas Spoken Here”? It’s a candy and gifts shop across the street past the library right where Guard Street turns right to become Beaverton Valley Road. Inside you’ll find a very homey atmosphere and a room full of old fashioned Christmas decorations. Lots of new, vintage and refurbished Continue Reading
EDC News and Events
Written on November 30, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Datapalooza! Legislators, business owners, community leaders: Join us Wednesday, December 6th from 10a-noon for an in-depth data and demographics event including lunch and great conversation! This year’s program, sponsored in part by Island Market, will feature speakers from the WWU Center for Economic & Business Research, the State of Washington and the EDC. Click here Continue Reading
Meet & Greet Author Events
Written on November 29, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore presents two upcoming events: First it’s Flight as a Lifetime Passion: Adventures, Misadventures and Lessons by John Geyman, M.D. (note: click below for the 2nd event: Volcano: an A to Z) Share John Geyman’s 58 years in the air as he talks about his book: Flight as a Lifetime Passion: Adventures, Misadventures Continue Reading
Small Business Saturday
Written on November 22, 2017 at 8:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Mayor Carrie Lacher has proclaimed this Saturday, November 25th, as Small Business Saturday! Share with your friends and family and show some love by participating in the 8th annual Small Business Saturday, a day to support our local businesses that create jobs, boost our economy and preserve similar neighborhoods around the country. The Continue Reading
Free Shoreline Contractor Training Workshop
Written on November 22, 2017 at 8:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Free Training for Contractors Working on Shoreline Properties in the San Juans Thursday, December 7, 2017, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor (152 First Street) Friends of the San Juans is hosting a free technical training for contractors who work on waterfront properties. San Juan County’s 400 + miles of Continue Reading
Holiday Spirit Getaway
Written on November 21, 2017 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
This holiday season, Friday Harbor House is making things extra special through their “Holiday Spirit Getaway” package. Guests will get to enjoy a one night stay along with Peppermint truffles and a bottle of Washington-produced wine. It’s guaranteed to bring holiday cheer! Full details below –
Lions Announce Shopping Spree Winners
Written on November 20, 2017 at 9:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lily Easley, 4 year old daughter of Heather & Dan Easley, picked the winners in this year’s San Juan Lions Club Shopping Spree drawing. Proceeds from this event provide scholarship funds for high school grads. Grand Prize Winner: Shahn McGuire – 4 Minute Shopping Spree at King’s Market on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 1:30 Continue Reading
Introducing Friday Harbor Hive
Written on November 20, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Interested in a Coworking space in Friday Harbor? Friday Harbor Hive wants to hear from you! Please fill out this extremely short survey at Survey Monkey. Then join us for a Coworking networking evening on Thursday, Nov 30th 5-7pm at Mikes Cafe & Wine Bar. We want to share our ideas and hear yours while Continue Reading
EDC Offers FREE Business Law 101 Workshop
Written on November 18, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to gain a better understanding of how law impacts a business in a free workshop entitled Business Law 101, led by Duncan Wilson, and presented by the San Juan County Economic Development Council on Wednesday, November 29, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. In this workshop, participants will learn about real estate Continue Reading
WaterWorks Open House
Written on November 16, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ruth Offen from WaterWorks Gallery invites you to a holiday open house… Okay… so we’re almost there… ‘Tis the Season Please join me on Friday, November 17th to usher in the Holiday season. The gallery celebrates from 4 -7 pm with Prosecco and chocolates. Let the shopping begin! Lots of new works from the gallery’s Continue Reading
Datapalooza!
Written on November 13, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC presents Datapalooza! – a statistics and demographics event for San Juan County Need more data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community legislator or leader? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for their second annual Datapalooza! event, two hours of in-depth data and analysis of Continue Reading
Guardian Award for PIMC
Written on November 10, 2017 at 9:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center wins ‘Guardian Award’ ‘Excellence’ honor for Emergency Department patient experience PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center has been named a 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have consistently achieved the 95th percentile or above of performance in Continue Reading
Griffin Bay Bookstore Annual Sale
Written on November 9, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Anniversary Open House on Saturday, November 11, 10:00 am—6:00 pm 20% off on all books in the store It’s that time of year again, and Griffin Bay Bookstore will hold its annual Open House and Sale on Saturday, November 11, 10:00 am—6:00 pm to celebrate 38 years of bookselling. You’ll find the bookstore brimful of Continue Reading
EDC Offers FREE Tax Workshop
Written on November 9, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In partnership with the Washington State Department of Revenue, the San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Monday, November 13, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. This fact-filled workshop helps business owners learn about Washington State taxes that apply to their businesses. In this workshop, participants will get Continue Reading
New at SJI Cheese
Written on November 9, 2017 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
What is San Juan Supper Club? San Juan Supper Club is something new from San Juan Island Cheese. Join us for a light supper from 5-7pm on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of November and December. Chef Bill is creating delicious small plates featuring seasonal ingredients paired with wine and beer. Please join us this Continue Reading
Neighborhood Toy Store Day
Written on November 3, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Toy Box Celebrates the Eighth Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day, November 11 On Saturday, November 11, The Toy Box will join hundreds of locally owned stores across the country to celebrate the eighth national Neighborhood Toy Store Day, an annual celebration in which independent toy shops kick off the holiday season with special events Continue Reading
Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month
Written on October 31, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Salty Fox Coffee is the passion project of owner/manager Andrea Hampton. Andrea moved to San Juan Island in 2007, shortly after graduating from WSU. As the daughter of a fisherman, she has always felt a strong connection with the ocean and its salty fresh air. Andrea worked as a property and casualty agent at Safe Continue Reading