Topic: Business
Face Covering Signage For Businesses And Other Organizations
Written on May 12, 2020 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In order to help San Juan County businesses and other organizations protect their employees and customers, the County COVID response team has produced printable posters to support their effort. Two versions are available, one that is 8.5” x 11” (available HERE), and the other is 11” x 17” (available HERE). As the world moves into Continue Reading
Real Estate News
Written on May 12, 2020 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in again, this time with information on internet availability on the island… Update to Our Internet Connection Rock Island has been busy for the last 5 years installing the base structure for our fiber and other internet connection options throughout the County. As a REALTOR, I can state that internet reliability Continue Reading
EDC Has a New PPP Survey
Written on May 7, 2020 at 8:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC Survey to Determine San Juan County Impacts of Paycheck Protection Program The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is collecting data to learn how well the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is working for islands businesses. Business owners are urged to participate in the EDC’s PPP survey here: https://forms.gle/DPxi4gUSpCtnKmDW6 For more information, please Continue Reading
A Second Virtual Sip ‘n Shop
Written on May 5, 2020 at 3:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Retail Businesses have created another virtual experience for a night of shopping and fun! The second San Juan Island Virtual Sip ‘n Shop will take place on Thursday, May 7, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Retailers will post to Facebook, Instagram or their YouTube channel during that time, using the hashtag Continue Reading
Griffin Bay Bookstore Update
Written on May 3, 2020 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
To our loyal customers: Your outpouring of support, along with your heartfelt messages of encouragement, has given us the steam to keep on as booksellers during this fraught time of the pandemic and consequent shutdown of community and economic life. Our doors may be closed, but we are still open for business, albeit only through Continue Reading
Compass Health Bridge
Written on May 2, 2020 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Compass Health debuts revolutionary mobile telehealth system to provide vital mental health and substance abuse treatment during COVID-19 social distancing, and for future care Cloud-based Compass Health Bridge platform virtually connects front-line behavioral health providers with clients in community or home settings EVERETT – Compass Health has announced the organization-wide launch of its mobile telehealth system, Compass Continue Reading
National Tourism Week: Honoring the Spirit of Travel in the San Juan Islands
Written on May 2, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor, WA… National Travel and Tourism Week, May 3 — 9, is the annual salute to the positive effects of travel in the U.S. Now, more than ever, is a time to reflect on what visitors bring to the vitality and resilience of the San Juan Islands. Travel is in our DNA, and the Continue Reading
Congressman Rick Larsen to Speak at EDC Business Recovery Call May 6th
Written on May 2, 2020 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites community leaders and businesspeople to join in a conversation with Congressman Rick Larsen on the economy, recovery and the news from Washington DC. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 6th from 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. For more information, please visit https://www.sanjuansedc.org/business-call.
Rethink – Reopen – Rebound
Written on May 1, 2020 at 7:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is here to help support you and your business through these trying times. When visiting here begins again we will be ready to provide a safe healthy environment for not only our community but for all of our visitors. We are working to provide guidelines and layouts for Continue Reading
Local Farms Directory for San Juan Islands Farms
Written on April 30, 2020 at 9:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
An initiative to connect local farms with consumers has been coordinated by the following organizations: San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild (Ag Guild) San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) WSU San Juan County Extension San Juan County Agricultural Resources As part of that effort, they have created a survey to gather data on farms’ open Continue Reading
Stay Home, Sip ‘n Shop!
Written on April 28, 2020 at 8:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This post has been updated with additional information… Island Retail Businesses Create a Virtual Experience for a night of shopping and fun. The first San Juan Island Virtual Sip ‘n Shop will take place on Thursday, April 30th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Retailers will post to Facebook, Instagram or their YouTube channel during that Continue Reading
Hire Local
Written on April 27, 2020 at 9:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC urges businesses and residents to “Hire Local”, presents Virtual Job Fair The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) urges businesses and residents to hire local workers and contractors as the economy starts to reopen. In an effort to connect island workers with local businesses, the EDC has created a Virtual Job Fair on Continue Reading
Governor Allows Some Low-Risk Construction to Resume
Written on April 25, 2020 at 12:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Governor Inslee Allows Some Low-Risk Construction to Resume As of Friday April 24, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has allowed some construction activities to resume across the state, including in San Juan County. The Governor’s announcement of the decision is available HERE. This move was expected and welcomed by the San Juan County Council, who Continue Reading
Working Washington Small Business Grant program gets additional $5 million infusion
Written on April 24, 2020 at 12:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
$10 million now available to address some of estimated 25,000 applications from businesses up to 10 employees OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced a doubling of funds available to very small businesses impacted by COVID-19 through the Working Washington Small Business emergency grant program. The program launched April 7 with $5 million from Continue Reading
Unemployment Benefits Information
Written on April 24, 2020 at 11:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych from the NW Workforce Career Center shares this information with you about Unemployment Insurance… The Career Center is open for business. However in order to protect your health and limit the spread of the virus, we are conducting business by phone and email. If you have questions about employment or if you are Continue Reading
Grow with Google
Written on April 23, 2020 at 1:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Grow with Google team will be hosting a live, virtual event on May 6, 2020 at 9AM PT. As a Grow with Google Partner, the San Juan Island Library, the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and the San Juan Islands Economic Development Council would like to invite you to tune in to a Continue Reading
Face Covering Signage For Businesses And Other Organizations
Written on May 12, 2020 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In order to help San Juan County businesses and other organizations protect their employees and customers, the County COVID response team has produced printable posters to support their effort. Two versions are available, one that is 8.5” x 11” (available HERE), and the other is 11” x 17” (available HERE). As the world moves into Continue Reading
Real Estate News
Written on May 12, 2020 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in again, this time with information on internet availability on the island… Update to Our Internet Connection Rock Island has been busy for the last 5 years installing the base structure for our fiber and other internet connection options throughout the County. As a REALTOR, I can state that internet reliability Continue Reading
EDC Has a New PPP Survey
Written on May 7, 2020 at 8:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC Survey to Determine San Juan County Impacts of Paycheck Protection Program The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is collecting data to learn how well the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is working for islands businesses. Business owners are urged to participate in the EDC’s PPP survey here: https://forms.gle/DPxi4gUSpCtnKmDW6 For more information, please Continue Reading
A Second Virtual Sip ‘n Shop
Written on May 5, 2020 at 3:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Retail Businesses have created another virtual experience for a night of shopping and fun! The second San Juan Island Virtual Sip ‘n Shop will take place on Thursday, May 7, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Retailers will post to Facebook, Instagram or their YouTube channel during that time, using the hashtag Continue Reading
Griffin Bay Bookstore Update
Written on May 3, 2020 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
To our loyal customers: Your outpouring of support, along with your heartfelt messages of encouragement, has given us the steam to keep on as booksellers during this fraught time of the pandemic and consequent shutdown of community and economic life. Our doors may be closed, but we are still open for business, albeit only through Continue Reading
Compass Health Bridge
Written on May 2, 2020 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Compass Health debuts revolutionary mobile telehealth system to provide vital mental health and substance abuse treatment during COVID-19 social distancing, and for future care Cloud-based Compass Health Bridge platform virtually connects front-line behavioral health providers with clients in community or home settings EVERETT – Compass Health has announced the organization-wide launch of its mobile telehealth system, Compass Continue Reading
National Tourism Week: Honoring the Spirit of Travel in the San Juan Islands
Written on May 2, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor, WA… National Travel and Tourism Week, May 3 — 9, is the annual salute to the positive effects of travel in the U.S. Now, more than ever, is a time to reflect on what visitors bring to the vitality and resilience of the San Juan Islands. Travel is in our DNA, and the Continue Reading
Congressman Rick Larsen to Speak at EDC Business Recovery Call May 6th
Written on May 2, 2020 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites community leaders and businesspeople to join in a conversation with Congressman Rick Larsen on the economy, recovery and the news from Washington DC. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 6th from 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. For more information, please visit https://www.sanjuansedc.org/business-call.
Rethink – Reopen – Rebound
Written on May 1, 2020 at 7:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is here to help support you and your business through these trying times. When visiting here begins again we will be ready to provide a safe healthy environment for not only our community but for all of our visitors. We are working to provide guidelines and layouts for Continue Reading
Local Farms Directory for San Juan Islands Farms
Written on April 30, 2020 at 9:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
An initiative to connect local farms with consumers has been coordinated by the following organizations: San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild (Ag Guild) San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) WSU San Juan County Extension San Juan County Agricultural Resources As part of that effort, they have created a survey to gather data on farms’ open Continue Reading
Stay Home, Sip ‘n Shop!
Written on April 28, 2020 at 8:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This post has been updated with additional information… Island Retail Businesses Create a Virtual Experience for a night of shopping and fun. The first San Juan Island Virtual Sip ‘n Shop will take place on Thursday, April 30th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Retailers will post to Facebook, Instagram or their YouTube channel during that Continue Reading
Hire Local
Written on April 27, 2020 at 9:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC urges businesses and residents to “Hire Local”, presents Virtual Job Fair The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) urges businesses and residents to hire local workers and contractors as the economy starts to reopen. In an effort to connect island workers with local businesses, the EDC has created a Virtual Job Fair on Continue Reading
Governor Allows Some Low-Risk Construction to Resume
Written on April 25, 2020 at 12:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Governor Inslee Allows Some Low-Risk Construction to Resume As of Friday April 24, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has allowed some construction activities to resume across the state, including in San Juan County. The Governor’s announcement of the decision is available HERE. This move was expected and welcomed by the San Juan County Council, who Continue Reading
Working Washington Small Business Grant program gets additional $5 million infusion
Written on April 24, 2020 at 12:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
$10 million now available to address some of estimated 25,000 applications from businesses up to 10 employees OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced a doubling of funds available to very small businesses impacted by COVID-19 through the Working Washington Small Business emergency grant program. The program launched April 7 with $5 million from Continue Reading
Unemployment Benefits Information
Written on April 24, 2020 at 11:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych from the NW Workforce Career Center shares this information with you about Unemployment Insurance… The Career Center is open for business. However in order to protect your health and limit the spread of the virus, we are conducting business by phone and email. If you have questions about employment or if you are Continue Reading
Grow with Google
Written on April 23, 2020 at 1:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Grow with Google team will be hosting a live, virtual event on May 6, 2020 at 9AM PT. As a Grow with Google Partner, the San Juan Island Library, the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and the San Juan Islands Economic Development Council would like to invite you to tune in to a Continue Reading