Topic: Business
Chamber Chat
Written on January 24, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Gail Schnee, Co-Owner of Cotton Cotton Cotton and Becki Day, Executive Director of San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce… Happy New Year! I would like to introduce myself to those of you who don’t know me, I am co-owner of Cotton Cotton Cotton with my husband Randy, and I have been elected as the Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Written on January 19, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The restaurant at Friday Harbor House is having a special on Valentine’s Day. Here they are with more on that… Join the restaurant at Friday Harbor House for a Valentine’s celebration to remember. Enjoy a champagne toast on arrival, followed by 5-courses of scintillating cuisine inspired by the flavors of love and natural aphrodisiacs. The Continue Reading
SJI Real Estate Market Summary
Written on January 17, 2017 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares some real estate numbers… In reviewing the year-end results for 2016, the sales dollar volume for the real estate market in San Juan County per the Northwest Multiple Listing Service was $251,020,953 which reflects an increase in volume of 16.4% over 2015 when the volume was $215,561,667. The percentage of growth this Continue Reading
SJI Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on January 16, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paula West is a studio potter who lives on San Juan Island. Originally from Connecticut, Paula moved to San Juan Island in 1990 and in 1995 set up her small, home based ceramic studio. For the next 10 years she honed her craft and sold her work at regional art and craft shows while working Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Tips Video Series
Written on January 10, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another San Juan Island Lifestyle Tips video. This one is about what islanders do in January.
Women’s Business Boot Camp
Written on January 7, 2017 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC Offers Women’s Business Boot Camp Women entrepreneurs are invited to attend the EDC’s Women’s Business Boot Camp, a half-day workshop specifically designed to tune up existing businesses and to start new ones, on January 19th on Orcas Island. Participants will learn how to write or revamp a business plan, find funding, learn about marketing and Continue Reading
SJI Brewing Company
Written on January 5, 2017 at 7:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
What’s all the commotion going on there at the end of the field in town behind the Backdoor Kitchen? It’s the future home of San Juan Island Brewing Company, a new brew pub and restaurant, a collaboration by partners Verne Howard, Sean Aylward-General Manager, Tim Aylward-Brewery Assistant & Distribution, and Jesse Visciglia-Head Brewer. Site prep and Continue Reading
Job Opening at the Food Co-Op
Written on January 5, 2017 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Food Co-op is seeking a part-time employee whose primary focus will be to work collaboratively with existing staff and volunteers to coordinate our Bulk Foods Department. Those basic duties will involve tracking inventory, ordering, receiving, repackaging, and stocking of bulk goods, as well as researching new products and maintaining professional vendor Continue Reading
Three Kings from Friday Harbor
Written on January 4, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Historical Museum checks in with their first history column entry for 2017… This photo in the San Juan Historical Museum’s archives is titled simply “Three Kings.” These particular Kings are Blair, Steven and Richard. Although the photo is not dated, we can guess that it may have been taken in the early to mid Continue Reading
Help Wanted: Fish for Teeth
Written on January 4, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish For Teeth, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing dental services to those who cannot otherwise afford dental care is looking for people to fill some volunteer positions: Clinic Manager and Clinic Support Team After five years of dedicated volunteer service, Margaret Johnson has stepped down as the coordinator of the dental clinics sponsored by Fish For Continue Reading
Serendipity Books
Written on December 31, 2016 at 1:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Serendipity will be closing for a week… Here’s Carol with more: Hi Tim! Could you possibly put in a little blurb to say that Serendipity will be closed January 2nd through 6th? We are having new carpet installed! We have never been closed for more than a day in 21 years, so Continue Reading
Notable Stories of 2016
Written on December 30, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
As things slow down like they usually do in the winter, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the past year and take a look at some of the events that affect us and shape us as we move into 2017. So in no particular order, (other than grouping similar things by category) here are some Continue Reading
And the Winner Is…
Written on December 23, 2016 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
The winner of the “Where’s that Elf”, Shop San Juan Island’s Joey contest is Tanja Williamson! Starting November 25th, Chamber Executive Director Becki Day began posting a photo of an Elf on the Shelf at a different local business every day. Followers of @SanJuanIslandChamber on Instagram were invited to guess the location by commenting on the Chamber’s daily post. Every correct Continue Reading
Welcome Daniel Schwartz
Written on December 22, 2016 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have this announcement from Loren DeShon at Westwind… Westwind Aviation adds new San Juan resident to staff Westwind is pleased to announce that Daniel Schwartz has joined our staff. Dan and his wife Kathy recently moved to San Juan Island from the Seattle area where he was a flight Continue Reading
Prepare for Take Off
Written on December 22, 2016 at 9:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendar to explore the world of entrepreneurship! Good news. Here’s a chance to pursue your dream of owning your own business. Worksource is offering a free workshop for entrepreneurial training. Get the answers to these questions at this free workshop: What does it take to become an entrepreneur? How can you secure funding Continue Reading
Barking Bird Closing
Written on December 20, 2016 at 5:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sad news from Judith Carter at Barking Bird… After more than five years, The Barking Bird is leaving the nest! Jack and I have loved meeting people from all over the world, but mostly we treasure our local customers and their animals. We’ve watched puppies grow up, grieved with folks when their dogs and cats Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Chamber Chat for December, 2016 is written By Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… It is hard to believe that another full year has passed and the holiday season is upon us once again. The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Executive Director and staff certainly hope that all Continue Reading
LTAC Positions Open
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town accepting applications for open positions on Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The Town of Friday Harbor is seeking individuals to fill two positions on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). Committee members advise the Town Council on distribution of a portion of the funds received from the two percent Hotel Motel excise tax. Three-year terms Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Island Lifestyle Video Series
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another of Merri Ann Simonson’s San Juan Island Lifestyle videos. This one offers tips on installing holiday lights and the marital discussion that accompanies them.
Certificate of Excellence Awards
Written on December 14, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce held their annual Certificate of Excellence Awards meeting and holiday social on Monday night. The certificate of excellence is awarded to chamber members who are recognized as a Chamber business member that excels in quality service and or/products, upholds the Island Friendly Spirit, practices the highest business ethics and Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on December 8, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Post San Juan is the Chamber’s Featured Member for the month of December. Here’s more about that from owners Jim and Pam Cromer… Pam & I first ventured to San Juan Island in mid-1990 when we were married at a bed & breakfast in Friday Harbor. We were both working for a major Home Center Continue Reading
Cattle Point Light Repair Project: Information Update
Written on December 2, 2016 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Heads up to island contractors – this is from the Coast Guard about upcoming improvements to Cattle Point Light… The Coast Guard is preparing to contract work to correct foundation deficiencies at the Cattle Point Light using our established Regional Multiple Award Construction Contractors including a number from Washington State. A pre-proposal information meeting and Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on January 24, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Gail Schnee, Co-Owner of Cotton Cotton Cotton and Becki Day, Executive Director of San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce… Happy New Year! I would like to introduce myself to those of you who don’t know me, I am co-owner of Cotton Cotton Cotton with my husband Randy, and I have been elected as the Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Written on January 19, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The restaurant at Friday Harbor House is having a special on Valentine’s Day. Here they are with more on that… Join the restaurant at Friday Harbor House for a Valentine’s celebration to remember. Enjoy a champagne toast on arrival, followed by 5-courses of scintillating cuisine inspired by the flavors of love and natural aphrodisiacs. The Continue Reading
SJI Real Estate Market Summary
Written on January 17, 2017 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares some real estate numbers… In reviewing the year-end results for 2016, the sales dollar volume for the real estate market in San Juan County per the Northwest Multiple Listing Service was $251,020,953 which reflects an increase in volume of 16.4% over 2015 when the volume was $215,561,667. The percentage of growth this Continue Reading
SJI Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on January 16, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paula West is a studio potter who lives on San Juan Island. Originally from Connecticut, Paula moved to San Juan Island in 1990 and in 1995 set up her small, home based ceramic studio. For the next 10 years she honed her craft and sold her work at regional art and craft shows while working Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Tips Video Series
Written on January 10, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another San Juan Island Lifestyle Tips video. This one is about what islanders do in January.
Women’s Business Boot Camp
Written on January 7, 2017 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC Offers Women’s Business Boot Camp Women entrepreneurs are invited to attend the EDC’s Women’s Business Boot Camp, a half-day workshop specifically designed to tune up existing businesses and to start new ones, on January 19th on Orcas Island. Participants will learn how to write or revamp a business plan, find funding, learn about marketing and Continue Reading
SJI Brewing Company
Written on January 5, 2017 at 7:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
What’s all the commotion going on there at the end of the field in town behind the Backdoor Kitchen? It’s the future home of San Juan Island Brewing Company, a new brew pub and restaurant, a collaboration by partners Verne Howard, Sean Aylward-General Manager, Tim Aylward-Brewery Assistant & Distribution, and Jesse Visciglia-Head Brewer. Site prep and Continue Reading
Job Opening at the Food Co-Op
Written on January 5, 2017 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Food Co-op is seeking a part-time employee whose primary focus will be to work collaboratively with existing staff and volunteers to coordinate our Bulk Foods Department. Those basic duties will involve tracking inventory, ordering, receiving, repackaging, and stocking of bulk goods, as well as researching new products and maintaining professional vendor Continue Reading
Three Kings from Friday Harbor
Written on January 4, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Historical Museum checks in with their first history column entry for 2017… This photo in the San Juan Historical Museum’s archives is titled simply “Three Kings.” These particular Kings are Blair, Steven and Richard. Although the photo is not dated, we can guess that it may have been taken in the early to mid Continue Reading
Help Wanted: Fish for Teeth
Written on January 4, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish For Teeth, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing dental services to those who cannot otherwise afford dental care is looking for people to fill some volunteer positions: Clinic Manager and Clinic Support Team After five years of dedicated volunteer service, Margaret Johnson has stepped down as the coordinator of the dental clinics sponsored by Fish For Continue Reading
Serendipity Books
Written on December 31, 2016 at 1:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Serendipity will be closing for a week… Here’s Carol with more: Hi Tim! Could you possibly put in a little blurb to say that Serendipity will be closed January 2nd through 6th? We are having new carpet installed! We have never been closed for more than a day in 21 years, so Continue Reading
Notable Stories of 2016
Written on December 30, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
As things slow down like they usually do in the winter, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the past year and take a look at some of the events that affect us and shape us as we move into 2017. So in no particular order, (other than grouping similar things by category) here are some Continue Reading
And the Winner Is…
Written on December 23, 2016 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
The winner of the “Where’s that Elf”, Shop San Juan Island’s Joey contest is Tanja Williamson! Starting November 25th, Chamber Executive Director Becki Day began posting a photo of an Elf on the Shelf at a different local business every day. Followers of @SanJuanIslandChamber on Instagram were invited to guess the location by commenting on the Chamber’s daily post. Every correct Continue Reading
Welcome Daniel Schwartz
Written on December 22, 2016 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have this announcement from Loren DeShon at Westwind… Westwind Aviation adds new San Juan resident to staff Westwind is pleased to announce that Daniel Schwartz has joined our staff. Dan and his wife Kathy recently moved to San Juan Island from the Seattle area where he was a flight Continue Reading
Prepare for Take Off
Written on December 22, 2016 at 9:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendar to explore the world of entrepreneurship! Good news. Here’s a chance to pursue your dream of owning your own business. Worksource is offering a free workshop for entrepreneurial training. Get the answers to these questions at this free workshop: What does it take to become an entrepreneur? How can you secure funding Continue Reading
Barking Bird Closing
Written on December 20, 2016 at 5:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sad news from Judith Carter at Barking Bird… After more than five years, The Barking Bird is leaving the nest! Jack and I have loved meeting people from all over the world, but mostly we treasure our local customers and their animals. We’ve watched puppies grow up, grieved with folks when their dogs and cats Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Chamber Chat for December, 2016 is written By Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… It is hard to believe that another full year has passed and the holiday season is upon us once again. The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Executive Director and staff certainly hope that all Continue Reading
LTAC Positions Open
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town accepting applications for open positions on Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The Town of Friday Harbor is seeking individuals to fill two positions on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). Committee members advise the Town Council on distribution of a portion of the funds received from the two percent Hotel Motel excise tax. Three-year terms Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Island Lifestyle Video Series
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another of Merri Ann Simonson’s San Juan Island Lifestyle videos. This one offers tips on installing holiday lights and the marital discussion that accompanies them.
Certificate of Excellence Awards
Written on December 14, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce held their annual Certificate of Excellence Awards meeting and holiday social on Monday night. The certificate of excellence is awarded to chamber members who are recognized as a Chamber business member that excels in quality service and or/products, upholds the Island Friendly Spirit, practices the highest business ethics and Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on December 8, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Post San Juan is the Chamber’s Featured Member for the month of December. Here’s more about that from owners Jim and Pam Cromer… Pam & I first ventured to San Juan Island in mid-1990 when we were married at a bed & breakfast in Friday Harbor. We were both working for a major Home Center Continue Reading
Cattle Point Light Repair Project: Information Update
Written on December 2, 2016 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Heads up to island contractors – this is from the Coast Guard about upcoming improvements to Cattle Point Light… The Coast Guard is preparing to contract work to correct foundation deficiencies at the Cattle Point Light using our established Regional Multiple Award Construction Contractors including a number from Washington State. A pre-proposal information meeting and Continue Reading