Topic: Business

Open by Appointment Only

Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:42 am, by

Due to the removal of trees on Port property south of the airport runway, the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor announces they will be open by-appointment-only during the period between Monday, March 12 and Monday, March 25.   The shelter will not be able to accept surrendered pets during this time.  If you find  Continue Reading

Chamber Featured Member of the Month

Written on March 6, 2018 at 5:47 am, by

SJI Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month Spa d Bune, a relaxing warm retreat, a place to be nurtured. We all here love to empower others to seek the balance between inner and outer wholeness and wellness. We are enjoying our 10th year in business and we are excited to be featured this  Continue Reading

We’re Back…

Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:46 am, by

Re-opening of San Juan Island Cheese, Thursday, March 1, 2018 Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 to 3, and closed Sunday and Monday. We are very proud to announce that we have a new Chef at San Juan Island Cheese! Chef Bill brings 20+ years of professional experience and creativity to our kitchen and your table.  Continue Reading

The Toy Box Featured As Chamber Member of the Month

Written on February 10, 2018 at 5:30 am, by

The Toy Box was created in 1993 with the mission to have as much fun as possible while stocking the shop with creative, imaginative, educational and FUN toys, games and novelties. Over the 25 years in business, I have listened to our loyal local customers as well as the summer folks who come back every  Continue Reading

Healthy Desk Workshop

Written on January 19, 2018 at 5:47 am, by

EDC offers free Healthy Desk workshop Working an office job can be hard on healthy bodies; learn how business owners and employees can use “Healthy Desk” techniques to improve comfort – and even productivity – in an office setting.  Join the EDC to learn more about methods to help keep office workers more comfortable working  Continue Reading

Shortest International Flight

Written on January 18, 2018 at 5:50 am, by

The Shortest International Flight In North America Takes Off! NorthStar Air Tours, a Canadian airline based in Victoria BC, has announced that it has received approval from the FAA and US DOT to operate scheduled air services between Victoria International Airport, BC, the San Juan Islands, and Bellingham, WA. The carrier will begin flight operations  Continue Reading

Chamber Featured Member

Written on January 18, 2018 at 5:45 am, by

Earthbox Inn & Spa is the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month One quiet evening in Portland, OR, sometime after the birth of their second daughter, Laura Saccio and her family fantasized about finding a way to make a living without having to choose between raising children and having a  Continue Reading

SJCT Has a new Executive/Artistic Director

Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:52 am, by

A professional director, playwright, actor, and teacher from Seattle is the new Executive/Artistic Director at SJCT. After a nationwide search, the SJCT Board of Trustees recently appointed Nathan Kessler-Jeffrey to take the helm at the 29-year-old performing arts organization. Previously, Nathan oversaw the largest educational touring program in the northwest at Seattle’s Taproot Theatre. Originally  Continue Reading

Real Estate Notes

Written on January 5, 2018 at 5:46 am, by

Merri Ann Simonson checks in with more Real Estate information… Shoreline Master Program – Does It Remove Uncertainty Or Increase It? As you may or may not be aware, the County Council has recently adopted updates to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP), with the new regulations effective on October 30, 2017. Although the new regulations  Continue Reading

OPALCO News

Written on January 4, 2018 at 5:43 am, by

OPALCO + PNGC = more power to shape our islands’ energy future PNGC is a power supplier and cooperative of 15 regional electric cooperative utilities who are banding together to build greater access to affordable power, renewable resources and to influence public policy. It also increases OPALCO’s buying power as we plan for an energy  Continue Reading

Help Wanted

Written on January 4, 2018 at 5:41 am, by

Friday Harbor Career Opportunity Luxel is the world leader in freestanding ultra-thin films used as EUV and soft x-ray bandpass filters and pressure windows.  We are active in diverse fields such as x-ray astronomy, fusion energy research, extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL), synchrotron radiation research, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).  We have an immediate opening for  Continue Reading

Island Bicycles is Closing

Written on January 3, 2018 at 5:57 am, by

After 31 years in business and 28 of those at its current location, Island Bicycles is closing. “It’s been a really good ride and it’s the best career I’ve ever had” says owner Paul Ahart, “but there comes a time where you begin to value your free time a little more and your money a  Continue Reading

Lovel Pratt Joins Friends Of The San Juans

Written on January 2, 2018 at 7:03 pm, by

January 2, 2018 – Today Friends of the San Juans (Friends) announces the addition of Lovel Pratt as Director of Friends’ Marine Protection Program. Lovel Pratt comes to Friends from Mulno Cove Consulting, where her work focused on safe shipping advocacy, reducing vessel traffic impacts, and oil spill prevention. She is a founding member of  Continue Reading

New Life for the General Store

Written on January 2, 2018 at 3:38 pm, by

Spring Street General Store has closed. And soon there will be a new store in its place. My R/C Vision also closed (on December 30), and owners Debbi and David Staehlin and their daughter Heather Easley will be opening Friday Harbor Trading Post where the General Store was, across the street from King’s Market. It  Continue Reading

The Ins and Outs of Paid Sick Leave

Written on December 29, 2017 at 5:46 am, by

On Monday, January 8, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Brickworks, the SJI Chamber of Commerce will have Eva Coblentz from the Department of Labor and Industries here to explain to members and the business community, about Initiative 1433 – Paid Sick Leave – Employer Requirements & Employee Rights which goes into effect January 1,  Continue Reading

Calling All Artists!

Written on December 27, 2017 at 9:39 am, by

Claire Wright of the San Juan County Arts Council shares this invitation from Skagit Artists with you… Dear Artists and Friends of the Arts, Skagit Artists invites you to apply to our 15th annual Northwest Art Beat Open Studios Tour! Artists who do not have a studio in Skagit County will have the opportunity to  Continue Reading