Topic: Business
San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak
Written on March 17, 2020 at 4:48 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
The safety of our island communities is our highest priority. In light of growing concerns about COVID-19, the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, the destination marketing organization (DMO) for the San Juan Islands, is encouraging visitors to postpone their travel plans to the San Juans to limit the potential spread of the virus. We are Continue Reading
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Washington Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Written on March 16, 2020 at 4:37 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to San Juan County Economic Development Council for this message… The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Washington small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by Continue Reading
Islander’s Bank Closes Lobby — Drive-Up Window To Remain Open
Written on March 16, 2020 at 2:16 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Effective Monday, March 16, Islanders Bank’s lobby will be closed until further notice. Please conduct your banking transactions through our drive-up window. Mobile & Online Banking are available to our customers, if you have not yet established these banking methods, please call us or visit our website: www.Islandersbank.com. Be ready to provide your Security Code Continue Reading
Farmer’s Market Stays Open, Takes Measures For Public Health
Written on March 13, 2020 at 3:40 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dear San Juan Island Market Shoppers, As a small island community, there is a growing concern here in San Juan County regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which has all of us thinking about the precautions we need to take to stay healthy. As an organization rooted in community connections and health, we Continue Reading
OPALCO Offices Close For Safety — Business Remains Open
Written on March 13, 2020 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Contact OPALCO by telephone or email to prevent viral spread. OPALCO is closing its offices to the public on Monday, March 16 in order to help keep co-op staff healthy and our system running smoothly. All business services are available by telephone and online. “We are open for business,” said General Manger Foster Hildreth. “We Continue Reading
Islanders Bank: We Care About Your Health
Written on March 11, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
At Islanders Bank, we value the health and safety of our communities, customers and employees. In light of recent concerns about novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we are monitoring and following all CDC and health department prevention recommendations. Customers are encouraged to stay home if you’re ill. Islanders Bank offers 24/7 online & mobile banking tools enabling Continue Reading
EDC Presents: Two Free Courses
Written on March 5, 2020 at 5:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Value Added 101 — Increase Farm Profits Increase farm profits with food processing. Whether you grow a lot of food or a little, value-added food processing is a great way to start – or expand – an agricultural business. Join us to learn how to turn straw into gold in this informative and FREE 90 Continue Reading
Emergency Preparedness for Business
Written on February 26, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County/Town of Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management is hosting a no-cost, 8 hour training for island businesses to learn more about how to prepare for emergencies and disruption to their business. When: Tuesday March 31st, 8:30am — 5:00pm Where: Friday Harbor (exact location is to be determined) To Register: CLICK HERE Continue Reading

San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak
Written on March 17, 2020 at 4:48 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
The safety of our island communities is our highest priority. In light of growing concerns about COVID-19, the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, the destination marketing organization (DMO) for the San Juan Islands, is encouraging visitors to postpone their travel plans to the San Juans to limit the potential spread of the virus. We are Continue Reading

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Washington Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Written on March 16, 2020 at 4:37 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to San Juan County Economic Development Council for this message… The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Washington small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by Continue Reading

Islander’s Bank Closes Lobby — Drive-Up Window To Remain Open
Written on March 16, 2020 at 2:16 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Effective Monday, March 16, Islanders Bank’s lobby will be closed until further notice. Please conduct your banking transactions through our drive-up window. Mobile & Online Banking are available to our customers, if you have not yet established these banking methods, please call us or visit our website: www.Islandersbank.com. Be ready to provide your Security Code Continue Reading

Farmer’s Market Stays Open, Takes Measures For Public Health
Written on March 13, 2020 at 3:40 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dear San Juan Island Market Shoppers, As a small island community, there is a growing concern here in San Juan County regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which has all of us thinking about the precautions we need to take to stay healthy. As an organization rooted in community connections and health, we Continue Reading

OPALCO Offices Close For Safety — Business Remains Open
Written on March 13, 2020 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Contact OPALCO by telephone or email to prevent viral spread. OPALCO is closing its offices to the public on Monday, March 16 in order to help keep co-op staff healthy and our system running smoothly. All business services are available by telephone and online. “We are open for business,” said General Manger Foster Hildreth. “We Continue Reading

Islanders Bank: We Care About Your Health
Written on March 11, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
At Islanders Bank, we value the health and safety of our communities, customers and employees. In light of recent concerns about novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we are monitoring and following all CDC and health department prevention recommendations. Customers are encouraged to stay home if you’re ill. Islanders Bank offers 24/7 online & mobile banking tools enabling Continue Reading

EDC Presents: Two Free Courses
Written on March 5, 2020 at 5:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Value Added 101 — Increase Farm Profits Increase farm profits with food processing. Whether you grow a lot of food or a little, value-added food processing is a great way to start – or expand – an agricultural business. Join us to learn how to turn straw into gold in this informative and FREE 90 Continue Reading

Emergency Preparedness for Business
Written on February 26, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County/Town of Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management is hosting a no-cost, 8 hour training for island businesses to learn more about how to prepare for emergencies and disruption to their business. When: Tuesday March 31st, 8:30am — 5:00pm Where: Friday Harbor (exact location is to be determined) To Register: CLICK HERE Continue Reading