Topic: Business
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
WaterWorks Show Extended
Written on October 31, 2017 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Ruth Offen at WaterWorks Gallery… Due to popular demand, Waterworks Gallery is pleased to announce the current show, Guy Anderson’s Fragments will be extended until Saturday, November 11th. Current gallery open days are Thursday thru Saturday. Others hours by appointment.
Jim Lett Retiring
Written on October 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO Board Member Jim Lett to Retire; Candidates Sought for Board Appointment OPALCO Board Member Jim Lett has announced his retirement in order to spend more time with his “crowd of grandchildren.” Lett will retire on January 31, 2018 and the member Election & Governance Committee is seeking applications from candidates from District 3 (Lopez, Continue Reading
Free Construction Training
Written on October 27, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC to offer free Construction Basics training The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in construction basics this winter, funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Kiwanis, Islanders Bank, the San Juan County Builders’ Association, Orcas Excavators and Island Excavating. The course will be taught at Orcas Island High Continue Reading
EDC offers Get Paid workshop
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Success in getting paid is critical to any business. When an entrepreneur’s business is not set up to get paid successfully, or when clients neglect to pay – on time, or at all – operations can slow down, jeopardizing the business itself. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) to learn more about Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on October 20, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Position: EDC Program Coordinator Job Purpose: To coordinate the development, scheduling, marketing, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of EDC programs, with a focus on trades training programs. Reports to: EDC Director Description of Duties and Tasks: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following, and other duties may be assigned:
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
WaterWorks Show Extended
Written on October 31, 2017 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Ruth Offen at WaterWorks Gallery… Due to popular demand, Waterworks Gallery is pleased to announce the current show, Guy Anderson’s Fragments will be extended until Saturday, November 11th. Current gallery open days are Thursday thru Saturday. Others hours by appointment.
Jim Lett Retiring
Written on October 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO Board Member Jim Lett to Retire; Candidates Sought for Board Appointment OPALCO Board Member Jim Lett has announced his retirement in order to spend more time with his “crowd of grandchildren.” Lett will retire on January 31, 2018 and the member Election & Governance Committee is seeking applications from candidates from District 3 (Lopez, Continue Reading
Free Construction Training
Written on October 27, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC to offer free Construction Basics training The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in construction basics this winter, funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Kiwanis, Islanders Bank, the San Juan County Builders’ Association, Orcas Excavators and Island Excavating. The course will be taught at Orcas Island High Continue Reading
EDC offers Get Paid workshop
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Success in getting paid is critical to any business. When an entrepreneur’s business is not set up to get paid successfully, or when clients neglect to pay – on time, or at all – operations can slow down, jeopardizing the business itself. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) to learn more about Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on October 20, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Position: EDC Program Coordinator Job Purpose: To coordinate the development, scheduling, marketing, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of EDC programs, with a focus on trades training programs. Reports to: EDC Director Description of Duties and Tasks: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following, and other duties may be assigned: