Topic: Business
Retirement Planning Workshop
Written on February 10, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on retirement planning for business owners Small business owners have many considerations when running their businesses, but often don’t have time to consider future financial requirements. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on retirement planning for small business owners, entitled Put your Retirement Plan to Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on February 9, 2017 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre is looking for some help in the office… Office and Event Assistant Position Overview: Provides variety of support services for the Theatre’s administrative offices, including the box office. Duties: Become proficient in use of box office software, answering questions from box office volunteers and troubleshooting problems Assists with activities supporting performances Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Chocolates
Written on February 8, 2017 at 3:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Another new business in town and another ribbon cutting ceremony. The Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Friday Harbor are happy to welcome Friday Harbor Chocolates to town on Spring Street where the barber used to be, next door to Pebble. Owners Mark Zipkin and Aylene Geringer (who you may remember as former owners Continue Reading
Trades Education Program
Written on February 6, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will present a program with Victoria Compton, director of the county Economic Development Council, speaking about the establishment of the Trades Education Program in the county. This meeting will take place on Monday, February 13th at 12:00 noon in the library conference room at the San Continue Reading
Estate Sale Planned
Written on February 6, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Through some very generous donations from local supporters, The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor will be hosting an estate sale this Friday and Saturday, February 10 & 11 from 10:00 to 4:00, at 689 Airport Center in Friday Harbor (that’s the road where SJ Healthcare Associates, Ravenhill Construction and XYZ Movement Arts are). The sale will Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on February 2, 2017 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Work for Bakery San Juan! Bakery San Juan currently has positions available for pizza makers. We have part-time or full-time positions available. Please contact Mark Sheppard or Lizette Mora at 378-5810 or at the bakery directly.
Workshop on Cybersecurity
Written on January 31, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on Cybersecurity for Business Cybersecurity is not just for large businesses: Small and mid-sized businesses are targeted just as frequently by cyber-crooks. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on the topic of Cybersecurity for Business, on February 8th from 9:15-10:15 a.m. on Orcas Island, sponsored Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on January 27, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Design Build San Juan is looking for Skilled Carpenters… This is for a New Construction Home Build on San Juan Island. The project is starting soon. Top pay D.O.E., Year-round employment, health benefits and paid vacation after 1 year. Please call Terry 622-6450
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
Retirement Planning Workshop
Written on February 10, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on retirement planning for business owners Small business owners have many considerations when running their businesses, but often don’t have time to consider future financial requirements. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on retirement planning for small business owners, entitled Put your Retirement Plan to Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on February 9, 2017 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre is looking for some help in the office… Office and Event Assistant Position Overview: Provides variety of support services for the Theatre’s administrative offices, including the box office. Duties: Become proficient in use of box office software, answering questions from box office volunteers and troubleshooting problems Assists with activities supporting performances Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Chocolates
Written on February 8, 2017 at 3:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Another new business in town and another ribbon cutting ceremony. The Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Friday Harbor are happy to welcome Friday Harbor Chocolates to town on Spring Street where the barber used to be, next door to Pebble. Owners Mark Zipkin and Aylene Geringer (who you may remember as former owners Continue Reading
Trades Education Program
Written on February 6, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will present a program with Victoria Compton, director of the county Economic Development Council, speaking about the establishment of the Trades Education Program in the county. This meeting will take place on Monday, February 13th at 12:00 noon in the library conference room at the San Continue Reading
Estate Sale Planned
Written on February 6, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Through some very generous donations from local supporters, The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor will be hosting an estate sale this Friday and Saturday, February 10 & 11 from 10:00 to 4:00, at 689 Airport Center in Friday Harbor (that’s the road where SJ Healthcare Associates, Ravenhill Construction and XYZ Movement Arts are). The sale will Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on February 2, 2017 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Work for Bakery San Juan! Bakery San Juan currently has positions available for pizza makers. We have part-time or full-time positions available. Please contact Mark Sheppard or Lizette Mora at 378-5810 or at the bakery directly.
Workshop on Cybersecurity
Written on January 31, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on Cybersecurity for Business Cybersecurity is not just for large businesses: Small and mid-sized businesses are targeted just as frequently by cyber-crooks. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on the topic of Cybersecurity for Business, on February 8th from 9:15-10:15 a.m. on Orcas Island, sponsored Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on January 27, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Design Build San Juan is looking for Skilled Carpenters… This is for a New Construction Home Build on San Juan Island. The project is starting soon. Top pay D.O.E., Year-round employment, health benefits and paid vacation after 1 year. Please call Terry 622-6450
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