Topic: Business
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
Help Wanted
Written on December 1, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
We have an immediate opening for a Chief Scientist. The Chief Scientist is responsible for the technical direction of Luxel’s ultra-thin film deposition processes. The position is hands-on in the lab, while also including extensive customer contact and sales support. Domestic and international travel is required several times per year. The ability to juggle multiple Continue Reading
Salty Fox Coffee
Written on November 30, 2016 at 4:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Andrea Hampton is the new owner of the coffee shop down there by the ferry landing. It used to be Far North Cafe owned by Eric Bienenstock and The Doctor’s Office owned by Mary Nash before that. Andrea, who worked for Eric for about a year and half, and who you may also know from 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
Help Wanted
Written on December 1, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
We have an immediate opening for a Chief Scientist. The Chief Scientist is responsible for the technical direction of Luxel’s ultra-thin film deposition processes. The position is hands-on in the lab, while also including extensive customer contact and sales support. Domestic and international travel is required several times per year. The ability to juggle multiple Continue Reading
Salty Fox Coffee
Written on November 30, 2016 at 4:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Andrea Hampton is the new owner of the coffee shop down there by the ferry landing. It used to be Far North Cafe owned by Eric Bienenstock and The Doctor’s Office owned by Mary Nash before that. Andrea, who worked for Eric for about a year and half, and who you may also know from Continue Reading