Topic: Business
Business Planning & Financing Workshop
Written on October 12, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Monday, October 17th from 12:30-4:00 p.m. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by Tony Salas of the Continue Reading
Mindfulness for Business
Written on October 11, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers workshop on mindfulness for business The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop on the topic of mindfulness in business, on Monday, October 17th from 1-2:00 p.m. on San Juan Island. Advance registration is required. Mindfulness was once considered a fringe movement in the Western world, but is now being Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on October 11, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month’s SJI Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month is San Juan Wireless, Inc. San Juan Wireless began as San Juan Cellular in 1998. At that time, they were located at the Technology Center and were exclusive AT&T and DirecTV dealers. Since then, they have moved to the Guard Electric Building on Mullis Street and Continue Reading
Business for Sale
Written on October 5, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Right of Way Driving School is for sale. Owner Sam Leigh says it’s time for the school to “take it to the next level”, and that’s not something she is able to do. Sam opened the business in 2011 and has been training young San Juan Island drivers ever since, and has even spent a Continue Reading
Mary Earns CAPS Education Designation
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Haselow, Interior Designer and owner of Island Shades , is now one of the select group of professionals nationwide to earn the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, identifying her as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist with the skills and knowledge necessary to plan and design home modifications to meet the unique needs of the older population, disabled Continue Reading
Welcome Vic’s New Owners
Written on October 1, 2016 at 2:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
As promised, here’s a bit more about the new owners at Vic’s Drive-In – Brian Carlson is a former island resident who worked at the courthouse from 2002 to 2007. He has 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry mostly as Resort Manager for a number of different companies. He and Theresa owned a Continue Reading
Seafood Competition Winner
Written on September 30, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vinny’s Ristorante has a Sous Chef named Gerren Allen who has a big deal coming up soon. He’s been all over the country in his career with many different food and cooking related achievements under his belt. He was a semi-finalist on Hell’s Kitchen in 2009 (and would have been on the nationally televised competition Continue Reading
Vic’s Restaurant Changing Owners
Written on September 29, 2016 at 4:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
After 17 years of operating Vic’s Drive In Restaurant, owners Kevin Widmayer and Linda Jensen have sold the business. New owners Brian and Theresa Carlson will take over on October 1st. But you can get a chance to meet the new owners and say goodbye to the old owners on Friday September 30 – they Continue Reading
Business Plan Competition
Written on September 26, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJC Economic Development Council Business Plan Competitition Entrepreneurs, launch your business idea into profitability! Got a business idea? Bring it to the 2nd annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, brought to you by the San Juan County Economic Development Council. Featuring mentoring, workshops, business plan advisors, cash prizes, media exposure and more! Launch Continue Reading
Williamson Elected Chairman of CBW
Written on September 22, 2016 at 9:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brad Williamson, President and CEO of Islanders Bank was elected Chairman of the Board of the Community Bankers of Washington (CBW) during the group’s annual meeting held September 16th in Vancouver WA. Mr. Williamson is President and CEO of Islanders Bank and also serves as a Trustee and Treasurer of the San Juan Community Theater and Continue Reading
Business Planning & Financing Workshop
Written on September 10, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Monday, September 19th from 11 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by Tony Continue Reading
Launch San Juan Islands
Written on September 6, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC invites entrepreneurs to participate in business plan competition, “Launch San Juan Islands” Entrepreneurs can bring their business ideas to the next level in the second annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, created by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and sponsored by local businesses. Participants will receive instruction in business Continue Reading
Workshops on Board Practices
Written on August 22, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC and the San Juan Island Community Foundation partner with Washington Nonprofits and the Washington Secretary of State to offer workshops on board practices The San Juan County Economic Development Council EDC and the San Juan Island Community Foundation have partnered with Washington Nonprofits and the Washington Secretary of State to offer workshops on excellent Continue Reading
Orca Friendly Products at Ace!
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pacific Whale Watch Association and Ace Hardware stores in Anacortes and Friday Harbor, WA Launch “Orca Friendly Products” Ace is the place for… saving orcas! In a unique partnership, Ace Hardware is partnering with the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) in helping its customers find “Orca Friendly” products in its stores. The pilot project will Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on August 18, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time once again for Chamber Chat, this one is for August 2016 and was written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner of San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… It is hard to believe that we are already in the second half of August and autumn is right around the corner. The Chamber Board of Continue Reading
Black Fish Bistro & Martini Bar
Written on August 16, 2016 at 3:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Black Fish Bistro & Martini Bar officially opens Wednesday, August 17, and will feature farm-to-fork and tide-to-table Pacific Northwest cuisine with a rustic French flair. The Bistro seats approximately 40 customers upstairs and downstairs, will be open from 5:00-11:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and is located in the alley off First Street, opposite The Bean. Continue Reading
Business Planning & Financing Workshop
Written on October 12, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Monday, October 17th from 12:30-4:00 p.m. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by Tony Salas of the Continue Reading
Mindfulness for Business
Written on October 11, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers workshop on mindfulness for business The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop on the topic of mindfulness in business, on Monday, October 17th from 1-2:00 p.m. on San Juan Island. Advance registration is required. Mindfulness was once considered a fringe movement in the Western world, but is now being Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on October 11, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month’s SJI Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month is San Juan Wireless, Inc. San Juan Wireless began as San Juan Cellular in 1998. At that time, they were located at the Technology Center and were exclusive AT&T and DirecTV dealers. Since then, they have moved to the Guard Electric Building on Mullis Street and Continue Reading
Business for Sale
Written on October 5, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Right of Way Driving School is for sale. Owner Sam Leigh says it’s time for the school to “take it to the next level”, and that’s not something she is able to do. Sam opened the business in 2011 and has been training young San Juan Island drivers ever since, and has even spent a Continue Reading
Mary Earns CAPS Education Designation
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Haselow, Interior Designer and owner of Island Shades , is now one of the select group of professionals nationwide to earn the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, identifying her as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist with the skills and knowledge necessary to plan and design home modifications to meet the unique needs of the older population, disabled Continue Reading
Welcome Vic’s New Owners
Written on October 1, 2016 at 2:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
As promised, here’s a bit more about the new owners at Vic’s Drive-In – Brian Carlson is a former island resident who worked at the courthouse from 2002 to 2007. He has 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry mostly as Resort Manager for a number of different companies. He and Theresa owned a Continue Reading
Seafood Competition Winner
Written on September 30, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vinny’s Ristorante has a Sous Chef named Gerren Allen who has a big deal coming up soon. He’s been all over the country in his career with many different food and cooking related achievements under his belt. He was a semi-finalist on Hell’s Kitchen in 2009 (and would have been on the nationally televised competition Continue Reading
Vic’s Restaurant Changing Owners
Written on September 29, 2016 at 4:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
After 17 years of operating Vic’s Drive In Restaurant, owners Kevin Widmayer and Linda Jensen have sold the business. New owners Brian and Theresa Carlson will take over on October 1st. But you can get a chance to meet the new owners and say goodbye to the old owners on Friday September 30 – they Continue Reading
Business Plan Competition
Written on September 26, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJC Economic Development Council Business Plan Competitition Entrepreneurs, launch your business idea into profitability! Got a business idea? Bring it to the 2nd annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, brought to you by the San Juan County Economic Development Council. Featuring mentoring, workshops, business plan advisors, cash prizes, media exposure and more! Launch Continue Reading
Williamson Elected Chairman of CBW
Written on September 22, 2016 at 9:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brad Williamson, President and CEO of Islanders Bank was elected Chairman of the Board of the Community Bankers of Washington (CBW) during the group’s annual meeting held September 16th in Vancouver WA. Mr. Williamson is President and CEO of Islanders Bank and also serves as a Trustee and Treasurer of the San Juan Community Theater and Continue Reading
Business Planning & Financing Workshop
Written on September 10, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Monday, September 19th from 11 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by Tony Continue Reading
Launch San Juan Islands
Written on September 6, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC invites entrepreneurs to participate in business plan competition, “Launch San Juan Islands” Entrepreneurs can bring their business ideas to the next level in the second annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, created by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and sponsored by local businesses. Participants will receive instruction in business Continue Reading
Workshops on Board Practices
Written on August 22, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC and the San Juan Island Community Foundation partner with Washington Nonprofits and the Washington Secretary of State to offer workshops on board practices The San Juan County Economic Development Council EDC and the San Juan Island Community Foundation have partnered with Washington Nonprofits and the Washington Secretary of State to offer workshops on excellent Continue Reading
Orca Friendly Products at Ace!
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pacific Whale Watch Association and Ace Hardware stores in Anacortes and Friday Harbor, WA Launch “Orca Friendly Products” Ace is the place for… saving orcas! In a unique partnership, Ace Hardware is partnering with the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) in helping its customers find “Orca Friendly” products in its stores. The pilot project will Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on August 18, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time once again for Chamber Chat, this one is for August 2016 and was written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner of San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… It is hard to believe that we are already in the second half of August and autumn is right around the corner. The Chamber Board of Continue Reading
Black Fish Bistro & Martini Bar
Written on August 16, 2016 at 3:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Black Fish Bistro & Martini Bar officially opens Wednesday, August 17, and will feature farm-to-fork and tide-to-table Pacific Northwest cuisine with a rustic French flair. The Bistro seats approximately 40 customers upstairs and downstairs, will be open from 5:00-11:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and is located in the alley off First Street, opposite The Bean. Continue Reading