Topic: Business
Rental Property Options
Written on July 14, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares this detailed information for rental properties… San Juan County currently has several mechanisms for legally renting a home in the County. The information below is meant for informational purposes only, and does not incorporate all of the rules and regulations. It will however provide those who want to learn more about Continue Reading
Friday Harbor School of Massage
Written on July 11, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Richard Davenport, owner of Lavendera Massage, is happy to announce the opening of the new Friday Harbor School of Massage. The Washington State Board of Massage and the Workforce Training Board approved the curriculum and catalog for the new school last Friday. Friday Harbor School of Massage is officially a state approved school for training Continue Reading
Simply Wright
Written on July 10, 2016 at 4:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Carla Wright has just opened a design/consulting business. Here she is with the scoop… I am now providing design consultation for those needing help with restyling their home or business, closet attacks (my speciality) and personal shopping (targeting men who normally need help in this category). All things to help make your life easier and more enjoyable. Continue Reading
Trunk Show at Surina Business Park
Written on July 8, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Erin Heydenreich shares this invitation with you… Come shopping at Heather B Munro Yoga Studio in the Surina Business Park on Saturday, July 9th! We have tons of beautiful handcrafted items from Oaxaca, Mexico and Betina Roza Jewelry! Baskets, hammocks, clothing, textiles, bags, jewelry and more! This is also a great time to come check Continue Reading
They’re Moving In Already
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It seems it will be near the end of August before Downriggers Restaurant opens in their new location at Spring Street Landing, however there are 3 businesses downstairs that are open already and have been for about a week or so. San Juan Safaris / San Juan Outfitters is moved in and has added a coffee & snack Continue Reading
Ferry Tail LLC
Written on July 7, 2016 at 12:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just popped into the SJ Update mailbag today. Take a look… Hello San Juan Update, I thought you might be interested in FerryTail.com, our new website that allows owners of expiring ferry passes to post them online for sale. We were featured on the channel 7 Kiro news last week, and are on the front Continue Reading
Bait Shop Open
Written on July 6, 2016 at 4:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new Fish & Chips bar in town. It’s that place next door to Haley’s on Spring Street. It’s called The Bait Shop and it’s owned by Bobby and Stacie Tangney – owners of Haley’s. They just opened about 3 weeks ago and had their official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2 weeks ago. It has an Continue Reading
Electrolysis San Juan, LLC Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Written on June 28, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
This July marks one year of successful operation in Friday Harbor for Danielle Wheeler at Electrolysis San Juan, LLC. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University and completed her Electrolysis Certification in Seattle at Washington Women’s Anti-Aging Clinic. She continued her education by working under Allison Lance in Friday Harbor as an electrolysis apprentice. In July Continue Reading
New San Juan Puzzles
Written on June 17, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Tom over there at SanJuanPuzzles.com… Our newest puzzles have arrived! Thank you Chris Teren, Matt Pranger and Ken Balcomb for these wonderful photos! Thank you to Tim Dustrude for your fabulous designed boxes. Support the Toy Box, Cotton Cotton Cotton, Bonnie’s Creative Passions, Pelindaba, WSF terminals soon, Shaw Store and Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on June 16, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time once again for our monthly Chamber Chat column, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-Owner of San Juan Canvas & Chamber Board President… Here comes summer and with the season come the visitors. The summer season is a really fun and energetic time on our island. It is a time to show off all that Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on June 15, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kim Wickman of Be Chic Boutique is the SJI Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month. Congratulations Kim! Here’s a bit more about the shop in Kim’s words… Be Chic Boutique has been around as long as we can remember… at least 15 years. I took over 4 years ago in August and have Continue Reading
And They’re Open…
Written on June 13, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed the announcement the other day – there’s a new store in town. “My RC Vision”. It is located at 135 Spring Street. That’s just inside the arcade there between Spring Street General Store and Spring Street Deli. They just had a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday with the Chamber of Commerce Continue Reading
My RC Vision
Written on June 10, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ribbon Cutting for New Business in Town! The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Friday Harbor are welcoming My RC Vision to the business community of Friday Harbor and hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, June 10th at 11:00am. My RC Vision is owned by Debbi Staehlin and Heather Easley, mother and Continue Reading
How Are We Doing?
Written on May 28, 2016 at 10:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
A quarterly review of County Finances by County Auditor F. Milene Henley First quarter 2016 If you’ve ever wanted to be a plumber, now’s the time. Judging from the number of radio ads I’ve heard recently for plumbers, HVAC technicians, and other tradesmen, business is booming. That’s good news, and it’s evident in retail sales Continue Reading
Custom Construction or Buy Existing and Remodel?
Written on May 26, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Update Staff
Merri Ann Simonson shares this… In the current market it is much more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to purchase new or custom construction. Why is that? On San Juan, home prices peaked in 2007 and bottomed out in 2012. During that period, approximately 30% in median home price was lost. Continue Reading
EDC Offers Sales Processes for Profitability Workshop
Written on May 25, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Update Staff
Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for their upcoming FREE workshop, Sales Processes for Profitability on Tuesday, June 7th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Orcas Island. Participants will learn to plan strategically in order to increase sales for their businesses. Studies show that nearly 60% of companies lack a well-defined sales process – the Continue Reading
Rental Property Options
Written on July 14, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares this detailed information for rental properties… San Juan County currently has several mechanisms for legally renting a home in the County. The information below is meant for informational purposes only, and does not incorporate all of the rules and regulations. It will however provide those who want to learn more about Continue Reading
Friday Harbor School of Massage
Written on July 11, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Richard Davenport, owner of Lavendera Massage, is happy to announce the opening of the new Friday Harbor School of Massage. The Washington State Board of Massage and the Workforce Training Board approved the curriculum and catalog for the new school last Friday. Friday Harbor School of Massage is officially a state approved school for training Continue Reading
Simply Wright
Written on July 10, 2016 at 4:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Carla Wright has just opened a design/consulting business. Here she is with the scoop… I am now providing design consultation for those needing help with restyling their home or business, closet attacks (my speciality) and personal shopping (targeting men who normally need help in this category). All things to help make your life easier and more enjoyable. Continue Reading
Trunk Show at Surina Business Park
Written on July 8, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Erin Heydenreich shares this invitation with you… Come shopping at Heather B Munro Yoga Studio in the Surina Business Park on Saturday, July 9th! We have tons of beautiful handcrafted items from Oaxaca, Mexico and Betina Roza Jewelry! Baskets, hammocks, clothing, textiles, bags, jewelry and more! This is also a great time to come check Continue Reading
They’re Moving In Already
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It seems it will be near the end of August before Downriggers Restaurant opens in their new location at Spring Street Landing, however there are 3 businesses downstairs that are open already and have been for about a week or so. San Juan Safaris / San Juan Outfitters is moved in and has added a coffee & snack Continue Reading
Ferry Tail LLC
Written on July 7, 2016 at 12:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just popped into the SJ Update mailbag today. Take a look… Hello San Juan Update, I thought you might be interested in FerryTail.com, our new website that allows owners of expiring ferry passes to post them online for sale. We were featured on the channel 7 Kiro news last week, and are on the front Continue Reading
Bait Shop Open
Written on July 6, 2016 at 4:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new Fish & Chips bar in town. It’s that place next door to Haley’s on Spring Street. It’s called The Bait Shop and it’s owned by Bobby and Stacie Tangney – owners of Haley’s. They just opened about 3 weeks ago and had their official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2 weeks ago. It has an Continue Reading
Electrolysis San Juan, LLC Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Written on June 28, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
This July marks one year of successful operation in Friday Harbor for Danielle Wheeler at Electrolysis San Juan, LLC. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University and completed her Electrolysis Certification in Seattle at Washington Women’s Anti-Aging Clinic. She continued her education by working under Allison Lance in Friday Harbor as an electrolysis apprentice. In July Continue Reading
New San Juan Puzzles
Written on June 17, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Tom over there at SanJuanPuzzles.com… Our newest puzzles have arrived! Thank you Chris Teren, Matt Pranger and Ken Balcomb for these wonderful photos! Thank you to Tim Dustrude for your fabulous designed boxes. Support the Toy Box, Cotton Cotton Cotton, Bonnie’s Creative Passions, Pelindaba, WSF terminals soon, Shaw Store and Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on June 16, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time once again for our monthly Chamber Chat column, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-Owner of San Juan Canvas & Chamber Board President… Here comes summer and with the season come the visitors. The summer season is a really fun and energetic time on our island. It is a time to show off all that Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on June 15, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kim Wickman of Be Chic Boutique is the SJI Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month. Congratulations Kim! Here’s a bit more about the shop in Kim’s words… Be Chic Boutique has been around as long as we can remember… at least 15 years. I took over 4 years ago in August and have Continue Reading
And They’re Open…
Written on June 13, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed the announcement the other day – there’s a new store in town. “My RC Vision”. It is located at 135 Spring Street. That’s just inside the arcade there between Spring Street General Store and Spring Street Deli. They just had a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday with the Chamber of Commerce Continue Reading
My RC Vision
Written on June 10, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ribbon Cutting for New Business in Town! The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Friday Harbor are welcoming My RC Vision to the business community of Friday Harbor and hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, June 10th at 11:00am. My RC Vision is owned by Debbi Staehlin and Heather Easley, mother and Continue Reading
How Are We Doing?
Written on May 28, 2016 at 10:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
A quarterly review of County Finances by County Auditor F. Milene Henley First quarter 2016 If you’ve ever wanted to be a plumber, now’s the time. Judging from the number of radio ads I’ve heard recently for plumbers, HVAC technicians, and other tradesmen, business is booming. That’s good news, and it’s evident in retail sales Continue Reading
Custom Construction or Buy Existing and Remodel?
Written on May 26, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Update Staff
Merri Ann Simonson shares this… In the current market it is much more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to purchase new or custom construction. Why is that? On San Juan, home prices peaked in 2007 and bottomed out in 2012. During that period, approximately 30% in median home price was lost. Continue Reading
EDC Offers Sales Processes for Profitability Workshop
Written on May 25, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Update Staff
Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for their upcoming FREE workshop, Sales Processes for Profitability on Tuesday, June 7th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Orcas Island. Participants will learn to plan strategically in order to increase sales for their businesses. Studies show that nearly 60% of companies lack a well-defined sales process – the Continue Reading