Topic: Business
EDC 7th Annual Economics Luncheon
Written on April 24, 2016 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC presents 7th Annual Economics Luncheon with Noted Business Leader, Economists Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for the 7th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon, held at Brickworks on Friday, June 17th from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The EDC’s annual economics luncheon explores recent data on trends in the economy, and potential Continue Reading
WaterWorks Gallery Reopens
Written on April 21, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Ruth that WaterWorks Gallery has just opened for the season… Hey Tim, Hope all is well with you. Would you please let everyone know that the gallery reopened on Wednesday? The tulips are blooming, the grass is growing and my lawn needs mowing. And we’re starting the gallery’s 31st year! The season Continue Reading
Independent Bookstore Day
Written on April 21, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore invites you to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 30 and enjoy a 10% Storewide Sale on all Books. Join in the Fun at Griffin Bay Bookstore, Saturday, April 30 and help honor the rich and vital role that an independent bookstore plays in the social and economic life of our community. Stop Continue Reading
Fundraiser for the Victims of the Ecuador Earthquakes
Written on April 20, 2016 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Drinks & Tapas at San Juan Island Cheese Our hearts go out to our family and friends in Ecuador. Since Saturday, Ecuador has suffered from a series of devastating earthquakes resulting in over 400 casualties and thousands of injuries. Please join us on Friday April 22nd from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for a night of drinks and Continue Reading
The Hemp Seed
Written on April 19, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a fundraiser happening at Brickworks tomorrow for a new business on the island: “The Hemp Seed”, and these are a few words about it from Ike and Tiffany… Focused on sustainability, Tiffany Goudey and Ike White aim to serve the community by making healthy hemp-based clothing and goods accessible, right here on the Island. Continue Reading
Happy Spring from the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce!
Written on April 18, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the April 2016 edition of news from your local Chamber of Commerce, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-Owner of San Juan Canvas & Chamber Board President… Chamber Quarterly Luncheon On April 11 the Chamber of Commerce held our second quarterly luncheon of the year at Brickworks. It was very well attended with over Continue Reading
Bill Sargeson and Jackie Hamilton: Featured Pilots
Written on April 14, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
A reception will be held at the Roy Franklin Terminal at Friday Harbor Airport on Sunday, April 17th at 2:00 p.m. to honor the Featured Pilots for 2016: Bill Sargeson and Jackie Hamilton. Islanders are invited to celebrate the occasion of this annual update of the San Juan Aviation Museum. This project, started in 2008, Continue Reading
Considering an Investment Property?
Written on April 14, 2016 at 4:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Written by Merri Ann Simonson of Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands Inc. Vacation Rental Versus Long Term Rental Now would be a good time to purchase property held for investment and due to market conditions, a rental home in the San Juans would be the most appropriate. We are not like the metropolitan areas nearby with Continue Reading
Rock Island Update
Written on April 12, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gerry Lawlor of Rock Island Communications shares this update with you… Rock Island Heads into Spring at Full Stride Thank you to the OPALCO Board for their strong leadership. With just over one year of being in business, Rock Island Communications has overcome numerous challenges, and has connected close to a thousand islanders to fast, stable and Continue Reading
Business Startup 101 Workshop
Written on April 11, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Entrepreneurs are invited to attend the San Juan County Economic Development Council’s upcoming FREE half-day workshop entitled “Business Startup 101” on Thursday, May 5th. Participants will learn the building blocks of starting a successful business from experts in the legal, accounting and banking fields. The half-day event will be led by local attorneys Peter Goddu Continue Reading
EDC Pricing Workshop
Written on April 10, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers FREE business workshop on pricing products & services The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop on pricing of products & services for small business owners and entrepreneurs on Lopez Island, Tuesday, May 3rd from 12-2pm at the Lopez Island Fire Department meeting room. Advance registration is required. Pricing Continue Reading
All Aboard Sailing
Written on April 9, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJI Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month I originate from Lands End, Cornwall England, where on the granite cliff top there is a signpost pointing West that reads ’New York 3147 miles’. I joined the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society as an engineer and photographer, sailing from Cornwall to the far reaches of the Continue Reading
Law Firm Changes
Written on April 8, 2016 at 3:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Peter W. Goddu and Margaret C. Langlie of GodduLanglie, Lawyers-Advisors, are pleased to announce that, effective May 1, 2016, Kathryn (Katie) C. Loring and Thomas D. Sandstrom will join us as partners and the name of our firm will change to Goddu Langlie Loring Sandstrom, PLLC. Peter Goddu and Margaret Langlie established their law firm Continue Reading
New Yoga Class and Instructor at The Studio
Written on April 7, 2016 at 9:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jen and Jacquelyn over at The Studio are introducing a new instructor and yoga class and they want you to know about it. Here they are with what you need to know… The Studio is pleased to introduce Miguele de Quadros and add Yoga with Gyrotonic Principles to our class schedule beginning in May. We Continue Reading
Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Written on April 5, 2016 at 2:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Chamber of Commerce is doing a scavenger hunt of sorts this month, sponsored by Islanders Bank. Check out what Becki Day has to say about it… We have a Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by Islanders Bank that has started! During the month of April, I will be visiting different member businesses around the island and Continue Reading
Help Wanted at WaterWorks
Written on April 5, 2016 at 8:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Ruth Offen at WaterWorks Gallery is looking for a part time staff assistant. Here’s the scoop… This is an hourly wage job consisting of entering information into ACT, (a database management program) and facilitating inventory management using Microsoft Excel, with simple sum usage, not complex formulas. The position requires flexibility as the Continue Reading
EDC 7th Annual Economics Luncheon
Written on April 24, 2016 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC presents 7th Annual Economics Luncheon with Noted Business Leader, Economists Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for the 7th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon, held at Brickworks on Friday, June 17th from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The EDC’s annual economics luncheon explores recent data on trends in the economy, and potential Continue Reading
WaterWorks Gallery Reopens
Written on April 21, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Ruth that WaterWorks Gallery has just opened for the season… Hey Tim, Hope all is well with you. Would you please let everyone know that the gallery reopened on Wednesday? The tulips are blooming, the grass is growing and my lawn needs mowing. And we’re starting the gallery’s 31st year! The season Continue Reading
Independent Bookstore Day
Written on April 21, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore invites you to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 30 and enjoy a 10% Storewide Sale on all Books. Join in the Fun at Griffin Bay Bookstore, Saturday, April 30 and help honor the rich and vital role that an independent bookstore plays in the social and economic life of our community. Stop Continue Reading
Fundraiser for the Victims of the Ecuador Earthquakes
Written on April 20, 2016 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Drinks & Tapas at San Juan Island Cheese Our hearts go out to our family and friends in Ecuador. Since Saturday, Ecuador has suffered from a series of devastating earthquakes resulting in over 400 casualties and thousands of injuries. Please join us on Friday April 22nd from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for a night of drinks and Continue Reading
The Hemp Seed
Written on April 19, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a fundraiser happening at Brickworks tomorrow for a new business on the island: “The Hemp Seed”, and these are a few words about it from Ike and Tiffany… Focused on sustainability, Tiffany Goudey and Ike White aim to serve the community by making healthy hemp-based clothing and goods accessible, right here on the Island. Continue Reading
Happy Spring from the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce!
Written on April 18, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the April 2016 edition of news from your local Chamber of Commerce, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-Owner of San Juan Canvas & Chamber Board President… Chamber Quarterly Luncheon On April 11 the Chamber of Commerce held our second quarterly luncheon of the year at Brickworks. It was very well attended with over Continue Reading
Bill Sargeson and Jackie Hamilton: Featured Pilots
Written on April 14, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
A reception will be held at the Roy Franklin Terminal at Friday Harbor Airport on Sunday, April 17th at 2:00 p.m. to honor the Featured Pilots for 2016: Bill Sargeson and Jackie Hamilton. Islanders are invited to celebrate the occasion of this annual update of the San Juan Aviation Museum. This project, started in 2008, Continue Reading
Considering an Investment Property?
Written on April 14, 2016 at 4:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Written by Merri Ann Simonson of Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands Inc. Vacation Rental Versus Long Term Rental Now would be a good time to purchase property held for investment and due to market conditions, a rental home in the San Juans would be the most appropriate. We are not like the metropolitan areas nearby with Continue Reading
Rock Island Update
Written on April 12, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gerry Lawlor of Rock Island Communications shares this update with you… Rock Island Heads into Spring at Full Stride Thank you to the OPALCO Board for their strong leadership. With just over one year of being in business, Rock Island Communications has overcome numerous challenges, and has connected close to a thousand islanders to fast, stable and Continue Reading
Business Startup 101 Workshop
Written on April 11, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Entrepreneurs are invited to attend the San Juan County Economic Development Council’s upcoming FREE half-day workshop entitled “Business Startup 101” on Thursday, May 5th. Participants will learn the building blocks of starting a successful business from experts in the legal, accounting and banking fields. The half-day event will be led by local attorneys Peter Goddu Continue Reading
EDC Pricing Workshop
Written on April 10, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers FREE business workshop on pricing products & services The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop on pricing of products & services for small business owners and entrepreneurs on Lopez Island, Tuesday, May 3rd from 12-2pm at the Lopez Island Fire Department meeting room. Advance registration is required. Pricing Continue Reading
All Aboard Sailing
Written on April 9, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJI Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month I originate from Lands End, Cornwall England, where on the granite cliff top there is a signpost pointing West that reads ’New York 3147 miles’. I joined the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society as an engineer and photographer, sailing from Cornwall to the far reaches of the Continue Reading
Law Firm Changes
Written on April 8, 2016 at 3:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Peter W. Goddu and Margaret C. Langlie of GodduLanglie, Lawyers-Advisors, are pleased to announce that, effective May 1, 2016, Kathryn (Katie) C. Loring and Thomas D. Sandstrom will join us as partners and the name of our firm will change to Goddu Langlie Loring Sandstrom, PLLC. Peter Goddu and Margaret Langlie established their law firm Continue Reading
New Yoga Class and Instructor at The Studio
Written on April 7, 2016 at 9:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jen and Jacquelyn over at The Studio are introducing a new instructor and yoga class and they want you to know about it. Here they are with what you need to know… The Studio is pleased to introduce Miguele de Quadros and add Yoga with Gyrotonic Principles to our class schedule beginning in May. We Continue Reading
Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Written on April 5, 2016 at 2:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Chamber of Commerce is doing a scavenger hunt of sorts this month, sponsored by Islanders Bank. Check out what Becki Day has to say about it… We have a Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by Islanders Bank that has started! During the month of April, I will be visiting different member businesses around the island and Continue Reading
Help Wanted at WaterWorks
Written on April 5, 2016 at 8:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Ruth Offen at WaterWorks Gallery is looking for a part time staff assistant. Here’s the scoop… This is an hourly wage job consisting of entering information into ACT, (a database management program) and facilitating inventory management using Microsoft Excel, with simple sum usage, not complex formulas. The position requires flexibility as the Continue Reading