Training and Workshops
September 4: EDC and Northwest Regional Council to Host Free Workshop on The WA Cares fund
San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) with the Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) will host a free workshop and info session, Learn about the WA Cares program, most Washington workers are already contributing to this program, learn about benefits,…
EDC relaunches economic survey to assess business, workforce needs
The EDC, a nonprofit organization, has relaunched their periodic survey to assess business and workforce needs in San Juan County. Responses to the survey are confidential and will be anonymized, aggregated, and used to determine programs and resources intended to…
EDC presents Datapalooza! – a statistics and demographics event for San Juan County
Need more data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community legislator or leader? Join the EDC for their ninth annual Datapalooza! luncheon event on Tuesday, March 31st from 11:00am – 12:30pm on Orcas, sponsored by Island…
EDC presents Youth Arduino Coding Course in collaboration with the Funhouse Commons
Youth ages 10-14 are invited by the EDC in partnership with the Funhouse Commons on Orcas, to participate in Arduino Coding. The course is an after-school introductory series designed to teach the basics of circuits, robotics, and programming with a simple Arduino kit…
March 18: EDC and Business Impact NW to Host Free Workshop on Understanding the Gig Economy
The EDC will host a free online workshop led by Business Impact Northwest, to help small business owners, gig workers, and startup entrepreneurs better understand the Gig Economy. The session, Gig Economy 101 – Understanding the Gig Economy, will take place on…
March 10: EDC, San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce, Washington state business agencies offer free event
The EDC, the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce, and multiple Washington state governmental agencies as part of the Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT), invite business owners, startup entrepreneurs and managers to a in-person FREE event, the Small Business…
EDC, Skagit Valley College to Host Free Info Session on Skagit Valley’s Job Skills Program Grant
The EDC, in partnership with Skagit Valley College, will host a free online information session to help businesses and organizations learn about Skagit Valley College’s Job Skills Program Grant. The event, Info Session: Job Skills Program, will take…
OPALCO Bill Too High? Here’s Why…
EDITOR’s NOTE: OPALCO’s response is posted here. As a concerned OPALCO member, I am writing to highlight factors contributing to our high electricity rates and to encourage open discussion. These issues affect all members, and constructive dialogue can…
EDC offers low-cost Youth Introduction to Tile Setting class
High school juniors and seniors interested in the building trades or tile work are invited to join the EDC, and masonry and tile professional Dave Koch, for a four-week intensive tile setting class with a project. The class, Youth Introduction to Tile Setting, will…