Vision Mapping Strategies workshop
How do successful business owners and entrepreneurs achieve goals and take their businesses and ideas to the next level? Learn how to create a strategic vision map to bring ideas and dreams into reality and get through periods of transition. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a workshop on the topic of Vision Mapping Strategies, on January 30th from 9-noon at the San Juan Island Library, cosponsored by San Juan Propane. Advance registration is required.
Business owners and entrepreneurs often wonder how they can leverage their ideas into success, and many ask themselves how they’ll even recognize that success when it’s been achieved. These queries have a common thread – how to create one’s desired concrete results from ideas and goalsetting. Participants will join instructor Sharon Hooper to learn how to create strategic vision maps, a deepening and enjoyable process to explore possibilities and discover how to create the perfect blueprint for the next steps of a journey.
Instructor Sharon Hooper has been a Professional Certified Coach since 1999. After working with the U.S. Department of Defense and directing one of the world’s largest Child Development Centers, Sharon and her husband Richard created an independent and award-winning record label, World Disc Productions, headquartered in Friday Harbor for several years.
Ms. Hooper has provided coaching services to Johnson & Johnson executives, Mikimoto Inc., California and New York educational departments and many other individuals and groups from entrepreneurs to fire captains. Presently, Sharon lives in Friday Harbor and works with Washington Vocational Services, which provides training and employment services for developmentally disabled adults in the islands.
Details: San Juan Island, Monday, January 30th from 9:00 a.m. till noon at the San Juan Island Library. Cost: $25 for materials and snacks; advance registration is required: www.sanjuansedc.org/vision. For more information, please call 360-378-2906, or email: info@sanjuansedc.org. This workshop is not sponsored by the San Juan Island Library.
The EDC thanks San Juan Propane, San Juan County government, our ports, the Town of Friday Harbor, Heritage Bank, Islanders Bank, Island Market, and the Department of Commerce for their support of this workshop.
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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 planning and marketing, plus follow-up mentoring—and some will win cash prizes to help launch their businesses.
Thousands of dollars in cash prizes will be awarded to contest winners this year. The greater goal, however, is to help every participating entrepreneur to advance their business.
Included in the program for all participants will be seminars on business planning, financing and marketing; opportunities to network and collaborate with other entrepreneurs; media coverage for contestants; professional advice from a team of experts, and feedback on business plans.
Launch San Juan Islands will start in October 2018 and run through November 2018. The cost to participate is $85 (or $65 if registration received prior to September 18, 2018). Deadline to enter: September 25th, 2018. This fee covers direct costs for course materials and events. Please see https://www.sanjuansedc.org/launch for more information.
Boards In Gear Workshop on Lopez, San Juan Islands
The San Juan County Economic Development Council and the San Juan Island Community Foundation have partnered with Washington Nonprofits and the Washington Secretary of State to offer workshops on excellent board practices.
The workshops will be held on Lopez and San Juan Islands on Sept. 15 and Oct. 5. Advance registration and payment required. This interactive, hands-on workshop will cover board responsibilities, operations, development, fundraising and advocacy. It is based on the Boards in Gear resources developed in partnership with some of the state’s leading board experts. Participants will leave with concrete action steps, tools, and connections.
The workshop is designed for board members and the people who work with them, namely executive directors and program staff. It offers ideas for new board members and those who have served for a long time. It is appropriate for organizations of all sizes, whether they have staff or not.
The workshop will be presented by Virginia D. Lang, a veteran management consultant who has worked in the corporate sector and the nonprofit community as an advisor on all aspects of community affairs for almost 30 years. Lang has served as an expert coach, trainer, facilitator and consultant to an impressive array of nonprofit organizations, she is an accomplished speaker and teacher, and she leads business and nonprofit workshops at Whatcom Community College.
The cost is $10 for members of Washington Nonprofits, $15/nonmembers. Advance registration is required; brown bag lunch recommended (beverages will be served).
Lopez Island: Thursday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at the Lopez Center. Visit http://www.cvent.com/d/5vqjdq to register.
San Juan Island: Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. Visit http://www.cvent.com/d/yvqjgd” to register.
FREE Sales Processes for Profitability workshop
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 step-by-step plan that business owners use to close deals and make sales. Good sales processes help customers arrive at informed final decisions about purchases, and help business owners to increase profits.
The event will be presented by Tony Salas of the Small Business Development Center of Mount Vernon, and a sales and management consultant for nearly 40 years.
As part of the class, Salas will cover how to understand buyers, how to assist prospective customers in making purchasing decisions, and how to design strategic sales processes. Additionally, Salas will discuss concrete steps to manage and implement the sales process and track key metrics, so that sales can be continuously optimized.
Details: Tuesday, June 7th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at the Orcas Island Fire Station at 45 Lavender Lane in Eastsound. Advance registration is required; please call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email: info@sanjuansedc.org.
FREE Advanced Multitasking Workshop
Do more, work less, and be happy by learning how multitasking wisely can streamline your life and business during this FREE workshop taught by noted management consultant and author Mike Sanders.
You’ll learn how judicious multitasking can protect you from brain overload and help you to be happier doing what you love. Included will be free handouts, quick reference cards, and a drawing for books.
Space is limited – reserve your space now!
Details: Tuesday, May 17th, 1:00-2:30p FREE at the San Juan Library. Questions: 360-378-2906 or info@sanjuansedc.org
FREE Pricing Products & Services Workshop
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Lopez Island, Tuesday, May 3rd from noon-2pm at the Lopez Island Fire Department meeting room. Advance registration is required.
The pricing products and services workshop course material will be presented by Tony Salas, of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, a management consultant for over a decade.
As part of the workshop, Salas will cover cover all aspects of setting prices and ensuring that businesses are profitable.
Participants will learn how service costs impact pricing, how to gauge what competitors are charging (and why), and understanding conversion rates and tiered pricing.
Details: Lopez Island, Tuesday, May 3rd from noon-2pm at the Lopez Island Fire Department meeting room.
Advance registration is required.
Call 360-378-2906 email: info@sanjuansedc.org for more information.
The EDC thanks Islanders Bank, Heritage Bank, San Juan County government, the Town of Friday Harbor, Orcas Island Market, the Ports of Friday Harbor, Orcas, and Lopez for supporting our Business Education Series.
FREE Business Startup 101 Workshop
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 and Thomas Sandstrom; Bruce Martin, banker with Islanders Bank; and accountant Chris Compton, from Lake Kennedy McCulloch, CPAs.
Included in the three-hour workshop will be an overview of considerations when starting a new business, creating a business plan, determining a business structure, and a discussion on various types of business entities.
Leading the discussion on the legal implications of starting a business will be Peter Goddu and Thomas Sandstrom. Goddu and Sandstrom have over 40 years combined experience advising clients on all aspects of business and commercial law and as of May 1st will be partners in the newly formed Friday Harbor law firm of Goddu Langlie Loring Sandstrom, PLLC.
Bruce Martin will lead the discussion on crafting effective business plans. Martin is vice-president and senior loan officer at Islanders Bank, and has over 33 years of banking experience with 25 years of lending experience.
Chris Compton, CPA at Lake Kennedy McCulloch, will touch on the tax aspects of new businesses throughout the discussion. Compton has worked as a CPA for over 11 years, moving to Friday Harbor from Alaska with his wife, Anna.
Details: Thursday, May 5th from 9-noon at the San Juan County legislative meeting room at 55 Second Street in Friday Harbor (next to the San Juan County Elections office).
Advance registration is required.
Call 360-378-2906 email: info@sanjuansedc.org for more information.
The EDC thanks Islanders Bank, Heritage Bank, San Juan County government, the Town of Friday Harbor, Orcas Island Market, the Ports of Friday Harbor, Orcas, and Lopez for supporting our Business Education Series.
FREE Pricing Products & Services Workshop
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Tuesday, April 5th from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Advance registration is required.
The pricing products and services workshop course material will be presented by Tony Salas, of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, a management consultant for over a decade.
As part of the workshop, Salas will cover cover all aspects of setting prices and ensuring that businesses are profitable.
Participants will learn how service costs impact pricing, how to gauge what competitors are charging (and why), and understanding conversion rates and tiered pricing.
Details: Orcas Island, on Tuesday, April 5th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library.
Advance registration is required.
Call 360-378-2906 email: info@sanjuansedc.org for more information.
The EDC thanks Islanders Bank, Heritage Bank, San Juan County government, the Town of Friday Harbor, Orcas Island Market, the Ports of Friday Harbor, Orcas, and Lopez for supporting our Business Education Series.
FREE Business Planning & Financing Workshop
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Tuesday, March 22nd from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Advance registration is required.
The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by Tony Salas, of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, a management consultant for over a decade.
As part of the workshop, Salas will cover business financing, discuss a variety of financing options and will provide a reality check for those considering a new or expanded business venture. He will be available for one-on-one consultation after the workshop.
Participants in the workshop will leave with the resources and support they need to create a business plan including a realistic financial plan. In addition, Salas will cover current federal and Washington State tax incentive programs for small businesses.
Details: San Juan Island, on Tuesday, March 22nd from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Bank in Friday Harbor.
Advance registration is required.
Call 360-378-2906 email: info@sanjuansedc.org for more information.
The EDC thanks Islanders Bank, Heritage Bank, San Juan County government, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Ports of Friday Harbor, Orcas, and Lopez for supporting our Business Education Series.
Brochure Design Workshop on San Juan, Orcas Islands
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC), in partnership with the San Juan Islands Visitors’ Bureau (SJIVB,) are offering two free workshops entitled Effective Design for Tourism, February 23rd and 24th on San Juan Island and Orcas Island.
The workshops will be presented by Jill Andrews of Certified Folder Display Service, Inc., brochure distribution and display service for Washington State Ferries. Andrews has worked in tourism and hospitality sales for over 20 years, consulting tourism-driven businesses, with a focus on reaching in-market visitors.
The workshops focus on designing brochures for tourism marketing, revealing aspects of print marketing design which can be used by any business, and showcasing highly-effective brochures. Workshop attendees are invited to bring their current brochures and print materials for an interactive review.
Details: Tuesday, February 23rd from 2:30-4p at the San Juan Island Public Library; Wednesday, February 24th, from 9:30-11a at the Orcas Island Public Library. Advance registration is required; please call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email: info@sanjuansedc.org.