Brochure Design Workshop by EDC
The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with the San Juan Islands Visitors’ Bureau are offering two free workshops entitled Effective Design for Tourism Feb. 23 and 24 on San Juan Island and Orcas Island.
The workshops will be presented by Jill Andrews of Certified Folder Display Service, Inc., who currently provides 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.
The workshop is Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 2:30-4p.m. at the San Juan Island Public Library; Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 9:30-11:30a.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library.
Crowdfunding Workshop offered by the San Juan County EDC
Crowdfunding is an exciting way for entrepreneurs to ask for monetary pledges from individuals using online services like Kickstarter. Learn how to procure money for your business through crowdfunding during an informative workshop offered by the San Juan County Economic Development Council on Monday, February 8th from 9:30-11:30am at the San Juan Island Public Library. Crowdfunding has significantly expanded the way that small U.S. companies can raise growth funds, launch new products and find new customers. But the legal and disclosure requirements for seeking crowdfunding, the type of liability and the crowdfunding platforms can be difficult to navigate for small businesses.
The presentation, led by EDC director and marketer Victoria Compton, will cover crowdfunding law, how much money companies can raise (and where they can raise it), and how to set up a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.
The workshop is Monday, Feb. 8 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the San Juan Island Public Library, at 1010 Guard Street, Friday Harbor. Materials and snacks are included, cost: $20 per person.
The EDC, thanks the Washington State Department of Commerce, San Juan County government, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Ports of Friday Harbor, Lopez and Orcas, Island Market, Heritage Bank and Islanders Bank for their support.
The San Juan County EDC strives to strengthen and diversify the economy of San Juan County. We believe a strong economy builds a strong community. The EDC works to build an environment that helps business owners create jobs. We serve business: linking organizations and resources, providing valuable information, rendering assistance and advocating for an improved island business environment.
EDC offers Financial Planning & Retirement workshop
Want to plan better for retirement or to know if what you are doing currently is sufficient? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a free informative workshop and one-on-one session with a certified financial planner on Friday, Feb. 12, from 11a.m.-1p.m. Advance registration is required.
The workshop course material will be presented by Tom Zebroski, Certified Financial Planner Professional, member of the Financial Planning Association, and an Accredited Asset Management Specialist with Columbia River Advisors in Bellevue, WA.
Mr. Zebroski will cover general financial planning, how to get out of debt, how to manage credit, and how to save for retirement. Topics covered will include a consideration of how to mitigate impacts from San Juan County’s cyclical economy. Through this workshop, attendees will get a clearer picture of their current financial situations and future planning. Mr. Zebroski will also be available after the workshop for one-on-on sessions.
Details: Friday, Feb. 12, from 11a.m.-1p.m. at the San Juan Island Senior Center at 589 Nash Street in Friday Harbor.
Advance registration is required for all three workshops. Please call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email: info@sanjuansedc.org.
