September 12 2017
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce

Friday Harbor School of Massage

Massage School starts its second year next Tuesday September 5th, with room for more students.. The 625 hours, seven month program cost $9,000. A better deal than the three closet massage school and it is here on San Juan Island, no travel costs even from Orcas. Call 360-378-3637 for information or to register..
 

Book your holiday event at Brickworks

20% off rental fee if you book by Oct. 31, 2017.
Event must occur between Oct. 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018.
See www.fhbrickworks.com for details or call 360-378-0095.
 

SJI Farmers Market at Brickworks

The San Juan Island Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 10am to 1:00 pm at Brickworks, on 150 Nichols Street. Each week the Farmers Market offers a diverse selection of fresh, local food from San Juan, Waldron, Lopez, and Orcas Island.

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Member's Hours

Becki Day

Now that the fall season is around the corner next week we would love to know if you have had a change in your hours of operation for this month and next! Please email us at chamber@sanjuanisland.org. 

Quarterly Luncheon October 16

Becki Day

Mark your calendars now...the next quarterly luncheon is Monday October 16! Brickworks at noon. Caterer to be announced...

Tom Small Sculpture and Kathryn Trigg Monotype Paintings

WaterWorks Gallery

Tom Small’s sculptures are inspired directly from the land. For Tom specific locales in the Northwest provide the vision for the work. These locals include the islands, the beaches, the rivers, the mountains. This show will include recent drawings, carvings in stone and wood, and glass castings.

 

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Message from Friday Harbor Chocolates

We are so very appreciative of everyone who stopped by this past summer and supported our small business.  Business was great and steady and luckily just the perfect flow of folks to keep us perfectly busy but not overwhelmed. Now that we are heading into the shoulder months, leading towards the upcoming winter holidays, we would love to get the word out to our Island residents that we are still one of the newer businesses in town and are here to stay, operating year round.

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FRIDAY HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL

The 2017 Friday Harbor Film Festival programs have arrived!  At 56 pages is it by far our most comprehensive program to date, which is a perfect way to celebrate our 5th Year of the Film Festival!!  We owe a very special thanks to the tireless efforts of our program coordinator: Ellen Roberts.

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Join San Juan Brewing Co. for Oktoberfest Celebration

San Juan Island Brewing Co

We will be releasing our very own Festbier, enjoy this traditional Oktoberfest Lager alongside our other 7 beers. Beer garden setup on the patio/lawn for both days of the celebration. BBQ'd Brats on the patio could not make for a better combo. Come help us celebrate this long standing German tradition. Friday & Saturday noon-9PM Live music both days!
 

The Whale Museum Summer Lecture Series

The Whale Museum’s Lecture Series is dedicated to providing our local community and visiting public with knowledge and wonder of the natural world. September 14: Dr. Lance Barrett-Lennard, Vancouver Aquarium; Topic: Genetic Comparisons of Orca Populations in the NE Pacific
 

Launch San Juan Islands Business Plan Competition

San Juan County EDC

EDC invites entrepreneurs to participate in business plan competition, “Launch San Juan Islands”

 Entrepreneurs can bring their business ideas to the next level in the third 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 September 2017 and run through November 2017. The cost to participate is $65 if registration received prior to September 18 or $85 thereafter.  Deadline to enter:  September 25th, 2017.  This fee covers direct costs for course materials and events.  Please see www.sanjuansedc.org/launch for more information.

The San Juan County Economic Development Council (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.                                                                                           

 

Special Member Message - September 12 2017