Tuesday, February 24, 9 a.m. — noon, Orcas Island Library
— from Victoria Compton, Executive Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council —
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Tuesday, February 24th from 9 a.m. until noon. Advance registration is required.
The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, a management consultant for over a decade.
As part of the workshop, McCafferty 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, McCafferty will cover current federal and Washington State tax incentive programs for small businesses.
Details: Orcas Island, on Tuesday, February 24th from 9 a.m. until noon at the Orcas Island Library on Rose Street in Eastsound. Advance registration is required; please call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email: info@sanjuansedc.org.
The EDC thanks the Orcas Island Library, Islanders Bank, Whidbey Island Bank, San Juan County government, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Port of Friday Harbor and the Port of Lopez for supporting our Business Education Series
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