— from the San Juan County Economic Development Council —

Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for the 6th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon with Dr. Hart Hodges, Director of Western Washington University’s Center for Economic & Business Research, and Dr. Anneliese Vance-Sherman, Regional Labor Economist at the State of Washington.

Drs. Hodges and Vance-Sherman will take a look at our region’s economy – past, present and future – including industry, employment and sales data and current trends. Dr. Hodges will also lead a discussion on ways we can shape our local economy.

Also included will be a discussion on community economic development by EDC Board President Gary Franklin and a report from EDC Director Victoria Compton on the results of a county-wide business survey completed by the EDC this spring.

The 6th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17th, at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. Tickets are $20 and space is limited. Tickets are available at www.sanjuansedc.org/luncheon.

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 thanks San Juan County, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Ports of Friday Harbor, Lopez and Orcas, Island Market, Heritage Bank and Islanders Bank for their support of the EDC.