Wednesday, March 28, 9 a.m. – Noon, Friday Harbor Grange

— from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council —

Business owners are invited to join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for Mission: Advertising, a free workshop on advertising and marketing for small businesses, on Wednesday, March 28 from 9 a.m. until noon.

Participants will learn the effective techniques and media they can use to build their businesses using print media, social marketing, blogging, direct marketing, advertising specialties, and more. Also taught will be methods to leverage public and press relations to help grow business, and best practices in enterprise reputation management.

Featuring noted advertising experts, Colleen Armstrong, Sound Publishing; Jack Cory, Island Guardian; Kris Brown, Printonyx; Tim Dustrude, San Juan Update; Chris Reed, San Juan County SCORE counselor; and Victoria Compton, EDC, this workshop is sure to give participants the tools they need to boost their businesses.

Date: Wednesday, March 28, 9 a.m. until noon. Cost: Free, advance registration required. The class will be held at the Friday Harbor Grange, 152 1st Street, San Juan Island. For more information and to register: 360-378-2906 or info@sanjuansedc.org.

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.

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