||| FROM VICTORIA COMPTON FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL |||
The Economic Development Council (EDC) of San Juan County invites the public to attend a discussion on the creation of a makerspace system in the islands, on Friday, October 23, 2020 from noon-1 p.m., in partnership with the Port of Friday Harbor.
Todd Nicholson, Executive Director of the Port of Friday Harbor, will join Mickey von Dassow, EDC Trades Coordinator, for a talk and a conversation on a potential network of local makerspaces that can support entrepreneurship, education, and innovation throughout the archipelago.
Mr. Nicholson will give a short presentation and Q&A session about the Port of Friday Harbor’s plans for a new Marine Technical Center, focusing on their proposed makerspace. Following his presentation, the group can engage in a discussion, and get to know people with shared goals.
Join the EDC and the Port of Friday Harbor on Friday, October 23 from noon-1 p.m., for this virtual event on Zoom. Registration is required – due to privacy concerns, registration is limited to adults over 18. Please register on the EDC’s website: www.sanjuansedc.org/makerspacesconvo.
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