— from Victoria Compton, Executive Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council — Because of the Economic Development Council’s grant from the USDA last year, islanders can now attend most of the EDASC classes below via webstream at very low cost.
The Economic Development Association of Skagit County presents the next installments of its Education Series. Sessions are designed for both the seasoned business professional and the budding entrepreneur. The series is designed around workgroups that allow business owners to engage and learn from each other’s experiences. Topics presented in this program are based on current needs with the most current listings available on-line at www.Skagit.org.
Business owners, managers and entrepreneurs may participate in these sessions in-person or by live web streaming to a computer near them.
1/7 – Exporting Resources. Exporting is becoming critical to most businesses – from agriculture to retail. In this session discuss tools and processes to identify new markets, understand how to ship your items and how to make sure you get paid. Bring your questions and find answers from exporting experts. $10 member or streaming, $20 non-members. 12:00 – 1:30. Lunch provided.
1/14 – Planning and Financing a Business. A three and a half hour odyssey of what it takes to start and maintain a high performing business. From financing to business plans this is a must do for anyone who has recently started or is considering to launch a business. FREE! 1:00pm – 4:30pm. Refreshments provided.
1/23– Private Placement. Are you thinking about using someone else’s money in your business? In the past year the rules about how a business attracts and contractually obligates itself to individuals have shifted dramatically. In this session hear from Washington’s Department of Financial Institutions how your business may be able to legally attract outside private investments. $10 member or streaming, $20 non-members. 12:00 – 1:30. Lunch provided.
Sessions are presented in the EDASC offices located at 204 West Montgomery in Mount Vernon (unless otherwise noted in the description). Advanced registration is required on-line at www.skagit.org or 360-336-6114.
The EDASC Education Series was created by EDASC in response to concerns from local business owners and overall increased demand from new businesses. This series presents a wide variety of business topics designed for both those opening a new business or those wanting to take their business to the next level. “In these uncertain economic times it is imperative that business owners and managers be given the support they need,” said Don Wick EDASC’s Executive Director.
For more information, contact the San Juan EDC at 360-378-2906, or email info@sanjuansedc.org, www.sanjuansedc.org
