Jay Blackinton of Hogstone Wood Oven has been nominated for Rising Star of the Year by the James Beard Foundation.
Most people know that Orcas has a chamber of commerce. But its exact purpose is not always clear. Susan Gudgell, chamber board president, is hoping to change that.
Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council and the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries for a free workshop on “Everything About Your L&I Account” on Wednesday, March 4 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Mrs. Kays has been operating on Orcas Island since 2013. The business offers residential and commercial cleaning and organizing services.
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. until noon. Advance registration is required.
Do you feel you’re stuck in a financial pattern that will never change? Do you understand the basics of budgeting, saving and investing? Unfortunately, surveys have shown that most people do not.
The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with Islanders Bank and Lake Kennedy McCulloch, CPAs, will present a free workshop on choosing a business entity.
When talking about his new venture, chef Bill Patterson uses words like synergy, simpatico and serendipity.
While Amber Rose was working as an insurance agent’s assistant in her early 20s, she wanted to learn more about the business.
The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with Islanders Bank and Lake Kennedy McCulloch, CPAs, will present a free workshop on QuickBooks on Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the San Juan Library.
Orcas Island is joining in the Renaissance movement of small-craft liquor production.
Long-time island residents Charlie West and Carie DeRuiter are excited to be launching a boutique distillery.
Business entrepreneurs are invited to a San Juan County Economic Development Council Business Cafe on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Orcas Library.
With the opening of Orcas Island Distillery just before Thanksgiving, Orcas Island can now claim its very own craft distillery.
