Planning for a better retirement
Want to plan better for retirement or to know if what you are doing currently is sufficient? Join the EDC for a free informative workshop and one-on-one session with a certified financial planner on Friday, Feb. 12, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the San Juan Island Senior Center at 589 Nash Street in Friday Harbor.
Advance registration is required; call 378-2906 to reserve your space, or email: info@sanjuansedc.org.
The workshop course material will be presented by Tom Zebroski, Certified Financial Planner Professional, member of the Financial Planning Association and an Accredited Asset Management Specialist with Columbia River Advisors in Bellevue, WA.
Zebroski will cover general financial planning, how to get out of debt, how to manage credit and how to save for retirement. Topics covered will include a consideration of how to mitigate impacts from San Juan County’s cyclical economy. Zebroski will also be available after the workshop for one-on-one sessions.
Crowdfunding on the web
Crowdfunding is an exciting way for entrepreneurs to ask for monetary pledges from individuals using online services like Kickstarter.
Learn how to procure money for your business through crowdfunding during an informative workshop offered by the EDC on Monday, Feb. 8. from 9:30-11:30 a.m.m at the San Juan Island Public Library.
Crowdfunding has significantly expanded the way that small U.S. companies can raise growth funds, launch new products and find new customers. But the legal and disclosure requirements for seeking crowdfunding, the type of liability and the crowdfunding platforms can be difficult to navigate for small businesses.
The presentation led by EDC director and marketer Victoria Compton will cover crowdfunding law, how much money companies can raise (and where they can raise it) and how to set up a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.
Materials and snacks are included, cost: $20 per person. Advance registration is required; for tickets visit: www.sanjuansedc.org/crowdfunding.
For more information: 360-378-2906 or email info@sanjuansedc.org.
Brochure design for tourism
The San Juan County Economic Development Council and the San Juan Islands Visitors’ Bureau are offering two free workshops entitled “Effective Design for Tourism,” Feb. 23 and 24 on San Juan Island and Orcas Island.
The workshops will be presented by Jill Andrews of Certified Folder Display Service, Inc., brochure distribution and display service for Washington State Ferries.
Andrews has worked in tourism and hospitality sales for over 20 years, consulting tourism-driven businesses, with a focus on reaching in-market visitors.
The workshops focus on designing brochures for tourism marketing, revealing aspects of print marketing design which can be used by any business, and showcasing highly-effective brochures.
Workshop attendees are invited to bring their current brochures and print materials for an interactive review.
Details: Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 2:30-4 p.m. at the San Juan Island Public Library; Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library. Advance registration is required; please call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email: info@sanjuansedc.org.
