On 4/1/20 The Economic Development Council (EDC) launched a Business Recovery Call for business owners affected by COVID-19 implications via Zoom.
Recordings of past meetings can be found at the bottom of this page (scroll down).
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Recordings
- Dec. 8th, 2020: Business Recovery Workshop
- July 1st, 2020: On Wednesday 1 July the EDC was proud to host our very special guests, Lindsey Webb and Jenn Rogers, Community Liaisons from Rick Larsen’s (WA-02) office, who spoke on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provided over $2.2 trillion to a wide variety of recipients in order to help weather the COVID-19 storm. The CARES Act includes programs for individuals, businesses, healthcare facilities, transportation agencies, and many others. This presentation highlights the ways in which CARES Act funding is helping Washington state and the 2nd Congressional District respond to the pandemic.
Please check out the Powerpoint that was presented here:
- June 10, 2020: Orcas-based Consultant / Trainer JoAn Mann, MBA, discussed: “Staying Resourceful in Difficult times – Tough Encounters – Juggling Pandemic health needs, staying afloat financially, cranky –even demanding—customers, family … even the dog is out-of-sorts. How do you talk to people in these difficult times? Spend an hour focusing on building resourcefulness and tapping into your innate strengths and experiences to offer a bit of hope, an authentic smile and helpful attitude for your customers, family, friends and most importantly, yourself.”
- June 3, 2020: Kyle Dodd from the San Juan County Dept of Health and Human Services, discussed state and county updates regarding phased reopening and reopening guidelines.
- May 27, 2020: Michael Ervick, the Small Business Liaison at Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance, discussed business recovery; Rafael Colon, Employment Security Dept., spoke about unemployment issues; and Rick Hughes discussed phases of reopening and other County issues. Video with auto-generated captions.
- May 20, 2020: Guests include Laura Sandstrom from Heritage Bank discussing PPP updates and Kyle Dodd from San Juan County Health & Community Services talking about new guidance for staffed and guided outdoor recreation. Video with auto-generated captions.
- May 13, 2020: Kyle Dodd (Environmental Health Manager, San Juan County, WA) discusses the phased reopening plan for Washington. Video with auto-generated captions.
- May 06, 2020: Congressman Rick Larsen. Video includes auto-generated captions.
- Apr. 29, 2020: State Senator Liz Lovelett, and State Representatives Debra Lekanoff and Alex Ramel. Video includes auto-generated captions.
- Apr. 22, 2020. Jamie Stevens, San Juan County Council, speaking about county programs; John Gomez, EDC, speaking about unemployment insurance. Video; includes auto-generated closed captions.
- Apr. 15, 2020. Mark Costello, the SBA’s Seattle District Office’s Deputy District Director: video, includes auto-generated closed captions.
- Apr. 08, 2020. Suzanne Dale Esty, Executive Director of WEDA, Steve Hushebeck from the Friday Harbor Town Counsel, John Gomez of the EDC, and Chris Reed from SCORE. Recording of the audio, with auto-generated closed captions, on YouTube.
Please contact the EDC for more information: info@sanjuansedc.org, or 360-378-2906.
The EDC thanks San Juan County, the Raynier Foundation, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Port of Friday Harbor, Kings Market, Friday Harbor Market Place, Orcas Island Market, Walt Corbin, Orcas Kiwanis, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Islanders Bank, Heritage Bank, and the Washington State Department of Commerce for their support of EDC initiatives.
The Economic Development Council (EDC) strives to strengthen and diversify the economy of San Juan County. We believe a strong economy builds a strong community.