10/18/2007: "Thinking About Starting A Business?"

The EDC (San Juan County Economic Development Council) in partnership with the Orcas Research Group are hosting a public event Saturday, October 20th for those who are contemplating starting a new business, significantly expanding their current operations, or are seeking complementary product or service lines.

The first part of the session will include presentations by entrepreneurs who have or are in the process of establishing business on the island, and how they “made it happen.”

In the second part of the forum, there will be presentations by individuals and organizations that act in support of small business, including specialists in finance and accounting, small business consulting, services provided by the EDC, and a representative from the Governor’s office to discuss support that is provided through the Community Trade and Economic Development Office.

Those who wish to sign up for this half-day forum are asked to please contact Steve Garrison at garrison@rockisland.com or 376-2883.

Those interested in attending are asked to please not wait until the last minute, as space is limited.