The Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprises, in partnership with the San Juan County Economic Development Council, will offer itsOMWBE Certification Workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 9 a.m. until noon at the San Juan Island Library, and videoconferenced at both the Lopez Library and the Orcas Island Library.

The OMWBE Certification Workshop is a course where attendees can learn about state and federal certifications for lucrative government contracting.

Attendees will learn who is eligible for the program, and they will receive valuable assistance with the application process. In addition, benefits of certification will be highlighted, which include free advertising through the OMWBE website, a free subscription to the Daily Journal of Commerce and loan assistance for those who are state certified through the Linked Deposit program.

Details:  Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 9 a.m. until noon at the San Juan Island Library, and videoconferenced at the Lopez Library and the Orcas Island Library.

Advance registration is required; please call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email:  info@sanjuansedc.org.

The EDC thanks San Juan County government, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Port of Friday Harbor, Islanders Bank, Whidbey Island Bank, and the Port of Lopez for supporting our Business Education Series. This event is not sponsored by San Juan Island Library.

The San Juan County Economic Development Council strives to strengthen and diversify the economy of San Juan County.  We believe a strong economy builds a strong community.  The EDC works to build an environment that helps business owners create jobs.  We serve business:  linking organizations and resources, providing valuable information, rendering assistance and advocating for an improved island business environment.