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Economic Development Council for Island County Announces Sarah Bishop as New Executive Director
Experienced Nonprofit and Business Development Leader to Spearhead Organization’s Work Across Whidbey and Camano Islands COUPEVILLE, WASH., SEPT. 3, 2026 – The Economic Development Council for Island County (EDC) has named Sarah Bishop as its new Executive Director. A South Whidbey Island resident and community leader, Bishop brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic…
Read MoreJust (Don’t) Call Them a Contractor.
Just (Don’t) Call Them a Contractor | EDC Island County L&I Compliance Series EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION Common Mistake · 7 min read Just (Don’t) Call Them a Contractor. Worker misclassification is one of the most common compliance mistakes in Washington state, particularly in landscaping, construction, and other contracting trades. Most business owners who get it wrong…
Read More“But They Volunteered!” A Costly Assumption.
It plays out at event venues, retail shops, restaurants, and small offices across Washington state. Someone shows up to help. Nobody thinks twice about it. And then someone gets hurt, and the word “volunteer” turns out to offer exactly zero legal protection.
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