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Just (Don’t) Call Them a Contractor.

July 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Just (Don’t) Call Them a Contractor.

Just (Don’t) Call Them a Contractor | EDC Island County…

“But They Volunteered!” A Costly Assumption.

April 29, 2026 | Comments Off on “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.

Introducing Kristina Hines as Executive Director

August 22, 2024 | Comments Off on Introducing Kristina Hines as Executive Director

Whidbey Island, WA – August 22, 2024 – The Economic…

Island County to Begin CEDS Planning Process

May 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Island County to Begin CEDS Planning Process

In April 2023, the Island County Board of Commissioners voted…

Small Business Disaster Relief Grants

March 10, 2023 | Comments Off on Small Business Disaster Relief Grants

The Economic Development Council for Island County (EDC) is assisting…

First-Ever Initiative of its Kind: Advancing Island County & Skagit County Businesses Through a New State-Funded Small Business Innovation Fund

January 23, 2023 | Comments Off on First-Ever Initiative of its Kind: Advancing Island County & Skagit County Businesses Through a New State-Funded Small Business Innovation Fund

Free Business Services: Accelerators, Bootcamps, Grant Funds, Technology Tools, Mentors,…

Grants for Arts Projects – Opportunity Open!

January 9, 2023 | Comments Off on Grants for Arts Projects – Opportunity Open!

Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) is the NEA’s largest grant…

Financing For Valuable Community Development Projects in Oak Harbor

October 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Financing For Valuable Community Development Projects in Oak Harbor

Do you or someone you know, have a commercial real…

EDC Now a Local Hub for L&I Resources

September 28, 2022 | Comments Off on EDC Now a Local Hub for L&I Resources

The Economic Development Council for Island County (EDC) is proud…

Geeky But Useful Demographic Data

August 8, 2022 | Comments Off on Geeky But Useful Demographic Data

Great post from guest blogger Tim Trimbath! Whidbey is changing,…

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