EDC sponsors free financial ‘literacy’ seminar

The workshop will be presented by Carrie Brooks, assistant vice-president and loan officer at Islanders Bank.

The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free two-hour workshop entitled “Finance 101” on San Juan Island, on Tuesday, March 4, 9-11 a.m.  Advance registration is required.

The workshop will be presented by Carrie Brooks, assistant vice-president and loan officer at Islanders Bank.

Brooks will cover the basics of financial literacy, covering a variety of topics that include,  setting priorities, understanding credit, budgeting, understanding personal investing, and basics of banking.

Participants will learn what is needed to take control over their finances.

The workshop will be at Islanders Bank’s community room; call 360-378-2906 to reserve a space, or email:  info@sanjuansedc.org.