Submitted by the San Juan County Economic Development Council

Business owners are invited to join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for Mission: Advertising. This is a free workshop on advertising and marketing for small businesses, on Wednesday, March 28 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Friday Harbor Grange at 152 First St. For more information and to register call 360-378-2906.

Participants will learn the effective techniques and media they can use to build their businesses using print media, social marketing, blogging, direct marketing, advertising specialties and more. Also taught will be methods to leverage public and press relations to help grow business and best practices in enterprise reputation management.

Featuring noted advertising experts are Colleen Armstrong, Sound Publishing; Jack Cory, Island Guardian; Kris Brown, Printonyx; Tim Dustrude, San Juan Update; Chris Reed, San Juan County SCORE counselor; and Victoria Compton, EDC. This workshop is sure to give participants the tools they need to boost their businesses.

The San Juan County Economic Development Council strives to strengthen and diversify the economy of San Juan County. Staff believe a strong economy builds a strong community.