EDC Team Jefferson recently provided an economic update to the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners May 4, 2009.

Follow this link to see the presentation: TJ Update May 2009

Join Team Jefferson's
"Think Local First" Campaign!

The goal of THINK LOCAL FIRST in Jefferson County is to create a thriving local economy by maximizing the potential of local businesses.  Local independent businesses:

• Recycle more money back into our community
• Give greater support to nonprofit and civic needs
• Are more tied to our community's future
• Ensure the unique character of our community

When you think and shop locally, everybody benefits!

Stop by WSU Jefferson County Extension for THINK LOCAL FIRST postcards to hang in your businesses, shop windows, and cars!

For more information or to get involved in the THINK LOCAL FIRST campaign, call Team Jefferson at 379-5610 x 222

Read about THINK LOCAL FIRST in local news articles: Team Jefferson: Think Local First in the Peninsula Daily News / or Shuman: Do More for Local Businesses, in the Leader's April 22, 2009 print edition

Congratulations to
Winter Business Class Graduates!

This winter 25 people participated in EDC Team Jefferson business fundamentals development workshops on marketing, operations planning, and financial planning; 8 completed the entire ten week series designed to help entrepreneurs build business plans.  Our next business fundamentals series will being in the fall of 2009.  If you are interested in learning the skills necessary to complete an effective plan for launching or growing your small business, for more information, or to set an appointment with a SCORE Counselor (Senior Corps of Retired Executives) please call 379-5610 x 222

EDC Team Jefferson offers a two week class on how to "Green" your business:

POSTPONED until late spring: Towards a Sustainable, Resilient North Olympic Peninsula, $50.  What does a resilient North Olympic Peninsula look like?  The new “3 R’s”, milestones toward resiliency, and business ideas to make it happen. This module will help participants “green” their business idea and develop a more sustainable business approach that is good for their families, their income and the community.  Taught by Business Consultant and Entrepreneur Jim Williams.

Call Shelby at Team Jefferson to for more information, and to sign up today!  379-5610 x 222  shelby@jefferson.wsu.edu

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