What is our Mission?

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

The EDC works to build an environment that helps business owners create jobs. We serve business: linking organizations and resources, providing valuable information, rendering assistance and advocating for an improved island business environment.

Objectives for 2012

The EDC has established the following objectives for 2012:

Maintain progress and information generated during 2010 and 2011
Continue work on broadband infrastructure improvement
Continue work on SJC customer experience improvement
Proactively reach out to the business community through multiple avenues
Increase the community's regional & state advocacy.

Agricultural Resources Committee

In June of 2009, the Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC) Coordinator joined the EDC to continue serving the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee of San Juan County as well as to handle economic development projects within the Agriculture Segment of the San Juan County economy. For details about the ARC, see their website at: www.sjcarc.org.