14th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon (2023)
Hilary Canty, Orcas Island Community Foundation
Community members and leaders are invited to join in A Celebration of Community Leadership at the 14th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon, to be held at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on Wednesday, September 13th, from noon until 1:30 pm. This gala event is sponsored in part by Heritage Bank, Windermere SJI Real Estate, Kings Market, and Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands, and a gourmet meal will be catered by Coho Restaurant.
This year’s event will focus on community nonprofit leadership that has helped to stabilize island families and create economic resilience for islanders. Keynote speaker Hilary Canty, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Community Foundation, will share her work in helping to lead the Orcas Island community through the Covid-19 pandemic and economic downturn.
Leaders from family resource centers and community foundations throughout the county, including Jennifer Armstrong (San Juan Island Family Resource Center), Erin O’Dell (Orcas Community Resource Center), Barbara Schultheiss (Lopez Island Family Resource Center), and Carrie Unpingco (San Juan Island Community Foundation) will also be invited to speak on a panel to discuss community-building and resilience initiatives.
Details: The 14thAnnual EDC Economics Luncheon will be held at Brickworks at 150 Nichols Street in Friday Harbor from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13th. Tickets must be purchased in advance and cost $39.
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13th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon (2022)
Join the conversation on Future Focus: San Juan Islands Resilience at the EDC’s 13th annual Economics Luncheon!
Featuring noted speaker Louis Harris from the Washington State Dept. of Commerce, the event will include a deep dive into community resilience initiatives and policies, as well as a panel discussion with experts from Congressman Rick Larsen’s office and local elected officials. The event will be held at Brickworks in Friday Harbor, on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, from noon until 1:30 p.m.
Reservations required.