Photo courtesy of Bill Jahnke

"The toughest thing about success is
that you've got to keep on being a success."

Irving Berlin, American composer

Join Us July 21 for a Luncheon Reception with Governor Gregoire

Join the EDC and the Whidbey Chambers of Commerce for a luncheon with Governor Gregoire on Monday, July 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  at the Coupeville High School Commons (501 S Main Street, Coupeville).  The Governor will be in attendance from noon to 1 p.m., and after her remarks, will take questions from the audience.

Luncheon cost is $15 and will be provided for the event by Serendipity Catering.  Call or e-mail the EDC for information or to make a reservation.
An RSVP is required.

Ferry Update

Port Townsend - Keystone Ferry summer schedule and and route reservation program information can be obtained from WSF at (888) 808-7977 or check the web at: www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

New Washington Tax Reporting Rules

Click the link to connect to Washington State's Department of Revenue (DOR) for detailed information on new tax reporting rules on destination based sales tax.  Some of the tools are downloadable.

Web link:  DOR New Sales Tax Assistance

2008 UNIQUELY WHIDBEY BIZ EXPO

The 16th annual Uniquely Whidbey Biz Expo was a big hit last year!  If you were a 2007 vendor, you should have received your packet.

If your business or organization would like information on participating this year, call our office or send us an e-mail to receive registration information.  Packets will be mailed the week of June 30.

EDC Office Location

Your EDC and our SCORE partners are located at 180 NW Coveland Street in Coupeville.  We are on the lower level of the Platt & Buescher building next to David's DVD Den.

Government Contracting
Use Workshops link at left for information and list of participating agencies.

Business Start-up Information
Use Business Checklist link at left

Business Resource Links
Use Business Resources link at left for information

SCORE - Confidential Business Counseling
Call the EDC office for an appointment with our local SCORE counselor.
For more information on SCORE, use SCORE link at left.

To Contact Us:

(360) 678-6889
or toll free
(888) 506-7999

PO Box 279
180 NW Coveland Street
Coupeville, WA 98239