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Small Business Flex Fund available for small businesses   Small Business Flex Fund, a simple and flexible loan for Washington’s smallest businesses and nonprofits. With the Small Business Flex Fund, you’ll experience low interest rates, longer payback timelines, and community-based lenders with decades of experience helping businesses like yours to thrive. Who is eligible to…

Instructor Claudia Avendaño-Ibarra receives Skagit Women’s Alliance and Network (SWAN) Women of the Year Award for Transformative Leadership Claudia Avendaño-Ibarra, Skagit Valley College’s Human Services department co-chair and instructor, was among four women to receive the Skagit Women’s Alliance and Network (SWAN) 2021 Women of the Year Award for Transformative Leadership.   Avendaño-Ibarra received her award Oct. 21 at SWAN’s virtual awards ceremony. Also receiving the Women of the Year Award that evening were Iris…

Gov. Inslee appoints Ozell Jackson III as new Skagit Valley College trustee Ozell Jackson III has been appointed by Gov. Inslee to the Skagit Valley College (SVC) Board of Trustees and will serve from Oct. 2021 through Sept. 2026. “Ozell’s passion for helping Whidbey Island’s community diverse community achieve homeownership, financial literacy, and economic prosperity will enhance the Board’s leadership and community connections,” said Dr. Tom Keegan,…

Weichert Realtors Edge Home Sales welcomes you to their community and client appreciation party

Skagit Valley College Department of Music to present ‘A Musical Thanksgiving’ The Skagit Valley College (SVC) Department of Music will present “A Musical Thanksgiving” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 in the Phillip Tarro Theatre at SVC’s Mount Vernon campus. The evening will showcase the SVC choirs, student soloists, and the inaugural performance of the…

Skagit Valley College Student Nurse Club gives back to the community (L to R: Alaina Schwartz, Janelle Maddox, Yuliya Golubovich.jpg): SVC Student Nurse Club members Alaina Schwartz, Janelle Maddox, and Yuliya Golubovich celebrate the completion of the club’s community service project for Skagit Valley Hospital’s Festival of Trees and Silent Auction. Skagit Valley College nursing…

Skagit Valley College receives $2.5M federal grant to provide college access to migrant, seasonal farmworker families Skagit Valley College (SVC) is pleased to announce it has received a $2.5M College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The five-year grant provides academic and financial support services to eligible students from…

Chinook Enterprises is Hiring! EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST   As an incentive, Chinook Enterprises will be offering a $1,000 hiring bonus to successful new hires who maintain employment for at least 6 months and in good standing.   Are you seeking a rewarding career, performing meaningful work in the Skagit County Community? Join the Chinook Enterprises family!…

City of Mount Vernon Flood Follow-Up The Skagit River continues to recede, and City crews continue to tend to flood-related clean-up efforts. The Downtown floodwall is being taken down and Riverwalk access will be available again in the days ahead. The River left plenty for our crews to clean up, so we thank you for…

Advertising Opportunities in Explore Skagit Explore Skagit Valley is one of the largest special publications we do, and it has great exposure! This publication is distributed on ferries, along the I-5 corridor, Chamber of Commerce offices, motels, hotels, real estate offices and other key locations throughout Skagit County. This year the guide will be featured…