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April 2004
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Boyden attends laser and aesthetic workshop
April 2, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

Dr. Derek Boyden of Olympic Surgical Associates in Port Orchard recently attended a workshop in Vancouver, Wash., sponsored by Allergan, Medicis Aesthetics and Candela Lasers. The physician guest speaker for the event was Dr. W.M. Phillip Werschler, M.D., who is an assistant clinical professor in medicine and dermatology at the University of Washington.

At the workshop, live injection techniques featuring Botox were demonstrated as well as additional training with the Candela Laser. read more »

 
Banks adopt friendly, modern design to lure customers
April 2, 2004 @ 12:00am | Rodika Tollefson

Key Bank’s Point Fosdick KeyCenter in Gig Harbor features a unique partnership between the bank and an espresso shop. Entering through the doors into the rotunda, visitors can veer right to Starbucks or follow into the teller station or other areas that are tucked around the rotunda. read more »

 
How to create a good relationship with your banker
April 2, 2004 @ 12:00am | Linda Thomson

Having access to money means having access to your banker. Knowing that person is a critical key to that access. read more »

 
Bob the Builder books teach children safety
April 2, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

Local Home Builders Associations, National Association of Home Builders members and Women’s Councils can now order the 16-page Bob the Builder “Blueprints for Home Safety” activity book that teaches young children about avoiding accidents and injuries in their homes. The publication features a full-color cover, a pullout poster and conveys 10 important safety points.

The book also directs children, parents, and caregivers to a home safety web site, www.bobthebuilder.com/blueprints, which includes information and games associated with home safety. read more »

 
Realtors welcome new members
April 2, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

The Kitsap County Association of Realtors recently welcomed 35 new members to its ranks. read more »

 
Development group eager for Locke to be member
April 2, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

Building Industry Association of Washington officials are grinning and wringing their hands with glee following Gov. Gary Locke’s reported announcement that he may embark on a building career.

“I would love to see Governor Locke in the homebuilding business,” says BIAW President Gary Cronce. “He would face the same hurdle other builders face.”

Cronce revels in all the ironies he sees in the possibility of Locke facing skyrocketing workers’ compensation rates and difficulty paying for liability insurance. read more »

 
Local business group elects new officers
April 2, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

The Silverdale chapter of BNI — Business Network Int’l, recently elected a new slate of officers for the upcoming year.

They are: President, Bob Simonoff, President of Nationwide Floor and Window Coverings; Vice President, Judy Bertolini, an independent beauty consultant representing Mary Kay Cosmetics; Secretary/Treasurer, Molly Walker, a real estate agent with Windermere Real Estate/Westsound in Poulsbo;

The chapter recognized outgoing President, Nancy Geiger, an authorized trainer of the Certified Networker Program, for all of her hard work and dedication during her term. read more »

 
Poulsbo Chamber hires new executive director
April 2, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

The Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce announced that North Kitsap’s Jim Martin has accepted the position as new executive director of the chamber. Martin fills the position that was vacated by Robert Ford at the end of July 2003. Ford held the post for six years until he took a position as associate publisher for Visitors Choice Publications, the current publisher of the chamber sanctioned visitors guide. Past board member Gary Hoskins stepped in from August to October for a three month appointment to help with transitional issues while the board started an executive search. read more »

 
Leviton joins CFA Mortgage Professionals
April 2, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

Debbie Leviton joins CFA’s Bainbridge Island branch as a loan officer, specializing in helping people to make their dreams come true.

She is the owner of Creative Solutions, a sales training company and joins CFA’s team to expand the opportunities available to its customers. Sales and investor seminars are a portion of the strengths Leviton brings to CFA Northwest Mortgage professionals. read more »

 
Credit Union names new branch manager
April 2, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

Kitsap Credit Union has named Connie Rouse as its new PSNS branch manager. Rouse bring over 16 years of financial service experience to this position.

Rouse will focus on increasing awareness that Kitsap Credit Union is here for Naval Station Bremerton employees, active and retired military men and women. This PSNS branch is located next to the Commissary and Exchange.

 
Tolls
April 2, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

I saw an interesting story this past weekend on King 5’s “Up Front” with Robert Mak on replacing the $4 Billion Alaska Way Viaduct in Seattle. Here’s how the Seattle insiders say they will pay for it;

Nick Licata, Seattle Councilman, says “Seattle taxpayers cannot bare the burden. We need the State to come in and help.”

Greg Nickels, Seattle Mayor says, “The State has the responsibility to keep their facilities operating. read more »

 
Permit Clarification
April 2, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

My good friend, Jim Kendall, made a respectable and appreciated effort in the March edition at addressing the rather confusing issue of when electrical work permits are required and who is authorized to perform specific electrical work in both commercial and residential applications. read more »