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December 2004
The Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal archives all articles into these pages. Feel free to browse back through Kitsap history and read news from as far back as the turn of the century! All articles from the print edition will be archived in this directory.
It's still not too late for some year end tax deductions
December 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | Maura Hallam Sweley

With the rush and bustle of the holiday season, the last thing many people are thinking about is the 2005 tax season. But, with just a few weeks left in 2004, time is running out to increase your tax deductions. read more »

 
It's got your name written all over it
December 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | Maura Hallam Sweley

When I was a small child, it was all the rage to have a personalized nameplate for your bike. There wasn’t a card or gift shop in those days that didn’t have a spinning wire rack full of small, brightly colored, plastic, “license” plates, with the names spelled out in letters an inch high. Then there were the personalized pencils, pins, necklaces, barrettes. read more »

 
Gifts from the arts appeal to all ages and tastes
December 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | Rodika Tollefson

Custom Frame in Port Orchard offers a wide variety of art, prints, and creative framing.

If you want to feel good about your shopping spree this season, instead of buying a mass-produced gifts at a department store consider stopping by one of the local arts groups. read more »

 
Special gifts for special people that go way beyond the ordinary
December 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | Maura Hallam Sweley

Everyone has someone on his or her list who is hard to buy for. Here are a few suggestions for some out-of-the-ordinary gifts for out-of-the ordinary people.
Take a Balloon Ride
Hot air balloon rides take you on a slow, nearly silent journey above the landscape, giving you a perspective on the world that you can get in no other way. There are several companies in western Washington that offer hot air balloon rides, including the Balloon Depot, in Carnation , and the Morning Star Hot Air Balloon Company, in Ridgefield, near Vancouver .  read more »

 
Specialty gift shops offer variety for different tastes
December 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | Rodika Tollefson

If you know well your friend’s or family member’s tastes, the best thing you can do when shopping for them is play to those preferences. They’ll be much more tickled by the present than “same stuff, different year.”

You’re in luck, too — there are lots of specialty shops on the Greater Kitsap Peninsula, from Nuts About Hi-Fi in Silverdale specializing in all things electronic to Kitchen Karousel in Poulsbo that is filled with gadgets like the heart-shaped waffler and Lefse grills to sweeten any cook’s day. read more »

 
Gifts for under the high-tech Christmas tree
December 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | Maura Hallam Sweley

Dell Pocket DJ

Dell entered the mini hard drive market this fall with its 5GB Pocket DJ, a smaller version of its DJ-20. The device is clearly targeted to competed directly with other mini hard drive players, especially the uber-popular Apple iPod Mini. The Pocket DJ offers slightly more memory than the iPod Mini, 5 gigabytes over 4, and can store and play music in MP3, WMA, and WAV formats. Its battery life is rated at 10 hours. read more »

 
Gift-giving is easier with "Tasty' Treat" ideas
December 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | Lary Coppola

Ah, the holidays — they’re almost here, along with the glimmer of the lights, the distant sounds of holiday music, the hustle and bustle, and the frantic shopping! If you’ve set foot inside a shopping mall — or any other retail store — since Halloween, you know the rush is on. With so many people to buy for and so little time, we all want “one-stop shopping,” yet we still want to give creative and personalized gifts. read more »

 
A little kindness goes a long way during holiday season
December 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | Rodika Tollefson

December is intended to be a month of celebrating and — aside from the stress of finding a gift for every family member — full of cheer. But for thousands of Kitsap residents, the ringing of the bells is only a reminder of tough times ahead. If you truly want to get into the spirit of the month, the best way to do it is by giving — not to those who have everything but to those who have little. read more »

 
Board of Health to hold hearing on fee increases
December 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

On Dec. 7th, the Kitsap County Board of Health will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2005 Environmental Health Fee Schedule. The Environmental Health Division requested increases in service charges in all five of its major programs. If approved, new service charges will become effective on Jan. 1, 2005. read more »

 
OFCCP rolls out new system to identify compliance
December 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

The government’s chief Affirmative Action watchdog agency is rolling out a new system for selecting firms to target for compliance reviews. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance developed the new system this summer. The Federal Contractor Selection System is a database of all known federal contractors holding direct federal contracts with U.S. government agencies. read more »

 
Creative Countertops celebrates anniversary
December 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

Poulsbo’s Creative Countertops, Inc. recently celebrated its second business anniversary. The company specializes in fabricating solid surface countertops and tub surrounds. Although it works primarily with home builders and remodeling contractors, the firm also offers its services directly to retail customers. Established in 2002, it is the only certified Corian fabricator in Kitsap County, and has grown from one employee to three since its establishment. read more »

 
Archicadia project awarded "Built Green" certification
December 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

Archicadia Design/Build of Bainbridge Island recently announced that its new project at 7503 Baker Hill Rd has been awarded a “Built Green” certification from the Kitsap County Homebuilders’ Association . This designation is awarded to new construction to reflect the environmental responsibility of the project in the areas of site management and landscaping, resource and energy efficiency and interior air quality. read more »