Your business has travel needs and you want to get the best deal possible. Where do you turn and what can you expect? Look no further than Doug Fox Travel, located in Bremerton. read more »

Former Bremerton Mayor Louis Mentor displays a collage by Terry Mestrovic, while Harrison Hospital CEO David Gitch holds a sculpture by Dale Hugh Klokker

On Thursday, June 13, the Maurice S. Mathis Guild will hold its third annual Garden Party luncheon to benefit Harrison Memorial Hospital at Kitsap Golf & Country Club on June 13. The event will start at 11:30 a.m. and will showcase the works of 10 local artists. There will also be elaborate theme baskets as part of a silent auction and a raffle which includes such items as a day at the Gene Juarez Spa. read more »

Alternative healthcare is increasing in popularity and with it the availability of differing modalities throughout our peninsula. Perhaps you are interested in experiencing it and do not know the differences between disciplines. Or, are familiar with the fields but want to find out more.

All disciplines believe in the holistic approach —’ that of treating the whole body, not individual parts. read more »

Operating a successful home-based business is the dream of many and Genna Johnson of Genna Graphics knows how to do it. With over 20 years experience in the graphic design industry, her business is continually expanding due to her passion and creativity, which are easily expressed through her work. “I love my business, my clients, and my community,” Johnson passionately stated when asked her reasons for success. read more »

For reasons ranging from one’s lack of time, lack of creativity, to lack of know-how — the field of event planning is becoming more popular each day. Special event planning can run the gamut from private parties celebrating or commemorating life’s various passages to large scale community events and everything in-between. read more »

Necessary to any successful business is a great banking relationship. Having a financial expert in the form of a banker on your team will expedite both your financial success and know-how to greater heights. However, what does it take to develop this relationship? What works and what doesn’t?

Before we can answer these questions you must know your own needs, likes and dislikes. In other words, know your own guidelines. Do you like larger sized banks or smaller community-centered ones? What services do you need? What hours/days are convenient for you? read more »

Look around and you will see an exciting time in our County’s healthcare industry. Our local healthcare system is improving and it is even bigger and better than before. Harrison Hospital is adding services, physician’s offices are being built and occupied and new services are being offered by local business, just to name a few. read more »

An exciting chapter in our county’s healthcare system is scheduled to begin during the summer of 2002 — the opening of an Open Heart Surgery department at Harrison Hospital. This will provide great improvements in access to cardiac services for residents of the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas. read more »

Merchants in downtown Poulsbo, just like in the rest of Kitsap County have already begun preparing for the upcoming Christmas season. For many merchants here and around the country Christmas sales represent up to 50 percent of their annual business. The year-end holiday shopping season is fast approaching and you may be wondering what some of our local merchants are doing to prepare for it. How is it different from the remainder of the year? What will be offered to help ease shoppers into the festive mood? read more »