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Bainbridge Island resident named new EDC director
By Lary Coppola |
| The net was cast far and wide and they came from as far away as Florida and New York looking to replace Warren Olson as director... (Full Article) |
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Diversifying the economy — one worm at a time
The friendly Red worm could become a key
player in creating jobs for local workers with disabilities |
| While Kitsap County economic development officials attempt to organize the high-tech telecommunications infrastructure... (Full Article) |
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Albertsons eyeing Bremerton intersection
Wheaton Way and Sheridan Road frontrunner for new location
By Lary Coppola |
| A Kirkland developer hoping to lure Albertsons to a proposed new shopping center is negotiating to buy several properties... (Full Article) |
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Winners In Business — Compensation Consultants Inc.
Retirement planning and quality of life
By Betsy Model |
| Marty Mobley, president of Compensation Consultants, Inc., is delighted to see small and mid-sized business owners doing so well... (Full Article) |
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Tweiten announces his retirement
Popular banker to call it a career on Aug. 1 |
| Ron Tweiten, who has been a fixture at North Sound Bank for the past decade, has announced his retirement... (Full Article) |
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KPS continues on road to recovery |
| KPS Health Plans continues on its journey down the road to financial recovery. On July 5, the company announced it would issue written commitments... (Full Article) |
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Natural Bodycare moves from California to Kitsap
By Kevin Dwyer |
| Natural Bodycare, a 22-year-old company that manufacturers and distributes some 30 products for the home, bath, hair care and skin care market places, has relocated... (Full Article) |
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When will the luster ever wear
off Attorney General Gregoire? |
| Attorney General Christine Gregoire has led a charmed life for 12 years... (Full Article) |
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Super WebGirl completes three projects |
| Super WebGirl, Inc., Jane Lindley, recently finished work on two web sites and a flash movie... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap Bank to be major sponsor of the Admiral Theatre |
| Kitsap Bank Chairman, Helen Langer Smith, recently announced that the bank will become the exclusive, corporate, major sponsor... (Full Article) |
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Burpee seed company buys Heronswood Nursery
Acquisition to propel Burpee into live plant business |
| Heronswood Nursery, which counts Martha Stewart among its customers, is under new ownership... (Full Article) |
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Trio departs KNG for greener pastures |
| Three of the upper echelon of the Kitsap Newspaper Group’s (KNG) editorial department are departing... (Full Article) |
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Firms attempt to curb business travel expenses |
| Reimbursement for business travel expenses is standard practice among employers, but... (Full Article) |
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Gold Medal wins new contract |
| Poulsbo’s Gold Medal Marketing Ltd. recently earned a contract from a local e-commerce firm... (Full Article) |
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Mitchell announces for legislature
Accountant to take on Eickmeyer in the 35th |
| Edward B. Mitchell, a consultant who specializes in troubleshooting for struggling businesses... (Full Article) |
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Bay Ford Flying Fish Award winner named |
| Bay Ford in Port Orchard recently announced the winner of its 3rd Quarter 2000 Flying Fish Award... (Full Article) |
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Business and Job Opportunity Expo set |
| The Business and Job Opportunity Expo, Kitsap County’s premier business showcase, has been set to open on Friday Oct. 27... (Full Article) |
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Fix for Web forms |
| A new service will let companies post electronic input forms... (Full Article) |
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Washington leads in high-tech salaries |
| The high-tech industry created the most new jobs in the U.S. between 1993 and 1998... (Full Article) |
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Electronic monitoring of employees has doubled since ‘97 |
| Electronic monitoring of employees’ communication has doubled since 1997, according to a survey... (Full Article) |
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Concrete restoration firm opens for business |
| MagikOrca Enterprises Inc., a concrete restoration and refinishing business, recently opened in Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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Labor using seniors for lobbying |
| Organized labor is enlisting its retirees for a new lobbying effort... (Full Article) |
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New deli slated for Bethel Place in P.O. |
| Cosmo’s Deli, which will feature a lunch menu consisting of homemade soups, sandwiches, salads and combinations, will open... (Full Article) |
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Six Chico Towing drivers earn certification |
| Two of Bremerton’s Chico Towing drivers, Tom Huebsch and Todd Beesmer, received their Level 2, Master Tower Certificates of Achievement... (Full Article) |
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Safe Boats drops anchor at OVIP
Company to produce in excess of 100 boats a year |
| Port Orchard-based Safe Boats International has signed a deal with the Port of Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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CommuniCreations adds two staff members |
| CommuniCreations, a Port Orchard creative services agency, recently added two staff members... (Full Article) |
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Farm Kitchen opens in Poulsbo |
| Farm Kitchen is a new, commercial rental kitchen which recently opened in the Poulsbo area... (Full Article) |
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The Gait, “A horse Course” opens in Hansville |
| The Gait, “A horse Course,” recently opened for business in Hansville. The firm is a unique and creative enterprise... (Full Article) |
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Payday loans now available in Belfair |
JoJo’s Money Pit is a new business opened by JoAnne Moody that offers payday loans as well as operating a $2 odds and ends store.
It’s located at N.E. 23781 Hwy. 3 in Belfair, in the Benyon Center behind Sandy’s.
Reach Moody at (360) 275-1352 or jojomoneypit@aol.com. |
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Kitsap Audiology buys out Hearing Solutions |
Certified Audiologist, Amy M. Becken, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA, owner of Kitsap Audiology, recently purchased Hearing Solutions in Silverdale.
Joy K. Reimers, M.A., CCC-A, a certified audiologist formerly with Conner Hearing Aid Clinic, will manage the Silverdale office.
The firm offers complete hearing health care services at both locations. |
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Realia opens in downtown Poulsbo |
Ruth Bjorklund and Tia Matthies have opened Realia, a unique art and furniture store in Poulsbo. Located at 19043 Front St., the retail art space features the work of Northwest artists and craftspeople, selling fine art, handblown glass, pottery, textile’s, jewelry and eclectic home furnishings.
Realia is open Tuesday through Sunday with flexible hours. Call (360) 779-1125. |
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Theft of confidential company info booming |
Employers’ risk of having confidential company information and trade secrets exposed have increased because of the ease of obtaining and disseminating information over the Internet. This Is compounded by the increase In mobility of the workforce.
Typically, the non-compete agreement is a tool that helps curb the loss of trade secrets, salary data, market strategies and customer lists, but such agreements have limitations.
Employers should consider adopting strict confidentiality policies, as well as requiring nondisclosure and non-solicitation agreements. |
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Emerald Hearth and Home opens |
Emerald Hearth and Home is a new business opened by Dave Sanford, a heating and cooling representative in Bremerton. The firm assists home and business customers in assessing energy loss and indoor air quality.
The “home comfort checkup” takes about 30 minutes and provides printed results for the customer at no charge. Sanford then recommends solutions and repairs that will result in improved air quality.
Sanford can be reached at (360) 507- 3283. |
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Express Personnel recognizes Smith |
Cindy Smith has been named as the Employee of the Month by Express Personnel Services in Bremerton.
Smith was chosen based on her attitude and contribution to the firm’s client company, which in this case was Today’s Chevrolet in Bremerton. |
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Recycling equipment repair business opens |
Dennis Haines found a niche and filled it when he opened Action Equipment Inc. in Olalla. The firm is the only one based on the peninsula that does recycling and solid waste equipment repair. The firm can install, maintain and repair compactors, balers, shredders, conveyers and other solid waste equipment.
For more information, contact Haines at (253) 857-6498 or jade@harbornet.com. |
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Holly Ridge Center elects new officers |
The Holly Ridge Center board of directors recently elected new officers for the 2000-2001 term:
They are: Jerry Garner, president; Merv Rasmussen, vice president; Mike Savage, treasurer; Kathy Lougheed, secretary.
Holly Ridge Center serves children with special needs and workers with disabilities. The center operates sites in Bremerton, Port Orchard and Poulsbo. |
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Community Concepts adds photography |
Community Concepts, which operates kitsapfamily.com, recently added digital photography to the web design and development services it offers.
Reach the Community Concepts at (360) 779.7600 or info@communityconcepts.com. |
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Travel consultant aces training |
Karen Danison, a travel consultant with Bremerton’s Shelly’s Travel Service, recently completed the Hotel Excellence Travel Agent program which is sponsored by Marriott Hotels International.
Reach Danison at (360) 479-4111. |
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Bremerton Chrysler helps school raise funds |
Bremerton Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge recently raised $675 for Olympic View Elementary School with its Minivan Drive for Kids program.
The dealership can be reached at (360) 479-2100. |
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New fitness facility opens in Poulsbo |
Armstrong Fitness University is a new Poulsbo business focusing on wellness. The facility, located at 19470 Viking Way, offers classes in yoga, aerobics, kickboxing and more. The membership fee is $35 per month and discounts are available.
For more information, call (360) 697-4296. |
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Port Orchard Chamber seeks nominations |
The Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual Man and Woman of the Year Award. Nominees do not have to be members of the group and may be active in most types of community activities and service organizations.
The deadline for submission of written nominations is Aug. 15. For more information, contact the Chamber at (360) 876-3505. |
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Distribution paid by Pope Resources |
Poulsbo-based Pope Resources recently paid a 10-cents-per-unit quarterly distribution. The payment was made to unit holders of record on June 15 and paid on June 30.
The company’s board of directors also has authorized a plan to repurchase up to five percent of the outstanding units. |
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