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Meeting to rally shoreline owners against NMFS, DOE
Commissioners insist they’re doing everything
possible to defend private property rights
By Lary Coppola |
A newly formed group, the Kitsap Waterfront and Streamside Owners Association, is inviting all waterfront property owners and other interested people to a rally to inform them just what their rights are in relation to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the recently proposed rules by the state Dept. of Ecology (DOE).
The program, to be held on Oct. 21 at the President’s Hall at Kitsap Pavilion, will start at 10 a.m. and feature several speakers, including Dr. James Buchal, author of The Great Salmon Hoax, 35th District Senator Tim Shelton (D-Potlatch), and talk show host Tim Harrington of the Rolling Thunder Radio Network. Harrington, who has discussed this topic at length on his show, can be heard daily from 3 to 6 p.m. on 1400 AM KITZ... (Full Article) |
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Winners In Business — Cedar Bay Homes
Building “green” is the color of success
for this Silverdale builder
By Betsy Model |
| For many people, hearing the words “that smell is making me sick” is simply announcing displeasure over a scent they find offensive... (Full Article) |
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Classic KING 98.1 FM welcomes speaking engagements
By Kim E. Kimmy |
How many classical stations can say they have something new?
Seattle’s Classical KING 98.1 FM has moved its studios to lower Queen Anne Hill in Seattle from its KING Broadcasting building home of many years... (Full Article) |
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Gorton lambastes NMFS over harvest, 4-D Rule |
| At a recent Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) board of directors meeting held in Spokane, U.S. Senator Slade Gorton blasted the National Marine Fisheries Services... (Full Article) |
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The Rumor Mill
Local businesses on the sale block? |
Is KITZ up for sale? Is the Port Orchard Thriftway getting a new owner?
According to KITZ general manager Kevin Corcoran the answer is yes... (Full Article) |
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Advise employees of winter storm policies now |
| It’s never too early to alert employees about your organization’s winter storm policies. Remind employees about the procedures... (Full Article) |
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BOA names Reynolds top business banker |
| Bank of America has honored Jeff Reynolds, a small business client manager, as this year’s top business banker for the bank’s Northwest Region... (Full Article) |
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New client relations manager at West Sound Workforce |
| Seabeck resident Nanette Pitkin has been named as West Sound Workforce, Inc’s., new Client Relations Manager... (Full Article) |
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Cosmo’s Deli opens in Port Orchard |
| After several months of construction, the long awaited Cosmo’s Deli, a genuine New York style delicatessen, has opened for business at 1960 S.E. Lund Ave... (Full Article) |
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Kingston web firm finishes three projects |
| The Kingston internet development firm of Moff Interactive recently completed three online projects for... (Full Article) |
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Boxlight debuts new ultraportable
Digital-ready units suited for road warriors or conference room |
| Poulsbo’s Boxlight Corp. recently introduced a pair of bright, ultra-lightweight digital-ready projectors... (Full Article) |
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Art Anderson to present marine electrical seminar |
| In an effort to reduce confusion on marine electrical system requirements, Art Anderson Associates will present a one-day seminar... (Full Article) |
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Retail Bites |
| Smart Selling - American Express has found a remedy for online shoppers' security concerns: single-use credit-card numbers... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
A vision of downtown Bremerton as an arts haven
By Alan Newberg |
| It is a warm fall day in downtown Bremerton, the first Saturday in September, 2001. You are just finishing a delicious lunch in the atrium... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
The business of art
By Amy Burnett |
| The business of art is complicated. It's different because of it's local significance, product, cultural implications, investment and entertainment factors... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Upcoming Arts Walks announced |
| The Bainbridge Island Quarterly Arts Walk will happen on Nov. 5. There is no charge to attend and wander among the quaint shops... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Verksted Gallery features two artists |
| The Verksted Gallery in Poulsbo will be featuring artists Sage Burrows and Lois Ashley during the month of October... (Full Article) |
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Readers Choice Awards |
| The reader's choice awards form... (Full Article) |
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Shortage of geeks at Kitsap tech firms |
| Kitsap County has an enviable quality of life, coupled with affordable business costs. Those are a few of the reasons why Ed Cooper moved his emerging software company to Silverdale earlier this year... (Full Article) |
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Parker Lumber buys Custom Millworks |
| Ed and Pam Rehder of Bainbridge Island have sold their company, Custom Millworks, to Parker Lumber Co. of Bremerton and Dick Kelly of Poulsbo... (Full Article) |
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AWB releases millennium 2000 voting record |
| Washington voters who are interested in learning how business-friendly their legislators are can find out by visiting the Association of Washington Business Web site... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap legislators’ AWB ratings |
| The Association of Washington Business recently posted a listing on its Web site (www.awb.org) rating all of the state’s legislators... (Full Article) |
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Help available for going into business
in a limited income situation |
| Washington CASH, a Seattle-based non-profit fostering economic self-sufficiency through self-employment for low-income people is now offering its services... (Full Article) |
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VCB sends out local RFQ |
| The Kitsap County Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB) recently sent out a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to local media professionals... (Full Article) |
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Keller to be minority business award judge |
Washington CEO magazine has again selected Larry Keller, executive director of Kitsap Mental Health Services, to serve as a judge for the second annual William D. Bradford minority Business of the Year Award. The award salutes a business owned by a person of color, that has made a significant impact on its community within the state of Washington.
In addition to Keller, the panel will consist of Arnie Sema of TreeTop Inc.; Jan Russell of the Frank Russell Co., Father Robert Spitzer or Gonzaga University; and Amit Shah of International News. |
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Deducting too much of a good thing |
Inventory is a good thing, except when it starts to accumulate, sits in your warehouse or storeroom and won’t earn its keep. At that point it’s time to turn it into a federal income tax deduction, by donating it to charity.
A free guide is available that includes step-by-step instructions on the donation process, as well as a formula for calculating your company’s potential tax savings. For your free copy, contact the non-profit National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources at (800) 289-4551 or www.naeir.org. |
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Shredding firm celebrates fourth anniversary |
John Curtis Shredding, a company that offers mobile and off-site document destruction and recycling, recently celebrated its fourth anniversary.
Owned by John and Robin Curtis, the firm handles paper, manuals, checks, credit cards, and more for disposal and destruction, serving clients in Kitsap, Mason and Pierce Counties. The firm can be reached at (360) 692-4213 or (800) 414-5048. |
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New salon opens in Poulsbo |
Liberty Bay Salon is a new beauty salon, overlooking Liberty Bay in Poulsbo. The salon is located in the sunroom of owner Sharon Anderson’s home on Viking Way.
According to Anderson, a licensed cosmetologist and a licensed counselor, the shop is very private and relaxing, and appointments must be made in advance. Services are limited to perms, cuts, styles, spa manicures and spa pedicures.
She says prices are very comparable to most beauty salons, and an introductory special which offers perms for only $38 is running until Nov. 1.
For more information, or to make an appointment, call (360) 779-2246. |
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White Willow opens in Kitsap Mall |
| A new country gift store, White Willow, recently opened in Kitsap Mall. The store offers a variety of country and interior type gifts, including china, quilts, candies and much more. |
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Hattie Lin’s expanding |
Hattle Lin’s Collection, a shop featuring antique and collectible furniture, lamps, mirrors and pictures as well as an extensive gift line has expanded into larger quarters.
Located at 3425 NW Byron St. in Silverdale, co-owners Lin Ulin and Sherill Huff-Menees have expanded the business into the adjacent building increasing the shop’s size to 2,400 sq.ft. |
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Correction: |
The last issue contained a misleading statement concerning the relationship between Olympic Asset Management (OAM) and REFCO.
OAM clears a portion of business through REFCO, but there is no other link to REFCO in any other fashion other than clearing trades. |
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