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KREDC annual meeting showcases Nextel’s promise
Annual “Companies To Watch” recognized
Sciepko honored for Northwest Corporate Campus
By Kevin Dwyer |
Nextel Communication Inc. officials said the good vibes it felt from the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council (KREDC) and the support it received from the Kitsap business community in general made its decision to locate its new 500-job call center in Kitsap County a slam dunk.
That was just one of the highlights of the KREDC’s annual meeting held at the Silverdale Hotel on March 21.
Besides a presentation from what will become one of Kitsap’s largest private sector employers later this year when it opens a 500 person call center in Bremerton, the “Companies To Watch” awards, an annual presentation sponsored by the Business Journal, were presented to five local firms, and developer Ron Sciepko received a special honor from the group.
Also introduced at the meeting was Cuba Craig, CEO of American Financial Solutions, a Seattle-based non-profit credit counseling agency which announced it will open a call center in downtown Bremerton that will eventually ramp up to provide about 100 new jobs... (Full Article) |
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Winners In Business - The Radio Guy
Service is the difference for The Radio Guy
By Betsy Model |
| When Erik Kleiva founded his business in 1992, he went one step beyond the traditional home-based business or even the concept of tele-commuting from a “bricks and mortar” workspace... (Full Article) |
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What’s so special about primary jobs?
By Zoltan Szigethy, Executive Director
Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council |
| Words often mean less than they imply. When the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council speaks about its focus on “primary jobs,” rather than “secondary” jobs, should some employers and employees feel slighted because they fall into the latter category? After all, doesn’t this imply they are less valuable, or second-rate? Not at all... (Full Article) |
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United Way loaned exec program kicks off |
| Many businesses across Kitsap County encourage their employees to volunteer. Sometimes those businesses even allow their employees to volunteer on “company time... (Full Article) |
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Local company faces down USOC |
| The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) recently engaged in a flurry of strong-armed enforcement actions against local businesses that it claims infringe on the USOC’s trademark. That included local commodities broker Chris Reilly of Olympic Asset Management in Port Orchard... (Full Article) |
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Shorelines lawsuit against DOE gains momentum |
| The coalition lawsuit to appeal, the Washington State Department of Ecology’s (DOE) revised Shorelines Master Program Guidelines is picking up speed against the government agency... (Full Article) |
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Radio Guy earns two new certifications |
| The Radio Guy in Poulsbo recently announced that Tom McGinity and Jeremy Fitch, professional installation technicians, have become certified through the Mobile Electronics Certification Program (MECP). The certification is the barometer of competency in the car audio and 12-volt industry, and is part of an emerging nation-wide standard... (Full Article) |
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Five agents earn travel certifications |
| Want to go to Africa? There are now five local travel agents who are qualified to get you there... (Full Article) |
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New Poulsbo Athletic Club to Open
Featuring In-House Café Synergy
By Marjorie Marcellus |
| It’s not about looking like Catherine Zeta-Jones or Mathew McConaughy. It’s not about wheat germ, herb tea or abstinence. It’s about balance. It’s about the right doses of physical, emotional and social exertion. It’s about picking up the pace and slowing it down. It’s about work and play, pushing and pampering, participating and watching, eating and drinking... (Full Article) |
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2001 Home & Garden Expo a huge success
By Lary Coppola |
| Despite the stormy weather, the 2001 Home & Garden Expo, which is sponsored by the Homebuilder’s Association of Kitsap County (HBA), kept pace with the record setting 2000 Expo. The event was held at the Kitsap Pavilion and President’s Hall, March 16-18... (Full Article) |
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Mark’s Flowers sold to Flowers To Go
Bremerton icon changes hands after more than half a century |
| “Thanks for 54 years of service,” said the readerboard on Kitsap Way as it announced that Mark’s Flowers, a West Bremerton icon for more than half a century, will become a Flowers To Go... (Full Article) |
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PREDICT/DLI introduces data collector, analyzer |
| Bainbridge Island’s PREDICT/DLI recently introduced the new DLI Watchman DCX Hammerhead (HH) Diagnostic Data Collector and Real Time Analyzer. Embedded in the DCX-HH is PREDICT/DLl’s popular ExpertALERT for Voyager expert automated diagnostic engine, so that at the point of data collection, highly accurate diagnostic results can be automatically displayed... (Full Article) |
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North Kitsap Eagles donate to Holly Ridge |
| North Kitsap Eagles Auxiliary 3586 recently presented a $2,000 check from the Jimmy Durante Children’s Fund to Holly Ridge Center. The funds will be directed towards the completion of the new children’s wing on the main campus in Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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Keeping key personal seminar set |
| “When the honeymoon is over — how to keep your key personnel,” is the theme of a special lunch seminar being presented by Express Personnel Services of Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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Boxlight’s new XD-10m breaks the size barrier |
| Poulsbo’s Boxlight Corp. has debuted a new digital projector, the XD-10m, a three pound unit that’s so small it practically fits in your pocket... (Full Article) |
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Thompson named Employee of the Year |
| Central Kitsap resident Ray Thompson has been selected as the 2000 Employee of the Year for Olympic Printer Resources... (Full Article) |
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Frontier Bank promotes Metcalf, Davis |
| Paula Metcalf and Gloria Davis were both recently promoted to the post of operations supervisor at Frontier Bank. Davis will handle those duties at Frontier’s main Poulsbo office on Highway 305 and Metcalf at the downtown Poulsbo branch... (Full Article) |
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Power Squadron offers “Boat Smart” course |
| The Bremerton Power Squadron’s four-week “Boat Smart” course will start April 11. Classes will be held on Wednesdays at the Port Orchard Yacht Club, 201 Bay Street, at 7 p.m. subsequent classes will be held on Wednesdays as well... (Full Article) |
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Mathis Guild announces annual Spring luncheon |
| The Dr. Maurice S. Mathis Guild, has announced plans for its annual spring luncheon according to Carol Burk, president... (Full Article) |
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Ridgemont ranked in state’s top two percent |
| Choosing a nursing or rehabilitation care provider can be extremely daunting task. Perhaps the best place to begin looking is in the state’s ranking of such facilities... (Full Article) |
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Water quality tops local environmental concerns
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| According to a recent study conducted by Market Data Research Corp. of Tacoma, Kitsap residents, by over a two to one margin, rank water pollution as their top environmental concern. The extensive phone survey was conducted for a consortium of local government and military agencies looking to find the most effective way to develop stormwater education programs... (Full Article) |
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AMI consolidating services at Bridgeview |
| Advanced Medical Imaging (AMI) has announced it will consolidate most of its Bremerton services into the Bridgeview building, located at 2601 Cherry Ave., Suite 105. All of the firm’s Bremerton X-ray, ultrasound, CT and Nuclear Medicine exams will be offered there. AMI moved out of the nearby Eastwood Building at the end of March... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap firms to raise school funds |
| Kitsap Mall, Kitsap Bank and The Sun, the three main sponsors of the now defunct KitsaParty, have called upon public schools to help them raise money for education on Sunday, Oct. 14 at Kitsap Mall. Mall merchants will offer discounts and special incentives as well during the event... (Full Article) |
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Leadership Kitsap recruiting Class of 2002 |
| Leadership Kitsap, a group formed in 1993 to promote informed and committed civic volunteerism is recruiting its Class of 2002. More than 130 individuals ranging from elected officials, senior executives, and professionals to civic-minded county residents have completed the program... (Full Article) |
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Gold Medal Marketing inks new contract |
| Poulsbo’s Gold Medal Marketing Ltd. recently signed a new contract with Body Balancing Inc., a Silverdale therapeutic massage therapy practice... (Full Article) |
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Historian announces new book, asks
Kitsap residents for help |
| Northwest historical author and publisher Fredi Perry has announced the December publication of a new book in honor of the upcoming Bremerton Centennial... (Full Article) |
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Rotary looking for Non-profit groups |
| The Rotary Club of Silverdale has a limited number of openings for local non-profit organizations to participate in its popular “Great Kitsap Duck Race,” which is one of the most well-known fund raising events held in the county... (Full Article) |
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Property manager training offered |
| The Kitsap County Chapter of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), a trade association for single family residential property management professionals, will sponsor a Property Manager/Landlord Training class on March 21 and 22... (Full Article) |
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North West Communications open for business |
| With 25 years of experience under his belt in the writing and production of ads, newsletters, and DM concerning electronics, food products, drugs, and cosmetics, Kurt Clemens, recently opened North West Communications... (Full Article) |
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Temp agency honors Smith, Hannah |
| Ong Hong Smith has been named as West Sound Workforce’s Employee of the Month for January. Smith is an accountant who has worked in long-term temporary assignments for several Kitsap County businesses... (Full Article) |
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Class Act Consignments expanding again |
| Port Orchard’s Class Act Consignments, which is located at 3210 S.E. Mile Hill Drive, recently announced that the shop had doubled its size after just three months in business... (Full Article) |
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Bainbridge Chamber sets April luncheon |
| The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its April luncheon at 11:30 a.m., April 19, 2001 at Simon’s Chinese Restaurant in the Pavilion. Cost of the event is $12... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
“Pastel Spring” is the thing for May Arts Walk |
| The Spring quarterly Arts Walk on Bainbridge Island is slated to provide a variety of visual arts centered around pastels and softly blended colors... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Featured art on 2001 Home Tour poster |
| Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) has selected the work of Island resident and artist, Gillian Bull for this year’s Home Tour poster. Her creation, “Hidden Delight,” is a 22” by 16” pastel, which was chosen for its representation of island living... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Guys & Dolls at The Playhouse |
| Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) concludes its 2000-2001-theatre season with a production of Guys & Dolls which will run form April 20 to May 5... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Bainbridge Artist Tia Matthies to be featured |
| Longtime Bainbridge artist Tia Matthies’ first local exhibit of her encaustic woodcuts is now on display through April 20... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Is it worth anything?
By Amy Burnett |
| I get called all the time about the value of a piece of art. Remember a few years back when a guy bought a little painting for a couple of bucks at a garage sale, and it turned out to be Vincent Van Gogh worth millions... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Symphony sets long-range goals |
| The Bremerton Symphony Association of the Board of Directors has adopted a long range plan it will implement over the next five years. Among the goals of the plan is to “achieve stability in the orchestra and build on its current quality”... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Mirror exhibition open April 7 to 29 |
| Is it the frame or the glass or maybe the reflection itself that makes the mirror? In the group show Mirror, Mirror on the Wall presented by Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, 15 Northwest artists ask — and answer — that question... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Verksted features three in April |
| Featured at the Verksted Gallery in April will be a well known potter, a photographer, and a watercolor/calligraphy artist who is also the co-founder of both the Verksted Gallery and the Poulsbo Art League... (Full Article) |
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For Your Health –
A chance to sleep on the job
By Dee Coppola |
| As long as anyone can remember, local doctors have referred their sleep-deprived patients to Seattle clinics for testing and analysis — but no longer... (Full Article) |
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For Your Health –
Westcoast Fitness opens in P.O. |
| There’s a new gym in town. Westcoast Fitness recently opened at Bethel Place in Port Orchard, which is located at the intersection of Bethel and Lund Avenues, just north of Wal-Mart... (Full Article) |
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For Your Health –
AMI taps pair for new facility |
| Advanced Medical Imaging has named Dr. Michael L. Cook, M.D as medical director, and Jan West, RT, as marketing director for the firm’s new Silverdale facility which opened on April 2... (Full Article) |
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For Your Health –
Erickson joins Healthsouth |
| Radiologic Technologist Shelly Erickson has joined the staff of Healthsouth’s outpatient diagnostic facility in East Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Verksted celebration to feature work of local clown |
Gracie LaBombard, who has been entertaining the folks in Poulsbo for many years as Topsy the Clown, will be part of the Verksted’s 14th anniversary celebration.
Under her lovable clown exterior is an artist who brings a unique love and human dimension to her hand cast porcelain dolls, capturing expressions that bring lifelike wonderment to their extraordinary faces.
The public is invited to join the fun April 21st on Front street as the Verksted gallery turns 14 years old. |
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The Business of – The Arts
Two to display watercolors at the Sidney |
Watercolor artists Dee Molenaar and Grace Shildmyer will display their work at the Sidney Gallery in Port Orchard from April 4 to 27.
There will also be a reception for the artists from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 8.
The Sidney gallery is located at 202 Sidney Ave in Port Orchard. For information, call (360) 876-3693. |
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The Business of – The Arts
Vashon artist to give gallery talk |
Vashon artist Morgan Brig fashions wall sculptures of primitive torsos and figures from hand- hammered copper. Fired glass enamel over copper gives texture and muted coloration. Symbols, drawings, and writings finish off her personal exploration of common human experiences.
Brig will discuss her work in an informal gallery talk at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts on Saturday, April 7 at 2 p.m. |
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Manpower staffers refresh skills |
The staff of the Silverdale office of Manpower Temporary Services, Linda Patterson, Beverly Pickard and Marlo Burkey, recently completed the ISO9000 Quality Training Program.
The training was specific to the Predictable Performance System and how Manpower staffers can meet their ISO quality initiatives. |
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Pacific Northwest Bank conversion finishing up |
| Pacific Northwest Bancorp recently announced that the final phase of its system and data conversion will be completed on April 9. In conjunction with the conversion, which was due to its acquisition of several smaller banks, all other branches operating under the InterWest or other names will all adopt the Pacific Northwest Bank name. |
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Lockheed workers donate to YWCA |
The Lockheed Martin Employees Foundation recently awarded a $2,000 grant to the YWCA of Kitsap County to support its Saturday Kids KAMP (Kids Are Making Progress) Pilot Project.
The program targets at-risk youth one Saturday a month with activities that reinforce and develop decision-making skills, leadership abilities and fosters self-expression and self-confidence.
For more information about this and other YWCA programs and services, call (360) 479-0522. |
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Domino’s Pizza managers honored |
Local Domino’s Pizza managers Ronald England in Silverdale and James Spring in Bremerton were honored at a special recognition dinner recently after each of their stores posted record sales.
The pair were honored for their ability to build and lead, make consistent and high-quality products and provide superior customer service. |
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Discount Depot opens in Bremerton |
| Van Nguyen has opened Discount Depot at 3451 Wheaton Way in Bremerton. The 10,000-square-foot store offers food, clothing, furniture. electronics and other name goods at 50 to 75 percent below retail prices. |
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Bainbridge Chamber sets After Hours |
The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce has set its April After-Hours event. It will be held on Thursday, April 26 at Bainbridge Performing Arts from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Refreshments will be served followed by complimentary performance of “Guys and Dolls,” sponsored by Town and Country Market and Bainbridge Performing Arts.
Call (206) 842-3700 for reservations. |
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Watch the Chamber board at work |
Have you ever wondered how policies are decided upon or who makes decisions?
The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce invites its members to find out by attending chamber board meetings. They’re held at 7:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The next meeting will be April 11.
For location of each meeting or for further information, call (206) 842-3700. |
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Kid City says “Thanks” |
| Kid City, a childcare division of Holly Ridge Center, offers a public “Thanks” the following Bremerton businesses for their donations to the grand opening of Kid City on Feb. 21: Safeway on North Callow Avenue for a full-sheet cake; QFC at Oyster Bay for cookies; and Paul’s Flowers on Pacific Avenue for a balloon bouquet and a special thank you to Bremerton Mayor Lynn Horton for cutting the ribbon to Kid City. |
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Kitsap Powder Coating expands services |
Kitsap Powder Coating, located at 5734 NE Minder Rd, Bldg. B, in Poulsbo, recently added a large capacity sandblasting room to its operation. In addition to powder coating large items such as car frames, boat trailers and hand railings, the firm can now sandblast items up to 8’ X 9’ X 35’.
For further information, reach Kitsap Powder Coating at (360) 779-4040 or dgerber@silverlink.net. |
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Ace Paving Company earns NAPA award |
| Ace Paving Company Inc. of Bremerton has been recognized with the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s (NAPA) Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in hot mix asphalt plant/site operations at its Plant No. 5. |
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New Web site handles your “To Do List” |
A new local web site will take on your chores and do them for you. the site, found at www.atodolist.com can plan and orchestrate your travel, arrange accommodations worldwide, pick up and deliver your car for servicing, pick up and deliver your groceries, dinner, child at day care or much more.
For more information, visit the site or call (360) 440-0557. |
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Portrait studio new at The Photo Lab |
The Photo Lab, a film processing business located at 100 Bethel Ave. in Port Orchard recently added an on-premises portrait studio.
Photographer Wyndi Lepschenske will offer creative portraits as well as traditional portraiture. |
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Physical therapy clinic moves |
Kitsap Physical Therapy and Sports Clinic has moved. The new location is in the recently completed Pottery Plaza complex at 1880 Pottery Ave. in Port Orchard. The project is situated just behind the Harrison Urgent Care Center at South Kitsap Blvd. and Tremont St.
For an appointment, call (360) 895-9090. |
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NW Esthetics opens in Poulsbo |
Cheri Bock, a licensed aesthetician and cosmetologist with a decade of experience, has opened NW Esthetics inside Another Nail Sensations at 19834 Viking Ave. in Poulsbo.
She will be offering skin care and body treatments as well as European facials, body and facial waxing, pedicures and other services. |
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New harness and saddle shop opens |
Hole In The Wall is a new business specializing in custom leather work and repair. It is located at 1350 Salmonberry Rd. in Port Orchard.
Owned by Jack and Rita Coy, Jack Coy has worked with various sewing machines and leather products for nearly half a century. His specialty is custom leather work such as chaps, holsters, knife sheaths, tack, harnesses and saddles. He says no job is too big or too small.
Reach Hole In The Wall at (360) 876-9503 or saddlesore2001@aol.com. |
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