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United Way funds local organizations |
| Meeting needs as diverse as disaster relief, senior services, youth programs and health issues, United Way of Kitsap County is the community’s leading non-profit funder of health and human services... (Full Article) |
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Bratrud Middleton earns Fireman’s Fund Award |
| Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company’s American Business Coverage Division recently named Bratrud Middleton Insurance its Western Region Agency of the Year for 2000... (Full Article) |
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B.I. Economic Council to hold
2001 Economic Vitality Conference |
| The Bainbridge Economic Council will hold its popular Economic Vitality Conference on June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wing Point Golf and Country Club... (Full Article) |
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2Amazing completes several Web projects |
| 2Amazing Web Design of Silverdale recently completed several internet projects for local and out of the area firms and organizations... (Full Article) |
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Island Hammer launches Web site |
| Jim Calahan, President of Island Hammer L.L.C., a general construction company located in Poulsbo, recently announced that the firm has launched a new web site... (Full Article) |
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Grant writing consulting business opens |
| Sound Grants, a proposal research and development company, has been started locally by former Workforce Development Coordinator at Olympic College, Beverly Kincaid... (Full Article) |
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Business couple of the year honored
By Pat Andrew |
| Fred and Willie Grimm were honored as the 2001 Business Person (Couple) of the Year at the award luncheon May 31 at Wing Point Golf and Country Club. They have given a combined 60 years of service to the Bainbridge Island community... (Full Article) |
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Cosmo’s Deli announces new summer hours |
| Port Orchard’s popular Cosmo’s Deli, which bills itself as Kitsap’s only authentic delicatessen and specialty food market and restaurant, has set new hours for the summer... (Full Article) |
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Protecting your health, property and the environment too
Local pest control firm wins awards for
environmentally-friendly approach
By Steve Littfin |
| Meet Todd Best, 28, President of Omega Pest Management, Inc. Todd acquired Omega in August 1996 from a Bremerton couple whom he met the while working at a local dive shop... (Full Article) |
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Comparative advantage rocks!
By Zoltan Szigethy |
| If both of us can grow tomatoes and potatoes, but you can grow tomatoes better than I, and I can grow potatoes better than you, and we both want tomatoes and potatoes, does it make sense for each of us to raise both... (Full Article) |
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Joint venture company completes
two local telecom projects |
| NW Commnet, a joint venture of Convergence Technologies of Bremerton and Silverdale’s Telebyte NW, recently completed two local telecommunications projects... (Full Article) |
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AMB upgrades its Web site |
| American Marine Bank (AMB), with offices throughout the West Sound and one in downtown Seattle, recently expanded and improved its Web site... (Full Article) |
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Local companies form strategic alliance |
| Poulsbo’s Gold Medal Marketing Ltd. and SOLUTIONS of Silverdale have formed a strategic alliance to provide enhanced business development and marketing services to the clients of both companies... (Full Article) |
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Pacific Landscape Supplies sold |
| Pacific Landscape Supplies Inc. on Riddell Rd. in Bremerton has some new owners. The firm specializes in wholesale and retail sales of topsoil, bark and sawdust, sand and gravel, mulches and compost, lava rock and play chip... (Full Article) |
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Wiles named as interactive multimedia advisor chair at OC |
| Silverdale resident Becky Wiles has been picked for the position of Interactive Multimedia (IMM) Advisor Committee Chair at Olympic College (OC)... (Full Article) |
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Franchise Handbook now online |
| The Franchise Handbook, a widely respected directory of franchising information, is now available online at www.franchisehandbook.com. It is an excellent resource for those who want information about franchisers... (Full Article) |
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Hospital foundation names officers |
| The Harrison Hospital Foundation recently elected a new slate officers. They are: President, Michael Cook of Silverdale; Vice President, Stacey Tucker of Bremerton; Treasurer, Marshall Miller of Bremerton; and Secretary, Brad Gleeson of Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Artists Edge features two |
| The Artists Edge Gallery, located at the east end of the Manette Bridge in Bremerton, will be featuring the work of mixed media Bremerton artist Chuck Smart and photographer Nicholas Alexander Merrill... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Concrete sculpture at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts |
| There will be a summer “dig” of Little and Lewis sculpture, a fantasy archeologist’s playground of classical aesthetics, Mediterranean warmth, and a Latin indulgence of color at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts (BAC) from June 16 to July 29... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Bremerton Art Saga (Part II)
By Amy Burnett |
Last we spoke, a hotshot Hollywood muralist was passing through town, and I was pondering that ever looming question, “How can I sell him on Bremerton?”
Let’s get right to the subject... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Art for the ancients |
| An afternoon of art, food, and music to raise funds and awareness for ancient forests... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Auditions set for The Foreigner |
| Auditions for BPA’s production of The Foreigner, a comedy by Larry Shue, will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on June 5 and 7, at The Playhouse on Bainbridge Island... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Watercolorist Sara Steele in the NW |
| Known for her vivid florals and landscapes, watercolorist Sara Steele will be represented in the Northwest for the first time by OCP Fine Art of Bainbridge Island... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Suquamish artist honored in New York |
| Suquamish watercolor artist Mary Carlton, a signature member of both the American and Northwest Watercolor Societies, recently was presented with the Gold Medal of Honor and a $3,000 prize by the American Watercolor Society for her painting, “Friends.”... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
PNWA summer writers conference set |
| This summer, some 400 writers from around the Pacific Northwest and other parts of the U. S. will descend upon the Sheraton Tacoma Hotel for one of the best writers’ conferences in the nation... (Full Article) |
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BPA ticket info |
Tickets for Bainbridge Performing Arts events are available at The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N., or may be charged by phone at (206) 842-8569.
BPA Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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Edward Jones opens second Poulsbo office |
The investment firm of Edward Jones has opened it second office in Poulsbo. The office was opened by Glenn Anderson, who has spent the past 19 months working with investors in Todd Tidball’s Poulsbo office.
The office is located at 19168-C Jensen Way N.E. Glenn Anderson may be reached at (360) 779-7894.
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Dodge’s Eatery opens in downtown Bremerton |
| Dodge’s Eatery, a family-run restaurant with a family atmosphere, is a new restaurant located at 221 Washington Ave. in Bremerton. Hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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Express Personnel now posting jobs online |
| Bremerton’s Express Personnel Services is now posting its job openings online at www.expresspersonnel.com. Local employment opportunities are available free of charge through the site and free resume posting also is offered. |
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Speakers available |
| Every week hundreds of foster children need a temporary place to stay. New Hope Child and Family Agency, an accredited child welfare agency, can make speakers available to your business or church group on this subject. Call (206) 363-1800 for more information. |
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Johnson named new VP at Salomon |
Salomon Smith Barney recently announced the appointment of Cheri Johnson to Second Vice President of Investments at its Silverdale branch.
Johnson has been a member of Salomon Smith Barney for approximately five years and is also a member of the Firm’s Blue Chip Council. Her primary focus in her new position is to consult high net-worth clients on private investments, portfolio development, wealth management, and corporate retirement services. |
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Tri-Tek Messaging opens in Bremerton |
There’s a new answering service in town. Tri-Tek Messaging has opened its doors in Bremerton at 1202-B Sheridan Road.
Manager Linda Gunion will put her 20 years of experience in the answering business to work assisting local firms with their telecommunication needs. |
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New internet firm opens for business |
ML Internet Consulting recently opened for business in Port Orchard.
The firm specializes in Web site development for small and medium size businesses and offers free consultation to potential customers to evaluate their needs. For more information, contact Michael Ley at (360) 440-5589. |
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Typing and transcription service opens for business |
Port Orchard resident Pamela Younce recently begun offering transcription and typing services to local businesses.. With a typing speed of over l00 words per minute, Younce says she offers an extremely prompt turnaround, and highly competitive rates.
For more information, contact Younce at (360) 874-2197 or mpyounce@aol.com. |
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Tracy’s Espresso opens a second location |
| After nearly seven years in business in Bremerton’s Auto Center, Tracy’s Espresso has expanded to a second location at 4945 Monroe, also in the Auto Center. The new Tracy’s Cafe also offers espresso, specialty pastries and smoothies. |
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Peninsula Air offers pilot certifications |
| Peninsula Air Group is now offering flight certificate training for private through commercial pilot as well as instrument ratings. The company has offered private pilot flight and ground school on the field and instrument ground school through Olympic College. |
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Shahrezaei joins Dain Rauscher |
Mahmoud Shahrezaei has joined Dain Rauscher Incorporated as an investment executive in its Silverdale office. He recently completed an extensive training program at Dain Rauscher and is now certified as a registered investment executive and will assist individual and corporate clients in selecting appropriate investments including stocks, taxable and tax-exempt bonds, and mutual funds. He also helps clients develop retirement plans and money management programs.
He may be reached at (360) 698-5880. |
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Belmont Terrace employees vote in union |
Employees at Bremerton’s Belmont Terrace recently voted for union representation by Local 23 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO. The election centered on work schedules, wages and sick pay leave.
The bargaining unit includes certified nursing assistants, physical therapy assistants, dietary and environmental services workers. |
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NWNS offering wholesale Web hosting |
Bainbridge Island-based Northwest Network Services Inc., has announced a Wholesale Webhosting program. Targeted at the reseller market, the program is designed to let Internet content managers such as web designers and programmers provide website hosting services as an integrated part of their service portfolio.
Get information on the program at www.nwnetwork.net/hosting/reseller. |
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Poulsbo Yacht Brokers under new ownership |
Poulsbo Yacht Brokers has been purchased by Gig Harbor Yacht Sales, which is one of the oldest yacht brokers in the Northwest.
Poulsbo Yacht Brokers will be renamed Gig Harbor Yacht Sales, Poulsbo Office. According to Al Hayes, president and CEO, the Poulsbo office will be managed by Pat Richter, current vice president of the firm, and Dwight Gabbert, the Poulsbo office manager
For more information, call (360) 697-8488. |
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Special Report – The 2001 Parade of Homes Debuts! |
| How exciting, Parade of Homes time! The Home Builders Association of Kitsap County sponsors this annual event featuring many of our community’s builders and builder remodelers. Working together to help make your dream home a reality are some of the top designers, builders and subcontractors our community has to offer... (Full Article) |
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County reinventing permitting procedures |
If there’s one criticism just about everyone involved in the construction industry at any level has had about Kitsap County, it involves permitting.
Kitsap County’s Department of Community Development (DCD) has been thoroughly criticized, chastised, taken to task, reprimanded, condemned and denounced over the years for its lack of consistency, bad judgment, tardiness, laziness, aloofness and just plain bad attitude in dealing with permitting issues — not only with the general public, but especially by builders and developers.
“We’re made to feel like we’re the enemy, like we’re the scum of the earth, just because we want to get a permit to build a house,” said one builder who asked not to be named for fear of reprisal by DCD staff. “They talk to us like we’re morons instead of professionals... (Full Article) |
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Airbiquity Inc. gets Silicon Valley financing |
| Bainbridge Island’s Airbiquity Inc. recently received $1.5 million in equipment financing from California’s Silicon Valley Bank. Airbiquity, a wireless voice and data technology company which specializes in global positioning system (GPS) technology, will use the financing for office equipment, furniture and telecom equipment... (Full Article) |
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Brokers say local real estate market
is really Hot! Hot! Hot!
Multiple offers return spurred by low inventory and low interest rates
By Lary Coppola |
| No matter what part of Kitsap County you may want to buy a home in, you can expect to compete for it according to local brokers. It seems just about everyone we talked to is as busy as they can be. According to some local brokers, inventory numbers are a concern, and that multiple offers are becoming a factor once again as low interest rates have opened the market to many more buyers... (Full Article) |
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