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COVER STORY
Economic development pro tapped
to lead KREDC
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David Porter of Vienna, Va., will step into the shoes being vacated Zoltan Szigethy at the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council (KREDC).
Porter is an economic development professional, with ties to the Northwest. For the past two years, he has served as the marketing manager of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), which is located in Tysons Corner, Va. Fairfax County is right in the center of Virginia’s bustling technology corridor and headquarters to many high-tech firms as well as companies doing business with the federal government in Washington, D.C... (Full Article) |
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Gig Harbor’s tug of war for Costco
to climax in July
By Rodika Tollefson |
There is no doubt in the developers’ minds that Gig Harbor is a prime location for a new Costco. The question is where.
Gig Harbor North, which houses Target and Home Depot, is eyed as a potential home for the wholesaler. The problem is that two developers are hoping to land proposals for separate sites, each fighting an uphill battle with zoning codes to accommodate those proposals... (Full Article) |
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Ethics In Business“Yes, but is it right?”
By Jim Kendall and Paul Murphey |
| Kendall: One thing he said early in his talk nearly struck me dumb (and that is a real accomplishment!). In the course of teaching his class, Paul very early on surveys his students. One of his most remarkable findings is that consistently about 80 percent of his students, whose average age, by the way, would be in the early thirties, state their opinion that in order to be successful in business, you cannot be ethical. I was stunned when he made that statement... (Full Article) |
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W-H Autopilots:
Helping yachters enjoy the good life
Submitted by the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council’s
Business Assistance Committee |
| Wil Hamm’s boating passion drives his lifestyle as well as his business of manufacturing and selling W-H Autopilots. While some companies saw their business decline after 9/11, W-H Autopilots saw its business increase as yacht sales increased. This trend is attributed to individuals reviewing their day-to-day lives and determining to enjoy each day. Yachts valued at $1 million and above are the most common recipients of a W-H Autopilot... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Kitsap County announces
waste reduction goals |
| Kitsap County Public Works has announced the 2003 goals for the in-house Waste Wi$e Kitsap program. In 2002, the County saved $128,000 by recycling office paper, cardboard, tin, scrap metal, concrete, asphalt, toner cartridges, fluorescent light tubes, batteries, tires, and other items generated during regular operations... (Full Article) |
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Commissioners double impact fees,
but delay implementation
Lent betrays voters after campaigning against increases
Fees to be collected at certificate of occupancy
By Lewis George |
| At its June 17 public hearing on impact fees, the county commission approved two ordinances that had been proposed concerning impact fees by a two to one vote. This was in spite of an overwhelming majority that testified expressing their displeasure at the prospect... (Full Article) |
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Alderbrook Resort undergoing a major facelift |
| Mason County’s venerable Alderbrook Resort is in the midst of a major reconstruction. The fabled Hood Canal resort, which hosted such famous guests as Clark Gable, will become a year-round facility after the work, which includes moving Highway 106, is finished. North Forty Lodging LLC, the Kirkland-based partnership that bought Alderbrook, hopes to reopen the 98-room resort in time for Memorial Day, 2004... (Full Article) |
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Insurance ratings groups says caps
won’t reduce doctor premiums
By Michael Koch |
| Many industries are complaining about the rapid rise of insurance premiums in recent years guided by the belief that placing caps on judgments would solve all of their problems. It will not... (Full Article) |
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Abel set to challenge Weatherill
for P.O. mayor’s job |
| Port Orchard Mayor Jay Weatherill will face his first serious challenge in the 20 years he’s been in office if Kim Abel gets her way. That is, if he runs for re-election. The rumors that he may run for county commissioner continue to be whispered — just as they have for the past eight years... (Full Article) |
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$48 million bound for area Navy projects |
| $48 million is slated to arrive in the West Sound area this year. The money comes from a House of Representatives appropriations panel for construction projects at West Sound naval installations. Last year, local naval installations received $152.6 million for military construction projects — the most in 20 years... (Full Article) |
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SITTING PRETTY
TRAVELChair stays competitive with ‘in your face’ advertising, cutting-edge product
By Rodika Tollefson |
| When consumers look for a comfortable, sturdy outdoor folding chair, they are likely not thinking of one with the name like “The Teddy” or “The French Cut.” But for TRAVELChair, which introduced those models this year as part of its “Lingerie Line,” being on the cutting edge and different means having the best seat in the house. Literally... (Full Article) |
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Hyas Tyee awarded to local achievers |
| The Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of the 2003 Hyas Tyee awards... (Full Article) |
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Beware of want ads to help rebuild Iraq
BBB warns to thoroughly research any offer
or questionable promises |
| The Better Business Bureau has received phone calls from consumers wondering about the validity of ads boasting opportunities for construction and trade workers to rebuild Iraq. Questionable offers like the one found in Colville, Washington’s Work For You section of the local Nickel Nik, raised eyebrows... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
OC’s waste program earns award |
| Olympic College Automotive Technology earned Kitsap County’s five stars EnviroStars award for its environmentally progressive automotive repair education program... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Olympic Printer Resources buys Laser Green |
| Olympic Printer Resources, Inc. of Kingston, a firm that recycles and remanufactures printer toner cartridges, recently purchased Laser Green, Inc. of Port Townsend. Both companies provide imaging products, plus service and repair printers, fax machines and personal copiers, for customers in Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson and Clallam counties... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap elected officials issue
disclosure penalties at hearing |
| Vice-Chair of the Public Disclosure Commission, Susan Brady, found 79 elected and seven appointed officials in violation of state Public Disclosure laws during brief enforcement hearings held recently in Olympia... (Full Article) |
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Endresen to represent counties
in 15-state region |
| The Urban County Caucus of the Washington Association of Counties (WASC) named Kitsap County Commissioner Chris Endresen to represent the state’s urban counties at the 15-state, Western Interstate Region of the National Association of Counties... (Full Article) |
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Phelps starts up new publication |
| Dale Phelps, owner of Bainbridge Island’s Custom Printing, has added Scopes Magazine, a Trade-Lifestyle/Practice-Management magazine for Northwest Physicians and Surgeons, to the publications list of his affiliated company, Winslow Communications LLC... (Full Article) |
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$332,500 grant for Kitsap Transit |
| U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee recently anounced that Kitsap Transit will receive a $332,500 Federal Transit Administration grant to purchase 20 new transit vans, retrofit six older transit vans, and purchase additional equipment. These vans will provide job site transportation to low-income workers living in areas of Kitsap County where fixed-route service is minimal... (Full Article) |
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County considers ‘market-value’ fees for parks |
| The Kitsap County Department of Facilities, Parks and Recreation has proposed a policy that established a process to set rates for park facilities use. The policy came come before the Board of Commissioners at a June 23 public hearing... (Full Article) |
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Cosmo’s Deli posts new summer hours |
Cosmo’s Deli in Port Orchard announced new summer hours beginning June 15.
Cosmo’s will stay open later on Friday and Saturday each week, offering dinner seating until 9 p.m... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap County firm lands USS Abraham Lincoln
fast-ferry contract |
| Pacific Navigation Company has secured a high-profile contract to provide the United States Navy passenger ferry service between Everett and Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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NW College of Art awards $25,500
in scholarships |
| Each year the Poulsbo’s Northwest College of Art awards several scholarships. The following are recipients for 2003... (Full Article) |
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Citizens’ group working stop
Wal-Mart in Poulsbo |
A petition sponsored by Stop Wal-Mart in Poulsbo is self-explanatory.
If you would like to sign a petition, contact Stephen Augustine at (360) 621-0418, or go online to stopwalmartinpoulsbo.org and sign the online petition.
Numbers speak, Augustine said... (Full Article) |
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Hill Moving expands into Gig Harbor |
Poulsbo-based Hill Moving & Storage has opened a new branch in Gig Harbor. The firm has also expanded its record storage area in Poulsbo to include security fence and document destruction.
For more information, reach Hill Moving at 800-833-9555. |
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New owners at Rewind Music and Coffee |
On Friday the 13th of June, Jennifer Claire and Regina Serrano became the proud new co-owners of Rewind Music and Coffee in downtown Port Orchard.
The California pair bought the business from former owner and community activist Phil McCormick. |
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Chamber coupon book coming together |
Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce member Ron Harrell is producing a coupon book to benefit Fathoms O’ Fun, Kitsap Youth Soccer and Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital.
Printing costs are covered through the sales of the book. Harrell is offering the opportunity to purchase the coupon book in a effort to spur the local economy. For more information contact Harrell at (360) 877-0404 or wadvant1@wmconnect.com. |
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Angel Acres opens new infant room |
| Angel Acres Enrichment Center in Port Orchard has opened a new infant room. This brings 12 to the total number of infant spaces available at the facility. |
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Snuggle up to some Cold, Wet Noses |
Cold, Wet Noses, a new business serving North Kitsap County, provides loving care for pets while their owners are traveling or otherwise away from their pets for extended periods of time.
For more information, owner Ellen Barrett can be reached at (360) 297-5339, (360) 434-0595, or coldwetnoses@petsitters.com. You may also visit her website at www.petsitters.com/coldwetnoses. |
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New business networking group |
Peninsula Network, a business referral network, has formed on the Kitsap Peninsula. Members are committed to growing their businesses through a high level of professionalism, service to clients and communities and working with like-minded individuals in all fields.
For more information about Peninsula Network’s meeting times and location, call Jeff Lapish at (360) 271-6666. |
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Merry Clubmaker moves to new location |
The new location for Merry Clubmaker & Repair, Inc. is 368 NE Waaga Way at the North West Driving range in Bremerton.
The grand opening took place July 1.
Don Merry, a Level 3 advanced club maker and club fitter, will now operate out of the driving range on Waaga Way. Merry currently repairs broken clubs for Gold Mountain Golf Complex and re-shafts for many members at Kitsap Golf Club & County Club.
For more information, reach Merry at (360) 692-0500. |
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Afternoon networking group getting started |
Business Network International is starting an afternoon networking meeting in Kitsap County. BNI is the world’s largest professional business and professional networking organization with 2,700 chapters worldwide. Members are offered the opportunity to share business ideas, contacts, and most importantly, referrals.
Meetings take place at Roundtable Pizza in Silverdale, every Thursday.
For information call Maria Marsala at 360-271-8418 or Micki Peek at 360-697-5319. For additional information visit www.bni.com. |
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Learn to sell on eBay coming to Kingston |
After a three-year absence the Kitsap County Parks and Recreation class “Start Selling on eBay” is back in Kingston at the Kingston Community Center.
The Class focuses on what it takes to sell on the world’s largest online trading company. Students will learn tips to estimate an item’s value in the marketplace, list items with time saving tools and close a successful auction.
Classes start July 17. For more information, contact Kitsap County Parks and Recreation at 360-337-5350 or online at www.kitsapgov.com/parks. |
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