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COVER STORY
Open-heart surgery already saving
lives at Harrison |
When Clifford Boerner visited his cardiologist in August, he never imagined the appointment would lead to a life-changing — and history-making — experience. Days later, the 52-year-old small-business owner from Gorst underwent a coronary artery bypass graft, becoming Harrison Hospital’s first open-heart surgery patient.
Harrison opened its doors to the new program, an expansion of its well-established cardiovascular services, on Aug. 11. By week’s end, five more Kitsap County residents had benefited from heart surgery close to home... (Full Article) |
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KPS Food Drive produces stunning results |
| Bremerton-based KPS Health Plans held its annual month-long food drive to benefit local food banks July 15 through August 15, and the results exceeded expectations. KPS employees contributed 7,215 items, an average of 52 items per employee... (Full Article) |
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Silverdale Chamber recognizes
its own at accolades gala |
| Business leaders and community members gathered at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club on Sept. 20 to recognize a select group of individuals who have left an indelible mark on the Silverdale and Central Kitsap community... (Full Article) |
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Ergonomists support Initiative 841 |
| Two of Washington State’s leading ergonomists have endorsed Initiative 841, the measure supported by a broad coalition of business groups that would scrap Washington’s burdensome ergonomics regulations... (Full Article) |
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Kayak outfitter caters to
one type of local tourism
(Editor’s Note: The Olympic Outdoor Center in Poulsbo is the first in a series of articles about companies that are in the tourism industry. Our interview with the owner, John Kuntz, explored his business’s relationships with the tourism industry cluster both here in Kitsap and in Washington.)
By Kathy Cocus |
| The Olympic Outdoor Center provides a wide variety of kayaking experiences including children’s programs, boat rentals and kayak trips led by professional guides, as well as retail sales of kayaks and supporting equipment. The boat rentals and outfitting for trips bring in many groups from outside our region and is the source of most of the primary tourist business... (Full Article) |
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O’Brien grows staff to work helping
build a sustainable 21st century |
| While the field of green building has experienced rapid growth, Bainbridge Island’s O’Brien & Company, Inc., has built a team of talented staff to help governments, organizations, and design and construction professionals master this complex field... (Full Article) |
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Radical environmentalists target Hummers |
To some people, General Motors’ Hummer H2 represent more than a joyous extravagance — they’re big, safe and fun to drive.
To others, they are wasteful, testosterone-influenced toys that symbolize the American penchant for self-indulgence. But detractors usually don’t use fire to state their objections to the massive SUVs, which ironically get better gas mileage than most Ford Explorers... (Full Article) |
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Locke intervenes in county planning |
| In a highly unusual move, Governor Gary Locke has directed the state Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED) to appeal amendments adopted by the Snohomish County Council to the county’s planning policies. Locke ordered the agency to ask the Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board for a review of two ordinances adopted by the Snohomish County Council... (Full Article) |
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New guide helps parents and students
prepare for job market |
| “Where Are You Going, A Guide to Careers and Occupations” in Washington State is a newly published guide that provides job seekers, parents and students with the latest news on more than 600 occupations, what they pay and the training programs available. Information also includes which colleges, universities, private career schools or community and technical colleges offer degrees or training in a specific field... (Full Article) |
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Employment Security wins $25K
for tax filing tools |
| The Washington State Employment Security Department won a $25,000 national award for developing and marketing tools that allow employers to file and pay unemployment taxes online. Employment Security Commissioner Sylvia P. Mundy accepted the award during the National Association of State Workforce Agencies’ annual conference in Seattle... (Full Article) |
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Business Ethics — Part IV
I’m not getting sentimental over you...
I’m in business!
By Jim Kendall and Paul W. Murphey, Ph.D. |
| Jim: When you get down to it, a “hard-headed” businessperson can’t be sentimental. There has to be a bottom-line reason for doing anything and everything related to the business. That is at least the image that many people, even many business people, have of the “successful” businessperson... (Full Article) |
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Leadership is the key to unlocking success.
By Norm Ferguson |
| I had the wonderful opportunity to tackle a turn-around job on a seriously struggling industrial company. Initially, this outfit looked like a disaster in the making with serious safety, quality, production, inventory, sales and morale issues... (Full Article) |
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What matters are results
By Sandra Spargo |
| The United Way of Kitsap County is under new leadership this year. David Foote, Executive Director, enthusiastically leads his Loaned Executives in asking Kitsap County businesses to help fund 31 nonprofit health and human service agencies that depend upon community giving... (Full Article) |
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AWB urges Cantwell and Murray to reject
amendment killing labor law reforms |
| Association of Washington Business (AWB) President Don Brunell has called upon Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray to reject an attempt by Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) to block the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) process to revise the nation’s antiquated Fair Labor Standards Act... (Full Article) |
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NFIB urges WUTC to deny Qwest’s bid
to deregulate rates |
| Washington’s state’s largest small-business group, the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) recently added its voice to the growing chorus of opponents to Qwest’s bid to deregulate its rates to business customers... (Full Article) |
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Ask The Guru
The Guru will answer your questions about how you can increase your sales with better marketing, advertising and public relations.
By Mort Barish
Barish Associates Inc.
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The Guru recently received this inquiry:
Dear Guru:
Q. My direct mail advertising is not good enough to justify the effort and expense. I’m certain it can be improved but I’m just not sure how to go about it... (Full Article) |
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Radix Marine Inc. signs co-marketing
agreement with Norsco Marine Inc. |
| Silverdale’s Radix Marine Inc., a marine vessel development company specializing in homeland security and defense initiatives, has announced the signing of a co-marketing agreement with marine fabrication company, Norsco Marine. Together, Radix and Norsco will jointly market a commercial product line that includes 22-25 ft. boats and 29 ft. landing craft... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Estuaries on the edge…
Convergence of science and society
“Best science regardless of politics,” from There are no sides, T.H. Huxley (1825-1895)
By Kathleen Byrne-Barrantes |
| The Estuarine Research Federation (ERF) held its 2003 conference Sept.15-18, in Seattle – espoused as the largest and most diverse ERF conference ever with over 1100 abstracts from 1500 scientists, resource managers and students representing 29 countries. 3The theme was the convergence of ocean forces, influences of the land, and human activities and cultures... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Funding watershed restoration
topic of November conference |
| To increase the sustainability of natural resource restoration projects as well as building capacity of watershed planning organizations, the Pacific Northwest Regional Water Quality Program has collaborated with the Environmental Finance Center at Boise State University to present a satellite conference on funding watershed projects... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
“Pond Kids” win EPA award |
| The Suquamish Elementary School Basket Marsh project was created by students, volunteers, school district, the Suquamish Tribe and many others as an outdoor classroom and nature preserve. It will receive the President’s Environmental Youth Award from the EPA and nine of the “Pond Kids” will travel to Washington, D.C. to accept the award in later this month... (Full Article) |
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United Way kicks off annual campaign |
| On September 11, the United Way of Kitsap Co officially kicked off its 2003-04 Annual Campaign. United Way of Kitsap County raises funds to support 31 local health and human service agencies... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap international trade luncheon set |
The Port of Bremerton and Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal are co-sponsoring a special luncheon focusing on international trade.
“Can We Build a New Consensus in Support of International Trade?” features Bill Center, President of the Washington Council on International Trade. Center is a retired Rear Admiral in the Navy and is well known in the Kitsap Community as a previous commander of Navy Region Northwest... (Full Article) |
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Washington Service Corps celebrates
20 years of service |
| Twenty years ago, state lawmakers created the Washington Service Corps (WSC) to provide young people with opportunities to serve their communities. Today, that vision has grown to become the nation’s oldest publicly funded statewide service program... (Full Article) |
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Partners wanted for 2003
West Sound Work/Life Award |
| The Work/Life Community Partnership is looking for a few good employers (large and small) who have policies and programs that help employees balance work and life issues and responsibilities... (Full Article) |
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Red Cross offers classes in Kitsap County |
| The American Red Cross will be offering CPR, First Aid and other preparedness classes in Kitsap County during the month of October. All classes will be held at the West Sound Service Center at 811 Pacific Avenue in Bremerton unless otherwise noted. Classes are as follows... (Full Article) |
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KMHS opens new facility in Bremerton |
Kitsap Mental Health Services has relocated a portion of its Child and Family Services to a newly renovated facility at 900 Sheridan Rd. in East Bremerton.
KMHS’ Child and Family Assessment and Brief Treatment services are now available at the new location where other medical and professional services also reside... (Full Article) |
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Cosmo’s Deli celebrates
three years in business |
Cosmo’s Deli, the popular delicatessen and restaurant on Lund Avenue in Port Orchard, is celebrating three years in business.
“We’re very excited about reaching this milestone,” said Shelly Lewis, co-owner of the Mediterranean-style deli. “Considering that most restaurants fail, and that we’ve weathered this incredible economic downturn, we’re very proud of what we’ve accomplished here... (Full Article) |
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New Day Care opens in Port Orchard |
| Kids Will Be Kids Family Day Care located at 3495 Soholt Lane in Port Orchard is now open and accepting applications for enrollment are now being accepted, according to Debbie Lear, owner... (Full Article) |
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L&I adjusts proposed workers’ comp increase |
| The state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has readjusted its proposed average increase in workers’ compensation premiums for 2004 to 19.4 percent, down from the 20.6 percent it announced a few weeks ago... (Full Article) |
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New marketing firm opens doors
on the peninsula |
| After twenty-five years of experience in corporate marketing, consultatative sales and designing/facilitating human relations training programs, Tom Meagher is in the process of growing his new business, Deep Powder Communications (DPC), a marketing services company... (Full Article) |
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OC Foundation sets annual
community luncheon for Oct. 13 |
| Olympic College Foundation’s 7th annual Community Luncheon will be held on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct.13. The luncheon will be held at the Bremer Student Center on the Olympic College Campus from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m... (Full Article) |
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Sylvan Learning Center to open in S.K. |
| Co-owners MaryBeth and Derrick Lovelace of Sylvan Learning Center in Silverdale have announced that they will open a second Sylvan Learning Center in Port Orchard on Oct. 8... (Full Article) |
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Hood Canal Brewery opens tasting room |
| Hood Canal Brewery recently announced the opening of its new tasting room on the southwest corner of Bond and Port Gamble Roads. Don Wyatt, owner and brewer, serves up tasters, pints, bottles, growlers and kegs of his local signature beers from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday; and noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday... (Full Article) |
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Local officials incur wrath of the PDC |
| The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) recently reported on public officials in violation of state law for failing to timely file a Statement of Financial Affairs by the April 15 deadline. The public officials who violated state statute had a history of late or missing disclosure reports required by law... (Full Article) |
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John L. Scott Bremerton continues to grow |
The Bremerton office of John L. Scott Real estate recently announced that two new agents, Darrel Kern and Michael Jarnagin have joined the firm.
Kern has turned to a career in real estate after working for over 12 years in New York and Los Angeles as a talent agent... (Full Article) |
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Edward Jones offers
free program about investing |
| The Edward Jones investment representatives of Kitsap County will host a free program on investing in today’s market at 3:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday Oct. 14, 2003... (Full Article) |
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Dumpert named Director of
Facilities Maintenance |
| David Dumpert is the North Kitsap School District’s new Director of Facilities Maintenance. He has 30 years experience in management of facilities, critical systems, power plants, quality control, safety, construction and environmental programs... (Full Article) |
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Olson and King –
Port Orchard’s “Man and Woman of the Year” |
| On Sept. 23, Norm Olson and Sharon King were elected Port Orchard’s Man and Woman of the Year... (Full Article) |
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KMHS – Burger King Golf Classic
celebrates Hirschy’s Hole-in-One |
| Brent Hirschy of Silverdale shot a hole-in-one on the 5th hole of the Olympic Course at Gold Mountain on August 13 during the Kitsap Mental Health Services-Burger King Golf Classic. Hirschy’s prize was a set of Ben Hogan irons from Hole-in-One sponsor H & K Agency, Inc. of Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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Bremerton recognized as success story |
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PRSC) has recognized Bremerton’s revitalization as one of six success stories in its Vision 2020, a plan that includes 21 growth centers and eight manufacturing and industrial centers in the PRSC four-county region.
For more information, visit www.psrc.org/projects/growth/toolkit/bremerton.htm. |
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Bainbridge Island general election debates set |
Oct. 13 and 20 are the dates for debates to be held at the Bainbridge Island City Hall between the candidates for the “At Large” City Council position. The debating will commence at 6:30 p.m.
At approximately 8:00 p.m. on the same days a debate will be held between the candidates for the Bainbridge Island “South Ward - District 6” City Council position. The public is invited to attend and participate. The debate will be broadcast live on Bainbridge Island Broadcasting, Channel 6. |
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Avon Walk for Breast Cancer |
Coldwell Banker McKenzie & Associates’ successful “Walk for Breast Cancer” raised $7,200.00 for the cause.
Bainbridge Island’s Barb McKenzie, owner-broker of the firm and her two daughters, Kate Dean and Sarah Dean successfully walked 26 miles in the Avon Breast Cancer walk in Portland, Oregon. Kate is a real estate agent with her mother’s firm and Sarah is a student at the University of Hawaii. |
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Port Orchard Chamber to present
Business Showcase |
The Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce will offer the opportunity to “Scare Up New Business” at its upcoming Business Showcase. The event will be held at the Oct. 9 luncheon meeting at Mary Macs at McCormick Woods, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost per table is $50 and the theme is Halloween. There will be door prize drawings and much more.
Contact Billi Gurnsey at 360-876-6002 or the chamber at 360-876-3505 for more information. |
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Baskets 3rd annual holiday open house |
On Friday, Oct. 24 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sat, Oct. 25, from noon to 5 p.m., Baskets Unique will be having its 3rd annual holiday open house.
All businesses are invited to preview and shop for holiday gift giving. Baskets’ offers an extensive selection of themed gift items and gifts custom tailored to corporate needs.
Sample some of the gourmet foods and delicacies Baskets Unique carries exclusively for their baskets. There will be door prizes and early bird ordering specials.
Baskets Unique is located in the Kitsap Mall, and can be reached at 360-692-3600. |
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4-H and FFA Livestock thank
Fred Hill Materials and Kitsap Ready Mix |
| For the eighth year in a row, the Hill Family purchased animals to support 4-H and Future Farmers of America Market Animal Auction at the Kitsap County Fair. This year they set a new record of $5 per pound on the Grand Champion Market Steer, breaking their previous record of $4.40. Fred Hill Materials and Kitsap Ready Mix purchased both of the steers, raised by Jason and Peter Crabtree, that placed Grand and Reserve. |
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Volunteers needed for beach benthic |
The Liberty Bay Foundation is looking for volunteers for benthic studies on Oct. 22 and 23. The studies will be led by EPA expert Howard Jones.
To sign up, call 360-697-5815 or visit www.libertybayfoundation.com. |
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Wastewater division receives award |
| The Department of Ecology has recognized the Manchester Wastewater Treatment Plant with an “Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Plant” award. Manchester is in the top eight percent of treatment facilities, achieving 100 percent compliance with regulations. |
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Business Services NW now offers
certified QuickBooks Pro adviser |
Beginning in late October, Business Services will be offering classes on various subjects relating to the popular small business software, QuickBooks.
Subjects will vary depending on class size and knowledge level of the students Prospective students can email their educational requests to Amy at bsnw@bigplanet.com. |
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Scrapbook Zone moves to new location |
The new owners of the Scrapbook Zone, Joanne Haselwood and Julie Lea, have moved to a new location at 9621 NW Mickelberry, Suite 106 in Silverdale. The business was formerly known as the Stamp of Approval.
Reach the Scrapbook Zone at 360-692-5707. |
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Silver City Chiropractic names new staffer |
| Silver City Chiropractic in Silverdale announced the addition of Bobbe Daugherty to the staff of assistants. Silver City Chiropractic can be reached at (360) 613-5711. |
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BNI on the lookout for new members |
West Sound Business Builders, a local Kitsap County chapter of Business Network International (BNI), a worldwide organization whose members share business ideas, contacts, and referrals, is looking for new members.
Meetings take place at Roundtable Pizza in Silverdale, on Thursday’s, from 12-1:30 p.m., and walk-ins are welcome.
For additional information about BNI, visit www.bni.com. For local information call Maria Marsala at 360-598-3880 or Micki Peak at 360-697-5319. |
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Bremerton Lodge #117 sets Harvest Fest 2003 |
| The Bremerton Mason Lodge #117 will host its 8th Annual Harvest Fest, Dinner and Dance. The Event will be held at the Bremerton Masonic Temple, 878 5th Street in Bremerton. Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all of the trimmings, and music by “Swing Fever.” Ticket donation is $10.00; for reservations call Norm at the Bremerton Masonic Temple, (360) 373-8922. |
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