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COVER STORY
What to give the busy exec?
Maybe something for… slowing down
By Rodika Tollefson |
The best thing you can do for the busy executives in your life is either find a present to make their life more efficient, or if you don’t want to encourage them to cram all those work hours in, something to help them…. slow down.
Coffee baskets are getting a little old. Instead, go for the Shower Shock Caffeinated Soap ($6.99, www.thinkgeek.com). The 4-ounce bar, which smells like peppermint, contains 12 um… servings of 200-milligram caffeine infusion that equals two cups of coffee, without any harsh ingredients. That overworked person will get energized in the morning even before getting the daily java fix... (Full Article) |
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Three reasons why golfers
choose Kitsap County
By Kathy S. Cocus
Business Recruitment and Retention Manager
Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council |
| What do Gold Mountain Golf Complex, McCormick Woods and Trophy Lake Golf & Casting have in common – besides the obvious answer of golfing? All three public courses draw golfers from the Puget Sound Region, with an average of 60 percent of golf greens revenues coming from outside Kitsap County... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Record salmon runs raise
new questions about ESA
By Don C. Brunell, President
Association of Washington Business |
| It was headline news in Vancouver, Washington on Sept. 13: Record numbers of Chinook salmon are passing through Columbia River fish ladders — the greatest number since counting began in 1938. On a single day, officials counted 45,884 fall Chinook, and even bigger numbers are anticipated as the season progresses... (Full Article) |
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Pristine Homes’ new office
showcases builder’s abilities
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Pristine Homes has moved to downtown Port Orchard, adding more space and a showroom. But first, they spent about two months or more remodeling the building. After all, that’s what they do... (Full Article) |
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DSHS fines privately-owned nursing home
in Bremerton |
| The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) levied civil fines totaling $11,000 on Evergreen Bremerton Health and Rehabilitation Center, a privately operated nursing home, for violating state and/or federal standards of care... (Full Article) |
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Acupuncture & Wellness Center
to expand into new digs |
| The Acupuncture and Wellness Center, Inc. in Poulsbo, has expanded so much that it is constructing a commercial building for its own clinic as well as additional lease space. The new building will be located on Hwy. 305, across from Poulsbo Market and be built by Drury Construction... (Full Article) |
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Ruling opens the door for takings cases
to be heard in federal courts |
| In a case watched closely by National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Advocacy Group, property owners who want to have their takings claims heard in federal court scored a major victory in an Aug. 28 ruling by the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Cash-starved monitoring and clean-up
programs look to volunteers
There is no rushing a river. When you go there, you go at the pace of the water and that pace ties you into a flow that is older than life on this planet. Acceptance of that pace, even for a day, changes us, reminds us of other rhythms beyond the sound of our own heartbeats.
— Jeff Rennicke, River Days: Travels on Western Rivers, A Collection of Essays
By Kathleen Byrne-Barrantes |
How much money is available for this program? The answer has increasingly become… MUCH less or cut altogether.
From monitoring, to assessments and shoreline inventories, to watershed planning councils, to restoration activities – participation at all levels will be “calling all volunteers” to jump in and fill the holes the budget has left gaping... (Full Article) |
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Art Anderson on winning teams for water
transportation projects in U.S. and B.C. |
| Bremerton-based Art Anderson Associates’ Chief Naval Architect, Andrew K. Bennett, P.E., will lead a team providing water transportation expertise to studies being conducted in Southeast Alaska, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Marina Del Rey, California. All address the expanding need to provide alternate modes of transportation and improving residents’ access to work, services, and recreational activities... (Full Article) |
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Bainbridge Island’s Gym at the Pavilion
expands massage therapy staff |
| The Gym at the Pavilion on Bainbridge Island is introducing three new therapists to their team... (Full Article) |
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Angel to lead WSAC western district
President-Elect Angel announces push to revise state’s GMA |
| Kitsap County Commissioner Jan Angel, recently elected president of the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) Western District for the 2004-05 term, has announced she will commit the organization to a review of the state Growth Management Act (GMA) during her term in office... (Full Article) |
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Watson Furniture Group acquires
JB Engineering
Growing local firm adds adjustable ergonomic unit to holdings
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| Poulsbo’s Watson Furniture Group recently announced its acquisition of Ontario, Calif.-based JB Engineering (JBE), a leading manufacturer of user-adjustable office furniture with a dedicated following in the health and safety community... (Full Article) |
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Merrill Gardens takes
top family business honors |
| Merrill Gardens, a Seattle-based owner and operator of senior housing communities, including Merrill Gardens at Gig Harbor, took top honors in the “Best In The Northwest Washington Family Business Awards,” sponsored by Pacific Lutheran University’s Family Enterprise Institute... (Full Article) |
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Westsound Bank announces
appointment, promotions |
David K. Johnson, President and CEO of Bremerton-based Westsound Bank recently announced a major appointment and several staff promotions.
Brett T. Green has been named as vice president and division head of the bank’s mortgage lending operation... (Full Article) |
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KPS names new sales and marketing director. |
| Tyler “Ty” Tabor has been named director of sales and marketing for Bremerton-based KPS Health Plans. He brings more than 15 years of experience to the insurer and holds a BS degree from Portland State University... (Full Article) |
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Couple opens two new businesses in C.K. |
| Doug and Pam Jennings have opened two new businesses, Nostalgia Ice Cream Shoppe and Café Bella – Espresso and Crepes. Both are located at 1554 NE Fairground Rd in Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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Paladin gets $4.3 million grant
for disease tracking system |
| Poulsbo’s Paladin Data Systems Corporation recently announced the Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP), has recommended funding for an Infectious Disease Tracking System in the Puget Sound area... (Full Article) |
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KPS Charitable Giving Committee sponsors
50 Thanksgiving Dinners |
| KPS Health Plans’ Charitable Giving Committee sponsored 50 families for its annual Thanksgiving Family Dinner drive. Each department in the company was assigned an item to complete the turkey dinners, from gravy to side dishes to cranberry sauce... (Full Article) |
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Septic Systems for the nearshore
environment... A look beneath the surface |
| Many populated areas of Kitsap County, within urban growth areas (UGAs) are served by municipal sewage systems. However, in a large percentage of rural and semi-rural areas, municipal sewage service is not available... (Full Article) |
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Two loan pros join
CFA Northwest Mortgage Professionals |
Carolyn Frame, president and CEO of CFA Northwest Mortgage Professionals, recently announced the addition of two new lending officers to the firm.
Experienced loan officer, Bob Wallace, is joining the firm’s Silverdale Branch... (Full Article) |
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Pacific Northwest Title successful in food drive |
| Pacific Northwest Title Co. and area real estate offices join forces to collect food for all local food banks. “We recognize the incredible need within our communities. We are excited bout the opportunity to help,” stated President/CEO of Pacific Northwest Title Chris Rieland... (Full Article) |
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Highlights of world tour
to be presented at POYC |
| Everyone is invited to join Kurt and PL Mondloch of Manchester, as they present highlights of their seven-year, 39,000-mile, around the world sailing adventure on the 42-foot sloop, Osprey. The couple set sail in 1995 and returned to Port Orchard last year... (Full Article) |
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Harrison recruiting volunteers
for new ER greeter program |
| A new volunteer greeter program at Harrison aims to enhance the emergency room experience for patients at the main hospital campus in East Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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Dumont joins Doozie as buyer,
new services added |
Doozie, located at 554 Winslow Way East, announced the addition of Maddy DuMont to the position of buyer. In addition, DuMont’s company, Blue Cloud Design, will offer upholstery services, including interior decoration sewing, custom slipcovers, pillows and cushions.
Designers and interested customers can sign up for Doozie’s free weekly e-mail notification service that will highlight newly arrived items or private mailing list at DoozieStore@aol.com. For more information, call (206) 842-3439. |
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Paladin presents first royalty check to county |
The Board of County Commissioners was recently presented with its first royalty check from Poulsbo’s Paladin Data Systems, Inc. The money, a little over $7,000, comes from the county’s percentage of the first sale of the LIS proprietary software developed by Paladin in partnership with the county. The software tracks a variety of permitting and land use procedures.
Paladin is currently negotiating with a number of other jurisdictions for use of the software. The county will receive a royalty from each sale. |
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New tanning salon opens in Silverdale |
| Tropical Tan, located at 10408 Silverdale Way NW, recently opened for business and incorporates regular soft tanning and high-pressure tanning with new equipment. The owners are Nicole Vickaryous and Jeff Wilson. For more information, call (360) 698-2248. |
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Newcomer mailing service opens for business |
Welcome New Neighbor provides welcome mailers to new residents of Kitsap County, introducing them to their state, community and local businesses. Included are gift certificates, a personalized phone directory and information about the community.
For more information on how to be included in the welcome mailers, contact Elaine Morgan at (360) 698-9706, email at emwelcom@msn.com or via the national website at www.welcomenewneighborweb.com. |
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Suquamish Tribe acquires
Suquamish Village Square |
The Suquamish Tribe purchased Suquamish Village Square from the Solheim Family Trust in August and is presently managing the property for its retail tenants. The tribe purchased the property to diversify their economic base, to reacquire more of the original reservation land base, and to provide additional retail and office space for the local community.
For additional information contact Wayne George, executive direction at (360) 394-8400. |
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Mackall earns CAPS certification |
Charlie Mackall, CGR and co-owner of Northwest Renovations Inc., has earned the CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist) designation from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelors Council program. Mackall, president of the Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County’s (HBA) Remodelor’s Council, is only the second person in Kitsap County to receive this certification.
Developed in collaboration with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), a CAPS remodeler has received training in home modifications and working with older adults to serve the growing trend of remaining in one’s home safely, independently, and comfortably.
Northwest Renovations can be reached at (360) 297-4347. |
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Sheldon elected to
Energy Northwest Executive Board |
| State Sen. Tim Sheldon (D-Potlatch) was elected to the Energy Northwest Executive Board to fill the remaining term of an outgoing board member and former chairman, John Cockburn. Energy Northwest’s Executive Board is composed of 11 members; five elected from the company and six “outside” members. Outside members have no other formal association with Energy Northwest; the board of directors appoints three and the governor of Washington appoints three. |
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Sound Referrals chapter of
BNI holding visitor’s day |
Business Network International, BNI, an international networking organization specializing in business referrals among members is holding a Visitor’s Day for its Sound Referrals chapter Dec. 2, 7:30 a.m. at the Mariner’s Grill restaurant inside of the Red Lion Hotel Silverdale.
BNI is a way for businesses to experience growth through “word-of-mouth.” The organization claims it generated over 2.5 million referrals for member businesses in 2002, which generated over $856 million worth of business being done.
Call Micki Peak for reservations at (360) 697-5319 or for more information about BNI, visit the website at www.bninw.com. |
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Employers using a wide variety
of attraction and retention strategies |
More than 90 percent of employers participating in WorldatWork’s 2003-04 Salary Budget Survey reported using incentives to attract and retain employees.
Shown below are the attraction and retention methods being used by survey respondents.
- Employee referral bonus (63 percent)
- Sign-on/hiring bonus (62 percent)
- Market adjustments/increases to base salary (53 percent)
- Spot bonus (individual) (40 percent)
- Stock option program (25 percent)
- Retention/stay bonus (27 percent)
- Paying above market (24 percent)
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Port Orchard Chamber now
offers Notary services |
| Claire Shearer, assistant director at the Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce, is now offering Notary Public Services, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The service will be free to all members. Non-members will be charged $5. Shearer can be reached at (360) 876-3505. |
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MARE adds to holdings in the
Pavilion on Bainbridge |
| Madison Avenue Real Estate, the Bainbridge Island partnership that owns and operates the Pavilion and holds a majority state in Bainbridge Cinemas announced two additional business acquisitions that include The Gym at the Pavilion and Café Madison, the coffee and ice cream business located in the theatre lobby. |
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Paratransit selected to operate
public transit service in Oregon |
The City of Bend, Ore., has awarded Bremerton-based Paratransit Services the contract to operate the Bend Public Transit Service. The selection follows a highly competitive procurement process that began last June, attracting bids from the industry’s top transit companies.
Under the new 3-year contract, which takes effect Dec. 1, Paratransit personnel will operate the system from a facility in Bend, with corporate support from company headquarters in Bremerton. |
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Swan to lead Western Building Material Assoc. |
| Jeff Swan of Port Orchard-based Evergreen Lumber, Inc., has been elected 2004 president of Western Building Material Association. He has served as a WBMA district director, executive committeeman and Young Westerners Club trustee. |
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AARP seeking volunteers to serve as tax aides |
Volunteers are being recruited by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) as tax counselors, especially those with computer skills, to assist with electronic filing of tax returns. Other service areas include leadership development, marketing and administration. AARP tax-aide volunteers receive comprehensive training in cooperation with the IRS.
For more information or to volunteer, call (888) 227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org/taxaid and complete an online registration form.
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Rotary sets date for annual garage sale |
| Rotary’s annual garage sale (RAGS) 2004 will be held on Sat. the 17th of April 2004. This will be the seventh year Rotary has held this community event at the Kitsap Pavilion. Four local Rotary Clubs join together to plan, organize, collect goods and then sell them in one day – all for the benefit of the local community. All proceeds generated from RAGS go directly back to the community in the form of scholarships, camper ships and help fund community projects. |
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Linda Rowe earns CRB designation |
Linda Rowe, a broker/owner at RE/MAX Town and Country in Port Orchard, earned the Certified Real Estate Broker manager (CRB) designation presented by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers.
Reach Rowe at (360) 874-4600. |
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