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COVER STORY
Golf course management is family affair
at McCormick Woods
By Rodika Tollefson |
Golf enthusiasts Jeff Mehlert and Shawn Cucciardi met through their involvement with junior golf a few years ago and became good friends — doing things together, playing golf, dreaming of “how fun it would be to own a golf course.”
They didn’t have to wait long for the opportunity. When McCormick Woods came up for sale more than two years ago, the pair set off to make their dream come true. “We started appreciating each other’s talents and commitments to excellence,” Mehlert said. “We both wanted to do it correctly and with integrity... (Full Article) |
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Old Town Bicycle keeps pedaling
towards steady growth
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Dylan Stanley started his bicycle repair and retail enterprise out of his garage. Business was good but after a couple of years he found himself pondering a “real” location. Stanley, a Key Peninsula resident, thought the best location would be a familiar one... (Full Article) |
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SKHS Community Business Survey (FORM) |
| The Information Technology department of South Kitsap High School requests your input about the competency level and preparedness of our students and recent graduates working in local businesses. Your comments and responses will be used to guide our efforts to prepare students for the world of work... (Full Survey) |
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Consumers reap benefits
from new gift card law |
| Ever been stuck with an expired gift card? Consumers will no longer have to worry about expiration dates, thanks to legislation recently signed into law by Gov. Gary Locke. Consumers now will be able to use the full amount of their gift cards or gift certificates forever... (Full Article) |
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Disaster help available for small businesses |
| Beginning May 1, small businesses in 41 Washington, Idaho and Oregon counties are eligible to apply for low interest disaster loans. These loans are to offset economic losses because of reduced revenue to farmers and ranchers caused by drought in the Washington counties of Kitsap, Mason, and Pierce among others. The announcement was made by Alfred E. Judd, Disaster Area Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration... (Full Article) |
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Gig Harbor Boat Works:
Easy sailing from hobby to successful business
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Gig Harbor Boat Works, Inc. is a classic example of a hobby-turned business. In fact, owner Dave Robertson had for a long time resisted turning the hobby into a business. And even when he did, he took it at a slow, part-time pace while working full time. It was a comfortable place that many startup business owners indulge in: doing what he loved on the side while drawing a steady paycheck from his day job. With time, he cut his regular job to part-time hours to build more boats... (Full Article) |
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Local business retention and expansion
in Kitsap County
By David R. Porter
KREDC Executive Director |
| At the core of most community economic development initiatives are efforts to attract and retain jobs and investment. It is a mandate simple to understand but challenging to execute. These initiatives are usually dominated by two separate yet related programs... (Full Article) |
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Classique Care Wash & Detail
expanding services
By Linda Thomson |
| Classique Care Wash & Auto Detail in Silverdale continues to offer superb service to its many customers. With the current and ongoing expansion, those customers can now have an even more enjoyable experience while they wait for their vehicle to come out sparkling clean... (Full Article) |
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The Green Spot
Dealing with a deck!
By Rick Courson |
Real wood? Plastic? Recycled? What’s the right choice in decking?
Well it all depends on the project and the look you are going to want to end up with. It seems like there is a new product out each week. They all claim to be the best and are the answer to all our deck woes... (Full Article) |
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Peoples Bank real estate division
honored with national award |
| Peoples Bank recently announced that Principal Residential Mortgage has selected Peoples Bank’s real estate division as the recipient of its 2004 Platinum Eagle Award... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Ghost nets, garbage, and abandoned
fishing gear recovered
“The highest reward for a person’s toil is not what they get for it,
but what they become by it.” ~ John Ruskin
By Kathleen Byrne-Barrantes |
The 14th Annual Sinclair Inlet clean up, a local effort commemorating the 34th Earth Day, netted another success the weekend of April 17 and 18.
“We had a fair turnout considering the construction issues and collected more trash than I expected,” asserted Mike Shepherd, Bremerton City Councilman, summing up the returns of the day... (Full Article) |
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Mahaffay announces candidacy
for 23rd District House seat |
| Kitsap Association of Realtors President Frank Mahaffay recently announced he will run for the 23rd District State House seat being vacated by Phil Rockefeller (D -Bainbridge Island). Rockefeller is seeking the seat being vacated by State Senator Betti Sheldon... (Full Article) |
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Cantwell’s proposal looks at SBA 7(a) program
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Many small-business owners will no doubt testify that part of their success was due to the ability to secure loans, often times through a Small Business Administration (SBA) program that guarantees loans, making them more attractive to approve for local bankers... (Full Article) |
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SBA honors Business Journal publisher |
| Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal editor and publisher Lary Coppola was been honored with the Business Journalism Leadership Award, presented recently by Robert Meredith, Small Business Administration (SBA) district director for Region X in Seattle. He was also recently... (Full Article) |
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Bainbridge Island Chamber names
Couple of the Year |
Michael and Alexa Rosenthal, owners of Island Fitness, have been selected the 2004 Business Couple of the Year by the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce.
The Rosenthal’s will be honored at a luncheon banquet, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Thursday May 27 at Wing Point Golf & Country Club. The cost is $25. To register call (206) 842-3700... (Full Article) |
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Gig Harbor chamber steps up
economic development efforts
By Rodika Tollefson |
| The Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has invited Key Peninsula businesses to a “neighborhood forum” in May to talk about the business climate and economic development. It’s the first such forum the chamber plans to have throughout its area as part of a strategy to address business growth and economic development as well as expand its outreach... (Full Article) |
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BIAW endorses Rossi and McKenna |
| The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), and the BIAW Political Action Committee, the Washington Affordable Housing Council (WAHC), have endorsed Republican candidate for Governor Dino Rossi and Attorney General candidate Rob McKenna... (Full Article) |
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Business, education leaders join
Harrison Hospital board |
Bremerton Schools Superintendent Elizabeth “Bette” Hyde is one of five new members elected recently to Harrison Hospital’s board of directors.
Hyde, a licensed clinical psychologist, also serves on the boards of KPS, Bremerton Rotary, and Leadership Kitsap and is a member of the Washington State Family Council Advisory Committee, as well as the King County Commission for Children and Families... (Full Article) |
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Farm Bureau PAC endorses Rossi
for governor, Nethercutt for Senate |
| In its earliest endorsements ever, the Washington Farm Bureau Political Action Committee has endorsed Republican Dino Rossi for governor and U.S. Rep. George Nethercutt, R-Wash., over Democratic incumbent Sen. Patty Murray for the U.S. Senate... (Full Article) |
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Citizen’s Corp to the rescue
during local disasters
Community volunteers needed to help launch new effort
By Linda Thomson |
| When disaster strikes, in whatever way it may, it is good to feel useful. Immediately after September 11, many people had a desire to serve. Through the coordinated efforts of Citizen Corps, under the federal Department of Homeland Security, every citizen has an opportunity to help. Kitsap’s Citizen Corps was just launched late last month... (Full Article) |
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Rotary’s “Blast from the Past” set |
| The annual “Blast from the Past” becomes a three day event. East Bremerton Rotary Club’s annual fund raiser has expanded to three days, May 21, 22 and 23 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds... (Full Article) |
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SBA praises action to extend
small business job creation program |
| U.S. Small Business Administrator Hector V. Barreto praised action taken to extend reauthorization for one of the SBA’s most important job creation programs, the 504 Loan Program. The House and Senate recently passed the legislation, and President George W. Bush has signed it into law... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap Bank sponsors JDRF
South Sound Walk to cure diabetes |
| Kitsap Bank/Olympic Bank recently announced its corporate sponsorship for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) South Sound Walk to Cure Diabetes... (Full Article) |
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Local Allstate agent wins ‘Honor Ring’ award |
| Allstate Insurance Company recently recognized Agent Robert Scharf for being a top sales producer in auto, property, commercial and life insurance. He was also recognized for high standards in customer satisfaction, retention and profitability... (Full Article) |
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Champion earns II CRC certification |
| The Institute of Inspection Cleaning And Restoration Certification recently announced that Wayne Champion has received appointment as an IICRC approved instructor. He will be conducting training courses for individuals seeking status as IICRC Certified Carpet Cleaning Technicians... (Full Article) |
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Allstate recognizes Jantz for performance |
| Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Agent Randi Jantz for superior achievement in auto, property, commercial and life insurance sales. She has also achieved high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and profitability... (Full Article) |
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Bremerton Chamber honors
Thunderbird award winners |
The Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the 2004 Thunderbird Awards.
Every other year, the Chamber selects three individuals who most exemplify leadership skills and commitment to the community... (Full Article) |
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Doug Kitchens announces bid
for 23rd District Senate seat |
| Central Kitsap resident Doug Kitchens, who has lived in Washington for 18 years, has announced he will challenge Rep. Phil Rockefeller for the 23rd District Senate Seat being vacated by Sen. Betti Sheldon... (Full Article) |
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Chamber plans events on Bainbridge |
| Grand Old 4th planning is already underway on Bainbridge Island. The event offers businesses the opportunity to showcase their products and services to the 20,000+ residents and visitors who line the streets of Winslow to watch the parade and participate in the street fair and other activities... (Full Article) |
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St. Joseph Dialysis Center opens in G.H. |
| State-of-the-art dialysis is now available on this side of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge with the opening of the new St. Joseph Dialysis Center Gig Harbor. The six-station center is located in the 4700 Point Fosdick Medical Building near Olympic Blvd... (Full Article) |
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Leadership Kitsap accepting applications |
| Leadership Kitsap, a training program designed to help emerging community leaders expand their skills, is recruiting for the class of 2005... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap County CDC receives grants |
| Washington Mutual has given Kitsap County Community Development Corporation (KCCDC) a $10,000 grant to add to its revolving loan fund. This will enable the organization to lend more money to small businesses that will create jobs in Kitsap County... (Full Article) |
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Realtor donates hair
to support kids with cancer |
| John L. Scott Real Estate agent, Ron Wood, performed the ultimate act of kindness on March 20 when he had his 12-inch long hair cut off for donation to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term hair loss... (Full Article) |
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Meridian names top trainer
to head health and fitness program |
| The Meridian, a Bainbridge Island luxury condo being developed by Malibu Corporation, has named Mark J. Smaha as the director of health and fitness. A nationally known athletic trainer for over 30 years, and former director of athletic medicine for Washington State University, Smaha now shares his passion for improving the lives of others as a sports medicine consultant and inspirational and motivational speaker... (Full Article) |
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Monday retires from Kitsap Bank |
Kitsap Bank/Olympic Bank recently announced the retirement of Linda Monday, after 23 years of service. She has been with the Kitsap Bank since June 1981, where she started as a part-time teller. Monday has been promoted within the system as vault teller, to operations, and finally, assistant vice president and operations manager of the Silverdale branch.
President Jim Carmichael stated, “Linda has been a great asset to the company and we wish her a happy and prosperous retirement.” |
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Kitsap Bank promotes Bradwell |
Kitsap Bank recently announced Jill Bradwell’s promotion to senior commercial loan assistant. Bradwell started in the mortgage office in Gig Harbor and transferred to the main Port Orchard branch.
In addition, she recently celebrated her fifth year anniversary with Kitsap Bank. According to Linda Smith, SVP and credit administrator, “We are proud of Jill’s accomplishments and the way she has contributed to the success of our organization.” |
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American Cancer Society endorses I-890 |
The American Cancer Society has endorsed Initiative 890, the Workplace Clean Indoor Air Initiative. The initiative will eliminate secondhand smoke in all public indoor places across our state. To qualify for inclusion on the ballot, over 200,000 signatures are needed before July.
Volunteers are also needed to collect signatures, or organize volunteer signature gatherers in your county or city, contact Sarah Miller at (253)272-5767 or (800) 729-3880 for more information.
The website www.breatheeasywa.org has a printable copy of the initiative and additional information. |
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BTAC elects new chairperson |
Kathy LeTourneau was elected Chairperson of the Board at Bremerton Tennis and Athletic Club (BTAC). Other officers elected were: Drea Bowen, vice chair; Sandra Byrne, treasurer; and Karen Vanum, secretary. Additional elected board members were: Alicia Cole, Craig Brown, Craig Anderson, Jan Cockreham and Bob Fredericks.
Dennis Margoni has been selected to replace Betty Rankin, who retired, as club manager.
BTAC can be reached at (360) 692-8075. |
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“Bainbridge by the Numbers” now on sale |
The Bainbridge Island Chamber has just completed a comprehensive update of its island demographics book, renamed aptly enough, “Bainbridge by the Numbers.” The new book — $15 for members, $20 for non-members — contains tidbits of island information on subjects ranging from population and real estate trends to taxes and construction projects.
To order “Bainbridge by the Numbers,” call (206) 842-3700 or visit the Chamber and pick one up. |
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Reiki: The Touch of Love now open in Poulsbo |
Jill Harris, certified Reiki master, is opening an office at 18777 Ninth Ave. (The Ninth Avenue Professional Building) Suite 6, in Poulsbo. An open house will be held May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 15-minute gift treatments offered.
Reiki (“ray-key”) is a method of natural healing. It originated in Japan, and is now circling the globe. Reiki treatments are gentle and profoundly deep. Rei-Ki literally means “Universal Life-Force-Energy.”
For more information or an appointment, call (360) 509-9756. |
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Local cosmetic surgeon returns
from international conference |
Dr. Derek K. Boyden, director of surgery, for Olympic Surgical Associates, recently returned from an international dental implant conference in Barcelona, Spain. Topics included aesthetics, bone grafting and reconstruction of the face and skeleton.
The three day conference in March was sponsored by Zimmer Inc. of Zurich, Switzerland. The biennial event is designed to bring together the world’s leading implant surgeons and scientists in order to report new research, discuss technological advances, and share clinical experience. |
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Upgrades at Meadowmeer on Bainbridge |
Meadowmeer Golf and Country Club has installed a new irrigation system to ensure a better conditioned golf course this summer and enhance its fun, relaxed atmosphere.
New memberships are available at a cost of $2,000. Monthly dues of $60 include unlimited family golf and twilight rates are available.
Call (206) 842-2218 for more information. |
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Local artist selected
to judge professional exhibit |
Bremerton artist Alan Newberg has been selected as one of two jurors for the Jefferson Arts Alliance competitive professional exhibit “Figuratively Speaking; a Juried Show of Figuratively Based Art.”
The exhibit will be held in the Northwind Arts Center at 2409 Jefferson Street in Port Townsend and runs from April 30 to May 31. Entries are to be delivered to the Center on April 25th or 26th. Interested artists may obtain a prospectus by calling (360) 437-9579, emailing kip6@hotmail.com or visiting www.northwestartscenter.org.
Alan Newberg is a member of the Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton and also teaches drawing at Olympic College. He will share the juror duties with Danny Adams who is an instructor at Peninsula College. Both men have been practicing professional artists for over 30 years. |
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Snuffin’s featured in Catersource magazine |
Sharon Snuffin, president of Snuffin’s Catering, located in Gig Harbor, was featured in the March issue of Catersource magazine as one of the foremost wedding caterers in the country.
Reach Snuffin’s at (253) 851-2900. |
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Silver City Chiropractic celebrates 5th year |
| Silver City Chiropractic celebrated its 5th anniversary on March 25. For more information or to schedule appointments call (360) 613-5711. |
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Marilyn Naylor named to manage new
Kitsap Bank branch in Gig Harbor |
Marilyn Naylor has joined Kitsap Bank as vice president and branch manager of the new Pioneer Way location in Gig Harbor. Naylor is a seasoned banking veteran, with a career that spans five decades.
“Marilyn brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the community she loves so dearly. We are very pleased to have her on board,” said Kitsap Bank’s President and CEO, Jim Carmichael.
Naylor will begin work in early May at the branch office located at 7109 Pioneer Way. For more information, call (253) 858-8818. |
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Washington CASH honors three local volunteers |
Washington CASH honored Kathy Eastman, Bill Hoke and Billie Jo Manuel for their volunteer service to the organization. Hoke also received the first “Kitsap Business Mentor of the Year” award for his efforts. A ceremony was held on April 5, with Mayor Cary Bozeman and the executive staff from Seattle on hand to honor the trio.
Call (360) 698-4088 for more information on Washington CASH. |
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Edward Jones promotes McCord
to senior position |
| Liz McCord has been promoted to senior branch office administrator at the Poulsbo office of Edward Jones. She has been with Edward Jones for the past seven years. |
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Encore Communities names
Employees of the Month |
Georgia Silva from the Silverdale Campus and Mary Lee Miller from Claremont East, have been selected by Encore Communities as employees of the month for March.
According to their respective supervisors, both Silva and Miller are positive, upbeat and an asset to the Encore Communities’ team. |
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CTED invests in KREDC |
The momentum continues to build for the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council (KREDC). The Washington State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED), announced that $121,152 has been awarded to the KREDC to support a business retention and expansion program focusing on defense-related, traditional manufacturing, and marine services.
One unique aspect of the program is its outreach efforts to 16-25 year olds, Native Americans, and Navy personnel in transition. The KREDC application was only one of seven selected from 19 applications competiting for more than $1.2 million in one-time state funds, allocated by the 2003 Legislature, for business retention and expansion programs.
David Porter, EDC executive director commented, “I appreciate CTED’s vote of confidence in awarding this contract to the people of Kitsap County. The award represents a unique opportunity for us to showcase our assets and capabilities. The outcomes will be transformational and help us better to embrace the futures. We have much to celebrate.” |
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B.I. Professionals breakfast set |
Bainbridge Island Consultant Bob Linz will discuss strategies on how independent businesses can set rates for customers at the next Bainbridge Island Professionals Group Breakfast meeting slated for 7 a.m. Thursday, May 13.
BI Professionals, a special interest group of the Chamber of Commerce, is searching for a large enough place to hold this event. For more information call the Chamber at (206) 842-3700. |
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Poulsbo Farmers Market is looking for vendors |
The Poulsbo Farmers Market is recruiting vendors that wish to participate this season. The market will open Saturday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be vehicle stalls, half, single, and double stalls. Power and water will be available. The Market will be located in the Poulsbo Village Medical/Dental Center at the corner of Iverson and 7th Ave.
For more information call (360) 779-6720 or visit them on the Web at www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org. |
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United Moving and Storage named
Operator of the Month |
| Richard Pfaff, van operator for United Moving and Storage in Bremerton, was recently recognized by United Van Lines with ‘United’s Van Operator of the Month Excellent Performance Award’ for February in the household goods continental fleet western region which honors his outstanding commitment to customer service as well as his safe driving record and low cargo claims ratio. |
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