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COVER STORY
Poulsbo’s Action Training Systems
teaches firefighters a thing or two
By Maura Hallam Sweley |
| When George Avila, president and CEO of Action Training Systems, attended the video production program at Portland, Oregon’s Portland Community College in 1979, his ambition was to be a wildlife videographer, traveling the wilds of Alaska, filming nature in action. Instead, his path took him a different way — or rather, several different ways... (Full Article) |
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Foot ferry service from Bremerton,
Kingston approved |
| At 5:20 a.m., August 2, the first passenger-only ferry departed Bremerton en route to Seattle since the state ferry system stopped running foot ferries nearly a year ago... (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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United Way of Kitsap County
enjoys another good year |
| Local health and human service agencies will benefit from another good year of United Way funding thanks to a second year of record breaking campaigns and the generosity of Kitsap Counties many community investors who recognize the good work of United Way’s partner agencies... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Big Valley’s renaissance as residents
find sustenance in nature
The activist is not the man who says the river is dirty. The activist is the man who cleans up the river. ~ Ross Perot
By Kathleen Byrne-Barrantes |
One travels through Big Valley in physical terms, but in metaphysical ways, the valley moves through you, transforming some of its inhabitants.
“The valley has changed this family,” attested property owner Mike Dale of Big Valley Road near Poulsbo... (Full Article) |
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Doing it right
Making sure YOU comply with all the laws against spamming
By Jim Kendall |
E-mail marketing is not a “dirty word.”
“Spam” is a dirty word (Unsolicited Bulk E-mail/Unsolicited Commercial E-mail or UBE/UCE). Knowing the difference, and doing it right, spells the difference in being a valued resource to your potential clients, or a pestilent and repulsive intrusion on a potential customer... (Full Article) |
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How to deal with your
business’ hazardous waste
By Linda Thomson |
| Hazardous waste is being produced daily by most businesses in Kitsap, Mason and Pierce Counties. In Kitsap County, the Public Works Department is charged with helping dispose of it properly. The Health District helps businesses with technical assistance to manage their hazardous waste and reduce the amount produced or its toxicity... (Full Article) |
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Rice announces run for Lantz’s
26th District House seat |
| The legislative battle over tort reform heated up officially as Gig Harbor resident Matt Rice, a retired U.S. Army colonel and a practicing emergency room physician, announced that he will challenge Democrat Pat Lantz for the 26th District House of Representatives seat in the state Legislature. Rice, 55, is a Republican making his first run for public office... (Full Article) |
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Retailers endorse Rossi for Governor |
| The Washington Retail Association’s (WRA) board of directors has voted to endorse Republican Dino Rossi in his bid for Washington State Governor. The endorsement process considered Rossi’s support for retail over the years while a member of the Washington State Legislature... (Full Article) |
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Take steps to manage inheritance wisely
By David Hawley |
| You may have read about a vast “transfer of wealth’’ that is taking place as baby boomers start to inherit money from their parents. While it’s true that the wealth being transferred is enormous — in the billions of dollars — it may not have much of an impact on your life... (Full Article) |
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Economic Freedom:
Washington ranked 31st in the nation |
| According to a recent study, Washington ranks 31st out of 50 states in economic freedom. “The U.S. Economic Freedom Index: 2004 Report,” published by Pacific Research Institute (PRI) in association with Forbes magazine, is featured in the newly released “Best Places” issue of Forbes... (Full Article) |
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AWB receives awards for magazine,
coalition building and Web site |
The Association of Washington Business (AWB) has received several national awards for its coalition building efforts, Web site and magazine.
Washington Business Magazine received a second consecutive Award of Merit from the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE judges magazines from hundreds of state and local chambers throughout the nation and the competition is very stiff... (Full Article) |
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Art Anderson adding new talent |
| Art Anderson Associates recently announced the addition of mechanical engineers Jules Prendergast and Kkjersti-Helene (KJ) Boe to the firm as well as Patrick Vasicek, P.E. and Scott MacGregor, architect., along with Interns Tony Schumacher, Greg Jose, Kyle Winkler, and Dean Neshem, Jr. who will bring support to the firm’s engineering staff... (Full Article) |
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I-872 qualifies for ballot |
Secretary of State Sam Reed announced recently that Initiative I-872, the measure to institute a “Top Two” general election ballot selection, has sufficient valid signatures to qualify for a spot on the statewide ballot in Nov.
According to election workers, a check of petition signatures submitted in support of the proposal has shown that the measure meets constitutional requirements for a minimum of 197,734 valid voter signatures. The measure will appear on the General Election Ballot... (Full Article) |
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Washington CASH honors graduates |
| Washington CASH honored eleven participants at a graduation on July 12. CASH also honored the Bremerton Housing Authority and Westpark Community Center with its Community Partner of the Year Award for 2004... (Full Article) |
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SBA to revisit size standard proposal
Agency responds to customer comments by re-examining rule |
| The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that it is withdrawing proposed rules that would have changed the standards by which a business is designated ‘small’ for the purposes of government programs... (Full Article) |
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New officers installed by P. O. Rotary Club |
| The Port Orchard Rotary Club recently installed its new officers for the year 2004-2005. The officers were installed by Assistant District Governor Brain Beagle, with the assistance of Past President Neils Neilson, at a banquet event held at Mary Mac’s at McCormick Woods... (Full Article) |
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Inslee votes for increased funding
for NW small businesses |
| U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee recently voted to add an additional $79 million in funding for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7(a) loan program. The program is the most commonly used SBA loan, and backs billions in loans to small businesses each year — including loans to businesses in Kitsap, Snohomish and King Counties... (Full Article) |
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Law enforcement group endorses Rossi
Key labor endorsement for GOP candidate for Governor |
The Council of Metropolitan Police and Sheriffs (COMPAS) has endorsed Republican Dino Rossi for governor.
COMPAS represents the men and women of law enforcement employed by the Seattle Police Department, King County Sheriff’s Office and the Port of Seattle. This is Rossi’s first labor endorsement... (Full Article) |
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BIAW endorses Initiative 895 |
| The 11,000-member Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) recently announced its support of Initiative 895, the November ballot measure aimed at getting health care for the uninsured... (Full Article) |
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Gig Harbor Chamber hosting
weekly public affairs forums |
| The Gig Harbor Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce public affairs committee hosts a public forum each Thursday to discuss various topics that could affect the area’s economic well-being... (Full Article) |
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Valley Nursery awarded
5-Star EnviroStar certification |
| Valley Nursery, located at 20882 Bond Road near Poulsbo, has earned the top five star rating as an EnviroStar certified business by demonstrating a commitment to protecting the environment by reducing and properly managing hazardous waste... (Full Article) |
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3rd annual “Taste of Hood Canal”
coming to North Mason County |
| The North Mason Rotary Club is the proud sponsor of the 3rd Annual “Taste of Hood Canal” summer event, which will take place on Sat., Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Clifton Lane in downtown Belfair. The “Taste” will feature professional chainsaw carvers, an antique car show, the second annual Art Bite, specialties from local restaurants, family entertainment throughout the day, live music, food booths including North Mason Chamber of Commerce grilled oysters, strawberry shortcake, seafood salads, and a variety of treats, informational displays, art and craft booth, dunk tank, pitching booth, kid bounce, antique fire engine, and local artists... (Full Article) |
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Kiwanis Club of Port Orchard celebrates
75 years of local community service |
| The Kiwanis Club of Port Orchard will celebrate 75 years of community service on Sept. 11, 2004 at the Westbay Meeting Center in Port Orchard... (Full Article) |
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Key Peninsula Fair set for Aug. 20–22 |
| The Key Peninsula Fair is much more then you would expect! With over 13,000 people attending, it still maintains all its old time charm. Where else can you get a free hay ride from the parking lot... (Full Article) |
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Bremerton Rotary installs new officers |
Bremerton attorney John Mitchell and other officers have been installed by the Bremerton Rotary Club for the year July 2004 to June 2005.
Mitchell is a partner with the Bremerton law firm Sanchez, Paulson, Mitchell & Schock. He has been with the firm since 1980, specializing in civil litigation, estate planning and personal injury cases... (Full Article) |
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Kingston businessperson wins national award |
| The Northwestern Mutual Foundation recently announced that Thomas Moreland has been named an “Outstanding Volunteer” in Northwestern Mutual’s national Community Service Award (CSA) program. Now in its 10th year, the annual program is open to the more than 7,900 financial representatives of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network... (Full Article) |
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Silverdale Chamber hosting conference |
| The Silverdale Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Professional Women’s Conference on Sept. 9 at the Clearwater Casino Convention Center. The event is a benefit for the Kitsap County Domestic Violence Task Force and the YWCA Clothes Closet... (Full Article) |
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Seattle Auto Show set for
Qwest Events Center, Nov. 3-7 |
| The Seattle International Auto Show, one of the nation’s most prestigious five-day auto shows, comes to the Qwest Events Center (formerly Seahawks Exhibition Center), Nov. 3-7. The event, sponsored Chevron Lubricants, is the Northwest’s largest annual showcase of new cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans from virtually every major automaker... (Full Article) |
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Sun newspaper named Employer of the Year |
The Sun has been awarded Employer of the Year by the Washington Community Mental Health Council (WCMHC), a professional association of 42 licensed community mental health centers across the state of Washington. The WCMHC presents the award to businesses that take an active role in employing persons with mental illness as part of their recovery and integration back into the working world.
A spokesperson for the Council said nominations come from community mental health agencies that nominate the businesses based on a recognition that they are willing to work with clients, display flexibility and are community oriented. Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest was last year’s winner. |
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Kitsap Family YMCA’s strong kids campaign
exceeds expectations |
| The Kitsap Family YMCA wrapped up its 2004 Strong Kids Campaign recently. Just over $84,000 in pledges and gifts were committed to support youth and families in Kitsap County... (Full Article) |
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Harrison Hospital board announces new officers |
At its recent annual meeting, the Harrison Hospital board of directors held its election of officers. Four board members were also re-elected.
A member of the hospital’s board since 1994, Ron Muhleman was re-elected chair for a one-year term. A Bremerton native — born at Harrison — Muhleman has spent 30 years at The Sun and serves as the newspaper’s director of business development... (Full Article) |
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Galvan named new SBA Chief of Staff |
| U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Hector V. Barreto recently announced the appointment of Stephen Galvan as SBA chief of staff. Galvan, who has been serving as acting chief of staff, has also served as the SBA’s chief information officer. He currently also holds the position of chief operating officer (COO), and is expected to continue in that slot in addition to his new duties... (Full Article) |
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BIAW asks State Auditor to examine
impact fees |
| Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) recently requested that Washington State Auditor Brian Sonntag audit a number of cities in Washington to determine: (1) how they set impact fee formulas, and (2) how the impact fees are spent... (Full Article) |
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Interiors firm opens on Bainbridge Island |
| Interior Arrangements by Anne MacArthur recently opened on Bainbridge Island. MacArthur boasts extensive corporate experience in customer service and large-group management within diverse situations. Her formal training includes graduation from the Residential Design Program of the Art Institute of Seattle, a Master of Science in Organizational Development, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing... (Full Article) |
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Are you aware of fraud or abuse?
EFF wants to know |
| The Evergreen Freedom Foundation (EFF) is launching a summer research program to investigate and publicize examples of fraud and abuse occurring in the state’s unemployment insurance and worker’s compensation programs... (Full Article) |
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Kingston branch of American Marine
tops $1 million |
| They’re a small team in a small building, but already they’re hitting big numbers. Having opened less than two months ago, the Kingston branch of American Marine Bank topped $1 million in deposits on Mon., July 19... (Full Article) |
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Fortner Books now available at Doozie |
Doozie, Fantastic, Affordable Finds recently announced that Bob and Nancy Fortner will open an annex to their home-based and on-line book business inside the Doozie store at 554 Winslow Way E. on Bainbridge Island.
Fortner Books has been in business for 12 years, and is known for its selection of books about Northwest history, cooking, gardening and photography, as well as for children. Reach Fortner Books at fortnerbooks.com.
Reach Doozie at (206) 872-3439. |
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Claywerks opens on Callow in Bremerton |
The newest business helping revitalize Callow Ave in Bremerton is Claywerks Ceramics and Pottery Studio owned and operated by Rod and Angela Perryman, and provides a place for customers to create art.
Claywerks is an open studio offering classes and ready to paint ceramics. Trained staff is on hand to assist with advice and information so that the customer leaves with a piece of usable art to be proud of.
Claywerks, located at 322 Callow Ave. can be reached at (360) 377-2354. |
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Café Bella now serving breakfast and lunch |
| Café Bella, located at 1554 NE Fairgrounds Road, in Bremerton is now serviing breakfast from 6 to 11 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crepes are served from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reach Café Bella at (360) 692-3995. |
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Westech makes a good thing even better |
Westech Aerosol Corporation, creator of the environmentally safe high strength spray adhesive HS13, has added an accommodating new feature. It now comes equipped with an adjustable spray tip.
Last year, HS13 was presented the Sequoia Award for leadership in environmental innovation.
Westech Aerosol Corporation can be reached at (877) 674-2010 or at the web site www.ok2spray.com. |
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Bainbridge Winery now open |
Bainbridge Island Winery and Vineyards is now open for business with a new tasting room located on their property at 8989 East Day Road. The Winery will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
For information call (206) 842-9463. |
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Christian book store opens in Port Orchard |
A Daughter’s Prayer, a Christian book store and espresso bar, opened at 140 Harrison in Port Orchard. Owner Penny White plans a grand opening celebration that will include a book signing with local Christian authors, Julie Bonn Heath, Dawne Kirkwood and others.
The store will carry items including used and new Christian books, music, gifts, videos, bookmarks, children’s items, Bible covers, wall hangings, espresso and snacks.
A Daughter’s Prayer can be reached at (360) 876-8883. |
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Seven Daigle Design logos win recognition |
The Logo 2004 competition has recognized seven logos created by Daigle Design, located on Bainbridge Island, for inclusion in the new publication, The 4th Big Book of Logos, being published later this year.
Reach Daigle Design at (206) 842-5356 or www.daigledesign.com. |
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Local student honored |
| Kyle Drevniack, from Port Orchard, was honored at Safeco’s Diversity Scholars event. The Safeco scholarship fund was established to assist the University of Washington in recruiting high-achieving, diverse students who might not otherwise be able to afford a college education. Drevniack is one of 30 recipients honored and is majoring in engineering. |
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Schmidt’s Home Appliance relocates |
| Schmidt’s Home Appliance, which has been located on Winslow Way for 16 years, is moving to the site of the former Port Townsend Paper Co. headquarters building at 750 Ericksen Ave. Owner Joyce Anderson hopes to hold the grand opening in September. or October. |
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Washington Federal increases dividend
by five percent |
| The Board of Directors of Washington Federal, Inc. parent company of Washington Federal Savings, recently announced a five percent increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend to 21 cents per share from 20 cents per share. The dividend was paid July 23 to common stockholders of record on July 9. This was Washington Federal’s 86th consecutive quarterly cash dividend. |
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Heritage Health Center opens in Poulsbo |
Heritage Health Center, located at 20696 Bond Road NE, Suite 101, in Poulsbo, recently opened. Office hours are Mon – Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reach Heritage at (360) 697-5500. |
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West Bridge Services opens in Gig Harbor |
Laura Thompson, M. Ed. has opened West Bridge Services, located at 5224 Olympic Dr. Suite 216, in Gig Harbor.
West Bridge Services will offer professional career coaching, stress management support, relationship strengthening, and will specialize in personal growth.
Thompson can be reached at (253) 858-5040. |
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House passes Dept. of Commerce,
Justice and State appropriations for 2005 |
The US House of Representatives has approved for the fiscal year 2005 Departments of Commerce, Justice and State spending bill that includes $80 million in funding for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recover Fund. In 1999, several species of salmon were listed as threatened in four states, including Washington.
The Salmon Recovery Funding Board, chaired by Bill Ruckleshaus, is responsible to approving salmon recovery projects in Washington. The federal dollars that are received are matched by state and private funding to provide grants to local communities, private organizations, tribes and state agencies. |
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And the survey says... |
A citizen survey commissioned by the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners is now complete. Northwest Research presented its findings to the commissioners at their Aug. 2 meeting which will be played back on BKAT (schedule to be announced). The presentation lasted 30 minutes, with a Q&A session afterwards.
The video will also be duplicated and distributed to all county elected officials and appointed directors to share with county staff.
The survey was conducted by professional interviewers and is valid by county commissioner district and covers a wide range of questions, from budget to customer service. The results will be made available on the commissioners page of the county Web site. |
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Lowe Medical Billing debuts in Port Orchard |
Richelle “Rici” Lowe, owner of Lowe Medical Billing & Consulting has opened an office in Port Orchard, located at 4275 Mile Hill Rd., Suite D.
With an emphasis on small medical offices and solo practitioners, Lowe offers assistance with billing and advice on how to run a medical office.
The firm can be reached at (360) 769-8800 or rlowebilling@wavecable.com. |
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KAPO to host candidate forum |
Candidates for District 1 and 2 County Commissioner seats will be featured at a forum held at the Silverdale Community Center on Aug. 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The forum is sponsored by the Kitsap Alliance of Property Owners (KAPO) and will be moderated by Business Journal Editor and Publisher Lary Coppola, a frequent local facilitator for political debates.
For more information contact Ayvon Card, Events Chair at (360) 871-7383. |
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State campaigns highlighted on PDC website |
Campaign finance information on 2004 state executive, supreme court, legislative and ballot measure elections are now highlighted on the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) website. The new database searches, designed to provide easy access to contributions and expenditures of state election and ballot measure funding, are now available at www.pdc.wa.gov.
Who’s running, summary totals and details of contributions and expenditures can be accessed directly from the PDC homepage under 2004 Election Data - State Candidates/Committees. The information is updated instantaneously when new information is filed by the campaigns and can be accessed by the public at any time. |
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Sheldon’s name will appear on ballot |
Mason County Auditor Al Brotche has notified independent candidate Tim Sheldon that his name will appear on the November general election ballot for Mason County Commission, District 2.
It has been confirmed that, of the 493 nominating petitions collected and submitted for verification, 269 of the petitions were from currently registered voters residing within District 2. |
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Nakata honored at Wing Point Rally for the Cure |
Ellen Nakata, breast cancer survivor and advocate for breast cancer awareness, was recently honored at the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Rally for a Cure by Carrie Goller, portrait artist. The event was held at Bainbridge Island’s Wing Point Golf & Country Club, where Goller presented Nakata with an oil painting of her with her four grandchildren, Natalie, Rachel, Matthew and Katy.
Goller, a fellow breast cancer survivor, painted the portrait as a personal thank you to Nakata, who spends much of her time reaching out to others with breast cancer, and volunteering for and supporting the Komen Foundation both personally and through Town & Country Markets, Inc.
The Wing Point event is the largest rally contributor in the nation and raised $90,000 net for the Komen Foundation this year. |
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Local company listed by Bloomberg |
Investor Resources, Inc., located at 691 Bethel Avenue in Port Orchard, has earned a spot in the Bloomberg Wealth Manager Magazine’s annual ranking of American’s top wealth managers for the fourth consecutive year. The accomplishment is highlighted in the magazine’s July/August issue. Investor Resources, Inc. is one of only nine firms in Washington State to receive this distinction.
Don Creech, president and owner of Investor Resources, Inc., can be reached at (360) 895-9119 or (800) 317-9119. |
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Paratransit Services wins
Snohomish County contract |
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Medical Assistance Administration (MAA), has awarded Paratransit Services a three-year contract to broker non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for Medicaid clients, and interpreter services for clients who are “limited English proficient,” for ten northwestern Washington counties.
This new award, which takes effect July 1, adds Snohomish County to the nine other counties currently served by the Bremerton-based non-profit company, making Paratransit Services the largest MAA broker in the state of Washington. From its centralized call center in Bremerton, Washington, Paratransit Services now operates the NEMT and interpreter services brokerage for a geographical area comprising 14,704 square miles and a population of over two million people. |
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Red Cross elects new board members |
The King and Kitsap Counties Chapter of American Red Cross elected ten new members to its Board of Directors at the organization’s 105th annual meeting held recently and also approved the second term of West Sound Advisory Board members.
New Chapter board members include: David Collier, Marianne Eastham, Jessica Larson, Cherie Ohlson, Brandon S. Pedersen, Richard Rorem, Yvonne Sanchez, Eileen Takeuchi, Jeffrey S. Wortley and Joyce Wu.
The new members will serve three-year terms. Judy Holder was elected to serve as Chairman of the Board. West Sound Advisory Board Chair J. B. Hall and Secretary Craig Loidhamer were approved for second terms. |
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Early United Way Day of Caring
Project underway at Red Cross |
The United Way of Kitsap County got an early start on its Day of Caring activities with a project implemented at the American Red Cross building in Bremerton. Q.E.D. Systems, Inc., United Rentals and Kelly-Moore Paints have joined forces to prepare and paint the Red Cross facility.
The official United Way Day of Caring was Wednesday, June 23 and many local businesses and individuals donate their time and money toward completing local “caring” projects on that day. Q.E.D. Systems stepped forward and answered the call to provide painting services to the local Red Cross.
Q.E.D. Systems, Inc. is a privately owned company, which provides engineering, installation, training, logistic, and material services to both government and industry and has a major field office in Bremerton serving the local military commands and businesses. |
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Local stores found selling tobacco to minors |
Twenty-one retailers (12 percent) of the 180 Kitsap County retailers approached between July 2003 and June 2004 sold tobacco to minors according to compliance checks conducted by Kitsap County Health District and Washington State Liquor Control Board staff. During the same period last year, twenty percent sold tobacco to minors.
Retailers were selected at random and all sales occurred after retailers had examined the buyer’s ID.
State law requires tobacco purchasers to be 18 years of age or older. Selling tobacco to a minor can result in a fine for retailers of $100 for the first offense. The fine for a clerk is $50. Repeat offenders may be fined up to $1,000 and may have their license to sell cigarettes suspended. Anyone seeing a merchant selling tobacco to a minor can file a confidential complaint with the local Liquor Control Board at (360) 664-1600. |
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Locke honors local firms helping
move families from welfare to work |
Gov. Gary Locke has recognized 73 businesses for being outstanding WorkFirst partners — providing jobs that help strengthen Washington’s economy and breaking the cycle of poverty for families who have made the transition from welfare to work.
Harrison Hospital and Johnson Controls were recognized for their support of the local WorkFirst Program. Both of these organizations not only hired program participants, but donate time to conduct mock interviews so the client can practice interviewing.
“WorkFirst is an outstanding example of the partnership approach at its best,” Locke said. “The program brings business, government, education and people in need together.”
For further information, contact Skip Nordal at (360) 473-2291 or snordal@esd.wa.gov. |
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B.I. Chamber Summer Golf Scramble
set for Aug. 19 |
The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce is presenting its Eighth Annual Summer Golf Scramble Thursday, Aug. 19, at Wing Point Golf and Country Club.
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Player cost for the tournament is $99 and includes a $5,000 putting contest, a chance at a $20,000 hole-in-one, and two other hole-in-one opportunities, cash prizes of more than $3,000, green fees, a banquet dinner, raffle prizes, live auction, and other surprises. Player applications are available at the Chamber office, 590 Winslow Way NE. or on its web site: www.bainbridgechamber.com.
This year’s Eagle Level sponsors are American Marine Bank and Puget Sound Energy. The Chamber is seeking additional corporate and hole sponsors and players. For more information call the Chamber office at (206) 842-3700 or tourney chairman Kent Kass, (206) 842-2642. |
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Identity thieves and personnel records
should not mix |
Personnel records represent one potential risk of identity theft. Because they contain social security numbers and other identifying information, most employers know to keep this information locked up and allow access on a “need to know” basis.
However, most employers keep their I-9 in a separate file. This document contains enough information to give identity thieves all they need.
If they are kept in a separate file, and they should be, are your I-9’s kept in a secure fashion? |
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