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COVER STORY
Norm Dicks Government Center dedicated
Bremerton lawmaker honored for 28 years of bringing home the bacon
By Lary Coppola |
It was a virtual Who’s Who as well as a tribute to the common people of Kitsap County. “I am humbled by your decision to name this building after me,” said Congressman Norm Dicks, as the newest jewel in Bremerton’s quickly changing skyline, the $25 million, 100,000 square-foot government office complex, sparkled in the crisp, fall sunshine. “It means a lot to me and my family.”
The dedication of the Norm Dicks Government Center drew a crowd of approximately 800 people from all walks of Kitsap life to witness the tribute to the man the new government center honors. That included the congressman’s mother Eileen, who still lives in the same house Dicks grew up in just blocks from the new downtown landmark, as well as his wife Susie and sons David and Ryan.
Dicks, a Bremerton native, whose father and grandfather both retired from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, thanked the crowd during the opening ceremony and sang along as the Northwest Navy Band played the Husky fight song during his introduction. The congressman played football for the Washington Huskies before going to work for the legendary Senator Warren Magnuson... (Full Article) |
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Golf and ice cream —
it’s all in a day’s work for the Loudon brothers
By Rodika Tollefson |
| When Devin Loudon first got a taste of Cold Stone Creamery ice cream, he told himself he must own a shop. Not that the idea of a franchise was really appealing for the co-owner of a golf pro shop and espresso shop at the Northwest Golf Range. But the experience was so unbelievable — a shop with dozens of ice cream mixes, the best ice cream and singing employees — that he had to find out more... (Full Article) |
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Credit union breaks ground on $16 million
headquarters in downtown Bremerton
Anthony’s Home Port finally reaches agreement
with the city to locate at the Harborside |
| Kitsap Credit Union (KCU) has made a $16+ million commitment to return to its roots in downtown Bremerton. The institution, which was founded in 1934, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new headquarters in downtown Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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Record year for the SBA
Loans to small businesses doubled since 2001 |
| With the end of the 2004 fiscal year on Sept. 30, the U.S. Small Business Administration closed out a record-shattering year and continued to build upon a steady stream of accomplishments, providing more than twice as many loans to small businesses as in 2001. The agency surpassed its previous lending records in both the flagship 7(a) and 504 loan programs, and established volume records in loans to women, minorities, and veterans... (Full Article) |
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Mann named to National Terrorism
Preparedness Advisory Council |
| Phyllis Mann, director of Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management, has been selected to serve on the American Red Cross Terrorism Preparedness Education Advisory Council... (Full Article) |
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WSTPA Summit 2004 a technical success |
| The West Sound Technology Professionals Association (WSTPA) recently held its annual summit on technology and economic development entrepreneurship at the Bremerton Harborside... (Full Article) |
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Peninsula Optical Lab now doing
anti-glare lens coating in-house
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Blayne Rollman got his first job out of Bremerton’s West High School almost as an accident. While interviewing him for a position of grinding lenses, the owner of Peninsula Optical Lab learned they were both from North Dakota — and Rollman got the job. Within the next decade, he worked his way up to become the lab manager... (Full Article) |
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BlueJackets Baseball Club names head coach |
| Bremerton’s BlueJacket Baseball Club, a Class A minor league franchise scheduled to begin play in 2005 recently announced the hiring of its first head coach, Matt Acker. The BlueJackets will play at the newly remodeled and upgraded ball field at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds... (Full Article) |
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Christmas in the Country 2004 event set |
| The 11th annual Bainbridge Island Christmas in the Country tour will occur on December 3, 4 and 5, Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sun., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m... (Full Article) |
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Festival of Trees needs volunteers –
and Santas |
| The annual Festival of Trees relies on the volunteer efforts of hundreds of youth and adults to usher in the holiday season for the Kitsap community. This year, volunteers 14 and older are needed in a variety of tasks: greeting guests; taking tickets; selling raffle tickets; wearing character costumes; and monitoring displays. Volunteer Santas are also needed... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap Bank sells Bangor branch
to Armed Forces Bank |
| Kitsap Bank announced that it has sold its branch located on Naval Submarine Base Bangor to Armed Forces Bank. The sale will be completed on November 19. According to Jim Carmichael, president and CEO, “Armed Forces Bank has been intending to open a branch at the newly remodeled Base Commissary/Exchange when completed... (Full Article) |
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Marketing:
“How do I sell beaded jewelry
on my web site?” she asked.
By Bill Hoke |
| How indeed? How many people are sitting at home counting hits to their home based business Web site and wondering how many more hits it will take to break even? “If I make $100 from 50 hits to my site, then I all I need is 500 hits to be making $1000 a day and that’s all I need... (Full Article) |
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Jacobs to present at world gathering |
| Riki Jacobs, supervisor of the Crisis Clinic of the Peninsulas and a Native American mental health specialist, has been tapped to make a presentation at the Aotearoa 6th World Indigenous Women and Wellness Gathering in New Zealand later this month... (Full Article) |
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SBA and the HP Small Business Foundation
to expand in 2005 |
| The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the HP Small Business Foundation recently announced the expansion of the highly successful Business Matchmaking initiative to include an innovative, nationwide, 24-7 “online Business Matchmaking” and counseling component to the venture... (Full Article) |
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Sage is cast in the spotlight |
| Bainbridge Island’s Sage Manufacturing will be featured in a cable television show, “Made in America,” hosted by former “Cheers” star and Vashon Island resident, John Ratzenberger. The show, which can be seen on the Travel Channel and Discovery Channel, focus on manufacturers that continue to make products in the United States – particularly those by hand. A date for the show’s airing has not been set... (Full Article) |
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Schedule C-EZ change means savings
for small businesses |
| The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ecently announced it will expand the number of small businesses eligible to file a simplified expense form, a move that will save money and reduce paperwork burden... (Full Article) |
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Boston’s Bagels, Deli and Pizza
opens in Bremerton |
| Don and Cheryl Stauff recently purchased One World Bagel & Pizza Co., located at 206 Burwell St. in downtown Bremerton, and have renamed it Boston’s Bagels, Deli & Pizza... (Full Article) |
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Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter
celebrates 25th anniversary |
| On Oct. 7, the Bremerton-Kitsap Airport (Kitsap Airporter) marked its 25th year of business in Kitsap County. It is also the 20th anniversary of serving the military and civilian population at Ft. Lewis and McChord AFB... (Full Article) |
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Bainbridge Island businesses on the rise |
| The Eagle Harbor Inn on Madison Ave. S. is now open for business, with six lodging units, three townhouses for sale, and meeting spaces... (Full Article) |
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Venture Bank reports near record earnings |
| Venture Financial Group Inc., the parent company of Venture Bank, which has an office in Gig Harbor, has announced near record quarterly earnings of $2.19 million, a 16 percent increase over the same period a year ago... (Full Article) |
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American Marine Bank partners
with ET Financial Services |
| American Marine Bank recently announced its selection of ET Financial Services to provide the bank with its market-leading consumer loan origination systems and servicing infrastructure. American Marine is the first bank in the Puget Sound area to partner with ET. The bank expects to release the new system to customers before the year-end... (Full Article) |
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Local authors featured in writers’ calendar |
| Several local writers are among the 55 authors featured in Bylines 2005 Writer’s Desk Calendar available now at local bookstores and online. Bylines is an inspirational daytimer by, for and about writers... (Full Article) |
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Wells Fargo reports double digit
earnings growth |
| Wells Fargo & Company reported diluted earnings per common share of $1.02 for third quarter 2004, compared with $.92 in third quarter 2003, up 11 percent. Net income was $1.75 billion, up 12 percent from $1.56 billion in third quarter 2003... (Full Article) |
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Bremerton Rotary distributes dictionaries |
| The Bremerton Rotary Club has recently completed the distribution of 372 copies of the Scholastic Children’s Dictionary to all third graders at the elementary schools in the district except Naval Avenue, whose dictionaries were sponsored by American Financial Solutions. Each dictionary came with a sticker with the child’s name on it... (Full Article) |
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Employee or independent contractor? Find out! |
| Check out L&I’s easy-to-read “A Guide to Hiring Independent Contractors.” It will help you decide if your workers can be considered independent contractors – or whether they’re actually your employees... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap Farm Garden Tractor
expands commercial division |
Kitsap Farm Garden Tractor (KFGT) recently announced the addition of John Hartnett to its commercial operations via outside sales.
Also coming on board is the Takeuchi line of mini excavators and truck loaders.
Hartnett can be reached at (253) 307-3557. |
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Silver City takes the silver at beer festival |
Silver City Brewing Company recently claimed a silver medal, for its Imperial Stout beer at the 2004 Great American Beer Festival competition.
Imperial Stout is an extremely dark black beer with a roasted malt character and an alcohol content of over eight percent. |
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New WISHA CD now available |
The September 2004 edition of the WISHA CD, Safety & Health Rules, Guides & Policies CD, is now available. In addition to workplace safety and health rules, the new CD includes WISHA policies and related laws (Revised Code of Washington), plus previously added guides on accident prevention programs and personal protective equipment. The CD also contains rewritten rules on trade secrets and employee medical and exposure records. L&I encourages employers with Internet access to view this information online at www.LNI.wa.gov/safety/rules.
To order a copy of the September 2004 WISHA CD call (800) 423-7233 and request F414.074-034. |
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Caron’s improved Web site recently launched |
Caron’s …the finest in coastal living; a home décor and coastal lifestyle specialty retailer, recently announced the launch of its new and improved website, www.caronsbeachcottage.com. In addition to the other improvements, the site had added shopping cart capabilities.
Caron’s storefront is located in downtown Poulsbo, and can be reached at (360) 779-1717 or toll-free at (888) 287-1717. |
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Timberland acquires seven
Venture Bank branches |
| Hoquiam-based Timberland Bank, which has branches in Silverdale and Poulsbo, announced recently that it had completed the acquisition of seven branch offices and related deposits from Venture Bank. The branches are located in Toledo, Winlock, Elma, Montesano, Hoquiam, Aberdeen and Panorama City in Washington State. The transaction included $88.4 million in deposits and $1.8 million of branch buildings and fixed assets. |
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Baskets Unique schedules holiday open house |
Baskets Unique, located in the Kitsap Mall, will be holding its 4th annual Holiday Open House on Nov. 5, 6, and 7, Fri. and Sat. from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The opportunity to preview and order from its selection of designs, specializing in corporate gifting needs for the holidays or personal gifts.
Baskets Unique can be reached at (360) 692-3600. |
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The Field Company celebrates 25 years |
| Harry Field had operated The Field Company, a marketing consulting and market research firm for the past seven years on Bainbridge Island after putting in 18 years in Seattle. The company works primarily with national accounts but has done a few local projects, including an island-wide telecommunications survey and a survey of island light manufacturing firms. |
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Acupuncture and Wellness Center
opens in Manette |
The Manette Acupuncture & Wellness Center, located at 1102 Scott Ave., Suite 103, has opened for business. Lory Lee, owner, graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College and has recently returned to Washington. Lee plans to offer cosmetic acupuncture as well as alternative health care options.
Reach the Center at (360) 377-7577 or www.manetteacupuncture.com. |
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Art Anderson providing water transit planning |
Art Anderson Associates’ was recently awarded a contract for waterborne transportation planning for the Mayakoba Resort Waterborne Transportation System, located on the Riviera Maya, just south of Cancun, Mexico. The firm is also on the winning team for waterborne transportation planning for the Audubon Ark in St. Louis, Missouri.
Chief Naval Architect Andrew K. Bennett, P.E., leads the team, providing water transportation expertise to a growing base of clients needing to move people via ferries, water buses, and water taxis. |
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