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COVER STORY
Financial empowerment conference set
for April 1 at Kitsap Pavilion
“Chicken Soup For The Soul” author Mark Victor Hansen, and
“Rich Dad Poor Dad” advisor Blair Singer will be featured speakers |
“It’s all about the kids,” says Pastor Clinton Bush with the zeal of an evangelist and the confidence of a successful salesman. He’s talking about the financial literacy program he runs on Saturday’s for 30 kids from 7 to 17.
The program, part of his Institute for Financial Literacy and Economic Development, teaches them the basics of how money works at an early age. “We have 10-year olds that can read a financial statement and a balance sheet, and know what they mean,” he says proudly.
Bush is also the moving force behind the upcoming 2005 Economic Empowerment Conference & Expo to be held at the Kitsap Pavilion on April 1. The event, which is being sponsored by the Business Journal and a coalition of local groups and businesses, will feature Mark Victor Hansen, author of the Chicken Soup series of books, as the keynoter. Also featured are well-known speakers, Blair Singer, who works with author Robert Kiyosaki of Rich Dad Poor Dad fame, as well as Orrin Hudson, author of author of best selling book Think, Act and Be Someone. Nelson has worked with with Jane Fonda, Stedman Graham, Zig Ziglar, and Anthony Robbins... (Full Article) |
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“Sales, Service and Storage”
Aqua Tech offers it all |
| Kitsap County is blessed with being surrounded by water. That means that a lot of people who live here own a boat. Any boat owner will tell you sooner or later a boat’s engine is going to require maintenance. For boat owners in the central Kitsap region, that meant taking their boat to either the north or south end of the county. That changed in 2003 with the opening of Aqua Tech Marine Services in East Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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The business of art and the Web |
| In a studio overlooking Dyes Inlet, Windjammer Arts is a perfect example of a local small business that has a worldwide presence through the World Wide Web. Started in 1994 by retired Naval Captain George Bieda and his wife Esther, their business has grown from a part-time endeavor to a full time profitable business with international customers... (Full Article) |
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KBAC is here to help your business grow
By Wendy Miles |
| It seems there is a lot of buzz lately about small business. The government wants to support small business growth with tax breaks and other incentives; individuals are leaving corporate America in steadily increasing numbers to work for themselves; and at home, the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council (KREDC) has accepted the challenge to create one thousand new jobs per year for the next five years... (Full Article) |
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S.K. CPA Firm promotes Corrington, Eggers |
| Southard, Beckham, Atwater, & Berry, CPA, PS (SBA&B), located in Port Orchard, recently announced the addition of two new shareholders, Deborah Corrington, CPA, PFS and Todd Eggers, CPA effective Jan. 1... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Pollution solution for Hood Canal |
| Record low oxygen levels in Hood Canal over recent years have caused large-scale fish kills and have many people worried that the 60 mile body of water is “dying... (Full Article) |
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Eickmeyer’s Hood Canal committee
attends fact-finding missions
Committee members will get a first-hand look at membrane technology |
| State Rep. Bill “Ike” Eickmeyer is determined that the members of his select committee on Hood Canal — and the rest of the Legislature — will become familiar with the best sciences available for treating and overcoming threats to the Canal... (Full Article) |
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Port Gamble Development Authority:
Economic development by Native Americans |
| In 1986 the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe chartered The Port Gamble Development Authority (PGDA). The PGDA’s primary role is to carry out long-range economic plans and development projects for the tribe. The mission of the PGDA is to create jobs, retain existing jobs, expand business operations, and promote new business and employment opportunities for the community. The PGDA pursues business opportunities as they arise and generates strategies for business development on and off the reservation... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap Business Assistance Center
announces community partners |
| The Kitsap Business Assistance Center (KBAC) has announced its community partners and sponsors for 2005. Community sponsors and partners provide financial support, as well as in kind products and services to assist the KBAC in serving entrepreneurs and businesses in Kitsap County... (Full Article) |
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Getting it right the first time |
| phunghi \foon-ji\ noun - The art of getting IT (Information Technology) right the first time. Owner Brian George started this Silverdale business in 2003. phunghi (sic) strives to provide the technical expertise, experience and on-time completion of projects. phunghi’s aim is to help businesses capitalize on the efficiencies created by the optimum use of technology... (Full Article) |
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Worksite Wellness Series
Companies work to protect
their most valuable asset
By Eugenie Jones, M.B.A. |
| Worksite wellness programs, while varying in design and implementation, have one thing in common: they recognize the importance of healthy employees... (Full Article) |
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Barbara Stanny to speak
at Money Wi$e women forum |
| Barbara Stanny, author of Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life, and Prince Charming Isn’t Coming: How Women Get Smart About Money, will be the keynote speaker at the April 2 Money Wi$e Women Forum in Poulsbo. The event will take place at the Sons of Norway, 18891 Front Street from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m... (Full Article) |
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Tweten’s Lighthouse changes hands, name
Landmark eatery offers new menu, announces major remodel |
| A Port Orchard landmark, Tweten’s Lighthouse Restaurant, recently changed hands — but stayed in the family... (Full Article) |
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Gregoire’s family leave insurance program
opposed by majority of small-business owners |
| A legislative bill that would establish a family leave insurance program in this state is being met with near universal opposition by small-business owners, according to a recently released survey... (Full Article) |
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KREDC sets annual meeting for March 10 |
| The Annual Meeting of the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council (KREDC) has been set for Thursday, March 10 at the Silverdale Red Lion Hotel. It will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for investor-members and $25 for non investor-members, and includes lunch... (Full Article) |
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Make sure you value your own time
and advice in a service business
By Maria Marsala |
| Many service business owners these days are “giving away” their business services – and then wonder why people aren’t hiring them in droves. In the name of “marketing,” business owners are providing way too much information for free... (Full Article) |
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Port Orchard landmark sale closes
Gig Harbor man buys shopping center.
Moving his 15 employee firm into town |
| The sale of the Westbay Center, a Port Orchard landmark located at the intersection of Bethel Avenue and Bay Street, closed on Jan. 14. Jim Freeman of Coldwell Banker Park Shore Real Estate, handled the transaction... (Full Article) |
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Hallam Creative Services
marks its first anniversary |
| February marked the first anniversary of Hallam Creative Services (HCS), a marketing and PR writing and editing firm. “It’s been a great first year,” said Maura Hallam Sweley, owner of the company. ”I’ve had the opportunity to work on some great projects for great clients. It’s been really gratifying how the business community here has embraced the services that HCS offers... (Full Article) |
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Mercer Island couple buys SK Mall
from Gehring family
Selling price reported at $6.4 million |
| According to records in the Kitsap County treasurer’s office, the South Kitsap Mall, which was recently sold to a seven-member corporation formed specifically to own the retail center, fetched $6.445 million. Managing partners in the corporation, appropriately named South Kitsap Mall Inc... (Full Article) |
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North Wind Farm:
A place for horses, riders and dreams
By Linda Thomson |
North Wind Farm, near Banner Forest in Port Orchard, is a place for horses and riders, and perhaps for the fulfillment of a dream interrupted.
According the trainer Nelson Mittuch, they cater to people who have “built a business, achieved something, and then want to pay themselves back” by learning or improving their horseback riding skills... (Full Article) |
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Training workshops offered on low
impact development technical guidance
for Puget Sound |
| Half-day training for stormwater managers, planners, developers and other practitioners interested in applying the principles and practices of low impact development... (Full Article) |
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Sara Simrell joins Stillwaters board |
| Sara Simrell, of Paladin Data System’s EKO-System team, recently accepted an invitation to join the board of the Stillwaters Environmental Education Center, a non-profit wetlands environment educational organization headquartered in Kingston. As a member of the board, Simrell will be involved in the organization’s fundraising activities, help with curriculum development, and assist with special events coordination... (Full Article) |
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Office Depot launches free cell phone
and rechargeable battery recycling |
| Office Depot now offers consumers a convenient and cost-free method for recycling old cell phones and rechargeable batteries. Partnering with the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones, Office Depot is now collecting used phones and rechargeable batteries for recycling at all its 960 locations in the U.S. and Canada... (Full Article) |
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Bainbridge Pizza Factory under new ownership |
| The Bainbridge Island Pizza Factory, located in the Island Village Center on High School Road, has recently been purchased by Todd and Debra Gaboriault... (Full Article) |
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Gears named to replace Fleming
County Parks Director is now new County Administrator |
| The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners recently appointed Facilities Parks and Recreation Director, Cris Gears to replace Malcolm Fleming as county administrator. Fleming left the job on February 25 to accept a similar position in Bellingham... (Full Article) |
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Rose Nail opens with new owners |
| Rose Nail Shop of Port Orchard has been purchased by Kim and Brandon Huynh. While offering the same professional services as in the past, they also bring a fresh new approach to personal client care, offering: manicure, pedicure, waxing, including acrylic nails, silk wrap, and gel nail – pink and white... (Full Article) |
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Food • Fashion • Faces
3 new businesses open in Bremerton |
| Building on the new wave of growth and energy happening in Bremerton, four local entrepreneurs Stacy Ryan, Terry Mestrovich, Tim Waibel and Chris Bortisser recently joined together to introduce their new businesses to the community with a launch party at the Government Center... (Full Article) |
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Kirkpatrick named North Kitsap
Fishline executive director |
| The North Kitsap Fishline Food Bank and Thrift Shop recently announced the appointment of Sharon Kirkpatrick as the new executive director... (Full Article) |
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Kilmer’s small business
tax relief bills win approval |
| Two proposals by State Representative Derek Kilmer (D – Gig Harbor), which aim to help small businesses in Washington, won approval from both Democratic and Republican members of the House Economic Development, Agriculture and Trade Committee... (Full Article) |
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County accepting nominations
for Earth Day Awards |
| Kitsap County is accepting nominations for the annual Earth Day Awards, which will be presented by the Board of County Commissioners in April... (Full Article) |
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Parr Ford/Mazda receives
EnviroStar certification |
| The auto body shop at Parr Ford/Mazda recently became an EnviroStar business. Parr Ford/Mazda Auto body shop, located at 4949 Auto Center Boulevard in Bremerton, has demonstrated its interest in protecting the environment by properly managing hazardous waste, being awarded four stars for its efforts... (Full Article) |
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Thornburgh Insurance celebrates 25 years |
| To celebrate the agency’s 25th anniversary, Thornburgh Insurance Agency had a new web site designed by Moff Interactive Inc. The new site can be found at www.thornburgh-insurance.com. |
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Hoke addresses marketeers in Alaska |
Bill Hoke of Hoke Consulting in Bremerton recently returned from Anchorage, Alaska, where he made a keynote speech to the Alaska Chapter of the American Marketing Association. Hoke also conducted his ‘90 Minute Marketing Plan’ workshop to 40 members of the Association.
Hoke has also developed “The 60 Minute Membership Plan’ to help organizations increase membership. He presented that to a special session of the Building Association Industry of Washington’s annual meeting in Tacoma last month.
Hoke can be reached at 271-9448, or hoke@hokeconsulting.com. |
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Local small business makes the “cut” |
Kenny’s Northwest Experience was recently chosen as the North Mason Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year for 2004.
Kenny’s Northwest Experience is widely known from the chainsaw carved statues created and marketed in Allyn, Snoqualmie, and on the Internet.
For more information contact Frank Kenny at (360) 275-7414 or visit www.kennysnorthwestexperience.com. |
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Military Appreciation Day at Kitsap Mall |
| The Silverdale Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Kitsap Mall and area military commands, will be hosting Military Appreciation Day, Sat. March 26 at the Kitsap Mall, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is an expression of appreciation for the men and women of the Armed Forces, active duty, veteran, and retired, and their families. This showcase of community support for military personnel and their families will feature entertainment, demonstrations and a number of local business displays offering discounts. Entertainment will include performances by a number of local groups as well as precision military teams. For more information contact the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce at (360) 692-6800. |
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Eickmeyer Joins Five Star Environmental |
Ezra Eickmeyer has joined Five Star Environmental Solutions as the Political Liaison for Government affairs.
He is the son of Rep. Bill Eickmeyer (D-Belfair), and has a strong background as a lobbyist with his own firm, Eickmeyer and Associates. |
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Ground Cover Services offer pain-free
bark, soil, lawns and erosion control |
The newly formed Kitsap company, Ground Cover Services, has more than 15 years combined experience in the blower truck business, according to owner Dennis May.
Ground Cover Services is a one-stop source for quick and easy application of top soil, barks, composts and its patented Terraseeding. It is one of only two certified erosion control companies in Washington using the nationally recognized Filtrexx Erosion Control system of tools.
Ground Cover Services began operation in mid-December, and can be reached at (360) 692-3915 or via email at groundcovers@comcast.net. |
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Credit Union names Bowman
as real estate operations manager |
| Kitsap Credit Union has named Lynne Bowman as its new real estate operations manager. Bowman has been with the Credit Union for over 14 years in the accounting and real estate departments. She will oversee all real estate processing and servicing functions and work on streamlining procedures toe ensure continued excellent member service. |
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Kitsap Credit Union receives Work/Life award |
| Kitsap Credit Union was one of two Kitsap businesses recognized for “investment in work/life policies and programs which promote balance between work and personal responsibility.” The award was presented to Elliott Gregg, CEO of Kitsap Credit Union by the West Sound Human Resource Management Association. |
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Silverdale and Bainbridge dentists
both awarded EnviroStar certification |
Two local dental offices: Dr. David Houpt of Silverdale and Dr. Frank Kitamoto of Bainbridge Island recently earned certification in the EnviroStars program. These offices, although not affiliated, share a common commitment to protecting the environment by properly managing hazardous waste. They also join the growing number of EnviroStars businesses.
Dr. Houpt’s office is located at 8745 Pacific Avenue NW, Silverdale. The office has earned four stars for its waste reduction efforts. Dr. Houpt can be reached at (360) 692-9437.
Dr. Kitamoto’s office is located at 1298 Grow Avenue, Bainbridge Island. His efforts resulted in an award of three stars. Dr. Kitamoto can be reached at (206) 842-4772. |
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Cruver elected to board of Admiral Theatre |
| Bremerton resident Kyle Cruver was recently elected to the board of the Admiral Theatre Foundation. Cruver and his wife Cynthia own Café Destino. “We are very excited about the direction Bremerton is headed in,” stated Cruver. “We belong to a community that puts support and appreciation of music, theatre and dance on par with that of much larger municipalities.” Reach Cruver at (360) 792-2377. |
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New networking group meeting in Poulsbo |
The Bayside Business Alliance, a newly formed independent networking group of business people from the greater North Kitsap Peninsula and Bainbridge Island, meets weekly in Poulsbo to provide referrals, business education and fellowship. Each week, on Wednesdays from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m., upstairs at the Magnolia Café, the agenda will include a brief presentation on a featured business and education on a topic of interest chosen by the group, such as steps to useful goal setting, developing business plans and personalized marketing ideas.
For more information contact Karen Cochrane at (360) 509-9199 or Lori Morgan at (206) 842-1255. |
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