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Paratransit Services presents 10th
Annual Bill Dane Award |
| William R. “Bill” Dane became part of Paratransit Services’ team in 1990 as a driver for Kitsap County’s accessible transit operation. During his five-year tenure with Paratransit Services, he became known as the “singing bus driver” for leading sing-alongs with his passengers... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap Bank promotes Childs
to senior vice-president |
Jim Carmichael, President and CEO of Kitsap Bank, recently announced the promotion of Shannon Childs to Senior Vice President/Marketing Director.
“During her tenure, Shannon has done a tremendous job as Marketing and Communications Director. The enthusiasm and capabilities she brings to the job will be a driving force in maintaining our competitive advantage in today’s marketplace... (Full Article) |
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Arends seeking third Bremerton
City Council term |
Bremerton City Councilmember Carol Arends has announced she will seek re-election to her seat from District 7.
Arends, who served as council president in 2000, 2002 and 2003, said... (Full Article) |
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Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe names COO |
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe has named Roderick Ariwite as its first-ever Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Ariwite comes to the tribe with a diverse background that includes over a decade of management and administration experience with governmental groups and entities... (Full Article) |
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HMB opens in the heart of Poulsbo |
| High Maintenance Bitch (HMB), whose tag line is “Fetching new fashions for girl’s best friend,” is the first and only chain of brand stores in the pet industry. The HMB Poulsbo Store is owned and operated by Amy Holmes and J. Nichole Smith, joined by their sibling Great Danes, Hooch and Olivia... (Full Article) |
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Bratrud Middleton names
new Bremerton manager |
| Tacoma-based Bratrud Middleton Insurance has named Kristine A. Lawrence, CIC, CRM, as its new Bremerton office branch manager. Lawrence takes over for from Mark Helling who has served as the branch manager since 1997. Helling remains with the agency as an account executive, working from the Bremerton office, and will continue as a member of Bratrud’s Executive Committee... (Full Article) |
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Bremerton Housing Authority receives
top marks for 10th consecutive year
Audit confirms agency strength and commitment to fiscal responsibility |
| The Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA) recently received the results of its annual audit by the Washington State Auditor’s Office for the 2004 fiscal year. The report confirms BHA’s compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and marks the tenth consecutive year that the housing authority received the highest possible opinion given by the Auditor’s office... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap Bank shows record growth in Q2 |
| Kitsap Bank announced a 20 percent increase in quarterly earnings over the same period a year ago, totaling $4.6 million for the second quarter, compared to $3.8 million for the previous year. During the first half of 2005 both loans and deposits tallied significant increases... (Full Article) |
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Cosmo’s Deli breaks ground for new building |
| Cosmo’s Deli in Port Orchard, know for its excellent, homemade cuisine, broke ground on July 6, for a new building to be located on Lund Avenue next to Staples. A number of local dignitaries were in attendance, including Port Orchard Mayor Kim Abel and Debbie Austin, president of the Port Orchard Chamber, who was also representing her boss, Commissioner Jan Angel, who was in the hospital at the time, having had emergency surgery the previous evening... (Full Article) |
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Washington Federal reports Q2 earnings |
| Washington Federal, Inc., parent company of Washington Federal Savings, which operates branches in Bremerton and Poulsbo, announced earnings of $34,281,000 or $.39 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, compared to $35,032,000 or $.40 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, a decrease of 2.1 percent... (Full Article) |
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New cosmetic dentistry practice opens in G.H. |
Dr. Arash Niazi, D.D.S., has opened Innovative Smiles, a new general and cosmetic dentistry practice in Gig Harbor.
Located across from Olympic Village, at 2727 Hollycroft Street, the office is in the West Building on Suite 470. According to Dr. Niazi, the practice is committed to providing the most current techniques and superior materials in a state-of-the-art environment. Early morning, as well as Saturday appointments are available, and a free cosmetic consultation is offered.
Reach them at 253-858-7717 or visit www.gigharborsmiles.com. |
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CEO Magazine says KMHS top
nonprofit to work for |
Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) has been named first among non-profit organizations in the 2005 Washington CEO Magazine’s Best Companies to Work For competition. Over 100 companies were nominated in this year’s competition. KMHS also took first place in 1999 and has placed as a finalist in the competition every year since.
KMHS was profiled in the July issue of Washington CEO Magazine. Executive Director, Larry Keller said, “it is reassuring to know that our efforts to provide a healthy environment are working.” The awards were made in Seattle at a dinner where KMHS was among the 52 finalists honored. |
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Art Anderson working on
new marine electrical software |
Bremerton’s Art Anderson Associates has entered the primary funding phase of the development of an innovative maritime electrical engineering software package under a research grant from the federal government.
The software, titled “SeaPro,” is being developed to integrate electrical parts and systems databases with vessel design software. This will streamline the design process and create an accurate model of shipboard electrical installation. The streamlined process reduces data entry, information sharing and meets quality assurance requirements, resulting in savings of approximately 20 percent of the final vessel design and construction cost. |
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Nationwide Floor & Window
Coverings opens design center |
Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings owner Bob Simonoff recently announced that in conjunction with its second year anniversary, the firm has opened a design center at 3273 Chico Way in Bremerton.
According to Simonoff, “Nationwide’s business model of providing superior service to its clients will not change and will still ‘bring the showroom to you.’ However, for some of the clients, especially new construction, we have determined the need to a design center.”
Nationwide’s design center will be open by appointment only and can be reached at (360) 692-6212. |
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Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk 2005 |
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s disease will take place on Sept. 17 at Waterfront Park in Silverdale. Nearly 400 people from across the state are expected to participate in this year’s event to raise funds and promote the progress surrounding Alzheimer’s. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk at 10 a.m.
To register or make a donation call (206) 363-5500; (800) 848-7097 or visit the website at www.alzwa.org. |
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B.I. Chamber Summer Golf Scramble set |
The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce’s Ninth Annual Summer Golf Scramble is slated for Thurs. August 18 at Wing Point Golf & Country Club. The entry fee is $99, and the event includes a $5,000 putting contest, a chance at a $20,000 hole-in-one prize, a raffle, live auction and other surprises.
The Eagle Level Sponsors are American Marine Bank and Puget Sound Energy. For sponsorship opportunities and player registration forms, contact the Chamber at (206) 842-3700, or visit www.bainbridgechamber.com. |
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It’s now more taxing being
a millionaire in Washington |
| Governor Christine Gregoire has signed a new estate tax — with rates reaching up to 19 percent — into law. According to the state’s revenue department, those who died on or after May 17 of this year and leave a taxable estate of more than $1.5 million in 2005 and $2 million in 2006 and beyond, are required to file a tax return within nine months of death. However, these amounts are deducted from the taxable value of the estate, and tax is due only on amounts exceeding those thresholds. |
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Sales for non-salesperson program
set for Aug. 12 |
The dreaded “S” word: Sales for the non-salesperson program will be held on Aug. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and will be facilitated by Gail Chafe’, Owner of ShopLocalBiz.com
Sessions will be held in Seattle at the SBA Training and Education Center 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1700 on the corner of Sixth and University.
For more information contact Carol Andersen, (206) 553-7315 carol.andersen@sba.gov. |
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Olympic College to begin 10 year,
$75M expansion and renovation |
Olympic College President, David Mitchell, recently announced a major overhaul of the Olympic College Bremerton Campus.
First on the list is a new $22 million Math and Science Building to be completed in Jan. 2007. The Bremer Student Center will get a $1.2 million face-lift and the bookstore a $2.5 million expansion. A $43 million project will replace the old Humanities building with a new 80,000 square foot structure. A 466 car parking garage is also part of the project expected to be approved by the state legislature in Sept. 2009.
Other plans under review include a new Art Center, medical/health programs, replacement of the automotive facility and a new building dedicated to early-childhood and day-care classes. This is the first major transformation since Olympic College opened in 1946. |
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Special Fair and Rodeo tickets available |
The Kitsap Rodeo Cowpokes Committee — a not-for-profit organization that raises money for the betterment of the annual rodeo, which is held in August — recently announced that special arena floor seats and box seat tickets are now available. According to Executive Director, Julie Johnson, “You can’t get any closer to the action than this!”
Visit www.KitsapRodeo.com or call Johnson at 360-471-8449 for arena, seating layout, and ticket prices. |
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Westsound Bank announces record growth |
David K. Johnson, president and CEO of Bremerton-based Westsound Bank, recently announced record growth for the 6-month period ending June 30.
As of June 30, assets totaled $184,702,000, an increase of 105.9 percent over the same 6-month period ending June 30, 2004. Loans totaled $156,584,000, an increase of 102.1 percent; and deposits totaled $169,605,000, an increase of 112.71 percent.
In addition, net income for the 6-month period ending, June 30 totaled $1,153,000, an increase of 173.2 percent over the same period ending June 30, 2004. |
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Networking group to meet |
Pinnacle Business Connections, a local networking group helps businesses 18 months or older “profit by networking,” meets at 11:32 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays. Meetings at the Bayside Broiler in downtown Poulsbo are BYOL — buy your own lunch — gatherings. It has both a mastermind meeting and a speaker meeting.
On August 16, the speaker will be Ellen Dougherty, who will conduct a mini-workshop on “Discover How Your Home Makes You Sick: 5 Ways To Create A Toxic Free Home.”
Guests are welcome and membership is open to one business of each category. For additional information contact Ellen Dougherty, Membership Chair at 360-697-5724 or visit www.pbcnk.com. |
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New City U board member |
| Former Seattle resident and international legal and economic development specialist Robert C. Randolph has been elected to the Board of Governors of City University. |
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Karin Kay Properties to host
Whaling Days fundraiser |
Karin Kay Properties is opening its doors (and driveway) during Whaling Days, intending to start a tradition of helping community-based organizations and the award-winning CKHS Cheerleaders will be the first group to benefit. The Cheerleaders hope to raise funds to perform at regional and national competitions.
They will be holding a car wash during Whaling Days at Karin Kay Properties at 9393 Bayshore Drive in Silverdale on July 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Anderson enters new phase
of innovative seabasing research |
Art Anderson Associates, which is headquartered in Bremerton, has entered a new phase in one of its Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contracts with the U.S. Navy. In this phase, the firm will work to optimize the speed and throughput of the company-developed high-speed lighterage vessel required by amphibious military operational scenarios. Guidance from the Navy and the results of the analysis will determine specific design parameters for the vessel, allowing the Navy and the firm to proceed with vessel engineering and design.
Art Anderson Associates can be reached at (360) 479-5600 or on the web at artanderson.com. |
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Gym at the Pavilion expands massage staff |
| The Gym at the Pavilion recently announced the addition of two new massage therapists, Tamara VanAtta and Marcy Harness to its team. Both specialize in several types of massage. |
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Sell opens new Edward Jones office in Silverdale |
| Angela Sell has opened an office of the financial services firm Edward Jones at 3276 Plaza Rd NW, Suite 112, in Silverdale. |
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