a weekly digest for bainbridge business owners & our island community |
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS |
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GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNIN’ -
GRAND OLD 4TH CAR SHOW REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY
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Showcase your own professional or personal garage baby at this year’s GO4 Car Show in the parking lots behind Columbia and Chase Banks off Bjune Drive.
The usual eclectic mix of classics, rods, foreign, motorcycles, military and oddball vehicles are expected, but the show welcomes cars and trucks in any condition (1988 or older preferred).
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HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT ONE WAY ON GROW & LOVELL AT COBI'S NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
Wednesday May 4 at 5pm
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The much-talked about proposal to make both Grow and Lovell Avenues one-way-only streets (Grow Northbound and Lovell Southbound) reaches the official public input stage next week.
Supporters and opponents of the project are expected to gather at a session where the city will present information about “calming” traffic on both streets.
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Image courtesy RAD Power Bikes |
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ELECTRIC BIKES ON STATE LANDS?
Thursday May 12 at 12:30pm Wednesday May 18 at 5:30pm
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With the rise in popularity of e-bikes, the state departments of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Natural Resources (DNR) have been asked by the legislature to seek public input on whether e-bikes should be allowed on state-managed lands.
Join one of two meetings to give your two cents or to take a public survey - all information will be shared with the legislature and used to make final decisions about future e-bike access.
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DRAFT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS ORDINANCE UP BEFORE COUNCIL THIS WEEK
Tuesday April 26 at 6pm
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This ordinance is the proposed solution to both allow Bethany Lutheran to construct affordable housing, and better align city code with that of the state's to ensure religious entities can create affordable housing projects on their land in general.
As an attempt to amend several pieces of municipal code that create impractical conditions that could jeopardized the project's viability, the proposed ordinance narrowly made it out of the planning commission via a 3-3 vote (and one commissioner recusing themselves).
If the ordinance is approved, Bethany Lutheran would have a clear path to create 21 new affordable housing units on 8 acres of church property.
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Photo courtesy Washington Retail Association |
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RETAILERS, LAWMAKERS PUSH BACK AGAINST PLANNED CREDIT CHARGE INCREASES |
Visa and Mastercard are being urged to cancel planned credit card swipe fee increases scheduled to take effect later this month.
As consumers absorb the costs of high inflation, the argument made by the National Retail Federation is that banks and card networks are receiving unearned windfalls as they piggyback on those higher prices.
In a show of bipartisan support, both Republican and Democratic members of Congress have joined the NRF in asking that fees be held at current levels for the benefit of consumers and businesses alike.
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Image courtesy of Suisun City |
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CITY COUNCIL TO ADDRESS ISLAND WIRELESS COVERAGE
Tuesday April 26 at 6pm
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Also on tonight's docket is a public hearing regarding adding new Small Wireless Facilities to improve cellphone coverage on Bainbridge.
Code amendments will be addressed to meet Federal Communications Commission directives, which make it easier to deploy SWFs.
The proposal will also augment capacity for wireless data traffic in dense areas, like downtown cores and residential neighborhoods without big towers.
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Image courtesy Wyatt & Madison |
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEADS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday April 28 at 6pm
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This week's agenda includes public comments and deliberation on:
Wyatt & Madison Apartments Site Plan Review
- 80-unit apartment community with 69 market-rate units and 13 affordable units owned by Housing Resources Bainbridge (replacement for their former housing at 550 Madison).
City’s Housing Design Demonstration Project
Extend project to end of 2023, impose requirement to serve households at or below low-income level (80% of area median income).
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EVENT PREVIEW:
CHAMBER AFTER HOURS @ ELEVEN WINERY
Thursday May 12 at 5:30pm
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The next installment of the Chamber's 2022 After Hours series of member mixers heads up to Day Road to visit Eleven Winery on Thursday May 12.
Join us as we celebrate the arrival of Spring (we hope!) with an indoor/outdoor soiree at the home of our After Hours presenting sponsor, with tasty treats provided by Fig & Spice ...
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Q: What do you think is the best way to announce a new business to our community? |
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(please chose your top answer)
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Ribbon Cutting / Press Event
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Recent Results:
Q: What should be the focus of our chamber website?
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Image courtesy State Farm |
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STATE FARM OFFERING FREE OFFICE FURNITURE |
Looking to deck out your budding business office or start-up space?
As part of her relocation project (to Knechtel Way) Paula Weissinger of State Farm has several items that must leave their current offices on Parfitt Way ASAP:
- L-shaped desk w/credenza + 1 office chair + 2 customer chairs
- L-shaped desk w/credenza + 1 office chair + 2 customer chairs
- U-shaped desk w/ 1 office chair + 2 customer chairs
- Mahogany credenza
The best part is the price: FREE!
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Image courtesy Bainbridge Island Real Estate |
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NATIONAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY
Sunday April 30 (all day)
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Fancy a good read? April 30 is the perfect time to visit our own Eagle Harbor Book Co.
If you’re traveling, you can still partake - with more than 24 stores in the greater Puget Sound region participating this year, there’s bound to be one close by.
There’s even a Seattle area Bookstore Day Passport Challenge if you are up for a book crawl...
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Image courtesy Maternal Center of Excellence Serra Leone |
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FEMALE POWER FASHION SHOW
Friday May 6 at 5:30pm
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Come dressed in your best spring florals and pastels to BIMA and support exceptional leading females from our own community as they model to the theme of "Mother Spring".
Doors open at 5PM.
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Image Courtesy of Bainbridge Island Historical Museum |
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NEW COMMUNITY EXHIBIT DEBUTS AT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Friday May 6 from 10am to 6pm
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Our Community: Past to Present (OCPP) will illuminate the island’s diverse, beloved, and previously untold stories of the communities of people who live, work, and play here.
The inaugural version of the exhibit features 13 island communities and presents historical content and hands-on learning activities for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
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HR VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Wednesday May 11 from 9am-1pm
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Join GSBA and BIMA for a LGBTQ+ workplace inclusivity training for small businesses.
Topics include:
- Navigating employment practices
- Workplace safety and culture
- Advocacy
Afterwards, mix and mingle with speakers, community members, and organizations while enjoying complementary local bites and sips.
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NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY
Saturday April 30 from 10am-2pm
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Clean out your medicine cabinet of expired or unwanted medications by taking them to the Bainbridge Island Police Station.
If you can’t attend on Saturday, the drug drop bin at BIPD is open year-round.
Please remember not to flush your medications as it allows harmful pollutants to enter our waters.
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BUSINESS EDUCATION & SUPPORT |
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BIZ TRAINING: SETTING UP FOR SUMMER
Wednesday May 4 at 10am
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Wondering what summer tourism may look like?
Join the Washington Hospitality Association's Anthony Anton as he speaks with industry leaders, including Tom Norwalk of Visit Seattle about future forecasting and setting your best foot forward for 2022.
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BIZ TRAINING: AWB SPRING MEETING
May 10-12 (in-person)
May 11 (virtual)
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New state and federal infrastructure packages will invest billions to rebuild Washington roads, bridges and more.
Join other employers and government leaders to discuss infrastructure priorities at the Association of Washington Business's Spring Meeting on May 11 in Vancouver, WA.
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BIZ TRAINING: ESD & SOUTH KITSAP CHAMBER WEBINAR SERIES
Thursday May 12 from 11am to 1pm
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The South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the state’s Employment Security Department, will host one webinar a month from March to September, focused on crucial business topics including:
- Local Planning
- Labor Market Information (May 12, 11AM-1PM)
- Tax & Wage
- Paid Leave
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) & Federal Bonding
- Washington CARES Act
Take one class, or take them all.
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JOB & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
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CITY OF BAINBRIDGE SEEKS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR |
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HARBOUR PUBLIC HOUSE HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS |
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KIM MCCALL DESIGN SEEKS INTERIOR DESIGNER ASSISTANT |
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COATES DESIGN ARCHITECHTS SEEK INTERIOR DESIGNER & PROJECT ARCHITECT |
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CLARK CONSTRUCTIONS IS HIRING AN EXECUTIVE ASST. |
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BY THE NUMBERS: COVID RATES |
Current Cases per 100,000
- Bainbridge Island: 136 (up from 60)
- Kitsap County: 83 (up from 40)
Bainbridge Cumulative Total Cases
- Bainbridge Island: 1,903
- (41 new since last week)
As of April 21, 2022
Kitsap County External Resources:
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FREE CHAMBER MEMBER RESOURCES |
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VIA ROSA CONFERENCE ROOM:
Seating for 10 people, a 50” video screen + giant whiteboard wall – Avail. for 60 or 120-min sessions
PSE POP-UP SPACE:
6' x 6' space with display stand, power, internet + 43" monitor -
Avail. for 1-week-or-2-week slots.
BROCHURE RACKS:
Newly-expanded capacity for 4x9" promo cards in our indoor and outdoor racks at both Ferry Info Kiosk + Winslow Way Info Desk.
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