A Weekly Digest For Bainbridge Business Owners & Our Community |
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS |
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STREET FAIR VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN |
With the deadline for returning vendor to reclaim their spots now passed, applications are now being processed from any local business or organization wanting to join the Grand Old fun on July 4.
Discounts are available for all current Chamber members.
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Island Village Shopping Center |
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ISLAND VILLAGE (AKA SAFEWAY PLAZA) SHOPPING CENTER SOLD |
Jacksonville-based Regency Centers Corp. has purchased the 106,000 ft2
property from Seattle's Urban Renaissance Group.
This is a first purchase in the West Sound for Regency - who already owns 15 other Washington retail properties stretching from Tukwila to Everett.
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Image courtesy of The Island Wanderer |
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NEW BPA BUXTON CENTER TAKING SHAPE |
The revamped Buxton Center will provide an additional 5,000 square feet to the existing footprint and includes new amenities including a new studio space plus additional creature comforts like an expanded lobby and restrooms.
Plus, you know, the must-haves, like a roof, HVAC and solar arrays.
If you haven’t donated yet, now is the time. BPA still in search of $2M to close out its capital campaign.
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AUTOMATIC DRIVER'S LICENSE EXTENSIONS NOW A THING OF THE PANDEMIC PAST |
With state offices reopening, make sure you keep an eye on your expiration dates for all personal and commercial driver’s licenses and permits.
The governor rescinded the emergency proclamations which placed a temporary hold on renewals being necessary for the past couple of years.
Remember, the Chamber office does not handle personal or commercial driver’s license renewals, so head to the DOL website to make an appointment at a location nearby
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Image courtesy of The Kitsap Sun |
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2022 BEST OF KITSAP NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN |
Now through April 21, nominate your favorite local business for The Kitsap Sun’s annual awards.
There are plenty of categories - beauty & health, dining, spirits, entertainment & leisure, finance - so you should be able to think of at least a few!
Make nominations in more than 25 categories and have a chance to win a $250 gift card.
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Image courtesy of Keith Brofsky |
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80 YEARS OF HEALING HONORED ON MARCH 30 |
Last week, more than 250 Islanders and visitors came together with Governor Inslee to honor the 276 Japanese Americans who were displaced from Bainbridge Island on March 30, 1942, as a result of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066.
Sample some of the impactful pieces based on the Bainbridge event:
Nidoto Nai Yoni/Let it Not Happen Again
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR APRIL AFTER HOURS
Thursday April 14, 5:30-7:30PM
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We’re packing up the party and heading to OfficeXpats to celebrate 10 years of start-up and Island incubator successes for Jason & Leslie's team.
In keeping with their tradition, this month's event will showcase a selection of 5-minute “Ignite” presentations by current OfficeXpats members - creating an opportunity for us all to hear a quick story (with visuals) about some interesting new local business journeys.
Complementary small bites will be provided by our gracious hosts and the wine will be flowing courtesy of event sponsor Eleven Winery.
Tickets are free to all Chamber members and $20 to all visitors.
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As a special edition of our County-wide surveys, this week the Bainbridge Chamber asks all local business owners to give feedback to the State Chamber (The Association of Washington Business, or AWB)
The survey is anonymous and employers are not identified.
Results will be shared with state and federal lawmakers, the Kitsap Chambers and the public at large to help us all better understand the needs and challenges of the business community.
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Recent Results:
Q: How would you rate the usefulness of these weekly Chamber Newsletters for you and your businesses?
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Nipponzan Myohoji Bainbridge Island is a branch of the Buddhist order that was founded in 1917 by Nichidatsu Fujii and dedicated to world peace.
Two monks, Rev. Senji Kanaeda and Rev. Gilberto Perez, maintain a temple on the island and lead the construction of a John Paul Jones-designed Peace Pagoda at the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action in Kitsap County.
Rev. Kanaeda recently took part in the 80th Anniversary of the Japanese-American Exclusion.
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BAINBRIDGE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES |
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FREE OFFICE FURNITURE FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS |
After the Chamber’s recent refresh, we have some furniture to part with!
If you need well-made office furniture to get your budding business off the ground, we have desks, drawers and both half and full height cubicles to donate to you and your entrepreneurial spirit.
The best part? It’s FREE to any Chamber Member (or new member), and disassembled ready to be moved on a first-come, first-served basis.
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JOB & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
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KEDA KITSAP WAV-C GRANT PROGRAM SEEKS CANDIDATES |
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CITY SEEKS CLIMATE ACTION OUTREACH COORDINATOR |
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BARN SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
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PLANET WOMEN SEEKS DIRECTOR OF GIVING |
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PEGASUS COFFEE COMPANY LOOKING FOR ASST. MANAGER |
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HAMMY'S, JOE'S, PBV SEEKS FRONT OF HOUSE POSITIONS |
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CITY ADVOCACY GROUPS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS |
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GSBA TOURISM ROUNDTABLE: KITSAP
Wednesday April 6, 9AM
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Join GSBA community advocates for a focused discussion aimed at building collaborative bridges across Kitsap County to embrace LGBTQ+ travelers from Seattle and beyond as a means of providing equity and inclusivity and to spur economic recovery.
The event will be held at Suquamish Clearwater Casino.
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FREE ONLINE FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS
Every Thursday in April at 4:30PM
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April is financial literacy month and the Bainbridge Community Foundation is offering a variety of free online webinars to help you up your money game.
- 4/7– Do I Need a Financial Advisor
- 4/14 – The Inside Story about ESG Investing
- 4/21 – What’s New for Social Security in 2022
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OLYMPIC COLLEGE FOUNDATION: BRIDGING THE GAP BRUNCH & AUCTION
Sunday April 10, 10AM
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Help bridge the gap at Olympic College for students in need by fundraising for scholarship funds.
- Now through April 13: Bid online for silent auction items
- Brunch and live auction tickets for April 10 event are $125 ea
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CLIMATE ROUNDTABLE WEBINAR HOSTED BY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS - KITSAP
Wednesday April 13, 1PM
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The league’s Kitsap County chapter is hosts a roundtable with several Kitsap county commissioners, multiple city mayors, including Joe Deets of Bainbridge Island, and Chairman Leonard Forsman of the Suquamish Tribe.
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Image courtesy Boat America |
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BOATING CERTIFICATE TRAINING
Saturday April 23, 8AM-5PM
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Learn boating law, safety equipment, navigation and other essentials to earn your boating certificate from the experts at Kitsap's local Coast Guard Auxiliary.
The day-long, in-person Boat America course will be held at Strawberry Hill Park Classroom. Course fee is $45.
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CROSS CULTURAL JOURNEYS RAISING FUNDS FOR UKRAINE
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Consummate travel professionals, the compassionate team at Cross Cultural Journeys is working to raise relief for WCK's Chefs for Ukraine, UkraineNow and CORE.
Cross Cultural Journeys provides socially and environmentally responsible travel experiences for individuals and organizations interested in global awareness, indigenous wisdom, and societies at the crossroads.
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BUSINESS EDUCATION & SUPPORT |
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Washington Women's Business Center |
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BIZ TIPS: WOMEN EMPOWERED BUSINESS |
Did you know that until 1988 state laws prohibited women from obtaining their own business loans?
After The Women’s Business Ownership Act was signed into law, a whole new chapter emerged and financially empowered women to create, operate and grow their own businesses.
Between 2007 and 2018 women entrepreneurs have grown by 58%. For Black women-owned businesses, the growth rate is 164%.
Have an idea and looking for a place to start or support?
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Image courtesy of WHYY PBS |
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BIZ TIPS: STAY AHEAD BY PLANNING FOR L&I INSPECTIONS |
Audits can be triggered for several reasons including complaints from former employees, customers or a significant accident.
So how do you prepare?
- Collect and maintain documentation
- Ensure safety trainings are complete and regularly scheduled
- Take advantage of the FREE Safety Ambassador Program
- Reach out to Washington Retail Services Director of Safety and Education
- Understand more about drop-in inspection rates
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BY THE NUMBERS: COVID RATES |
Current Cases per 100,000
- Bainbridge Island: 123 (up 10x)
- Kitsap County: 42
Bainbridge Cumulative Total Cases :
- Bainbridge Island: 1829
- (22 new since last week)
As of March 30, 2022
Kitsap County External Resources:
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CONFERENCE ROOM:
With seating for 10 people, a 50” video screen, and giant whiteboard wall – it’s the perfect place to think big. Avail in 60 or 120-min sessions
WINDOW POP-UP SPACE:
This Winslow Way display space is 6 foot x 6 foot and comes with power, internet and video monitor provided. Book for 1-week-or-2-week slots.
BROCHURE RACKS:
The Chamber has expanded capacity for 4x9" promo cards in our indoor and outdoor racks at the Ferry Info Kiosk + our Winslow Way Info Desk.
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CHAMBER CHAMPIONS: ALL NEW FOR 2022 |
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Here at the Bainbridge Chamber, we would not be able to fully support our community (including the creation of this weekly email news digest) without the generosity of spirit, time and money of those who support us.
Our new Chamber Champions program updates the old Chairman's Circle, and recognizes those on and around Bainbridge who help us do what we do, and so, to our Champions - we salute you!
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