a weekly digest for bainbridge business owners and our island community |
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS |
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Poster by BHS Senior Michael Birkhead |
Poster by Olive Creative Strategies |
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ONE MONTH TO GO UNTIL THE TIME TO CELEBRATE BAINBRIDGE... |
We’re just a month away from the kickoff of the Celebrate Bainbridge weekend and its finale - The Grand Old 4th!
Here’s a first look at this year's official GO4 poster, and a quick peek at all events and start times to help you plan:
Friday July 1
- 5pm: Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Auction & Rummage Sale Preview (Woodward Middle School)
- 5pm: First Friday Art Walk (Downtown Winslow)
- 5pm: Moonlight Market (Town Square at City Hall)
Saturday July 2
- 8am: Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Auction & Rummage Sale (Woodward Middle School)
- 10am: Farmers Market (Town Square at City Hall)
Sunday July 3
- Noon: Stars & Stripes Old Timers’ & Alumni 3rd of July Baseball Game (BHS)
- 5pm: Bainbridge Creative District Launch (Rock at the Ravine Stage)
- 6pm: Bainbridge Island Downtown Association’s Street Dance (Winslow Way)
Monday July 4 – The 55th Annual Grand Old 4th Celebration
- 7am: BHS Boosters Club Traditional Pancake Breakfast (T&C Parking Lot)
- 9am: Bainbridge Youth Services Fun Run (Winslow Green)
- 9am: Car Show (Columbia/Chase Parking Lots)
- 9am: Street Fair (Bjune Drive and Brien Drive)
- 9am: Kids Zone (Waterfront Park)
- 10 am: Live Music Stage featuring Soul Siren & other local acts
- 11am: Beer & Wine Garden (Waterfront Park)
- 1pm: The Grand Old 4th Hometown Parade (Madison Avenue and Winslow Way)
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this year’s fun! Applications for the Street Fair, Car Show and Hometown Parade are all open now.
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GROUNDBREAKING THIS WEEK FOR CITY’S NEW POLICE & MUNICIPAL COURT FACILITY
Thursday June 3, Noon
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Join city leaders for the groundbreaking ceremony of Bainbridge Island's new Police/Court facility at 8804 Madison Ave. N.E.
Light refreshments will be provided.
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COUNTY KICKS OFF COMP PLAN UPDATE, ASKS FOR PUBLIC INPUT |
To better establish direction for future land use, environmental standards, housing, transportation and services, Kitsap County wants to hear from you as it prepares for it's 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update.
Submit your ideas and proposals to code amendments between June 6 and Aug. 18. Proposals will be reviewed for potential inclusion by Dec. 31, 2024.
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CHAMBER’S ISLAND BUSINESS AMBASSADORS PROGRAM RENEWED FOR 2022 |
Dear hospitality business owners - friendly faces are on the way!
Started last year as joint effort between the Chamber, the Downtown Association, Zero Waste Bainbridge and COBI, the Business Ambassador program is here to help businesses and organizations prepare for the city's current and upcoming waste reduction policies.
The teams of 2 are heading out to all impacted businesses this week and will provide feedback to the city from the business community on ease of implementation or any related waste reduction ordinance concerns that need to be addressed.
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NOTE: There is no City Council Study Session this week |
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CHAMBER RENOVATION PROJECT COMPLETE! |
After almost a year of hard work from a coalition of more than 15 local businesses and community organizations, both the Chamber offices on Winslow Way, and the Information Kiosk at the Ferry Terminal have been fully updated.
Head on over to the Chamber website see the whole project take shape in photos from the past few months, alongside a full list of those who made the magic happen...
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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO BE A PART OF THE WORK READY BAINBRIDGE PILOT PROGRAM |
The Chamber and Bainbridge Youth Services have joined forces to create a new eight-week summer employment and workforce certification program connecting local youth employees (ages 16-24) with employers and the local business/nonprofit community on Bainbridge Island.
Launching as a pilot program to provide motivated local candidates with meaningful summer work in our community, there are 10 initial slots available for 2022.
Applications are due today, May 31, for both employers and employees...
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LAST CALL FOR REBATES: CASH SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE TO BAINBRIDGE RESTAURANTS THAT REMOVE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC SERVICEWARE |
West Coast nonprofit, Plastic Free Restaurants still stands ready to reimburse restaurant owners with up to $5/piece for replacing single-use plastics with reusable metal, ceramic etc dishes/utensils but only until midnight tonight - May 31, 2022.
To-date, PFR has eliminated more than 2.6 million pieces of single-use plastics from the waste stream and they are offering to help Island business owners do the same.
It is a simple, easy process, one that is outlined further in a recent article in The Island Wanderer.
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Image courtesy of Brittany Kelly Photo |
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CHAMBER AFTER HOURS HEADS TO VIA ROSA 11 |
Mark Your calendars for TUESDAY, June 7 as we head east to Rolling Bay's Italian Market & Kitchen Via Rosa 11.
Please join the Chamber in celebrating 10 years of the Sordellos bringing Island families together over insanely delicious pastas, pizzas, and more.
Celebratory complementary beverages will be served, courtesy of event sponsor Eleven Winery
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IN THE WINDOW: CROSS CULTURAL JOURNEYS |
Cross Cultural Journeys travels to more than 25 destinations worldwide and welcome the chance to take you on an incredible journey.
Cilla and her CCJ team provide socially and environmentally responsible travel experiences for individuals and organizations interested in global awareness, indigenous wisdom and societies at the crossroads.
Their team of travel experts is passionate about helping to create transformative and personal experiences that will last a lifetime.
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Q: How Many More Employees Does Your Business Need To Be Able To Serve Your Current Customer Demand?
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(please chose a single answer)
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Recent Results:
Q: In your opinion, what are the most important challenges facing your business/organization today?
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Grand prize submission by Oonaugh Foster-Bill |
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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND STUDIO TOUR CELEBRATES WINNERS OF YOUTH ART AWARDS |
Congratulations to all the talented local artists that were recently selected as the winners of the eighth annual Bainbridge Island Studio Tour Youth Art Awards.
Grand Prize
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BHS senior Oonaugh Foster-Bill for her oil /acrylic paintings
Honorable Mention Awards
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BHS senior Max Strom for his recycled metal/wire sculptures
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BHS junior Cort Satterwhite for his nature photography
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BHS junior Noah Thompson for his digital paintings.
The winners all receive cash prizes furnished by studio tour artists.
The Studio Tour looks forward to next year’s Youth Art Awards and is preparing for its upcoming Summer edition from August 12 to 14.
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PARKS FOUNDATION EXPANDS ITS NAME TO INCLUDE TRAILS |
Now know as the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation, the rebrand solidifies its leadership and highlights the foundation’s work in both the development of parks and trails on the island.
“Public trails are at the nexus of outdoor recreation, community health, sustainability and climate resilience. Adding ‘trails’ to our name affirms our commitment to an island where ample trails link neighborhoods, parks, schools, culture and commerce, open and accessible to all.”
Mary Meier, Executive Director, Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation
Chartered in 1998 as a small community grant maker, the foundation has expanded rapidly and secured 21 trail easements in helping build out a 42-mile long Island public trails network.
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Image courtesy of Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island |
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ROTARY NOW TAKING BOOKINGS TO PICK UP AUCTION DONATIONS |
If you have been saving your big, heavy treasures for Rotary - your time has come - bookings are now open for Pick-Up Service for oversized donations.
For the rest of us, stay tuned for the beginning of the drop-off window, coming soon.
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Are you an amazing local website designer... or do you have one you would like to recommend?
Enquiring minds want to know!
The Chamber has a number of upcoming digital projects to build at both at a local and a county level, and we always want to #BuyBainbridge whenever possible.
Step on up, Island (and Kitsap) digital experts - this is your officially your time to shine...
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BAINBRIDGE BUSINESS ACADEMY |
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SCORE PROVIDES MENTORSHIP FOR SMALL BUSINESSES |
Recently reauthorized with bipartisan support, SCORE helps connect aspiring and current entrepreneurs with education and mentorship services to help them accelerate their business and personal growth.
Join more than 45,000 others and get access to online toolkits, mentorship platforms, counseling, webinars and training programs for FREE.
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JOB & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
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COBI SEEKING HOUSING SPECIALIST |
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BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE HIRING MULTIPLE SALES POSITIONS |
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KITSAP TRANSIT SEEKS CLERK/PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICER |
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JOIN THE BOARD - HELP CREATE A HEALTHIER KITSAP |
The Kitsap Public Health Board is seeking applicants for three nonelected community positions.
Per state law, the nonelected positions must be filled by Kitsap residents representing:
• Healthcare and public health professionals
• Consumers of public health services
• Other community stakeholders
This is a unique opportunity for Kitsap residents to represent their community and help guide health priorities for our county.
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BY THE NUMBERS: COVID RATES |
Current Cases per 100,000
- Bainbridge Island: 271 (down from 283)
- Kitsap County: 197 (little changed from 194)
Bainbridge Cumulative Total Cases
- Bainbridge Island: 2,238
- (102 new since last week)
As of May 26, 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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