a weekly digest for bainbridge business owners and our island community |
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS |
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DON'T FORGET TO VOTE TODAY!
DROP BOXES CLOSE AT 8PM
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Image of Bethany Lutheran Church |
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CITY ORDINANCE FOR INCREASING DENSITY BONUSES FOR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS MOVES FORWARD TO NEXT COUNCIL MEETING |
The ordinance pertains to allowing a pilot affordable housing project at Bethany Lutheran Church. The church, in conjunction with Housing Resources Bainbridge, would build 21 affordable housing units if the city council passes an additional housing density bonus religious properties.
While all council members agreed that affordable housing was a paramount need, how to get there seemed to be in question.
Council member Pollock was the dissenting vote saying he was unsure the ordinance would achieve it's intended purpose without being discriminatory to other organizations or property owners.
City staff will bring further information for council members' deliberation to their next meeting.
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Image courtesy Bainbridge Senior Center |
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CITY COUNCIL REJECTS SENIOR CENTER BIDS AS TOO HIGH |
In a unanimous vote, city council members rejected bids for remodeling the senior center because the one bid received was over the outlined budget.
During public comment Executive Director Reed Priced acknowledged and accepted the city council’s rejection of the bids, but asked city leaders to revisit the process with him to limit the scope of the project for the most important accessibility upgrades needed.
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TONIGHT'S CITY COUNCIL SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELED |
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STATE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES WORKING WASHINGTON 5 APPLICATION LAUNCH |
The application portal for business grants of up to $20,000 will open Aug. 17-31.
To qualify your business must have grossed less than $5 million in 2019.
One important change to this application process is that all applicants must have a UEI to replace the DUNS number previously required.
The process to apply for a UEI may take 4-5 weeks, so apply as soon as possible.
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BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION STARTS AT SPORTSMAN’S CLUB & SR 305 |
Work begins next Monday to replace the Murden Creek culvert – a fish barrier - with a new bridge and rebuild the stream. Removing the barrier will increase the likelihood of migration of fish into their creek habitats for spawning.
Drivers should expect delays but WSDOT is committed to keeping traffic moving as much as possible across the island as it’s a critical link for ferry commuters. To do this, they’ll build a temporary two-lane bypass road at SR 305 near Sportsman Club Road.
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Q: How important to your business is revenue from visitors and tourism?
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(please choose one answer)
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Very Important Year-round
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Very Important in the Summer
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Irrelevant to my business
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Recent Results:
Q: Would a foot ferry between Bremerton and Bainbridge Island help your business?
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CHAMBER AFTER HOURS HEADS TO KITSAP BANK
Thursday, Aug. 25, 5:30-7:30pm
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Join us for an August fiesta as we toast the newly remodeled Kitsap Bank - Bainbridge Branch on High School Road!
There will be a fun raffle prize, giveaways and more…plus you’ll get to hang out with all of your fellow Chamber members and enjoy tasty beverages from Eleven Winery!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS MAC N JACKS |
From the same white garage on Eagle Harbor Drive, Mac N Jacks has been servicing local cars and trucks since 1974.
The story of Mac N Jacks is the story of two families, the McFarlanes and the Jacksons, down to current owner Larry Jackson -- who worked in the shop as he was growing up -- and his wife Beth who took over the business in 2019 and expanded services by adding a motorcycle specialist to the team.
Keeping this family institution alive makes them highly “automotivated” to provide Islanders with the highest standards of service.
The team at Mac N Jacks also helped to sponsor 2022 Grand Old 4th Classic Car Show. THANK YOU!
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Image courtesy Pleasant Beach Village |
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OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE MARKETPLACE AT PLEASANT BEACH VILLAGE
Thursday, Aug. 4 at 7pm
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Step up to the mic and show the world what you got!
Join fellow musicians for Open Mic Night at Pleasant Beach Village’s First Thursdays Open Mic Night.
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PEGASUS COFFEE SUMMER SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES
Select Sundays, 2-4pm
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Join Pegasus Coffee House for their Summer Sunday Concert Series!
- August 7 – Jed Crisologo
- August 21 – Julianne Thoma
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MOVIES IN THE PARK ARE BACK AT BATTLE POINT
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 12, 19 + 26 at 8pm
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Toss out the blanket and bring the homemade popcorn, seating for this year’s movies in the park starts at 8 pm near the observatory and all films start 30 minutes after sunset.
Here’s the schedule:
- Aug. 5 – Luca
- Aug. 12 – Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Aug. 19 – Jurassic Park
- Aug. 26 – Cruella
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KIWANIS ALL-COMERS TRACK MEET
Monday Aug. 8 & 15, 5:30-8:30pm
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Take to the track with fellow running enthusiasts of all ages at the annual Kiwanis All-Comers Track Meet held at Woodward Middle School.
There’s a variety of events and an all-runner relay at the end.
Registration begins at 5:30 for all events.
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Image courtesy of Keith Brofsky |
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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND FOUNDER’S TOURNAMENT GETS READY TO SERVE UP
Aug. 10-14, All Day
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Stop by and cheer on your favorite power paddles at the Founder’s Pickleball Tournament at Battle Point Park.
This year’s tournament is completely full and should be a fantastic experience everyone. Folks from throughout the country compete to claim their place in Island history and, of course, raise money for the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum.
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Image courtesy of BI Studio Tour |
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WINSLOW MALL SIDEWALK SALE IS BACK
Aug. 12-14, All Day
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Hunt for great deals at the Island’s leading boutiques at the first sidewalk sale since COVID.
Other merchants downtown may also participate – so keep an eye out!
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Image courtesy of BI Studio Tour |
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BI STUDIO TOUR
August 12-14, All Day
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Enjoy meeting artists and shopping for distinctive wares and even seeing works in progress at this year’s summer studio tour.
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SUMMER ART MARKET SPRINGS UP AT BIMA
Sundays July 11-August 15, 11am-5pm
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It’s back!
Peruse vendor booths featuring handmade, locally crafted treasures and speak with local artists every Sunday in the plaza at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
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Image courtesy of Bainbridge Island Winery Alliance |
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WINE AROUND THE ROCK
Saturday, Aug. 13, 5-8:30pm
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Cruise around the Island aboard a two-story Argosy cruise ship and enjoy sips from five island winemakers!
The cruise includes dinner and dishes paired with five different wines – one from each winery.
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READY TO MAKE TAX PREP YOUR THING? |
H&R Block is looking to hire throughout Kitsap County, specifically in Poulsbo, Silverdale and Bremerton.
If you’re looking for a change of career, consider signing up for their next class (in-person or virtually).
Scholarships or funds to assist with classes may also be available.
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BAINBRIDGE BUSINESS ACADEMY |
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NEW 1099-K REPORTING RULES COMPLICATE SMALL-BUISNESS TAXES |
The reporting threshold for payment systems like PayPal and Venmo is now just $600 for each system.
It's time to get your paperwork in order.
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KITSAP DIGITAL HOUR: BUSINESS CREDIBILITY + CREDIT
Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 11am
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Help your business build strength and resiliency through any economic climate. This seminar given by Jenefeness Tucker focuses on the advantages of personal versus business credit, steps to form business credibility and forms of capital and barriers to bankability and business growth.
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JOB & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
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WWU CENTER LOOKING FOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR IN POULSBO |
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BI PARKS SEEKS COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR, PROGRAM SPECIALISTS AND INSTRUCTORS |
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PLEASANT BEACH HIRING FOR BARTENDERS & HOUSEKEEPING STAFF |
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WSP LOOKING FOR DISPATCHER - BREMERTON |
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Image Courtesy of Bainbridge Prepares |
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2nd DOSE VACCINATION CLINIC CHILDREN 6 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS
Saturday, Aug. 6
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Volunteers from Bainbridge Prepares will provide 2nd dose COVID-19 vaccinations for the youngest among us this weekend.
There are a total of three shots in the series.
If you were unable get an appointment with the group, Seattle Children’s has a main campus vaccine center for this age group as well.
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BY THE NUMBERS: COVID RATES |
Current Cases per 100,000
- Bainbridge Island: 124 (down from 136)
- Kitsap County: 162 (up from 147)
Bainbridge Cumulative Total Cases
- 2,574 (31 new since last week)
As of July 28, 2022
Kitsap County COVID Resources:
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FREE CHAMBER MEMBER RESOURCES |
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BAINBRIDGE FILMWORKS:
Make your home or business available to film/tv productions via a new WA Filmworks partnership
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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