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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE CHAMBER

At the end of another revitalized and impactful year for our organization, we wanted to take this moment to recap the 2023 efforts of Chamber team (staff, volunteers, board, and members) and to personally say thank you for your support in helping the Chamber be able to:


Create Connections:

  • Communicate weekly via this email newsletter, and social media posts,
  • Introduce 110,000+ visitors to local attractions and businesses,
  • Introduce 100’s of members at monthly After Hours mixer events,
  • Provide confidential advice, support, and advocacy for our active members.


Build Community:


Effectively Advocate:


Here’s to a great 2024 – we can’t wait to announce new initiatives for this new year!

See More of the 2023 Chamber End of Year Overview

NEWS IN BRIEF







CHAMBER NEWS

RSVP For January After Hours at HomeStreet Bank

Thur Jan 25, 5:30-7:30pm


The Chamber is excited to announce that the first After Hours of the new year will help HomeStreet Bank's celebrate it's 10th anniversary on Bainbridge on Thursday January 25.


As our 2024 After Hours Wine Sponsor; wine will be graciously provided by Eleven Winery.

 

After Hours tickets are always free for Chamber members and invited guests, with a very limited number available to non-members for $20 each.

Join Us at 921 Hildebrand Ln #100

MEMBER NEWS

Kitsap Great Give Registration is Open


Do you need to register if you participated last year? YES!


Your Kitsap Great Give 2024 campaign is on its way!


Registration closes for nonprofit participation at midnight on Wednesday, January 31.


Once you have completed all the requirements and submitted your registration form, the Kitsap Community Foundation team will review your organization's registration.


Reviews can take up to two weeks, so please don't delay!

Register for Kitsap Great Give 

New Clients Get 10% off at Vitality Bodywork


It's that time of year again: time to assess what worked and what wasn't so productive this past year.


Vitality Bodywork wants to make it easy for you to choose a healthy path with a regular dose of massage.

Schedule Your Massage

MEMBER EVENTS

First 2024 Friday Artwalk

Fri Jan 5, 6-8pm


Spend an evening experiencing all that downtown Bainbridge has to offer.


Many galleries, shops and businesses will be participating this month showcasing the art of our talented creative community.


Afterwards, stop by one of our many restaurants for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, or dinner.


Info from BIDA

Mochi Tsuki 2024

Sat Jan 6, 11am - 3pm


For more than 30 years, the Bainbridge Island Mochi Tsuki celebration has been an important traditional event to bring good fortune in the New Year. 


Once again, the public is invited to participate in making mochi the traditional way–steaming sweet rice over an open fire, followed by pounding the rice by hand with traditional, handcrafted cherry wood mallets (kine) in a granite bowl (usu).


This event is enjoyed by adults and children alike.


More About this Free Event

All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt Movie

Sat Jan 6, 9pm


One night only! BIFF Presents "All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt" (2023) directed by Raven Jackson


A lyrical, decades-spanning exploration across a woman's life in Mississippi, the feature debut from award-winning poet, photographer and filmmaker Raven Jackson is a haunting and richly layered portrait, a beautiful ode to the generations of people and places that shape us. 


Purchase Tickets & Learn More

Kitsap Great Give Free Training Webinar

Tue Jan 9, 11am


With the massive help of Mightycause, Kitsap Great Give is offering three free webinars this year to help all participants get the most out of their 2024 Kitsap Great Give campaign!


Join them for the first webinar, Getting Started, on Tuesday, January 9, from 11am to 12pm. Discussing Registration and your To-do list, as well as review your Organization Dashboard and the tools available to your organization on the platform.


Register for the 1st Webinar

Visit Bainbridge Island
For more Bainbridge events head over to Visit Bainbridge's community calendar 

MEET THE CHAMBER

Jessica Perkins

VP of Community Engagement


Bainbridge Chamber

Phedra Elliott

Board Treasurer


Housing Resource Bainbridge

Karla Sammons

Island Ambassador


Bainbridge Chamber

FREE MEMBER RESOURCES

Business Info Brochure Racks:


Let everyone know about your business with 4x9" rack cards at both the Ferry Info Kiosk & Winslow Way Info Desk

Email For Details

The Via Rosa 11 Conference Room:


Seating for 10 people, 50” video screen + internet, giant whiteboard wall: Available to book for 60 or 120-minute sessions

Book the Room

The PSE Spotlight Pop-Up Window:


Prime position Winslow Way 6ft x 6ft area comes with 43" monitor + stand, power, lights & internet: Available for 2 week slots.

Book A Pop-Up


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