December - Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce

BUSINESS NEWS
“Creating a Strong, Sustainable Local Economy”
December 2014
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
Set your night on fire!
New Year’s Eve on Bainbridge
Dec. 31st 9:30-12:30 AM
Treehouse Cafe
Dance to the Dusty 45s
20% discount through Dec. 5
Too Much Fun to Miss. See next page...
Chamber Membership Awards
Nominations
for 2014
Deadline
Dec 12
Categories:
• Non Profit of the Year
• Citizen of the Year (Bainbridge
• Sustainable Business of
resident)
the Year
• Small Business of the Year
• Medium-Sized Business of the Year
• Large Business of the Year
Nomination forms at BainbridgeChamber.com
More Holiday Events Inside pg 5.
Membership Awards will be presented at the
Installation Dinner & Awards Banquet
When: Sat. Feb. 7, 2015
5-6 PM cocktails, - 6-7 PM dinner,
7-9 PM awards & ceremony
Where: The Island School on Day Rd. E.
Dress: Winter Formal
Reserve your space now by going online at www.bainbridgechamber.com, or contacting the Chamber. $100
per person. Corporate tables available (includes publicity) .
Sign up at BainbridgeChamber.com
www.bainbridgechamber.com
www.bainbridgechamber.com
More New Years Eve Party...
Dance your way into 2015
with The Dusty 45s
Admission includes:
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Live music and dancing
Complimentary champagne at midnight
Light hors d'oeuvres
Complimentary party favors
Automatic entry in raffle drawing
Complimentary palm & tarot card readings
No-host bar
More surprises including:
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Seattle's Dusty 45s have a reputation for firing up the
crowd. They deliver their rockin', high-energy music at
just the right throttle to keep fans on their feet, begging
for more. Over the years, the group has devoured styles
ranging from twang country, jump blues, surf, and pure rock
& roll, mixed-in elements from influences such as Dixieland
and Jazz, and serve-it-up as a sizzling sound all their own.
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Treehouse
Café
21 and over
Treehouse Café
Palm and Tarot Card reading by NW Psychic
Connie Rose. Find out what's in store for you in
2015!
Raffle: Everyone is automatically entered into the raffle. The raffle includes a variety of items and a Secret
Grand Prize. All
we are allowed
to say is: have a
suitcase packed for
2 nights in your
car in case you win
and...you won’t be
driving.
Sign up today at NYEBainbridge.com
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
HOLIDAY AFTER HOURS
THURS., DEC. 11, 5:30-7:00 PM
DECEMBER BREAKFAST
FRI. DEC 12, 7:30-9:00 AM
This month’s host is Meli Melo Island Vintage Boutique, offering a wide variety of vintage treasures including furniture, jewelry, lighting, vintage clothing, vintage wedding resources, pillows,
gardening, and much more. Meet the booth owners and enjoy
refreshments while you network and check out the new shop.
Free event, no reservations necessary. The public is welcome.
162 Bjune Dr SE (where the former bead store was). Enter from
Bjune next to BI Cycle or from Winslow Way between Eagle
Harbor Books and Bainbridge Arts & Crafts.
Identity Theft - Protect Your Customers & Yourself. Detectives
from the Bainbridge Island Police Department will explain what
you need to know and steps to take to prevent, report and recover from what the FBI considers the fastest growing white
collar crime in the U.S. Bring your questions.
The public is welcome. Sign up online by midnight Wed., Dec. 10
and save $5.00. At IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave. NE.Current
Members $18, Future Members $23. At the Door Current Members $23, Future Members $28.
BAINBRIDGE BUSINESS WOMEN
GATHERING
WED., DEC. 10, 5:30-7 PM
OFFICEXPATS DECEMBER
Tuesday Dec 9, 12-1:30 pm at OfficeXpats: A rare opportunity to work with Executive Coach, Alyse McConnell. Celebrate your accomplishments for 2014, envision what you want
to achieve in 2015 and create a plan of action to make it happen.
Applicable to business, relationships, physical health or mental/
spiritual well-being. More info: www.officexpats.com.
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
Hosted by Meli Melo Island Vintage Boutique, 162 Bjune Dr. SE.
Free networking event, please RSVP at www.bainbridgebusinesswomen.com.
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NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
Alec Mills Photography
206-383-7043
alecmillsphotography@gmail.com
11844 Sunrise Cr. NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
alecmillsphotography.smugmug.com
Photography
Anywhere Technologies
206-707-9955
support@anywhere-tech.net
321 High School Rd NE STE D3 PMB 197
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
anywhere-tech.net
Computers-Networking/Consulting
Bainbridge Senior Living At Home
206-855-9481
lindaw@bainbridgeseniorliving.com
186 Wyatt Way NW
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
www.bainbridgeseniorliving.com
Senior Services
Browne Wheeler Engineers, Inc.
206-842-0605
info@brownewheeler.com
241 Erickson Avenue
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
www.brownewheeler.com
Civil Engineers
Meli-Melo Island Vintage
Boutique
206-780-6700
aoykaren@yahoo.com
162 Bjune Dr SE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Home Décor
Eli Thornock DDS
206-842-4848
elithornockdds@gmail.com
299 Madison Ave N Suite A
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Dentistry
Starbucks Coffee Co
206-842-5463
S21929@retail.starbucks.com
323 High School Rd NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
www.starbucks.com
Coffee House
Greg & Chris Bull, John L
Scott Real Estate.
206-842-5636
600 Winslow Way E., # 110
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
thegregandchristeam.johnlscott.com
Real Estate Services
Island Homestead Apartment Homes
206-842-5811
pm.islandhomestead@riverstones.com
541 Homestead Ln. NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
www.hscrealestate.com
Apartments
THANK YOU TO OUR RENEWING MEMBERS
Members
Years
Barrow, Bill-Coldwell Banker BAIN
Public Utility District #1 of Kitsap
Puget Sound Property Management
Schmidt's Home Appliances and
Sleep Center
Bainbridge Vision
Harrison Bainbridge
Mesolini Glass Studio
Berry, Michael C. CPA, CFP
Liberty Bay Auto Center
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort
42 Visual Apex
40 Bainbridge Community Piano Assoc.
35 Eagle Harbor Insurance LLC
Hillstrom Insurance Agency, Inc. State Farm
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17 Bart Berg Landscape, LLC
14 Guy W. Dunn, CPA, PS, Inc.
14 Jazzercise on Bainbridge
12 Living Well Pain Center LLC
12 Steyer Associates Inc
12 Jenny Coates Law, PLLC
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Winslow Drug Stores, Inc.
206-842-2652
justin@winslowdrug.com
290 Winslow Way East
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
www.winslowdrug.com
Drugstore/Pharmacy
Jenny Coates Law, PLLC
206-780-7934
6100 Lynwood Center Rd NE
www.jennycoateslaw.com
Attorneys
Bailey Manor
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Bainbridge Landscaping and
Excavating, Inc.
2
Lollipops Children's Boutique
2
adplanet.com1
Callaham Insurance Group, LLC
1
Diane Sugden-Windermere
Real Estate-BI, Inc
1
Elle's Island Spectacle
1
H & R Block
1
Island Health & Chiropractic, LLC
1
The Island Gallery
1
Winslow Art Center
1
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Meli Melo Island Vintage Boutique ladies in vintage clothes for
Chamber Ribbon Cutting.
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
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Firefly Salon
Bronwyn Baylor
271 Madison Ave, Ste 101
Bainbridge Is WA 98110
206-605-0509
bronwynbaylor@comcast.net
http://www.hairbyfirefly.com
Plum
Theresa Collier
124 Winslow Way E
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206.201.3654
plumbainbridge@gmail.com
www.plumbainbridge.com
www.facebook/plumbainbridge
Firefly Salon : Best Salon on Bainbridge Island THREE Years Running!
Treat your hair and your spirit to this sweet, mod retreat near
the marina on Bainbridge Island. Whether you are looking for a
refresh on your current style or a major makeover, we are here
for you. Fight the frizz with a smoothing treatment, add some
sparkle with Balayage highlights and a glaze, or add a new Fringe
to frame your face.
Firefly’s mission is to come together with the intention of creating a fun, creative environment in which each member of the
team can express their own unique style and taste and provide
each client with a personalized experience catered to their
needs and lifestyle.
Whether it is through music, film, fashion, art or everyday experience, we seek inspiration to constantly evolve our work and
hopefully inspire our clients as well.
Our focus on education and training means we bring you the
newest trends honed in classic technique so we can achieve
whatever look you desire.
From your friends at Firefly Salon… Shine on!
Plum is an Asian inspired, Northwest-style home décor, clothing and
gift store located up the stairs in the courtyard.
Featuring home décor, clothing, accessories, artwork and jewelry
from local artists, Plum’s inspired, unique gifts are carefully curated
to represent the beautiful and natural world we live in.
Owner Theresa Collier has over twenty five years in retail buying,
beginning with local icons such as Frederick & Nelson, Kasala Furniture and City Peoples. Most recently, she assisted in developing a
gift shop at Bloedel Reserve before opening Plum.
Hours:
Open Monday - Saturday
10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Plum is blegerlocated at 124 Winslow Way E, across the street from
Hitchcock Restaurant.
ROBOTICS FOR BREAKFAST
The Bainbridge High School Spartronics Team 4915 livened
up our November breakfast with a demonstration of their
award-winning robot ATLaS. They went to the FIRST Robotics
World Championships last April and fininished in the top 5% in
the world.
NOVEMBER
BREAKFAST
Congrats to Bainbridge High School Spartronics with their winning robot, ATLaS. The team put
ATLaS through its paces throwing and retrieving a ball at the Chamber’s November breakfast.
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
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Business News
Our
featured
speaker was State
Senator Christine
Rolfes, who gave
us an update on
the state legislative session. Sharing the bill were
the
Bainbridge
High School Spartronics.
December 2014
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS ON BAINBRIDGE START NOV 27TH
ment and help make someone’s holiday a little brighter! More
MODERN COLLISION REBUILD HOLIDAY
info at at www.bainbridgedowntown.org.
FOOD DRIVE STARTS NOW
From now until Dec. 31 bring non-perishable food and toiletry
donations for Helpline House to Modern Collision Rebuild 9270
Miller Rd.
TOYS FOR TOTS NOV 17-DEC 19
Annual “Toys For Tots” campaign sponsored by Cook Family
Funeral Home and US Marine Corps. Bring toy donations to
Cook Funeral Home at 163 Wyatt Way NE. Also accepting funds
and food for Helpline House on Bainbridge Island.
NEW: THE HOLIDAY COUPON BOOK AND
EVENT GUIDE
Thes new guide contains incredible offers from local Bainbridge
merchants. Browse in independent, locally-owned shops and
restaurants and discover the joy of exploring special offers. The
coupon book is available for $5 at many island merchants.
NEW: CHOICE OF THREE BUS TOURS!
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY
Dec. 5, 6, 7. Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5. Take a free self-guided tour
of Arts & Crafts in historic homes, farms, and studios. Brochures
at www.christmasinthecountry.info. See flyer in this issue.
BAINBRIDGE STUDIO TOUR
Dec. 5, 6, 7. Free self-guided art tour with 62 local artists and 9
island studios and live music provided by regional musicians and
carolers. High-quality, hand-crafted art. Details & maps at www.
bistudiotour.com.
FREE HOLIDAY MOVIE
Sat. Dec 6, 11:30 AM at the cinema, free screening of Disney’s
Frozen. A toy or financial donation to The US Marine Corp
"Toys For Tots" is appreciated, or a financial or food donation
to Helpline House Bainbridge. Sponsored by Cook Funeral
Home and US Marine Corps.
Dec. 5, 6, 7. Enjoy a Holiday Brunch Class at Intentional Table;
Christmas in the Country or Bainbridge Island Studio
Tour all combined with shopping and treats galore in Winslow
and Pleasant Beach Village.Your tour bus awaits! Space is limited
so call soon. For more details and reservations, call 206.842.2982
or check the BIDA website: www.bainbridgedowntown.org.
SANTA PHOTOS Dec 6, 13, & 20 10AM-1PM at Columbia
Bank. Bring a non-perishable food item for Helpline House.
DOWNTOWN GIVING TREES. This year, a series of
Giving Trees are sprinkled throughout Winslow. Take an orna-
NEW YEARS EVE DANCE PARTY WITH THE
DUSTY 45s
MEMBER NEWS
WEST SOUND ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE
Student artists will sell calendars at T&C, Safeway, Ace Hardware, Bay Hay and Feed, Bainbridge Bakers and Blackbird Bakery
on Nov. 28-30, Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14, or contact The Island
School at 206-842-0400.
West Sound Academy is hosting an open house for prospective students and parents on Saturday, December 6, 10 AM to
noon. Meet faculty and take a campus tour. Scholarships available.
If interested email Lisa Gsellman at lgsellman@westsoundacademy.org.
OMETEPE CALENDARS AVAILABLE NOW
AVAILABLE
Ometepe calendars are an Island tradition, and this year they
feature the birds of Bainbridge. Benefitting the Bainbridge Ometepe Sister Islands Association (BOSIA), second and fifth grade
students from The Island School have created beautiful calendars.
Dec. 31, 9 PM – 12:30 AM. Party on
Bainbridge at the Treehouse Café
with Seattle rockabilly champs the
Dusty 45s. Tickets and info: NYEBainbridge.com. Age 21 and over.
NOURISH OFFERS FOOD CLASSES
Starting this fall, NourishLLC is launching a new and exciting
series of classes about Raw Foods! This very interactive, informative and often hands-on class series gives you the opportunity
to learn how to best incorporate new foods and food craftmanship into your own kitchen. Use locally grown, seasonally fresh,
organic and sustainably farmed food that you can prepare for
yourself and for your family.
February 2015- Warming Winter Raw Foods;
April 2015- Sushi in the Raw
August 2015- Rockin' Raw Summer Cuisine.
KITSAP BUSINESS FORUM
Dec 9th Kitsap Business Forum on the topic of "Collaborative
Leadership in Kitsap: Where Are We Now?" featuring a World
Café with the participants of the Forum. This event is free of
charge and open to the public. Info: www.excellpugetsound.com
info@kldwd.com
Platinum
Gold
Avalara
Fairbank Construction • Sears & Associates
•
Town & Country Market
Silver
Ace Hardware • Bainbridge Disposal • Liberty Bay Auto • Living Well Pain Center
SpiderLily Web Design
Bronze
AGS Stainless Inc. • Bainbridge Lending Group, LLC • Columbia Bank • Carney-Cargill, Inc.
Cook Family Funeral Home • The Doctors Clinic • Hill Moving Services • HomeStreet Bank • Kitsap Physical Therapy
Sage/Far Bank • Suquamish Clearwater Casino • Wells Fargo Bank
Windermere Real Estate
Media Sponsors
Bainbridge Island Review • Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal
Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce
Creating a Strong, Sustainable Local Economy
• Representing the Interests of Business with Government
• Providing Networking Opportunities
Board of Directors. . .
Chairman:
Arnie Sturham
Chair Elect:
Kelly Muldrow
Secretary:
Rick Pedersen
Treasurer:
Linda Lincoln
842-2369
945-3420
842-3848
658-4010
Past Chair
Jeff Waite
842-0969
Directors:
Matt Albee
780-0905
Howard Block
842-2813
Rhonda Brown 360-792-6510
Claire Chavanu
842-6637
Cheryle Elmquist
780-5007
Russell Everett
451-4646
Clayton Hallum
Damien Lawson
Bob Moore
842-9217
206-451-4989
206-371-5191
Chamber Staff. . .
President/CEO
Rex Oliver
Licensing Supervisor
Kris Rothert
Director of Operations
Betsy Leger
Director of Marketing & Tourism
Mickey Molnaire
Visitor Specialists: Kathy Ball, Joanne Bergen,
Frances Burress, May Chan-Stan, Janice Etzold, Shannon Foti, Sean Gabriel, Bill Galvani, Mike Gormley, Elizabeth Lemoine, Lorens Mulholland, Evellyn Reed, Jonah
Rapp, Matt Rothe, Patricia Webber, Pamela Williams.
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
395 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 206-842-3700/Fax: 206-842-3713
Email: info@bainbridgechamber.com
Website: www.bainbridgechamber.com
©2014 Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
All rights reserved.
• Promoting Sustainable Business Practices
• Promoting the Community
*Newsletter Advertising Rates*
Business card-sized ad $40/month
Newsletter inserts $75 email PDF to the Chamber
See deadlines below.
More info: betsy@bainbridgechamber.com
Article Submissions: Chamber members: We
are looking for content about your industry that
would be interesting to others. If you would like
to contribute an article of 150 to 500 words about
important news happening in your field, or share
knowledge that would be of benefit to the membership and community, please contact Betsy Leger,
betsy@bainbridgechamber.com. Our editorial
board will review all submissions. We reserve the
right to edit articles and to schedule them according to the needs of the publication.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES: Business News is published monthly by the
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce. Ads are available to Chamber members.
Deadlines for January Business News: For ads, articles and press
releases: Wed. Dec 9. For inserts: Tues. Dec. 16. Call to reserve space. For inserts we will need a PDF copy emailed to us, and to have payment here by the deadline.
Submit articles in text format. Questions? Contact editor Betsy Leger at the Chamber,
206-842-3700, or betsy@bainbridgechamber.com.