March - Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce

Business News
March 2011
WHY TOURISM, UH –
VISITORS, MATTER
Chamber Marketing Update
The recent news that Washington State’s
Tourism Office will close July 1st as part
of the Governor’s massive budget overhaul
comes at a time when tourism has never
meant more to the continued survival
of so many of our Island’s small businesses. While some of us may question
whether we might be “at capacity” those
few days in mid-July when our sidewalks
seem crowded, we can’t overlook the fact
that they also bring much-appreciated
spending and are a great reminder that
tourism, uh- visitors, bring vital dollars
into our local economy.
These visitors also provide an undeniable
stimulus that buoys our local economy.
Whether they shop, dine, rent kayaks, or
ride the Chilly Hilly, they have a direct impact that results in job creation and small
business growth as our local businesses
thrive.
So what does all of this mean to your business? Consider the following statistics
from last year’s Washington State Tourism Commission’s report to the Department of Commerce:
Tourism is a major industry in Washington State: According to Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) produced,
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Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
Ciscoe Morris
Ciscoe Morris Headlines Home & Garden Show
Celebrating Sustainable Living on Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Architect Matthew Coates, sustainability guru Molly McCabe, among
others, will join Ciscoe Morris as keynote speakers at the Bainbridge Island Home and
Garden Show. The show, now in its eighth year, will be held Saturday, April 9, from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Woodward Middle School.
The Home and Garden Trade Show will feature more than 70 local and regional exhibitors,
plus speakers, workshops and demonstrations on everything from home building, home
repair, gardening and money-saving tips for your remodel, to landscaping and gardening
projects. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Sustainable Living on Bainbridge Island.”
Exhibitor fees are $250 for a 10 x 10 space. A 20% discount will be provided to Chamber
members who register before March 11th.
The event is produced by the Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Premier Sponsor Puget Sound Energy, Bainbridge Gardens, Fairbank Construction Co., and the
Bainbridge Islander/Kitsap Sun. Corporate Sponsorships are still available. For more
information, please contact Kevin Dwyer at (206) 842-3700.
Home & Garden Show
Saturday, April 9 Woodward Middle School
Trade Show with 70-plus Exhibitors and Presentations
Featuring Presentations by:
• Matthew Coates, Architect
• Molly McCabe, Clive Pardy
• A representative from Puget
Sound Energy
• Patti Shannon, Linna Callaham,
and Carolyn Frame
• 3 p.m. Ciscoe Morris
*Additional speakers and times are forthcoming.
Check out our website for latest information
www.bainbridgechamber.com
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Dr. Duggal
Dr. Jonathan Wright
Island HoopFit
A Healthy Dose of Healthy Living —
Expo a Success!
Deanna
Minnich
Zumba Dancing
A special thanks to our Corporate Sponsors, whose resources
and physical help and support made this year’s event possible:
Virginia Mason Winslow Clinic, Island Fitness, Island Health
and Rehabilitation, Zindell Acupuncture, Dr. Chris Grams
Chiropractic, Martha and Mary, the Bainbridge Review, and
the Kitsap Sun/Bainbridge Islander.
We would like to extend our thanks to our planning committee
and the handful of volunteers and Chamber staff whose energy,
creativity and time helped make the Healthy Living Expo possible: Katherine LaFond, Michael and Alexa Rosenthal, Ishya
Silpikul, Brenda Prickett, Holly Hall, James Zindell, Kate
Hinrichs, Ray Hernandez, Laurinda Lanza, Chris Grams,
Sheri Watson, Rodney Bauch, Larry and Renee Sears, Marian
McLain, Lois Boubong, Mike Loudon, Mary Dwyer, and Dee
Herzog. Additional kudos to Chambers staffers Kris Rothert,
Mickey Molnaire, Betsy Leger, Vicki Rauh, Andie Mackin,
and Kevin Dwyer.
Special thanks to Linda Thurrott and Best Western PLUS
Bainbridge Island Suites for hosting our keynote speaker.
This year’s Healthy Living Expo proved to be another successful event for the Chamber of Commerce and its sponsoring
partners.
The all-day interactive trade show, with more than 60 exhibitors,
speakers, health screenings, fun demonstrations, and other unique
aspects, was held on Saturday January 29 at Woodward Middle
School.
The event – in its sixth year - drew 700-plus attendees and featured
a wide array of interesting presenters.
Our thanks to keynote speaker Dr. Jonathon V. Wright, Medical
Director of the Tahoma Clinic in Renton, for his popular discussion
on the natural ways to boost your immune system, healthy aging
processes, and innovative ways to stay healthy during the winter.
Dr. Wright’s speech was complemented by Dr. Deanna Minich,
an internationally-recognized nutrition educator and author who
discussed “Food and Mood: 7 Tips to Feeling Radiant” at the
Healthy Living Expo.
Other presenters included Dr. Kim Leatham, Dr. Narinder Duggal, and Registered Nurse Piper Paul, along with a host of fun
physical demonstrations by HoopFit’s Dani Hemmat, and Jillian
Bateman of Island Fitness, and others.
See list of participating Exhibitors on page 5.
More pictures on page 7.
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Spotlight on Business
Local Harvest Restaurant
Chef Daniel Miller
403 Madison Ave N # 130 ~ Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2006 ~ [email protected]
http://www.localharvestrestaurant.com
who share his vision to implement sustainability practices in the
restaurant — simply defined as “a way of producing and consuming food that ultimately promotes the continuous well-being of
ourselves and our planet.”
Local Harvest’s goal is to deliver delicious cuisine to your table
using a small carbon footprint. All of the dishes are reflective of
the eclectic surroundings of the Pacific Northwest and around the
world.
The menu includes gluten-free and vegetarian options. In February, gluten-free flatbread dough was introduced on the menu as a
choice for guests seeking a gluten free option.
Owner and Executive Chef Daniel Miller is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America located in Hyde Park, New York.
Local Harvest Restaurant is opened Tuesday-Saturday for lunch
from 11:30am-2:00pm and for dinner from 5:00pm-9:30pm.
Call 206-842-2006 for reservations. For more information visit
www.LocalHarvestRestaurant.com for more information.
Chef/Owner Daniel Miller was Lisa Marie Presley’s private
chef. He has prepared dinners for Bob Hope, Dan Marino, and
President George Bush. Now his domain is Bainbridge Island.
He and his superb staff at Local Harvest Restaurant are committed to serving you exciting, mouth-watering dishes, using
produce from local farmers, with a dedication to practicing and
promoting environmental and social stewardship. Whether they
are braising organic short ribs for demi-glace, sautéing organic
spinach in sesame oil, or baking gluten-free pizzas in their wood
stove they and their staff want you to walk away knowing that
you will return time and time again..
Located in the Pavilion on Madison Avenue, Local Harvest
Restaurant opened July 2010. The restaurant’s menu constantly
changes to reflect the seasons and freshest ingredients. Many ingredients come from local farms, all of their meat is grass-fed and
raised without hormones or antibiotics and all of the fish is wild
and line caught. The restaurant makes their own bread, including
their flatbread dough.
Chef Daniel partners with local farmers and local entrepreneurs
Companies are chosen for the Spotlight on Business in a drawing
at the Chamber’s Monthly Membership Luncheon
The Chamber Thanks its Patron Level Members
Ace Hardware
Steve & Becky Mikami
(206) 842-9901
American National Insurance
Linna Callaham
(206) 842-1707
Bainbridge Lending Group, LLC
Matt Culp
(206) 842-1444
www.BLGloans.com
Bank of America Home Loans
David Boone
(206) 201-0010
www.bankofamerica.com
Columbia Bank
(206) 842-5651
Anne Bopp
www.columbiabank.com
Carney-Cargill Inc.
John Carney & Mackie Cargill
(206) 842-8987
www.carneycargill.com
Cook Family Funeral Home
David Cook
206-842-2642
www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com
Olympic Property Group
Shana Smith
(360) 297-7251
www.portgamble.com
Viking Bank
Doug Stephenson
360-394-1701
www.vikingbank.com
The Doctors Clinic
Melissa Reed
(360) 782-3600
www.TheDoctorsClinic.com
Pinnacle Real Estate
Law Group, LLC
Craig Jones
(206) 780-4151
www.pinnacle-law.com
Wells Fargo Bank
Jeff Bilski
(206) 842-1860
www.wellsfargo.com
Hill Moving Services
Steve & Debbie Hill
(800) 833-9555
www.hillmoving.com
Reliable Storage
Merv Richardson
206-842-8781
www.reliablestorage.com
Kitsap Bank
Claire Chavanu
206-842-6637
www.kitsapbank.com
Sterling Savings Bank
Ludivina Garvin
(206) 842-8676
www.sterlingsavings.com
Kitsap Sun Newspaper
Mike Stevens
(206) 842-5696
www.kitsapsun.com
Suquamish Clearwater Casino
Bill Nucciarone
(360) 598-8700
www.clearwatercasino.com
Liberty Bay Auto Center
Kevin Hogan
(360) 697-4066
www.libertybayauto.com
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
Windermere Real Estate
Jim Laws
206-842-5626
www.bainbridgerealestate.com
Union Bank
Ed Kaufman
(206) 780-4484
www.frontierbank.com
Business News
Patron Level Membership: A unique
investment opportunity to market
your business and support the Chamber of Commerce.
March 2011
www.bainbridgechamber.com
Business Person/Couple of the Year
It’s time to select the island’s most deserving Business Person or Business
Couple of the Year. A potential nominee does not have to be a Chamber member to qualify for this prestigious award. Winner(s) will be honored at a special Chamber celebration on Weds. May 18 at Wing Point and will be the
honorary Grand Marshal(s) in the Grand Old Fourth of July Parade. Nomination forms are available online at www.bainbridgechamber.com or at the
Chamber office, 395 Winslow Way East.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Special thanks to Cook Family Funeral Home for renewing its Premier
Sponsorship for the Grand Old Fourth of July. Please let us know if you are
interested in sponsorship opportunities for the Grand Old Fourth of July and
the Summer Golf Scramble – scheduled for Thursday August 18 at Wing
Point - as well as serving as a volunteer for these fun-filled all-day events. For
more information, contact Kevin Dwyer at (206) 842-3700.
Many thanks to the following
Exhibitors at the Healthy Living Expo:
3 Degrees/ PSE Green Power Program
Acupuncture and Wellness Center
Bainbridge Concierge LLC
Bainbridge Is. Acupuncture/ Atara
Noiade EAMP
Bainbridge Island Little League
Bainbridge Island Special Needs
Foundation
C & R Boger Construction*
Classic Homeopathy
Costco Wholesale
Crossfit Bainbridge
Curves of Bainbridge Island
Deanna Minich, Metagenics
Dr. Chris Grams, Chiropractor
Ecosmith Architecture & Consulting
Eyeland Optical
Fire Dragon Acupuncture
Gourmet Blend of Italy
Handle Life
Harrison Medical Center
Havill Golf
Healing Touch/Healthy Chocolate Dhyana Moyer - LMP
Hospice of Kitsap County
Interiors Only Painting
Island Fitness*
Island Health & Rehab*
J’aime Les Crepes
Jared M. Hendler MD
Jazzercize on Bainbridge
JoAnn & Gerard Bentryn,
2010 Business Couple of the Year
Upcoming Chamber Events
march lUNCHEON
Jean Michelle Keep It Off-Weight Loss
Juice Plus/ Health Promoters Inc.
Date: Weds. Mar 16. Time: 11:30 a.m.
Kids Discovery Museum
Program: Bill Moskin, island resident and
Kitsap Sun/The Islander
nationally recognized tourism expert, along with
Living Well Chiropractic*
representatives of the Bainbridge Tourism Alliance
Martha & Mary Health Services*
and Seatle Visitor & Convention Bureau. Register
Messenger House Care Center
& Info: 842-3700 or sign up online at
Monavie
www.bainbridgechamber.com.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- NW Chapter
March After Hours
Nature’s Lessons/Kathryn Lafond
Date: Thurs. March 24. Time: 5:30 p.m.
Peacock Family Play Center
- 7:00 p.m. at Bloedel Reserve, in the new
Peninsula Services’ AllShred &
Virginia Merrill Bloedel Center. Network with
E-Z Earth
business friends & associates while noshing on
Pretty Stick Cosmetics
finger food and beverages and touring the center.
Puget Sound Blood Center
Restore Your Core Fitness /
No reservations necessary. Public welcome.
Island HoopFit
Sensaria Natural Bodycare
Silver Planet
Smart Chiropractic PLLC
Bainbridge Island Map
Squeaky Wheels
The Island Yoga Space
Spots are still available for ads
Thermal Body Scan NW Inc.
on the new Bainbridge Island
Treeroot Espresso & Edibles
Map. If interested, see www.
Virginia Mason - Winslow Clinic*
Bainbridgechamber.com or call
West Sound Bike Club
the Chamber at 842-3700.
Willow’s Naturally
*These exhibitors had two booths
(360) 621-8548 cell
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
Business News
March 2011
www.bainbridgechamber.com
Renewing Members...
The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce commends these businesses for renewing their membership:
Members
Years
Boyer Towing
39
Jerry’s Auto Rebuild
36
Kitsap Bank
33
Helpline House
33
Bainbridge Gardens, Inc.
28
Bainbridge Rentals Inc.
23
Eagle Harbor Book Co.
21
Paper Products Ect.
19
Jeanette Alexander Graphic Design
19
Smallwood Design & Construction
18
Coldwell Banker McKenzie
18
Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County 17
South Bainbridge Water System
16
Winslow Animal Clinic
15
Bainbridge Place LLC
14
Wing Point Golf & Country Club
14
Black & Yund
13
Bainbridge Island Historical Society 12
Ray’s Automotive Inc.
11
Kitsap Credit Union
12
Bell Thompson,PLLC
12
Flowering Around Inc.
10
Isla Bonita
11
Carley Construction Inc.
11
B & C Resources
11
Island Piano Service
10
Marian Holt McLain, Consultant
10
Dave Christensen Insurance Agency 10
North Pacific Mini Storage
10
Seabold Cottage
9
SpringRidge Gardens Bed & Breakfast 8
Foster Law Group
9
Kitsap Xerographix
8
Eagle Harbor Congregational
8
Olympic Property Group
8
Indigo Inc.
8
Arrow Point Guest House
7
James F Chapel
8
Dean Doering Educational Consultants 7
K & R Services
7
Buckley & Buckley Real Estate, Inc. 7
Linda Fox
7
Island Center Automotive
6
Moving Well Physical Therapy
6
Catherine (Casey) Pitinga
6
Jan Parker, Interior Consulting
6
Crystal Springs Beach House
6
Ovation! Musical Theater 4
Pharos Creative LLC
5
New Members
Sotheby’s International Realty
Dennis Paige
271 Madison Ave S #102
Bainbridge Is. WA 98110
(206) 842-0842
(206) 842-2718
[email protected]
www.dennispaige.com
Real Estate
Lailey Jenkins Consulting
and Counseling
Lailey Jenkins
6345 Knectel Way Ste 207
Bainbridge Is. WA 98110
(206) 842-6161
[email protected]
www.laileyjenkins.com
Mental Health Counseling
Alex’s Beach House
Bill Madigan
3832 Pleasant Beach Dr.
Bainbridge Is. WA 98110
(206) 842-2863
(206) 842-2843
[email protected]
www.alexsbeachhouse.com
Vacation Rental
Island Edge Knife Sharpening
John Grinter
6413 Haley loop NE
Bainbridge Is WA 98110
(206) 842-4595
[email protected]
www.BIsharpening.com
Knife & Scissor Sharpening
Bainbridge Institute for Integrative
Psychology
Sandra Paulsen PhD
9054 Battle Pt Dr NE
Bainbridge Is WA 98110
(206) 855-1133
[email protected]
www.bainbridgepsychology.com
Mental Health Counseling
Local Harvest Restaurant
Jessica Miller
403 Madison Ave N #130
Bainbridge Is. WA 98110
(206) 842-2006
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.localharvestrestaurant.com
Restaurant
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
Jane A Comerford, John L Scott
WaterRock Global Asset Management
Chavurat Shir Hayam
My Kids’ Cookies Company
Winslow Law Group, PLLC
Shannon Sheehan Hair Stylist
Keating Consulting Service
Elder and Adult Day Care Services
Patina Design Architects
Bookkeeping-Kathleen M Stock
Jared M Hendler MD
Peacock Family Center
Lorraine Davee, Managing Broker
Ray Peterson’s
Sun Wind Concepts
Nick Felky Photography
Puget Sound Restoration Fund
KaveDragen Ink LLC
Unique Experience
Bainbridge Island Psycotherapy Guild
Global Zen Sustainability
Jerry Slade & Associates
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Fetraco Corporation (NOTUS)
Mark Lovejoy
345 Knectel Way NW #204
Bainbridge Is. WA 98110
(206) 842-5321
(206) 842-5162
[email protected]
Computer Sales
Wing Point Construction
Tom Cain
321 High School Rd NE
Ste. D3 PMB #174
Bainbridge Is. WA 98110
(206) 842-1670
(206) 319-1527
[email protected]
wingpointconstruction.com
General Contractor
Bainbridge Nurse Practitioners
Audrey Van Voorhis, ARNP
Gabriela H. Skistimas, ARNP, FNP
147 Madrone Lane
Bainbridge Is. WA 98110
(206) 842-2278
(206) 842-5206
[email protected]
www.bainbridgenursepractitioners.com
Healthcare
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March 2011
www.bainbridgechamber.com
New Member Profiles
Island Edge Knife and Scissor
Sharpening
842-4595
www.BISharpening
John Grinter
Law Office of Jonathan Kroman
Jon Kroman
(206) 794-1442
[email protected]
Island
Edge
knife sharpening
precision hand sharpened knives and scissors
John Grinter
In business for 5 years, Island(206)
Edge
handIsland,
sharpens
842-4595Sharpening
6413 Haley Loop Bainbridge
WA 98110
your knives and scissors using the renownwww.BIsharpening.com
“Edge Pro” system.
Hand sharpening takes less metal off than machine sharpening.
We make sure that your knives are using their full cutting edge by
eliminating gaps along the edge that develop from poor sharpening
technique. Yes, we can bring back an edge to bread knives.
Customers include Blackbird Bakery, Burrara Bistro and Paella
Bar and many happy homeowners.
Drop Off Locations: Esthers Fabrics, The Chandlery, Bainbridge
Rentals. We pick up on Tuesdays and return no later than Friday.
On-site sharpening is also available, call 842-4595 to schedule.
Jon Kroman established his own law and consulting practice after
28 years with the Seattle-based law firm of Garvey Schubert Barer,
including over 20 years as a partner. He offers rates associated with
virtually no overhead.
As a business lawyer and adviser, Jon helps clients define their
goals and objectives, then assists with the design and implementation
of concrete steps to achieve them: enterprise formation, structure
and organization, including joint ventures; governance issues and
documentation; strategic relationships; debt financings; private
placements and other equity financings; relationships among owners,
including shareholder and limited liability company operating
agreements; change of control transactions, including mergers and
acquisitions; consulting, employment and other services agreements;
and agreements for other relationships with customers, suppliers,
contractors and employees.
For many years, Jon has been heavily involved with sustainability
in the regional business community. A central element of the
transition to his own practice is the opportunity to provide costeffective professional support to small and medium- sized companies
defined by products, services and practices reflecting a fundamental
commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
For more information, see www.kromanlaw.com
Thrash Associates LLC - Jim Thrash
1804 Eagle Harbor Ln
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 962-9205
Fax: (206) 855-9259
[email protected]
Thrash Associates LLC was formed when Jim Thrash was approached to advise the Board of a major engineering company in
Seattle, after Jim retired as a senior executive from Parsons Corporation. Drawing upon his 40+ years in the Engineering & Construction industry, Jim has provided management perspective for
financial analyses, acquisitions, strategic planning, marketing, and
most recently, installing a risk management process. Thrash Associates also provides major project capture strategy consulting to large
engineering and construction organizations, and M&A assistance
to private equity firms. Jim has been involved with all aspects of
project delivery in the US and internationally, across a broad range
of markets for private and government entities, including transportation, advanced technology facilities, water programs, industrial
facilities, power, and all elements of infrastructure. He was also
involved for several years with government relations at state and
local, federal, and international levels.
Psychotherapy and Trainings
Victoria G. Heemstra, M.A., LMHC
(206) 780-0423
(206) 842-6316
[email protected]
I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years on Bainbridge and
in Ballard. I see individuals, couples, families and teens. My practice is heart-centered and down to earth. I am very eclectic; trained
and certified in many models, including: EMDR, Somatic Transformation, grief counseling, “transition counseling”, hypnotherapy,
birth and pre-natal trauma and more. I use a collaborative approach,
minimal jargon and believe that my client is the expert on him or
herself. I am there to help, make suggestions and support. I love
my work. I am dedicated to it and I honor and respect the courage
it takes to embark upon a path of healing and self-discovery. I have
done my own “work” and believe that should be a pre-requisite for
counseling others. You can find me at: [email protected]
or (206)780-0423.
MEMBER NEWS
Lounsbury Carpentry new website
Lounsbury Carpentry announces the launch of their new website
at www.lounsburycarpentry.com. Come check it out and fill out
the Building Experience Survey - the first 20 submissions receive
a complimentary We’re Here to Build mug. Happy building,
Bainbridge!
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A memorable After Hours featuring Soul Siren was hosted by Doc’s Marina Grill at Doc’s new event space.
The Chamber’s February luncheon featured Chris Wierzbicki speaking on the Winslow Way Reconstruction Project.
Tourism, continued from pg. 1.
Be sure not to miss the March Chamber luncheon, Wednesday,
March 16, at Wing Point Golf & Country Club. $15. Register
online , www.bainbridgechamber.com or call (206)842-3700.
tourism ranks 4th as an industry, following software, aerospace and
agriculture & food.
Tourism means business: Tourism represents almost 2% of all
earnings in the State. It supports existing companies, it stimulates
new business development
Tourism supports jobs: Nearly 150,000 jobs and $4.2 billion in
earnings in Washington State
In six non-urban Washington counties, travel-related jobs are
more than 10% of total employment
Tourists spend money: Total direct visitor spending was $14.2
billion in 2009
Tourists pay taxes: Nearly $1 billion in local/state tax revenue
in 2009
Beginning in April the Chamber will roll out a year-long
destination marketing campaign featuring a branded series of ads
promoting the get away to it all theme. Designed to encourage vacationers from around the Western United States to visit
Bainbridge Island and experience what makes us unique, the ads
will link visitors to the visitbainbridge.com website. Ads will
appear in SUNSET Magazine including the 3-month SUNSET
Summer Travel Guide, and the 2011 SEATTLE Meeting and
Travel Planners Guides which reach a combined audience
of over 12,500 corporate meeting planners, travel agents, tour
operators, cruise and airline travel professionals.
Want to find out more? Join us for the March Chamber Luncheon
and our focus on regional tourism. Hear from nationally recognized cultural tourism expert and islander Bill Moskin, as well as
members of the Seattle Visitors and Convention Bureau on their
global efforts to attract visitors to our region.
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Mission Statement—The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce is a community of people dedicated to enhancing
business opportunities and the quality of life on Bainbridge Island making it a great place to live, work and play.
Board of Directors. . .
President:
Lois Boubong (206) 841-3593
Vice President:
Jeff Waite
842-0969
Treasurer:
Els Heyne
842-3434
Secretary:
Michael Rosenthal.
842-5720
Directors:
Linda Thurrott
855-9666
Mike Loudon
842-1822
John Brubeck 842-9217
Chris Miller 842-1733 ext 124
Arnie Sturham.
842-2814
Larry Sears
842-9091
Howard Block
842-2813
Marian Holt McLain 842-4335
Rick Pedersen
842-3848
Cheryle Elmquist
780-5007
Bonnie McBryan
842-1446
Jennifer Rhoads
755-3165
Past President:
Rodney Bauch
357-2020
Chamber Staff. . .
Executive Director:
Kevin Dwyer
Director of Operations & Marketing:
Andie Mackin
Licensing Manager:
Vicki Rauh
Licensing Assistant in Training:
Kris Rothert
Exec. Asst./Newsletter Editor:
Betsy Leger
Administrative Assistant:
Mickey Molnaire
Visitor Specialists: Marilyn Bonkowski,
Frances Burress, Anita & Bill Crosby,
Shannon Foti, Sean Gabriel, Mike
Gormley, Dee Herzog, Buff Hungerland,
Frank Jacobson, Dudley Jones, Margie
McDevitt, Steve Parsons, Kris Rothert,
Shannon Sumner, Cristie Thuren
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
395 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 206-842-3700/Fax: 206-842-3713
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bainbridgechamber.com
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All rights reserved.
Mark Your Calendar
for Chamber Events
Wed. March 16 Chamber Luncheon
11:30 Wing Point Country Club
Thurs. March 24 After Hours at Blodeel
Reserve
Sat. April 9 Home And Garden Show
at Woodward Middle School
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Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce and is distributed to its members.
Deadlines for April 2011 Business News:
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For inserts – Fri. Mar 25.
Call to reserve space. We will need a PDF copy emailed to us, and payment online or
bring in a check by the deadline. Questions? Contact editor Betsy Leger at the Chamber
office, 206-842-3700, or [email protected].
200 MADISON AVENUE NORTH
www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org
For tickets call: 206.842.8569
For Theatre School registration call: 206.842.1163
Chamber Music Series
Masterpieces of the Chamber Music
Repertoire: Bach, Mozart & Brahms
PRESENTING S PONSOR
Sunday March 27
at 3:00 p.m.
presents
The Light of Genius April 9 & 10
Saturday at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Featuring Guest Conductor David Waltman and
Guest Artist Susan Carroll, horn
True West
Presented by
Sound Counsel Realty
by SAM SHEPARD Directed by Steven Fogell Starring Chris Soldevilla, Steve Nagle, and Brian Danzig
April 14 – 17
Thursday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
+ Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Town & Country Markets and Ace Hardware present
May 13 – 29
Friday & Saturdays
at 7:30 p.m. +
Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER, MARCH & APRIL
MAY
MARCH
FEBRUARY
JANUARY
OCTOBER
Book by FRED EBB and BOB FOSSE | Music by JOHN KANDER | Lyrics by FRED EBB | Based on the play “Chicago” by Maurine Dallas Watkins
Directed by Steven Fogell | Musical Direction by Chris Kolbegger | Choreography by Joanna Hardie | Costume Design by Barbara Klingberg
2011-2012 Season
BPA SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS – NOW AVAILABLE: 2011 – 2012 Season Tickets!
Purchase online, by phone or in person at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org | 206.842.8569 | 200 Madison Avenue NorthMadison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island
BPA IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE 2011-2012 SEASON – Don’t miss out on huge savings! Season Tickets Available Now!
NOW REGISTERING
FOR SPRING
Classes Meet April 5 – June 9
Tuesdays & Thursdays (1st - 4th Grade
at 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. & 5th – 8th Grade
at 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
hl’s
Roald Da Junior
ONKA
WILLY W MUSICAL!
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A “Sweet
NOW REGISTERING:
Summer Production Camp open to
1st-4th Grade and 5th-8th Grade
Classes Meet: July 5 – July 28,
Mon. – Fri. @ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse & Timothy A. McDonald Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory By Roald Dahl ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA JUNIOR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
IMPROV EXPLOSION!
Now Registering for Spring – TEEN Improv Class with Chris Soldevilla
(Ages 14 – 19) | Classes Meet: April 6 – May 25, Wednesdays at 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
SATURDAYS AT 7:30 P.M.
March 5,
April 2, May 7
BEHOLD THE BOLD UMBRELLAPHANT
April 23, Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
Explore the musical language of poetry and
help celebrate National Poetry Month with
U.S. Children’s Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky
Sponsored by:
ing classes with
Learn more about our spr
rbara Deering
Dinah Manoff (Acting), Ba
is Soldevilla
(Musical Theatre), and Chr
line at
(Improv for ages 50+) on
ingarts.org!
www.bainbridgeperform
www.soundcounselrealty.com