a weekly digest for bainbridge business owners and our island community |
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS |
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COMMERCE DEPARTMENT WORKING WASHINGTON 5 GRANTS APPLICATIONS OPEN AUG 17 |
The application portal for a new round of 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 (replacing the DUNS number previously required).
The process to apply for a UEI may take weeks, so apply for yours ASAP!
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT
Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 6pm
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The agenda includes:
- Revising the Housing Design Demonstration Program
- Adding $100,000 to Police/Court Project to Address Race Equity Advisory Committee Recommendations
- Authorize new collective bargaining agreement with Police Guild
- Reconsider adding Olivia Hall to Race Equity Advisory Committee
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PSE AWARDS SOLAR GRANT TO SUQUAMISH TRIBE |
Puget Sound Energy has awarded $101,164 in grant funding to help build a 32.6 kW solar array on the Suquamish Family & Friends Center.
The array, built as part of PSE’s 2021-2022 Green Power Solar Grant program, will soon be operational and generate an estimated 29,956 kWh annually, offsetting an estimated 77% Center’s annual consumption.
The program is directly made possible by PSE's Green Power and Solar Choice customers.
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THINKING OUT OF THE HOUSING BOX – CONSIDERING ADU’S TO HELP HOUSING AFFORDABILITY |
The Washington State Department of Commerce is requesting public input as it updates its guidance on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for the first time since 1994.
With several local jurisdictions already passing laws to add ADUs as a strategy to help ease the affordable housing crisis, official DOR guidance could help streamline efforts across the state.
They are specifically focusing on:
- Appropriate ADU size, designs and parking allowances in urban areas
- ADU's as farm worker housing in rural areas
- Guidance on usage of ADUs as short-term rentals.
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WA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT PROPOSES ELECTIVE CREDITS FOR HIGH SCHOOL WORKERS |
Under Chris Reykdal’s proposed plan, students could earn credits at a rate of 1 elective credit for 360 hours worked or 0.5 elective credits for 180 hours worked.
Students will be allowed to earn up to 4 total elective credits through work experience, with no more than 2 credits earned in a single year.
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PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERS AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS
Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6pm
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The Planning Commission will review two proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan to promote housing diversity and affordability and to create a new zoning overlay in the mixed-use town center of Winslow.
They will also address a request from PSE to change the zoning of two existing substations from residential to business/industrial and review the plan to relocate the Murden Cove substation .
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STATE TRANSPORT COMMISSION NEEDS FERRY RIDER OPINIONS |
The state is looking for feedback about ferry ridership in the last 12 months as well as asking for future ridership information to gauge investment of funds and set rates.
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Image courtesy of The Washington Post by Liza Weisstuch |
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BAINBRIDGE TOPS PNW ISLAND-HOPPING ADVENTURE FOR WASHINGTON POST |
Our fair isle’s cultural heritage and farm-to-table food scene took center stage in last week’s Washington Post travel section.
Visit Bainbridge – the island’s official destination marketing organization – hosted writer Liza Weisstuch in April for a ferry-based PNW adventure. Showcased for a national audience along with our sister islands in the San Juans and Whidbey, the piece debuted digitally Friday and was in the paper’s Sunday print edition.
Featured were local chefs Brendan McGill, Tadao Mitsui, and Suzanna Turner, alongside Mora Iced Creamery, and the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR INPUT ON 2022 FOOD SERVICE REGULATIONS ORDINANCE
Deadline: Friday, Aug. 12
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Kitsap Public Health has proposed a variety of changes to the local Food Service Regulations codes including:
- Expanded definitions of permanent and seasonal food establishments
- New approval rules for changing equipment
- Expanded enforcement steps
- An appeals section
The department is looking for feedback, comments or questions about the proposed measures by Friday.
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STATE UPDATING GROWTH MANAGEMENT, PLANNING MORE HOUSING |
With the passage of House Bill 1220, the legislature fundamentally amended the Growth Management Act to plan for and accommodate housing at all income levels.
The state Commerce Department is seeking input from the public about how to meet this demand and what guidance they will provide to communities to meet the new housing goals and requirements.
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SECRETARY OF STATE DEBATE
Wed Aug. 17, 11am-12:30pm
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The Association of Washington Business organization will host a live streaming debate between candidates running for Secretary of State.
Currently, incumbent Steve Hobbs (Democrat) has a commanding lead in the primary results already collated - with a 3-way battle for 2nd between Julie Anderson (non-partisan), Keith Wagoner (Republican), and Bob Hagglund (Republican).
Seattle-based Axios correspondent Melissa Santos will moderate.
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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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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR NEW & RENEWING CHAMBER MEMBERS |
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The Chamber is grateful for the support of each and every member - and we would like to recognize and thank all those that joined or renewed their membership in July: |
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- Amazing Space (18)
- Amelia Wynn Winery Bistro (11)
- Bainbridge Dental (23)
- Bainbridge Gardens (39)
- Bainbridge Island Auto Repair (26)
- Bainbridge Island Historical Museum (23)
- Bainbridge Island Rowing (14)
- Bainbridge Skin Surgery & Consultative Dermatology (6)
- Bainbridge Water Services (13)
- Bang-Knudsen, Inc. (1)
- BC&J Architecture (13)
- Boyer Towing, Inc (50)
- Breath Cafe (1)
- Carleen Gosney - Windermere Real Estate (7)
- Carter Dotson - Windermere Real Estate (45)
- Castor Fitness Studio (New)
- Coldwell Banker BAIN (56)
- Davis Financial Group, LLC (3)
- Doc's Marina Grill (28)
- Eagle Harbor Book Company (32)
- Eagle Harbor Window Coverings (30)
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- Eagledale Moorings Marina, LLC (34)
- Exotic Aquatics Scuba and Kayaking (8)
- Hear For Life Audiolology (14)
- Island Center Automotive (28)
- Island Church (15)
- Kami Tech Inc (New)
- Kitsap Regional Library (6)
- Lake Stevens First Baptist Church (26)
- Make Some Noise: Cure Kids Cancer-Northwest (9)
- Marler Clark LLP PS (1)
- Marshall Suites Bainbridge Island (16)
- Old Mill Embroidery (9)
- Olliffe Real Estate, Inc. dba Stonehaven Homes (21)
- Pamela and Michael Trimble (21)
- Pleasant Beach Village (1)
- Puget Sound Energy (44)
- The Lamb and Kid (New)
- Winslow Business Consulting (19)
- Vitalize Kitsap (3)
- Wing Point Golf & Country Club (25)
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(number denotes total years of Chamber membership) |
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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 Bainbridge Branch of Kitsap Bank!
There will be a fun raffle, giveaways and more… plus you’ll get to hang out with all of your fellow Chamber members and enjoy tasty complimentary beverages from Eleven Winery...
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Image courtesy OfficeXpats |
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OFFICEXPATS CELEBRATES INT'L COWORKING DAY
Thursday, August 11 at Noon
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Coworking's annual celebration turns 16 years old this month, amid Forbes Magazine's prediction that 25% of professional jobs in the U.S. will be remote by the end of the year.
OfficeXpats joins in the festivities with free coworking all day at their space in the Pavilion + a BBQ lunch outside on the deck (meat and veggie burgers galore!).
All are invited, but please be ready to show proof of vaccination
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Image courtesy of Winslow Mall |
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THE WINSLOW MALL SIDEWALK SALE IS BACK THIS WEEKEND
Aug. 12-14, All Day
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Hunt for great deals at some of the Island’s leading boutiques at the first community sidewalk sale since COVID put things on pause.
Start at the Mall, and roam around all of downtown to find additional merchants participating – keep an eye out for bargains!
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Image courtesy of BI Studio Tour |
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THE SUMMER STUDIO TOUR IS HERE
Friday 12 thru Sunday 14 August
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Enjoy meeting artists, shopping for distinctive wares and seeing works in progress at this year’s summer studio tour at locations all over the Island.
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Image courtesy of Bainbridge Island Winery Alliance |
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WINE CRUISES AROUND THE ROCK THIS WEEKEND
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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Image courtesy of Keith Brofsky |
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FOUNDER’S PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT READY TO SERVE
August 10 to 14, All day
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Stop by and cheer on your favorite power paddles at the Founder’s Pickleball Tournament this week at Battle Point Park.
The tournament is completely full and promises a fantastic experience for everyone.
Come see folks from throughout the country compete to claim their place in Island history and help raise money for the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum.
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MOVIES IN THE PARK AT BATTLE POINT THIS MONTH
Wednesday 8/12, 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.
Movie schedule line-up:
- 8/12 – Raiders of the Lost Ark
- 8/19 – Jurassic Park
- 8/26 – Cruella
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KIWANIS ALL-COMERS TRACK MEET
Monday Aug.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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READY TO MAKE TAX PREP YOUR THING? |
H&R Block is looking to hire throughout Kitsap County.
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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DREAM OF STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
Session Starts Tuesday, Sept. 6
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Sessions focus on:
- Building a business concept
- Money Management
- Target customer base
- Marketing and business plans
Classes are every Tuesday from 6-8:30pm Sept. 6-Nov. 1.
Tuition is based on a sliding scale to make it affordable for all.
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TAX SAVINGS STRATEGIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Thursday, Aug. 11 - 9am
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This workshop focuses on Federal tax saving strategies specifically for small businesses:
- Electing S-Corporation status with the IRS.
- Maximizing tax deduction for business use of the home.
- 2 ways to compute tax deduction for business use of personal vehicle
- Providing 7 different retirement plans and showing which one is best for you
- Describing how to maximize the benefits of health savings accounts
- Show you how to make smart equipment purchases for maximizing tax benefit
- Explain the difference between cash versus accrual accounting
- And much, much more!
Workshop Fee: $55
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JOB & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
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WWU CENTER LOOKING FOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR |
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PEACOCK FAMILY SERVICES SEEK PRESCHOOL TEACHERS |
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PLEASANT BEACH HIRING BAR + HOUSEKEEPING STAFF |
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HARBOR AUDIOLOGY SEEKS OFFICE MANAGER |
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BY THE NUMBERS: COVID RATES |
Current Cases per 100,000
- Bainbridge Island: 116 (down from 124)
- Kitsap County: 120 (down from 162)
Bainbridge Cumulative Total Cases
- 2,621 (29 new since last week)
As of August 4, 2022
Kitsap County COVID 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.
BAINBRIDGE FILMWORKS:
Make your home or business available to film/tv productions via a new WA Filmworks partnership
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