Chamber News
Shirvan Rug Gallery on the Move; Churchmouse Store Closed

Not all news is bad news on the Bainbridge Island business waterfront these days. Shirvan Rug Gallery, now located at 424 Winslow Way E., is planning to take over the lease at the space currently being vacated up the street by The Traveler, at 256 Winslow Way E. Barbara Tolliver and Susan Taylor, owners of The Traveler, are retiring. The new location will give Shirvan owners Adem and Birgil Solak approximately twice as much space. 

Proper Fish, at 112 Madison Ave. N., has re-opened under management of its former employee staff. Hours are 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Tues-Sunday.

Churchmouse Yarns & Teas, located on Madrone Lane, will formerly close its brick-and-mortar store permanently on August 31st. However, its online operation, located above Mora ice Creamery, will continue to serve its local, state and national customer base. The popular boutique retailer is still offering local pickup. Follow instructions here. 

Both the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) and the Bainbridge Island History Museum are poised to open soon. Stay tuned for details.

New Products Added to Bainbridge Strong

Three new product offerings are now available on the Bainbridge Strong web site - an anti-microbial face mask, stickers and a new coffee blend produced by Pegasus Coffee.

The face mask is $10, the Sunset Ferry Sticker is $5, while a 12 oz bag of Pegasus Coffee can be fetched for $15.

Bainbridge Strong is managed by Chemistry Productions and Stefan Goldby in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Association. It works as an e-commerce site to support local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

For each item sold, a donation goes directly to the business, organization, or non-profit of your choice. It’s easy: STEP 1: Pick your favorite item and add it to your cart. STEP 2: At checkout, choose who you would like to donate to from the dropdown list. STEP 3: Wear your swag – or drink it - with pride (and maybe even post a picture tagged with #bainbridgestrong).

Check out bainbridgestrong.com for more info. Coming soon: fresh t-shirt designs and the site’s first bookable classes.

Submit Your edge 3 Fund Nomination Today!

Kitsap Bank’s edg3 FUND is back and better than ever with more prizes and additional benefits!

Know a small business that is dedicated to growing their community economically, socially and environmentally?  Or a business who has demonstrated innovation and resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic? Nominate them today!

Nominations are being accepted now until August 31.
Businesses may self-nominate.
Prizes -
·       $25,000 edg3 FUND Grand Prize Winner
·       $10,000 Innovation Award
·       $5,000 #causegood Community edg3 Award
·       $5,000 Public Favorite Award

2020 edg3 FUND Timeline -
·       Nomination Period: August 3 - 31
·       Application Period: August 15 - September 15
·       Finalists Announced: October 1
·       Finalist Pitches/Interviews: October 2 - 23
·       Public Vote: October 26 - November 6
·       Winners Announced: November 20
Please note, this is not a needs-based competition; recipients are selected based upon how well they meet the competition criteria. Must be a for-profit business based in Western Washington. All businesses must comply with federal and state laws. Entities that are tax-exempt organizations, non-profits, or charitable trusts are not eligible to participate.
Free Masks & Thermometers Still Available

The Chamber of Commerce still has free disposable and reusable masks available for distribution. The masks come our way through a partnership with the City of Bainbridge Island and CARES Act funding. In addition, we have a limited supply of free non-contact forehead thermometers available for qualified businesses.

Under the parameters outlined by the Kitsap County Economic Development Alliance and FEMA, sole-proprietorships and non-profit organizations are not eligible to receive a thermometer. For more information or to submit an order for masks or thermometers, contact Kevin Dwyer.

Don’t Forget! Our Businesses Need Your Continued Support

Visit www.sosbainbridgeisland.com for more information about what you can do.

Thank you for your support! We're here for you,

Kevin Dwyer, President/CEO
Mickey Molnaire, Director of Membership & Marketing
Bloodworks Northewest is now testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Donors will learn if they have the antibodies powerful in helping critically ill coronavirus patients. Their test results will indicate if their immune system has produced antibodies to the virus, regardless of whether they have ever shown symptoms. The presence of antibodies indicates a likely exposure.

Appointments are required and many same-day appointments are available.


Find the nearest Pop-up Donor Center and schedule your appointment today.