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  • The Poulsbo Exchange - Business News from the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce - November, 2009
In This Edition
November 2009 Calendar of Events
Getting to Know Our Members
President's Message
Council Corner
Membership Renewals
2010 Community Guide
New Members and Spotlights
Sponsor a Luncheon in 2010
Military Corner
Calendar of Events
November, 2009 
Path through the woods
  • Sunday, Nov. 1st Daylight Savings Time begins
  • Tuesday, Nov 3rd Election Day
  • Wednesday, Nov 4th, 2009 - BOD Meeting @7:30 a.m. - Chamber Office
  • Tuesday, November 10th GPCC Luncheon at Kiana Lodge
  • Wednesday, Nov 11th Veterans Day & Remembrance Day in Canada
  • Thursday, Nov 26th Thanksgiving - Chamber Office Closed
Thanks to our Patron Members!

1st Security Bank
Margaret Bradshaw
360-779-4488

American Family Insurance
Anna Jewell
360-697-6700
 
American Marine Bank
Gwen Hannon 
360-394-8101
 
Bank of Amercia Home Loans
Rebecca Clifford
360-394-5710
 
Bill Austin
 
360-779-3080
 
Central Market
Tom Hall 
360-779-1881
 
Dr. Craig Benson Chiropractic Clinic
Craig Benson 
360-779-9957
 
EHL Insurance, Inc.
Brian Edgren 
360-779-4448
 
Edward Jones
Todd Tidball     
360-779-6123  
Glenn Anderson   
360-779-7894 
Pat McFadden  
360-779-6450
Donna Strep 
360-779-7894
 
Embarq
360-697-5282
 
Fischer General Contracting Inc.
Daniel A Fischer 
360-697-5402
 
Frontier Bank
Suzette Gould,
360-598-8025
 
Harrison Medical Center
Rhonda Brown
360-744-6934
 
Hill Moving Services, Inc.
Kay Hill Cook  
360-697-3969
 
InHealth Imaging, LLC
Dr. Manfred Henne 
360-598-3141

Kitsap Bank
Marlene Mitchell 
360-779-7799
 
Kitsap Community Resources
Lynne Lance 
360-478-2301
 
Kitsap Physical Therapy
& Sports Clinic
Ron Mimaki 
360-779-3777
 
Kitsap Sun Newspaper
Stacie Cooper 
360-792-3350
 
Liberty Bay Auto Center
Kevin Hogan 
360-697-4066
 
Lisa Feldbau - John L. Scott, Poulsbo
360-731-2538

Martha and Mary
Chad Solvie 
360-779-7500
 
Nilsen's Appliance
Michele Nilsen-Wasson 
360-692-3500
 
North Kitsap Herald
Donna Etchey 
360-779-4464
 
NorthPointe Realty Group
Sam Galano 
800-605-3765
 
On-Gard Security Services, Inc
Frank Caraballo  
360-779-2686
 
Paladin Data Systems
Michelle Dvorak 
360-779-2400
 
People's Bank
Cathy Shaffer
360-779-4866
 
Poulsbo Inn & Suites
Terri Douglas 
360-779-3921
 
Poulsbo Mortuary/Stone Chapel
Rich Winter 
360-779-4474
  
Prowse & Company
Brenda Prowse 
360-779-2888
 
Puget Sound Energy
Linda Streissguth 
360-394-6618
 
Sons of Norway
Vicki  
360-779-5209
 
Suquamish Clearwater Casino and Resort
Russell Steele 
360-598-6889
 
The Copper Works
Jack Archer 
360-697-3711
 
Tim Ryan Construction
Tim Ryan  
360-779-7667
 
Timberland Bank
Linda Lincoln 
360-598-5801
 
Viking Bank 
Pam Whitt 
360-394-1701
 
Chase
Sharon Mahler 
360-779-3962
 
Wells Fargo
Jennifer Crossett 
360-779-2232

Whiskey Creek Steakhouse
Karen Ziarnik 
360-779-3481
 

Member Ad Inserts:

College Financial

Space is available for your insert.  Non-profits are $20 and all other Members are $40 per month.
2009 Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors:
Glenn Anderson
President
 
Linda Lincoln
Vice President 
 
Stephen Komar
Secretary
 
Debra Linn  Allbee
Treasurer
 
Jeff Dennison
Dr. Charlie DeWilde
Shawna Seals
Tom Taylor
Julie Krucek
Todd Hankins
Kathleen Haag
  


Getting to Know our Members:
Hillary & Gray Renfer of Foxbridge Bed & Breakfast
 
Foxbridge HouseFoxbridge Bed & Breakfast has been operating for over 25 years.  As one of the first B&B's on Kitsap Peninsula, it has maintained a high level of operation.
Foxbridge has three suite rooms.  Each one has a sitting area, queen sized bed and a desk.  Wifi is available.  Down comforters take the chill away on winter evenings.
Breakfast is hot and ready when you request it.  Coffee and tea are available 24/7.
The acre and a half, catch and release trout pond is tranquil during all seasons.  Xanadu National Wildlife Refuge (which includes Foxbridge) is available to all guests.
Foxbridge is currently on the market due to a medical disability of the proprietor.  However, we are still running as a B&B and taking guests.  Please call to make your reservations today.  Toll free is 866-268-3109 or our local line is 360-598-5599.  We look forward to sharing our lovely home with guests.Foxbridge Livingroom
 
Photography by Tom Woltjers
Glenn AndersonPresident's Message
 
November is the month to be thankful for many things in our business and personal lives.  As President of the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce, I have had the pleasure to work with a great Board of Directors.  They are individuals who are forward-thinking, positive leaders.  We are all lucky to have such a great team.
Our Ambassadors have grown in number since their group's inception and they continue to recruit new individuals for their committee.  Ambassadors are very valuable to the staff of the Chamber as they give extra time and energy at our various events, helping with check in at the luncheons, greeting members and recruiting for chamber membership.
We are extremely grateful for our Volunteers as they answer the phone, greet walk-in visitors, and answer their questions in the office.  The volunteers send out information to the leads we receive from our advertising, not to mention the filing, organizing and cleaning that they do.  Thanks to Bobbie Fahy, Molly Wagner, Bill Gooding, Connie Tiedeman, Sandy Cutlip, Pat Dibert, Matthew Olson, Dina Penny, Francis Jacobson, Robynn Rother and Valerie Gillas.  We appreciate you.
It is understood that we are grateful to our paid staff as well.  Adele & Constance have really made it a team effort in the office and are always working towards making the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce grow and prosper.
Last but not least, we are thankful for our membership, which has grown in 2009.  We have been fortunate enough to have new businesses come to Poulsbo and want to join.  We have increased the home-based businesses in our chamber as everyone tightens their belts to keep moving forward.  As we see the economy strengthen, we are hopeful that we will continue to grow and increase benefits for chamber members.  Please check out our Website as some items have changed and new features will be coming soon to increase the value to our members.
 
The Board of Directors and I hope that you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving as we end 2009 and look forward to 2010!
 
Glenn Anderson, President
Farmers Insurance D Allbee 2009 
 
 
 
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Council Corner:
 
Friends and neighbors, below is an update on the City's 2009 Draft Comprehensive Plan Update:

The City's Draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan is a policy and legal document that reflects the community's desires, needs and aspirations for the future, all within the context of the goals and requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA).  The Draft Comprehensive Plan consists of three Sections, Section 1: Comprehensive Policy Document, Section 2: Capital Facilities Plan, and Section 3: Land Development Review and Evaluation, plus three Appendices, Appendix A - Technical and Background Data, Appendix B - City of Poulsbo Functional Plans, and Appendix C - Land Development Review.  In addition, the Council is considering thirteen Site Specific Land Use Re-designation Applications.
The City initiated updating its comprehensive plan in 2007 with a visioning exercise and a community preferences survey. The City also held a number of community meetings to solicit ideas about the City's future growth and development. City Departments also updated all of the City's utility functional plans, its transportation plan, and parks, recreation and open space plan. The culmination of this work, as well as the update to the policy document itself, is represented in the 2009 Draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

The Poulsbo Planning Commission, in its role as advisory body on land use policy documents and regulations, has met since January to methodically review the 2009 Draft Comprehensive Plan. They have identified revisions, modifications and edits to the Plan, and in May 2009 approved to send the Draft Plan into its next phase of public review.

The 2009 Draft Comprehensive Plan has now completed its second phase of public review, by closing the Council Public Hearing public comment period on October 14, 2009. The Council is now in the "deliberations period", where they will discuss any changes to the draft document.  These deliberations will consider the results of the public input, Council workshop discussions, and the public input they have received.  The Council will be guided in their decision process by four documents: the Planning Commission Recommendations of August 11, 2009, Draft Comprehensive Plan update Adoption Document of August 26, 2009, Public Hearing Response Document of October 21, 2009, and the City Council Modification Document of October 21, 2009. 
As the deliberations on each topical area are completed, the Council will have the opportunity to vote for approval of that section, and then will make a final vote on the overall document.  At this point in time, it appears the Council will be able to approval the final Comprehensive Plan update in November 2009.
 
Dale Rudolph, Council Position #6
City of Poulsbo 
Director's Message
 
As we end our business year the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce is planning for the future.  Along with our valued members we have invited new members to join with us in our attempt to keep the business community working toward the future and out of these recessionary times.    
We have six new members joining our board as term commitments end for others.  This board has brought a new meaning to the words "team effort" and it has been my pleasure to work them.  The new board will be just as committed to bringing new benefits and new ideas to the table for our members. 
As we have the last two years we are again putting together a 2010 Community Guide listing all of our members and telling the story of "Velkomen" to Little Norway, Poulsbo.  So if you know of someone who should be a member of the Greater Poulsbo Chamber and would benefit from representation in the Guide, please give them an application or print one off from our Website.  The opportunity to be in the 2010 Guide will end on November 30, 2009 as we get it ready to go to press.
In 2009 we also started a Marketing Coalition to bring tourists to our special Norwegian town.  We will be pursuing that adventure again in 2010.  This year found our hotel numbers up just slightly and we would like to again increase those numbers in 2010. 
 
Adele T. Heinrich, Executive Director
Membership Renewals for October, 2009:
Thank you for all of our valued Chamber members who have renewed their membership in October of 2009:
 
Bruce Carlton MC & Associates 
Edward Jones - Donna Strep
Express Employment Professionals
Kathryn Quade 
Kirsopp consulting
Land Title Company 
Liberty Bank of Washington 
Liberty Bay Chiropractic
Linda D. Swartz MD
Mason Mortgage
Mor Mor Bistro & Bar
North Kitsap Auto Rebuild
Olympic Property Group
Peninsula Escrow LLC
RTC Limos, Inc.
Sherry Appleton
T&S Renovations
Targhee Fire Services
Terry Burns Real Estate, LLC 
Welding, Inc.
 
2010 Community Guide
 
The Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce 2010 Community Guide is the piece that we distribute to chamber members, local residents, military families, tourists and families relocation to Poulsbo.  It is the one publication where every members information is listed categorically and alphabetically. 
We need your assistance to make sure that your business information is correct.  If you have moved since last January or changed your email or your phone number please send an email to that effect to admin@poulsbochamber.com  We want to be sure that you are adequately represented in this guide and on our Website. 
 
You also have the opportunity to place an advertisement in the guide.  If you are actively doing business, you should place an ad in the guide.  The ad is valid for one year.  Prices have not increased since 2008 so this is a great benefit, and your billing will occur January 1, 2010 and payment is due January 15, 2010.  Place that advertising cost in your 2010 budget now.
 
You can download the sales brochure and advertising contract from our Website: 
www.poulsbochamber.com and just fax it back to us at 360-779-3115.  Be sure you are represented!
Blue Sky Business Card Ad 09 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Place your business card ad in our newsletter.  Call the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce for information @ 360-779-4999.

DEF Productions Ad 2009
Brewton-Hight Insurance Business Card Ad 09 
New Members in October, 2009
Thanks to our new members who joined us this month.
 
Azima DLI
EmbroidMe
Inspiritu Salon 
Modern Woodmen of America
Peninsula Cancer Center 
Poulsbo Garden Club Inc.
Sensaria Benionis
The Logo Loft 
New Member Spotlights: 

The Logo Loft:  We are Sandi and John Hunter, proud owners of The Logo Loft, Inc. a registered woman owned business with over 10 years experience in the Ad Specialty Industry.  We also just joined the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce.
 
At The Logo Loft, Inc. we provide Promotional Products, Decorated Apparel, Engraved Plaques/Awards, Printing Services, Graphic Artwork, and Logo Design for businesses, individuals, and groups; including churches, teams, industry, and retail.

We can provide you with over 1,000,000 promotional items for decorating as well as silk-screening and embroidery for all types of apparel. Also, we have an in-house laser engraving machine for decorating plaques/ awards and name tags. Additional services include; Company Stores (printed or web based), Employee Safety/Service/Recognition Award Programs, Logo Design, and Employee/Client Gifts as well as all types of Printing Services including banners, business cards, brochures and more.

At the Logo Loft Inc., we take great pride in offering our customers the Best Product, at the Best Price with the Best Customer Service around and Best of all, "We come to You."
 
We look forward to seeing you at the next chamber event.
Sandi and John Hunter
The Logo Loft, Inc.
www.logoloftinc.com
360-394-5638
 
Sensaria Natural Bodycare: Leslie La Duke Banionis is a native of Santa Monica, California. She is blessed to live with her husband, three children, two dogs and twenty-six chickens on a farm with a view of the Olympic Mountains in Poulsbo, Washington. Her interests include keeping bees, tending cherry trees, planting spring-flowering bulbs, picking wild berries and making jam.
Leslie represents Sensaria Natural Bodycare, a locally-owned company that produces spa-quality products such as Rejuvenating Salt Mud with wasabi, Microdermabrasion Creme with volcanic pumice, Skin Perfecting Serum with lavender and an exceptional Mineral Genesis skincare line laced with gold.
Derived from natural sources, containing essential plant oils, many products are formulated with antioxidant properties to repair the damage incurred to one's skin by free radicals, sun and stress. Spa Experiences are held in the comfort of one's own home; please call Leslie at your earliest convenience to make an appointment.
Leslie La Duke Banionis
4023 NE Lookout Lane
Poulsbo WA 98370
(360) 981-4094
www.sensaria.com/banionis
 
Inspiritu Salon "the AVEDA experience"

Inspiritu Salon offers the AVEDA lifestyle~ 
Facial Waxing-Hair & Scalp Exfoliation-Hand Massage-Stress Relieving Treatments-Haircare-99% Naturally Derived Hair Colour'-finalized with Complimentary AVEDA comforting Tea.
 
At INSPIRITU SALON we "inspire" to make the world a better place. To do this we begin with our own community. INSPIRITU strives daily in many ways by giving back to our environment, community fund raisers, gifts of love, while still using only the best environmentally friendly products (AVEDA) in the industry. Our hair colour' is 99% naturally derived, all AVEDA products are made of pure flower and plant essences. Our team has over 30 yrs combined experience combined with world travels of education. Our hope is you feel as if you are in your home; kick off your shoes, relax, listen to some fun music and LETS GET OUR GROOVE ON!
 
INSPIRITU TEAM "the AVEDA experience" 
360.598.3333

POULSBO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PENINSULA CANCER CENTER BACKGROUND

  
On September 1, 2009, Peninsula Cancer Center,an independent radiation oncology center in Poulsbo, opened its doors. Peninsula Cancer Center offers great service, expertise and the most up-to-date radiation techniques to ensure the best patient care.
 
Establishing a premier Cancer Center on the Peninsula is a realization of a shared dream. For more than a decade, Dr. Berit Madsen and Dr. R. Alex Hsi practiced in Seattle and treated a high-volume of patients traveling from the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas. The daily commute took a physical and emotional toll on patients. They knew that there was a real need for additional radiation oncology services on the Peninsula.
 
Peninsula Cancer Center features the most advanced equipment and treatment techniques along with experienced and compassionate service. Drs. Madsen and Hsi have assembled a top-notch team of physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, nurses and front-office staff. Everyone is focused on treating each patient like a VIP. 
 
Drs. Madsen and Hsi promise to make every visit easy and efficient by anticipating patient needs, being readily accessible by e-mail or phone, and offering flexibility-patients can schedule as much time as they need for an appointment.
 
For more information or to speak with the doctors call: (360) 697-8000 or visit www.peninsulacancercenter.com
May Luncheon Sponsor A Chamber Luncheon
A new opportunity for our members!!! Become a luncheon sponsor at one of our monthly Chamber Luncheons.  For your $125.00 sponsorship you receive:
  • One Complimentary Lunch
  • Two (2) minutes at the podium to promote your business
  • Exclusive advertising on the dining tables.
  • Listed as the Luncheon Sponsor on our digital reminder and in the newsletter. 

Call the Chamber Office, we are already scheduling for 2010!

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Military Corner:
Information You Need to Know!

By Tom Taylor - Chairman Military Affairs Committee
       
This month we had our 1st Business Appreciation at the Admiral Boorda Community Center located at the naval base housing on Bangor base. We had approximately 30 organizations represented with about 80 military families checking out all that we have to offer families in Kitsap County.We had each Chamber offer community guides and maps of each area as well as pointing out all the local business's that offer military discounts. We will be holding these functions approximately 4 times a year. If you would like to get more involved, please contact the Chamber and let us know.

Our next quarterly MAC meeting is coming again in a few short weeks and will be hosted by the Kingston Chamber at a location to be disclosed later. We have made a lot of progress this past year in partnering with the military on numerous occasions. I hope everyone can make the November Chamber Luncheon to learn just how important it is to support our military in this community.

See you there. Tom Taylor
                                            

Did You Know?.............
Military decals are available to place on your door, in your window or where ever you would like. Let potential customers know you offer military personnel a discount and that you are grateful for their service to our country. Don't let this market pass you by!
Stop in and pick your decals up soon. The cost is $1 per decal. Contact us if you have any questions. 360-779-4999 or click here:
Poulsbo Chamber    

The Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce

Staff:  Adele T. Heinrich, Executive Director
          Constance Gooding, Administrative Assistant

Volunteers:  Bobbie Fahy, Molly Wagner, Bill Gooding, Connie Tiedeman, Sandy Cutlip, Pat Dibert, Matthew Olson, Dina Penny, Francis Jacobson, Robynn Rother and Valerie Gillas.
 
Mailing Address:    P.O. Box 1063, Poulsbo, WA  98370
Physical Address:  19351 - 8th Avenue, Suite 108, Poulsbo, WA  98370
Phone:  360-779-4999
Fax:  360-779-3115