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Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - July, 2011
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Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament - Thursday, July 28, 2011 | |
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Calendar of Events:
July, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30 a.m. @ Liberty Shores, Bay Room.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011- Chamber Luncheon at Kiana Lodge. Speakers are
Thursday, July 7,14,21, 2011 - Americana Music Festival Committee Meeting at The Loft Restaurant at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 14, 2011 - Ambassador meeting at Jak's Cafe beginning at 9:30 a.m. All chamber members wishing to join the Ambassador group are encouraged to come to the meeting.
Thursday, July 14, 2011 - Military Affairs Committee, 11:30 a.m. at the Chamber Office.
Thursday, July 21, 2011 - Chamber After-Hours at Poulsbo Animal Clinic, 19494 - 7th Avenue NE, Suite F
Monday, July 5, July 11, and July 18, 2011 - Golf Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m. at the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce office.
Monday, July 25, 2011 - Marketing Committee meeting at 1 p.m. at the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce office.
Thursday, July 28, 2011 - Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic
Thursday, August 4th - the 5th Annual All Chamber Mixer. See flyer |
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Message from President Tom Taylor, July, 2011
Here we are coming into my favorite time of the year, when we get to celebrate our countries independence. It's a time when we can reflect on all the greatness we have achieved throughout the generations. The battles that have been fought and won by our American men and women who serve in our armed forces around the world. The freedoms we afford those nations which are less fortunate and unable to defend themselves. America is a great nation and we celebrate here in Poulsbo on the 3rd of July each year with a salute to our armed forces and followed up with a grand fireworks show. I hope that everyone can come out this year to celebrate with us downtown and enjoy the festivities. Experience booths with treasurers to purchase, plus foods with the delicious flavor of Poulsbo at any one of our restaurants and enjoy your favorite beverage as well. We look forward to seeing you downtown.
We have had a lot of new business's joining this past month due to our Executive Director's persistent follow up on leads and observance of activities throughout our community. We have so many daily activities in this city it's sometimes hard to keep track os all that is going on. We are fortunate enough to have an office staff and volunteers to keep us informed. If you haven't taken advantage of our weekly e-blast you should really try it to help promote your business.
We are still looking for a few more golfers for our chamber tournament coming up on July 28th at the Port Ludlow Golf Club. The course is fantastic and Port Ludlow's staff is incredible. Our next luncheon is on July 13th at the Kiana Lodge in Suquamish and our speakers will be The Humane Society and Babe Ruth Baseball. Our next After-Hours will be at the Poulsbo Animal Clinic on 7th Avenue in Poulsbo on July 21st at 5:30 PM.
If you would like to contribute to any of your chamber events or activities it would be greatly appreciated and received. We have a few sponsorships available for the Golf Classic and the Americana Music Festival. The Viking Fest Corporation is also still accepting contributions and sponsorships to insure a great production of Poulsbo's Fireworks on the 3rd. We thank everyone in our community and all surrounding area's for their support. I hope you have a wonderful month and join in on some of our activities.
Regards,
Tom Taylor, President |
GPCC Patron Members:
1st Security Bank; Margaret Bradshaw
Bank of America Home Loans; Ryan Christian
Bluewater Artworks & Gallery
Central Market; Tom Hall
Columbia Bank; Gwen Hannon
Craig Benson Chiropractic Clinic; Dr. Craig Benson
Edgren, Hecker & Lemmon Insurance; Brian Edgren
Edward Jones; Todd Tidball and Glenn Anderson
Fusion Creative Works; Shiloh Schroeder
Hare & Hounds; Bill Austin
Harrison Medical Center; Rhonda Brown
Hill Moving Services, Inc.; Kay Hill Cook
InHealth Imaging; Manfred Henne, MD
John L. Scott Real Estate; Frank Wilson
Kirsopp Consulting; Gale Kirsopp
Kitsap Bank; Mary Lou Agnon
Kitsap Physical Therapy and Sports Clinic; Claudette Wheeler
Kitsap Sun Newspaper; Mike Stevens
Liberty Bay Auto; Kevin Hogan
Martha and Mary; Chad Solvie
North Kitsap Herald; Donna Etchey
Paladin Data Systems Corportion; Michelle Dvorak
Poulsbo Inn and Suites; Terri Douglas
Prowse & Company; Brenda Prowse
Puget Sound Energy; Tom Brobst
Sentinel Construction and Consulting, Inc.; David Godbolt
Sons of Norway Lodge #44; Shirl Nadeau
Sounds Like Music, Inc.; Naveen Chaudhary
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort; Russell Steele
The Copper Works; Jack Archer
Tim Ryan Construction; Tim Ryan
Timberland Bank; Linda Lincoln Union Bank; Deena Poole
Viking Bank; Pam Whitt
Viva Publishing; John Vitale
Wells Fargo; Jennifer Crosset |
Director's Message:
We are half way through 2011 with a growing membership which is encouraging. Times are changing and hopefully our local businesses are feeling a spurt of grow in their revenues. We want to remind all of our members that social media and networking is the growing tread when marketing your business. Please "like" us on the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for starters. You can always post to our wall and get your message out or send an email for us to deliver your message in our Weekly Updates and Monthly Newsletter.
Our next Chamber event is the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic. If you have not registered your team, there is still time to do so. Port Ludlow Resort is a lovely course and we have again requested beautiful weather so don't miss out on your opportunity to play golf and spend the day with friends and colleagues.
Respectfully,
Adele Heinrich, Executive Director |
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Membership Renewals for since our last newsletter:
Budget Blinds of Poulsbo
Cedar Glen Mobile Home Park LLC
Century Link
Clearbrook Inn Living Center/Encore Communitites
Jantz-Chisholm Insurance, Inc.
Kat's Carpet Cleaning
Kiana Lodge
Kitsap Regional Library
Luce Lineberry & Kenney, PS
Mora Ice Cream Co.
Peninsula Paint Company
Peninsula Services
Poulsbo Adventist School
Poulsbo Animal Clinic
Sandy's Gourmet Indulgence
Suquamish Museum
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Stella's Pizza and Pasta
T&S Renovations
The Matt Ryan Company
Union Bank
Video ME Productions |
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New Members since our last newsletter:
Amanda Maid
Bluewater Artworks
Cardinal Media
Estes Builders
First State Montessori
Frequent Buyer Rewards
Nancy's Green Gardens
North Kitsap Self Storage, Inc.
Quality Heating and Air Conditioning
Savor The Sound
Silpada Jewelry
The Resort at Port Ludlow
Thor's Hammer and Needle |
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New Member Spotlights
Cardinal Media - Cardinal media understands that our client's ROI is king. As such, our goals are to provide high quality, incredible service and the very best value on every project. We firmly believe no one else in the business comes close. Cardinal Media is a case-study for the kind of highly flexible, adaptable, fast-response video production house that is evolving from what was (and for many, still is) the video production business model of the previous 20 years. Our customer's evolving demand for creative solutions means partnering with companies such as Cardinal Media for strong ROI, overall savings, high-end production capabilities and custom solutions. New media channels are already here, users have changed, and everyone must adapt, while still maintaining hight standards of quality and service. The methods have changed but the storytelling must stay strong. We love savings our clients money, while giving them the same bang for the buck as the "big guys."
First Stage Montessori preschool and kindergarten is the latest preschool to offer quality Montessori education in the North and Central Kitsap areas. The preschool will offer two half-day programs, for students aged 3-6 years old. Located on a wonderful, secure, wooded campus, easily accessible from Poulsbo and Silverdale WA, our goal is to provide a safe, respectful and fun learning environment, in which children may discover, learn and grow, while becoming increasingly independent and self-motivated. Curriculum areas covered include math, language, geography, history, sensorial work, practical life skills, art, music, movement and more! We practice grace and courtesy, developing a consideration for others, and also learn to respect and take care of our indoor and outdoor environments. As our students explore and discover the world around them, it is our mission to inspire them with interesting experiences and stimulating materials, resulting in the nurturing of inquisitive and eager, lifelong learners.
The owner of First Stage Montessori is Ali Budge, a certified teacher from the United Kingdom, where she was born and raised. Ali has a passion for working in early education and has more than 20 years teaching experience, ranging from preschool through to high school. She has taught in different parts of the world, including England, Scotland, the Middle East, Africa and the U.S.A, providing her with a wealth of experience, upon which to draw.
Ali took her American Montessori Society (A.M.S.) training at the Montessori Education Institute of the Pacific Northwest (M.E.I.P.N.) to become an Early Childhood Montessori certified teacher.
Ali has been teaching kindergarten for over 6 years, three years of which were spent at the wonderful Montessori Country School on Bainbridge Island and now, just having finished working as a Junior Elementary Teacher at Voyager Elementary Montessori School on Bainbridge Island, she relishes the prospect of teaching in, and operating, her own school.
As a resident of Poulsbo, Ali is a mother of two energetic girls, but when she isn't busy running them about or teaching; she can often be found swimming, cycling, kayaking in Liberty Bay or 'treading the boards' in some of the wonderful theaters of Kitsap County. Ali is now delighted to be opening First Stage Montessori and is keen to meet the new families who will be a part of this wonderful, new and exciting venture.
Savor the Sound is an artist driven youth music non-profit that creates and facilitates programs from pre-k through high school. We operate on the idea and fact that early music education improves IQ, reasoning, arithmetic, English, social awareness while reducing the risk of dangerous behaviors later in life. We also operate on the idea that living your dreams and passions, while being fair and giving, makes the world a far better place. Come meet us at the Brownsville marina, Yacht Club 0n Saturday July 9th 7pm and let us give you a world class, intimate concert with two national artists, complimentary small bites by Tizley's Europub and great prizes $15 at the door. http://savorthesound.org
Silpada Designs Jewelry - Michelle Coddington, Independent Representative.
I was born and raised in Kitsap County. I have lived in this area all my life. Currently I live in Kingston which I have done for the last 9 years. I have two children Cole who is 15 and Katie who is 10 and have been married to my husband Shannon for 23 years.
Silpada Designs Jewelry is a 14 year old .925 sterling silver jewelry company. Our product line is hip classic and very unique. All jewelry is designed by the two owners, who are based in Kansas. We offer over 450 pieces in our catalog and not all of which are sterling silver. Silpada offers a 60 day money back or exchange policy and we warrant our jewelry for life. The opportunities are endless with Silpada, you can purchase jewelry on line, you can host a party and receive jewerly for free, or you can be like me and buy it at half price. My website is www.mysilpada.com/michelle.coddington. I look forward to meeting all of you.
Michelle Coddington
Independent Silpada Representative
To order jewelry on line please go to www.mysilpada.com/michelle.coddington
cell (360)509-2189
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Estes Builders, founded in Sequim in 1989, is a residential custom home design build company. For most builders, home construction has dwindled, but the national award winning quality work of Estes Builders has continued. They are expanding and have opened in Poulsbo.
Paula Ballesteros, Custom Home Advisor for Estes Builders, is at the helm of the Poulsbo office. Paula has lived in Kitsap County for over 20 years. She brings an extensive background in sales and marketing with an emphasis on real estate. She shares Estes Builders' excitement to build more quality homes in Kitsap County.
Estes Builders is one of only a handful of elite residential homebuilders in the entire country to have been recognized as "America's Best Builder", named a National Housing Quality Gold Award winner, and awarded "Best in Class for Customer Satisfaction."
For information on how to get started on your dream home, reach us at 360.930.8841 or 1-800-630-4399. Or, stop by our convenient Poulsbo location at 19255 Powder Hill Place, Suite 100 or visit our website www.estesbuilders.com . You can also find us on Facebook at Estes Builders.
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Ambassador Corner
I am a pet lover, whether four legged, feathered, finned or furry, I love and care for them all. I am here to help you be secure in the fact your animals are well taken care of and happy. Whether you are off to work for the day or off on a vacation of a lifetime, you will not worry about your pets at home and you can focus on what you need to focus on and let me focus on your animals.
I do pet sitting in my home or yours, I will take your dogs out for walks and have social time with them. If your animal needs to go to a groomer or vet appointment, I will provide transportation and literally hold their paws during their appointments, or hold them in my arms.
All my foster pets are family in my home and my heart. Your animals sleep on my bed if they choose, eat with us, play with us, go for car rides with us, and we go for walks whether at a park or around town, we spend time together and we become family. Isn't that what is important in life, after all... Family.
No Bones About It.... Call Barks
Sue & Ka'I Daniels
Miss Barks A Lot Pet Sitter Services
360.779.2842-h 360.620.5531-c
www.missbarksalot.com
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Military Corner
PSNBA Offers Academic Scholarships
Scholarship Deadline - July 11th!
PSNBA is offering two $500 academic scholarships; one to a graduating high school senior who will be continuing on to higher education, and one to enrolled students already in higher education. To be eligible, at least one of the student's parents, or the student, must be a PSNBA member in good standing during the current year of application.
Applications are due July 11th!
Please contact David Clyde at info@psnba.org to get a current application.
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The Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce:
Staff: Adele T. Heinrich, Executive Director
Sandi Hunter, Administrative Assistant
Our Volunteers: Bobbie Fahy, Donna Green, Pat Dibert, Matthew Olson, Robynn Rother, Marlene LaFave, Marlene Nilsson, Sue Daniels, and Bob Heinrich.
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
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