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  SPOTLIGHT
 How prepared are you?  How prepared is your business?   
 

The American Red Cross estimates that 40% of businesses don't survive disasters with 80% going out of business if not back up within a month.  It is not a question of if there will be a disaster, but when.  And as a nation, we are woefully underprepared.   In partnership with the American Red Cross, SERVPRO has developed an Emergency Ready Profile (ERP) to address this need for businesses. 

 

An ERP is a complimentary service SERVPRO provides by evaluating your business or commercial property, gathering information about utilities/service providers and identifying key shut off's which result in a road map in the case of an emergency.  This information is fed into a mobile app allowing you access to all the critical information - anytime, anywhere.  Please call me at 253.851.6711 or email me at [email protected] for more information.

 

I honestly love being an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce - I have gotten to know so many more business owners in Gig Harbor and have fallen even more in love with this community of ours.  I have also developed a better understanding of what the Chamber has to offer so please, let me know if I can help you get the most out of your Chamber membership.

 
Commodore 

Vice-Commodore
 

Admiral

 

MultiCare     

American Family/Tim Lopez Ins.




  

Captain

Cascade Eye & Skin
 

 


 

   

Helm
 


Cockpit
 
 
 

Anchor
  Gig Harbor UPS Store
  Misty Meadow Antiques
  Lodge at Mallards Landing
  Marlyn Jensen Rentals
  Pape & Son's
  Emeritus Gig Harbor
  CS Floors
  Eagle Tire & Automotive
  Sound Credit Union
  INN at Gig Harbor
  Contour Engineering
  Gig Harbor Automotive
  Law Offices of  Timothy Acker
Fun Run 
 
Car Show
  
BECOME A 
CORPORATE PARTNER

Click HERE to learn what a Corporate Partner is or contact the Chamber at 
253-851-6865
  A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Warren Zimmerman 52810

We embark on a new adventure this week as we submit the first page of information about Gig Harbor and our Chamber to the Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal. 

 

In addition to the information about our community and businesses, the Kitsap Sun is sending a free copy of KPBJ to each active Chamber member starting with the July issue. There will be some limited ad space available next to our featured page each month for those who would like to expand your advertising to include Kitsap and Mason County's.  

  SEE WHATS HAPPENING
  Upcoming Events




  Say goodbye!
 
 

Are you driving your business on "fumes and a prayer?"

Business After Hours
Police Chief Davis is retiring.  Learn about what he as accomplished in his 8 years of service.

Guest Speaker Dennis Bauer will help you deal with the unexpected and still make it home for dinner.  
Due to extenuating circumstances Business After Hours has been cancelled. 

 

Public Affairs Forum 

When:Thurs, June 26th

Time: 7:30 a.m.

Where:
2909 14th Avenue NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Membership Luncheon


When:Thurs, July 3rd

Time: 1:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where:  
12606 54th Avenue NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Click Now to Learn More >>
  Chamber University
Let the Chamber help your business in one hour!  
What area of business are you struggling with? Take a moment to think about this.  There is always some department that needs some work.  

Now, call the Chamber to get FREE help on that topic.  
Click now to schedule your appointment >>

  Congratulations!
 
Erin Abrigo on your shiny new office!

Erin is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in Gig Harbor, a financial-services firm dedicated to serving the needs of individual investors. 
 

Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community Foundation on your Groundbreaking Ceremony!



The Edwards Plaza will have a:

 

50 raised bed gardens, a mail promenade with a central plaza fountain. The Chihuly Family Art Center will include: Art Studio, Textile Studio, Woodshop, and Ceramics/Mosaic studio with an art gallery at the entrance.

 

It will also contain the Edwards Family Walk including a Tree of Life water feature, Living Table with a  


stream running through the middle and live plants in the table, and a labyrinth with a compass rose in the middle of an iron gazebo!

 

This plaza is going to be amazing! And will change the lives of residents on our campus and those in our local community too!

 

Learn More Now about TLRC >>

 


  On The Blog
 It's not always  easy...

  Ahoy matey! 
 

  Not everyone  belongs...

But, Gig Harbor Home Management can help.
  
Dive into the new play area at Crescent Creek!
But, we can sneak you in!
  MEMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday Night Out!  The Downtown Waterfront is OPEN!

Second Thursday Each Month until 8pm

 

Did you know that Gig Harbor's Downtown Waterfront is a happening place?  Nearly 50 retailers, art galleries and restaurants are participating in Thursday Night Out on the second Thursday of each month.  Many feature special offers, activities, demonstrations and plenty of fun for all.
 

PenMet Parks

Summer Fun Starts Here! Over 130 + camps and classes.  

Water sport camps, nature camps, cultural art camps, lego camps, sky hawks sports camp, other sports camp, soccer camps and classes, and adult sports and activities.  
 
Join us for a Family Fun Festival - Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 from 1am - 4pm at Sehmel Homestead Park.  
 
 
 
 


Everyone is invited to join us at our next W.O.N. 
(Women Owned Nights)
 
Topic:  Developing You!  A professional development plan is good for business. 
 
Facilitator: Lisa Markman 
 
Open to All. Free to All.  
Optional no-host dinner.

 

Date: Tuesday, June 24


Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

 


Location:

El Publito
3226 Harborview Drive 

Gig Harbor, WA

 

 

RSVP on the AWOB Website

 

  CONTACT YOUR CHAMBER

    

    3125 Judson Steet

    PO Box 102
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    253-851-6865
 
Warren Zimmerman 
President/CEO
Jamie Taylor 
Communications Specialist
Tracy Patton 
Membership Services Representative
 
Elinor Reiley
Membership Development
Vicki Entze
Bookkeeper




 

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