GET YOUR DUCKS AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE
Looking to adopt a duck for the Great Rotary Duck Race? Stop by the Chamber office for your individual or Quack Pack adoption certificates. Adoption certificates are $5 each or 5 for $20 with the Quack Pack. Get yours today for a chance to win some great prizes!
JULY LUNCH SPONSORED BY KITSAP BANK It's almost time for our annual anniversary party. Be sure and mark your calendar for July 30 th . We'll be on the patio at the Silverdale Beach Hotel for a fun lunch BBQ. Rumor has it the Kitsap Chordsmen will be on hand to entertain.
This even is ALWAYS a sell-out. Be sure and get your reservation in so you don't miss out on the fun!!
We'll be holding our fundraiser for the Scholarship Committee at the event, matter of fact the luncheon will be wrapped around the opportunity for lots of social networking. 12 member businesses are hosting carnival games and we've lined up quite the rogue's gallery for the “Pie Auction”. Bid high and bid often!! Bring your business cards and bring your wallets
HUMANE SOCIETY AFTER HOURS
The Kitsap Humane Society is hosting an After Hours on July 30 th from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy networking, complimentary refreshments and tours of the facility.
They look forward to the opportunity to showcase their wonderful animal residents and to share stories of successful rescues and adoptions.
MEETING UPDATES
The Education committee will not be meeting in July.
The Diversity Partnership will be meeting on Wednesday at noon at the Silverdale Beach Hotel, the guest speaker will be James Luna from the State Department of Corrections speaking on the Inmate Transition Program
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AND THE CHAMBER AND HAVE A WHALE OF A GOOD TIME!!
Join members of the Chamber, bring your family and friends and be a part of the Whaling Days Parade.
Parade is July 26 and starts at 10:00am- Parade last about 2 hours
- You will need to be at parade start at 9:30 - (behind Mall near Target- look for Linda Moran's State Farm Mini cooper car))
- Businesses participating ARE encouraged to promote their own business during parade.
- Participants encouraged to wear your business logo clothing and if desired to offer handouts about your business
- Candy will be provided by COSTCO for handing out
- Chamber businesses & their friends, coworkers, and family members are encouraged to walk in the parade with you.(the more the better)
- Helium Balloons (blank) will be provided by The Logo Loft for handing out
- Be creative, have fun, and help us promote the Chamber and your business to our community
For more information or to get involved contact John Hunter at the Logo Loft at jhunter@logoloftinc.com
ACCOLADES BALLOTS AVAILABLE ON LINE It's that time of year for you to cast your ballot for Chamber Member of the Year, Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Business Pioneer. Ballots are available on the Chamber web site at www.silverdalechamber.com .
BEST OF CENTRAL KITSAP BALLOTS AVAILABLE
Print your copy of the 2008 ‘Best of Central Kitsap' ballot from the Chamber web site. Print your own copy, print copies for your clients and customers. Get in on the fun of this great Spirit of Silverdale event! Go to www.silverdalechamber.com
MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK
Did you know that you get a special discount for registration for the Kitsap Military Fall Festival because you are a Silverdale Chamber member? Silverdale Chamber members also get to take advantage of an early bird registration this month! For more information on what's available to you contact the Chamber office.
MEMBER NEWS
HABITAT FINALIZES THE PURCHASE OF TWO ADJACENT PIECES OF PROPERTY IN PORT ORCHARD
Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County has made a bold move towards ending substandard housing in the Port Orchard Area. With the purchase of two adjacent parcels off of Lund Avenue in Port Orchard Kitsap Habitat will provide a safe affordable housing option for 32 families in the coming years.
The two developments are directly off of Harris Road. The smaller parcel contains 5-7 lots while the larger parcel has potential for 25 homes. We are looking forward to beginning work on our largest project yet.
OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR OUR KITSAP COUNTY SERVICE MEN LEAVING FOR IRAQ
Your business has a real opportunity to honor one of our local service men and women leaving soon for Iraq with a 6 foot “Blue Star” street banner. Let them know we care and support them by getting these banners up now!
The Blue Star Banner Program is all about honoring our local men and women who are currently serving in the military by installing street banners throughout Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo and Silverdale in Kitsap County, Washington.
Blue Star Banners remain installed as long as the service member is in the Armed Forces. Once they leave the service, they will be presented with their banner.
COMEDY NIGHT AT THE CLOVERLEAF TO BENEFIT THE BLUE STAR BANNER PROGRAM!!
Friday August 8th, 2008, 7 pm
Cloverleaf Tavern
Tickets $12.00
Call (360) 440-6497
A fun filled night to benefit our local service men and women. Come out to the Cloverleaf on August 8 - bring your friends, co-workers, family and acquaintances!
The Blue Star Banner Program is all about honoring our local men and women who are currently serving in the military service by installing street banners throughout Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo and Silverdale in Kitsap County, Washington.
Blue Star Banners remain installed as long as the service member is in the Armed Forces. Once they leave the service, they will be presented with their banner.
NEW IMAGE MEDICAL REJUVENTION JULY SPECIAL FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS
Purchase a “Liquid Face Lift” which includes a combination of Botox and dermal fillers and receive $250 off total price. Or purchase a cellulite package and receive $100 off.
For more information contact Stacey Schnabel, Office Manager New Image Medical Rejuvenation Center 360-692-7700
DREAM DINNERS CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
In Honor of our 5th year in the Poulsbo Community we would like to commemorate our Anniversary by dedicating our Celebration to Kitsap Children's Musical Theater.
Come and share our excitement with special One Night Only 20% Discounts on your next session, Door Prizes* including a Free Month of Dream Dinners, Entertainment by KCMT, and Delicious Dream Dinners Samples.
We will be donating 10% of all Sales at the event to KCMT.
When: Thursday, July 31st
Time: 6:00—8:00pm
Location: 19470 Viking Ave, Poulsbo
Save the date and come help us celebrate! *must be present to win
Tony & Lori Durham
www.dreamdinners.com
(360)779-0054
KITSAP MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES GOLF CLASSIC PRESENTED BY KITSAP BANK Wednesday, August 13, 2008
1:00 Shotgun Start
Play both the Olympic and Cascade Courses Special Guest - The Mariner Moose!
To register and learn more, go to the KMHS website: http://www.kitsapmentalhealth.org/2008_golf_classic.aspx
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
NK CLASS OF 1978 REUNION
The North Kitsap Class of 1978 is celebrating its 30th class reunion August 1, 2 and 3. For more information go to the class Web site http://reunion.nk78.com/30th_Reunion/NK_Class_of_78.html or contact Julie Johnson at (360) 373-9861.
SBA LOAN SEMINAR
A free seminar on “How to Obtain U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans,” will be presented on Tuesday, July 22nd at 1:30 p.m. at the Norm Dicks Government Center in the Council Chambers at 345 6th Street, Bremerton WA 98337.
The seminar, a joint presentation by the SBA Seattle District Office, the Small Business Development Center-OC and American Marine Bank, is designed for people interested in learning about small business financing and how the SBA loan program works.
Mark Costello & Roger Hopkins from the SBA Seattle District Office and Cliff Higashi from American Marine Bank will lead the discussion about loan requirements, terms, collateral, and limitations on the use of funds and what information banks are looking for from a borrower.
For more information or to register for the seminar please call or contact the Small Business Development Center at 360.307.4220 or sbdc@olympic.edu.
COMMUNITY SERVICE FESTIVAL INVOLVES WHOLE COMMUNITY
Dozens of Kitsap business and community organizations are involved in organizing a sustainability festival in historic Port Gamble, August 2-3. The outdoor festival will mix headline entertainment, live music, local food, hand-made crafts and a farmers market with exhibits, speakers and workshops focused on the theme of sustainability.
The festival will feature dozens of entertainers on three stages, including such headline entertainers as the Flying Karamazov Brothers, jazz singing legend Alice Stuart, an internationally known clown, a magic show and many others.
The nonprofit Festival is being organized by volunteers from Stillwaters Environmental Education Center, Kitsap Audubon Society, WSU-Kitsap Extension, Kitsap Community and Agricultural Alliance, Sustainable Bremerton, SCALLOPS (Sustainable Communities All Over Puget Sound), Washington State Farmers Market Association, Kitsap Conservation Voters, Poulsbo Farmers Market, Kitsap Citizens For Responsible Planning and New Old Time Chautauqua.
To learn how you can become involved, visit www.GreatPeninsulaFutureFestival.org .
Olympic Business Exchange (OBE )
OBE, a chapter of Business Network Int'l (BNI), welcomes visitors to its 7:30 a.m. business networking meeting at Silverdale Beach Hotel every Thursday. The group gathers to network and pass business referrals. All business professionals interested in increasing their business are encouraged to come. For more information, contact Dagmar Lacy at (360) 876-0706 or dlacy@olynorthwest.com or visit www.olympicbusinessexchange.com
OLD TOWN SILVERDALE ASSOCIATION
For information about the Old Town Silverdale Association contact Mary Earl at 698-0522.
