Learn about local demographics Wednesday
POULSBO — Silvia Klatman talks about “Local Economic and Demo-graphic Information” at the next Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 18891 Front St.
Klatman has been the public affairs officer at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport since January 2010. Her interest in business issues — particularly those affecting small businesses — was sparked when she began working for her parents’ small business in the mid-1980s. As a result, she has closely followed business issues and local economics for nearly 25 years.
Tips for getting a business loan Thursday
POULSBO — “Keys to Getting a Business Loan” is the topic of a workshop Thursday, 3:30-5 p.m., in the Poulsbo branch of Kitsap Regional Library, 700 NE Lincoln Road.
The free workshop is sponsored by the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce.
Roger Hopkins will explain Small Business Administration rules, Erin Sorensen of Navy Federal Credit Union will discuss what bankers look for and Elaine Jones of the WSU Small Business Development Center/Bremerton will cover how to put a loan package together.
Light refreshments will be provided. To register, call the Chamber of Commerce, 779-4848; or email Admin@PoulsboChamber.com.
Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce events this month
POULSBO — The Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting Thursday, 5 p.m., at Liberty Bay Botanicals, 19325 Jensen Way.
The Chamber’s June After-Hours event is June 16, 5:30 p.m., at Creative Countertops, 22285 Stottlemeyer Road, Poulsbo.
Kitsap Tours wins TripAdvisor award for 2011
Kitsap Tours, a one-year-old tour business offering tours of Bainbridge Island, the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula, has received an Award of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site.
The Award of Excellence is based on the ratings of TripAdvisor users — people who have used the services and have rated them in a public forum. Kitsap Tours has consistently held a five-star rating since it was founded in May 2010.
“I started Kitsap Tours because I saw a need,” said Jean Boyle, co-owner and operator.
“As director of tourism development for the Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau for eight years, I tried to talk others into starting a tour company based on picking people up at the ferries and exploring the West Sound, but no one ever got the concept off the ground. When I had the opportunity to start the company on my own, I was reluctant to take the jump.”
Fried of Blue Heron wins top jewelry awards
POULSBO — Leo A. Fried of Blue Heron Jewelry Company won two awards in the 2011 CASE Awards, the Jewelers of America trade association’s annual jewelry design competition.
Fried competed among more than 50 jewelers in the competition. The CASE Awards recognize the artistry, creativity, style and excellence in jewelry design from top jewelers across the nation.
“Jewelers of America is honored to recognize the exceptional talents of jewelers, like Leo Fried, whose design demonstrates the remarkable jewelry available from JA-member stores nationwide,” association Chief Operating Officer Robert Headley said in a press release.
Fried won Buyer’s Choice and third place in the Women’s Over $5,000 (retail) category for his 14K gold bracelet with lapis and moonstones. The bracelet features intricate metal work and was hand fabricated.
Blue Heron Design Company is located at 18946 Front St., Poulsbo. Visit www.blueheronjewelry.com.
New antique store in Port Gamble
PORT GAMBLE — Sheila Keeney has opened a new antique store above Dauntless Bookstore.
The antique store is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (360) 297-5781.
State disciplines care providers
POULSBO — The state Health Department recently took disciplinary action against the following care providers in Kitsap County.
- The Nursing Assistant Program charged certified nursing assistant Kathy L. Null with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly took a bamboo plant from a patient and kept it for her own personal use.
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