SERVING CENTRAL KITSAP SINCE 1973..........
MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK
We've got some openings in the brochures racks in the office. Are your business cards and brochures displayed at the Chamber office? It's a great place to promote your business! For more information on what's available to you contact Karen at the Chamber office.
MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Would you like to share a discount with your fellow Chamber members? We are currently collecting information for discounts offered. All currently offered member discounts are being moved to the member only section of the web site and we will be printing a complete list of member discounts that will be available in New Member packets as well as from the office for pick up. If you'd like to renew or set up a discount please contact Darci at the Chamber office at Darci@silverdalechamber.com .
MEMBER NEWS
Volunteer Invitation
Benefiting Step Up Woman's Network …. Sponsored by Kitsap Mall
Kitsap Mall is seeking volunteers to join Kitsap Mall and Step Up Women's Network in assembling “wellness bags” for female cancer patients in Kitsap County. Bring a girlfriend, daughter, sister, or someone special for an evening of doing good while enjoying pampering, tasty treats and great networking with other women who love to do good deeds.
Thursday, May 8, 2008 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kitsap Mall Check with Guest Services on Step Up Event Location
Evening to include:
Assembly of “Wellness Bags” for local cancer patients
Refreshments
Networking
Makeovers
Massages
Please RSVP with Angie Pomeroy at 360-337-6584 or angie.pomeroy@macerich.com for more information go to www.suwn.org or www.shopkitsapmall.com
GUARDIAN SECURITY ANNOUNCES NEW WIRELESS MONITORING SYSTEM
Guardian Security, a large fire and security systems company, based out of Seattle with a local branch in Silverdale is promoting a new wireless fire & security monitoring system that does not require land phone lines or cell signals.
This system is the only one that continued to operate during the San Diego fires last year. The signal arrives at the Central Monitoring Station with in 2-3 seconds as opposed to a land phone line that can take up to 30 seconds. The Intelligent Radio system works off of radio signals. The key to this system is to build a network of radios that communicate with each other. The more radios in place, the stronger and farther the signal will reach.
Guardian Security is building this network on the Olympic Peninsula and is offering a special for a limited time. The company will install or upgrade to the AES Intelligent Radio system at no charge and offer the equipment on a $0 dollar lease when the customer signs a 3-5 year monitoring agreement with Guardian. This offer is for commercial AND residential customers.
9435 Provost Road NW Silverdale , WA 98383 p.360-692-3738 c. 360-550-8964
THUNDERBIRD PRO RODEO ACCEPTING VENDOR APPLICATIONS
The Thunderbird Rodeo, set for June 28 and 29 at the Kitsap Fairgrounds Stampede Arena, is accepting applications for vendors.
The rodeo benefits "Corey's Day on the Farm" and the Northwest Burn Foundation. For nearly 40 years, special needs children have looked forward to a day on the farm with Coleta and Nick Corey, who have made "Corey's Day on the Farm" an experience to remember. What started as a simple gesture of "show and tell" for their special needs child's classmates has blossomed into an event that serves more than 1.000 children from four counties each year.
Vendor applications are available at www.thunderbirdrodeo.com. For information, call Darla Murker, vendor coordinator, at (360) 731-3778 or e-mail darla@renaissanceacres.com .
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
DESTINATION BASED SALES TAX SEMINAR Find out how the new sales tax collection and reporting process will work and how it will impact your business.
Tuesday June 10
10:00 am to 12 noon
Silverdale Beach Hotel
RSVP (800) 647-7706
WSTA SECURITY SEMINAR
Who's reading your email or viewing documents on your hard drive?
Is your data and that of your family or employees safe?
Have you been hacked but don't know it?
Are security patches really protecting you?
During this informative session, TrustCC will discuss and demonstrate some of the latest penetration testing tools and tactics. Other issues to be covered include user account reconnaissance, database hacking, router and switch hacking, phishing and missing security patch exploitation.
WHEN : Thursday, May 15 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE : Poulsbo Branch, Kitsap Regional Library (700 NE Lincoln)
COST : Free to WSTA members - $10 for non- members
REGISTER : events@westsoundtechnology.org (RSVP required)
"Washington is Open for Business"
Spring 2008 Small Business Roundtable Series
Achieving the economic vitality envisioned for the Next Washington depends on a healthy business environment for all. This is your chance to give input on keeping Washington Open for Business. The state wants to hear about what works and what doesn't. Tell them what you think it takes to make Washington an easy and affordable place to do business. Specific question areas will include, but are not limited to:
- What are the agencies doing well?
- How can they make it easier to do business with the state?
Hosted by:
- Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance
- Washington State Department of Revenue
- Department of Labor and Industries
- Employment Security Department
- Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development
- Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises
Who Should Attend:
- Business owners, business managers, or leaders of companies with fewer than 20 employees.
- Businesses owned by women, ethnic, racial, and other persons of color are encouraged to attend.
- Start-ups and sole proprietors looking to expand.
WHEN : Thursday, May 22
TIME : 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE : Kitsap Conference Center, Bremerton Harborside
REGISTER : www.ora.wa.gov and click on "Washington is Open for Business Roundtables link.
QUESTIONS: 360.092.0883 or email ora_registrations@gov.wa.gov
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.
