This BBC Friday we hear from local Island business woman Robin Miller, who will tell her story and share some business wisdom learned along the way. Robin has 18+ years of experience as a speech/language pathologist, working for Group Health Cooperative for six of those years and for Swedish Medical Center for seven. She earned her Master of Arts in Speech/ Hearing Sciences, Speech-Language Pathology  from  WSU.  Robin is also a certified instructor for the It Takes Two to Talk and the More Than Words parent training programs through the Hanen Centre. Robin on LinkedIn.com.

Miller Speech-Language Pathology offers the latest technologies to assist people of all ages with speech and language challenges. Robin also has an event coming up on July 28th at the Bainbridge Library,  “More Than Words: Does your child have autism spectrum disorder or social communication issues?” So she may hit us up for a little critique, ideas sharing, and strategy roundtable discussion. BBC at its best, right?

So invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking
8:00-8:45 – Business Story Telling w/ Robin Miller
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC
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BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

This BBC Friday: “Human Trafficking And Exploitation In Kitsap County,” w/ Rosie Ludlow, exec. director, Scarlet Road. Learn about local trends and hot spots for exploitation, prevention, and how we can keep our community safer. Consider the barriers to working with this population, and how one can better impact their community.

With an MA in International Relations from Regent’s University London (2007), Rosie focused on international development and policy, worked for the US State Department, the British Red Cross, and the UN in the realm of refugee populations and policy change for migrant community (in the UK and Lebanon). After serving in refugee women and youth programs, Rosie traveled to Thailand for non-profit work in the red light districts in Bangkok and Patpong. During her time in Thailand, Rosie helped women exiting prostitution at two local Thai organizations, Rahab Ministries and OpenAid International. Upon her return to the US she founded Scarlet Road. (linkedin.com/in/rosemary-ludlow-3584838/)

So invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking
8:00-8:45 – “Scarlet Road” w/ Rosie Ludlow
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC
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BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

10 July Tues@Noon Workshop, presented by XLR8-Kitsap & OfficeXpats:“Understand Data Privacy! and how to use it to Strengthen your brand” w/ Antonio Garcia. Free, open to the public. Limited space. Register: officexpats.com.

11 July, Wednesday, 5:24-8:05 PM – July Green Drinks. Hosted by: Nature Works, 17791 Fjord Dr NE, Poulsbo. Event info: facebook.com/events/462912870816417/.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

BBC is canceled the Friday July 6th, for the week’s cool festivities, fireworks, food, and fun! Parade starts at 1:00. Schedule: grandold4th.com/schedule/

Have a safe and happy Grand Old 4th holiday week.

Don’t Miss This Grand Old 4th Of July 51st Year Extravaganza! Sponsor, volunteer, donate, have fun! For info on sponsorships and volunteer opportunities: grandold4th.com.

And wasn’t the Rotary Auction amazing this year! Thanks to all who volunteered!

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC
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BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

6 July, 6:00-8:00 PM– First Friday Art Walk! Donna Dowdney Art Show at Paula Weissinger State Farm Insurance, 175 Parfitt Way, #180 (next to Pegasus). Music by Chawla. More info at BIDA: bainbridgedowntown.org.  Great BI Review article: bainbridgereview.com. (donnaleedowdney.com)

MORITANI PRESERVE — Community Picnic, Sunday, 8 July 2018, Noon–2:00 PM. Free, open to the public. Info at: biparksfoundation.org/project-highlights/moritani-preserve/. Flyer: Moritani Reserve. PDF doc: MoritaniPreserve2018  In the Kitsap SUN:  kitsapsun.com/story/news/local/communities/bainbridge-islander/2017/09/10/refuge-amidst-bustle-moritani-preserve-bainbridges-newest-park/646750001/

10 July Tues@Noon Workshop, presented by XLR8-Kitsap & OfficeXpats:“Understand Data Privacy! and how to use it to Strengthen your brand” w/ Antonio Garcia. Free, open to the public. Limited space. Register: officexpats.com.

11 July, Wednesday, 5:24-8:05 PM – July Green Drinks. Hosted by: Nature Works, 17791 Fjord Dr NE, Poulsbo. Event info: facebook.com/events/462912870816417/.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this BBC Friday for Technology Roundtable Part 2 — tips on anti-virus/anti-malware, net-reputation management, data-breach protection, and general identity CyberSecurity.

From last week's discussion on GDPR, articles and resources:  
1. Forbes: forbes.com/sites/andrewrossow/2018/05/25/the-birth-of-gdpr-what-is-it-and-what-you-need-to-know/#6199b66555e5
2. Forbes: forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/04/25/gdpr-and-what-it-means-for-your-business/#5b29c85a2d2f
3. Forbes: forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/06/04/gdpr-the-checklist-for-compliance/#1e39cc9d5bec
4. Forbes: forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2017/12/04/yes-the-gdpr-will-affect-your-u-s-based-business/1/#5973ea9649a9
5. EU Official Site: ec.europa.eu/commission/priorities/justice-and-fundamental-rights/data-protection/2018-reform-eu-data-protection-rules_en
6. California: fastcompany.com/90178320/california-just-passed-the-countrys-toughest-online-privacy-law
7. National Cybersecurity Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) us-cert.gov
8. WA CyberSecurity Center cybersecurity.wa.gov

So invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking
8:00-8:45 – Technology Roundtable Part 2
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

Sincerely,
BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

30 June, Rotary Rummage Sale –The 58th Annual Auction & Rummage Sale is this Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Info at bainbridgerotaryauction.org.

6 July, 6:00-8:00 PM– First Friday Art Walk! Donna Dowdney Art Show at Paula Weissinger State Farm Agency, 175 Parfitt Way, #180 (next to Pegasus). Music by Chawla. More info at: donnaleedowdney.com.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this BBC Friday for an exciting, informative, technology roundtable and Internet CyberSecurity Update: latest on website security, SSL Certificates (Secure Sockets Layer cryptographic protocols that provide communications security over a network), and the new European Union GDRP Requirements (General Data Protection Regulation). SSL: en.wikipedia.org. GDRP: en.wikipedia.org. 

Panel participants include BBC Tech Regulars Jason Omens, Brian Creamer, Annette Walker, and Antonio Garcia — and maybe other cool people who know stuff.  Key cybersecurity websites: National Cybersecurity And Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) us-cert.gov; WA CyberSecurity Center cybersecurity.wa.gov.

So invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking
8:00-8:45 – Technology Roundtable Panel Discussion
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

Sincerely,
BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

19 June, Tues@Noon XLR8Kitsap & OfficeXpats Workshop. “3-2-1: Getting To Transformational Conversations.” Experience Conversational Intelligence®! Johanna Munson, presenter. Free, open to the public. More info & registration at: officexpats.com.

21 June, Chamber After Hours. TOMORROW, 5:30-7:00 PM. The Businesses at Three Tree Lane. Hosting: the companies at the island’s newest business park, a gallery with amazing bronze sculptures, life-size moose, and other media (Friedman-Oens Gallery), Belgian waffles, chocolates, and award-winning island wines. Also get a peek inside the new Highside Distilling highsidedistilling.com. Free, open to the public. Info: bainbridgechamber.com.

26 June, Tuesday, 2:00-5:30, S.C.O.R.E. Workshop: “Saving Taxes for Small Businesses” (w/ Joe Heinrich). Learn key strategies small businesses can use to reduce their Federal and WA State taxes. Gain a deeper knowledge of what taxes you and your business are required to pay. Location: OfficeXpats. More info at: kitsapscore.org.

Donna Dowdney Art Shows update: June – Sequim Civic Center, 152 West Cedar Street. More information on art shows and events at:  donnaleedowdney.com.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this sunny spring BBC Friday for a fascinating  conversation on Conversational Intelligence®, with Johanna Munson, Skipping Stones Communications. How you are perceived, how your conversation is received, determines what you can achieve. By engaging your conversational skills, you and your business can experience fresh pathways to success.

Mastering the art of conversation is how great leaders build trust, spearhead innovation, navigate challenges, and generate growth. Recent research from Dr. Judith E. Glaser, author and founder of Conversational Intelligence®, is considered to be a whole new kind of “smart talk,” one that opens up a wealth of opportunities. It’s different from both “Intellectual Intelligence” and “Emotional Intelligence,” because you’re expressing yourself in a universal language that’s accessible to anyone, in any situation.

Johanna will give a brief introduction to some of the central tenets of Conversational Intelligence® and then invite your incubation talents to shine! skippingstoneslifecoach.com. Johanna on linkedin.com.

So invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking
8:00-8:45 – “Conversational Intelligence®” w/ Johanna Munson
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

Sincerely,
BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

19 June, Tues@Noon XLR8Kitsap & OfficeXpats Workshop. “3-2-1: Getting To Transformational Conversations.” Experience Conversational Intelligence®! Johanna Munson, presenter. Free, open to the public. More info & registration at: officexpats.com.

Donna Dowdney Art Shows update: June – Sequim Civic Center, 152 West Cedar Street. More information on art shows and events at:  donnaleedowdney.com.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this sunny spring BBC Friday for another business continuity discussion, this time focused on aging, quality of life, and the new local resource “Compass & Clock,” with long-time BBC Regular Mary Coupland, owner and publisher.

Baby Boomers are turning 65 at a rate of 10,000 per day, and our aging parents are looking to us, their adult kids, for guidance. Welcome to Compass & Clock. “We are a group of compassionate, experienced professionals dedicated to the well-being and safety of others. Our goal is to share knowledge, resources, and tools to educate, empower, and help you strengthen your quality of life as you age.” (compassandclock.com)

Our multimedia program is not focused on end of life, but on the journey and joy of life.  “Don’t wait till you’re overwhelmed by illness or uncertainty. Hold on to that independence you seized as a young adult by taking advantage of the services Compass & Clock has to offer, from complex legal guidance, to recommendations for remaining healthy and active or enjoying a night on the town. Welcome to a community conceived to help guide you into your best future.” Mary on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marycoupland/.

So invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking
8:00-8:45 – “Clock & Compass” w/ Mary Coupland
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

Sincerely,
BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

7 June, THURSDAY, 7:30-9:00, Chamber Breakfast. Mike Barnet and Pete Orbea from the North Kitsap Tourism Coalition will walk us through a successful event promotion campaign that NKTC ran for Bainbridge’s Wine On The Rock weekend, detailing a strategy that combines video and re-targeting on Facebook with measurable results. Register at bainbridgechamber.com.

Donna Dowdney Art Shows update:  June – Sequim Civic Center, 152 West Cedar Street. More information on art shows and events at:  donnaleedowdney.com.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this sunny spring BBC Friday for a Marshall Suites Hotel Update from Tom Hagreen.

Tom would like to roundtable some ideas and strategies for The Marshall Suites, how it can continue to develop and grow as part of our island community. 

The Marshall Suites is a boutique hotel located on beautiful Bainbridge Island just 1.2 miles from the Seattle ferry. 100% non-smoking, with 51 rooms, The Marshall Suites is less than a mile from Downtown Winslow, the island’s primary hub for dining, shopping, and museum attractions, and 3.5 miles from the island’s other major commercial shopping and dining neighborhood, Lynwood Center. Guests that choose The Marshall Suites experience friendly, attentive service and cleanliness from an experienced staff and General Manager. The Marshall Suites is the perfect place to stay when visiting family and friends or for leisure and business travel. marshallsuites.com

So invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking
8:00-8:45 – The Marshall Suites – w/ Tom Hagreen
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

Sincerely,
BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

29 May, Tuesday – AccelerateKitsap & OfficeXpats presents another great Tuesday@Noon workshop:  Unleashing Entrepreneurship. Free and open to the public – but please register to save a space for yourself at: officexpats.com. Rebecca Villareal from the Northwest Business Training Center shares her expertise in finance, business lending, operations, and marketing. “Most entrepreneurs are experts in their industry yet lack knowledge to review and analyze their financial position, decide whether to hire employees, seek financing, and many other business issues. Whether you are in the idea phase or struggling with your new business enterprise, this one-hour workshop offers practical ideas for immediate application that will make a world of difference in how you experience success.”

Donna Dowdney Art Shows:  June – Sequim Civic Center, 152 West Cedar Street (reception June 1, 5-7). More information and details at:  donnaleedowdney.com.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this sunny spring BBC Friday for OPEN MIC Friday Part 2, Business Support and Sharing Roundtable. 

Bring a business idea or problem to discuss. Let BBC be “your board of directors.”

Play, share, learn, dream. Be creative, think sideways, wear a hat. A total BBC-OXp adventure! 

So invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking
8:00-8:45 – Open MIC Friday, Part 2
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

Sincerely,
BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC

Again, Special thanks to Lori Swanson, director of membership & events, BI Chamber Of Commerce, for capturing the “waffle” essence of our BBC’s roots in brilliantly designing our new logo (left half of website banner).

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

24 May – Thursday Chamber After Hours @ Bergh Images (284 Madrona Way NE, Suite 124). 5:30-7:00 PM. Fee & open to the public. More info at: bainbridgechamber.com/afterhours.

Donna Dowdney Art Shows:  May – Coldwell Banker-Bain, 299 Madison Ave; & June – Sequim Civic Center, 152 West Cedar Street (reception June 1, 5-7). Details at: donnaleedowdney.com.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this sunny spring BBC Friday for an OPEN MIC Business Support and Sharing Roundtable. 

Bring a business idea or problem to discuss. Let BBC be “your board of directors.”

Play, share, learn, dream. Be creative, think sideways, wear a hat. A total BBC-OXp adventure! 

So invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking
8:00-8:45 – Open MIC Friday
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

Sincerely,
BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC

Again, Special thanks to Lori Swanson, director of membership & events, BI Chamber Of Commerce, for capturing the “waffle” essence of our BBC’s roots in brilliantly designing our new logo (left half of website banner).

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

24 May – Thursday Chamber After Hours @ Bergh Images (284 Madrona Way NE, Suite 124). 5:30-7:00 PM. Fee & open to the public. More info at: bainbridgechamber.com/afterhours.

Donna Dowdney Art Shows:  May – Coldwell Banker-Bain, 299 Madison Ave; & June – Sequim Civic Center, 152 West Cedar Street (reception June 1, 5-7). Details at: donnaleedowdney.com.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.