This sunny BBC Friday, BBC regular Eric Suhadolc (WeSpeakMedicare.org) will share two related topics which highlight both his story and his present passion.

Bringing his business skills and a deep compassion for the community to the Medicare Insurance business, Eric represents a number of top insurance companies, seeking the plan that best fits his client’s needs for the least amount of money.

Eric was VP & Operations Manager of a manufacturing company for 35 years that supplied companies like Ethan Allen and Drexel Heritage with beautiful, hand crafted brass lamps. He has also enjoyed volunteering with several non-profits, including a term as board chairman of INCCA for Housing. INCCA was able to construct 170 federally subsidized apartments and build and sell 13 townhouses at cost.

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 – “Medicare 101” w/ Eric Suhadolc
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

NOTE (April 2018): 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!

8 May 2018 – OfficeXpats & XLR8-Kitsap Tues@Noon Workshop:  “SBA Loans – Soup to Nuts!” Free & open to the public. But please register at officexpats.com; workshops may be canceled if not enough enrollment. Trouble registering? Call OfficeXpats at 206-780-2177.

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.

This BBC Friday we have Two Totally Trippy BBC Regulars sharing their stories: Lyn Lindbergh, Couch to Active (couchtoactive.com), and Susan O’Meara,  Branding & Marketing (linkedin.com/in/susanomeara).

Lyn: “I will share some behind-the-scenes steps for starting a successful online business. Covering key lessons learned around self-built websites, we’ll consider DIY graphics, blogging, Facebook LIVE, and how to monetize without needing to fill one’s blog with ads. I also have a networking question queued up for the group to help us all connect and succeed.” Lyn is founder of COUCH to ACTIVE, the missing link between wanting to exercise and actually doing it.

Susan: “A word wrangler and ex-corporate wonk (aren’t there a few of us at BBC?) — I harness storytelling to help brands, businesses, and individuals grow and shine. I will talk about  ‘unbranding’ (is it the same as de-branding?) — and share some stories from my colorful career in the U.S. and abroad.” Susan is a WordSmith, writer, editor, journalist, and branding-marketing consultant. 

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 – BBC Two Business Improv Friday
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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NOTICE (April 2018): Special thanks to Lori Swanson, director of membership & events, B.I. Chamber Of Commerce, for capturing the “waffle” essence of our BBC’s roots in brilliantly designing our new logo (left half of our website banner).

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Donna Dowdney ART SHOWS May & June:  MAY – COLDWELL BANKER-BAIN, 299 Madison Ave (reception May 4th, 6:00-8:00 PM); JUNE – SEQUIM CIVIC CENTER, 152 West Cedar Street (reception June 1st, 5:00-7:00). Contact Donna for details 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 Think Club OPEN MIC Business Support and Sharing Roundtable.

We’ll start off with the latest Think Club problem solving strategies & discussion. Then we’ll open up the table for … you.

Play, share, bring a business idea or problem to discuss. Let BBC be “your board of directors.” Play, share, learn, dream. 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 – BBC Think Club Business Support Roundtable
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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NOTICE (April 2018): Special thanks to Lori Swanson, director of membership & events, B.I. Chamber Of Commerce, for capturing the “waffle” essence of our BBC’s roots in brilliantly designing our new logo (left half of our website banner).

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26 April 2018 – Chamber After Hours, 5:30-7:00 @ The Design Lab 98110 at 9445 NE Business Park Lane, Suite 205, Coppertop. Free, open to the public. Networking and drinks! More Info: bainbridgechamber.com.

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 we’re again opening up the table for 5-10 minute “tell you’re business story” or “give a business update.” We’ll start with Ariana Alexander-Davock, Alder Aging Support. “You Don’t Have To Do This Alone!” — why we need validation and support throughout our late life transitions. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ariana-alexander-davock-95184034/

“Anyone else who would like to step up and give their life/business story this Friday — your opportunity is knocking! It’s a first come, first serve, event. 

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!

Last Friday’s BBC “Bainbridge Parking Garage” Discussion NOTES (Google doc)

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 Storytelling
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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24 April – XLR8-Kitsap & OfficeXpats Tuesday@Noon Workshop:  “Three keys to managing the risks of growing a business,” w/ Kelly Deis, president/founder Soundpoint Consulting. Free and open to the public, but space is limited, so be sure to register at: officexpats.com.

26 April 2018 – Chamber After Hours, 5:30-7:00 @ The Design Lab 98110 at 9445 NE Business Park Lane, Suite 205, Coppertop. Free, open to the public. Networking and drinks! More Info: bainbridgechamber.com.

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 – Something A Little Different: Local Issues Related To Local Island Business (that’s you & me)

OK. BAINBRIDGE ISLAND PARKING! So let’s do what BBC does really well, strategy-roundtable a topic for generating creative serendipitous wacky side-ways thinking ideas on a relevant subject  — especially one still in the open-discussion stage. Here’s a little background on the subject of Island Parking and related issues:

“Downtown Bainbridge Island has unique parking conditions due to its island location, its proximity to Seattle, its seasonal tourism, and the presence of a well-trafficked commuter ferry terminal adjacent to Downtown. The City of Bainbridge Island is undergoing a study to look at the on- and off-street parking system in Downtown. The project will include data collection and analysis, findings, public outreach, stakeholder engagement, task force meetings, and recommended strategies.” More on the subject at bainbridgewa.gov.

Some more relevant informative useful links to glance at before tomorrow (take your time, have fun, be creative): 
– Downtown parking strategy (includes Data Collection Findings):
bainbridgewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9389
– Stakeholder Interviews summary
bainbridgewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9155
– Bainbridge Island Review: Downtown merchants rallying behind Bainbridge parking garage idea (1/17)
bainbridgereview.com/news/downtown-merchants-rallying-behind-bainbridge-parking-garage-idea/

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!

XXX  Don’t forget to check News & Events below!  XXX

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 – Creative Open Business Roundtable
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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Bainbridge Mobility Alliance Survey Completed — Results Now Available:  walkbikebainbridge.com.

BBC’s own Wynne Jacobson on Rhonda Boyle Podcast: Gallup Certified StrengthsFinder coach Rhonda Boyle talks with Wynne about just how “Clifton Strengths” works in the day-to-day: (Wynne is on the first 1/2 of the 1 hour show) rhondaboyle.com. Wynne also moderates “The Very Best You” FB page: facebook.com/groups/betheverybestyou.

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

 We’re updating our BBC Regular Members directory. Watch this space for more information on how the BBC Regular Members Directory will work. Thank you.

This BBC Friday we’re opening up the table for 5-10 minute “tell you’re business story” opportunities. That gives time for 3 or 4 “business improv” spots.
(Let Steve Kersten know if you’d like to reserve a spot ahead of time.)

“Anyone who would like to step up and give their life/business story this Friday — your opportunity is knocking! (Again we would have time for only 3 or 4.) 
It’s a first come, first serve, event, so before Friday email Steve Kersten ([email protected]) to reserve a spot. And if only one or two have contacted Steve there may still be time for a few more stories.

Back in our early pioneering days at the Blue Ocean Cafe, we often started out with offering a 5-10 minute spot for personal introduction, where a BBC regular could share something about their journey.
Back then it often started with, “I came here from Minnesota xxx years ago….” Almost a decade later, we’ve had folks joining us from Scotland, Sequim, So. Africa, and San Francisco.

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!

XXX  Don’t forget to check News & Events below!  XXX

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 Storytelling Improv
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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5 April 2018 – Chamber Breakfast (7:30-9:00): Our U.S. Congressman, Derek Kilmer, shares his experiences in the other Washington and answers your questions. Wing Point Golf & Country Club, 811 Cherry Ave. Sign up at bainbridgechamber.com. 

Bainbridge Mobility Alliance Survey: Help Us Understand Your Walking and Biking Needs on Bainbridge Island. “The survey will be used to support the efforts of many organizations who care about biking and walking from different perspectives: health and wellness, climate change, sustainability and connection to nature. Take the survey by March 25 and get a summary of the final report.”  walkbikebainbridge.com.

BBC’s own Wynne Jacobson on Rhonda Boyle Podcast: Gallup Certified StrengthsFinder coach Rhonda Boyle talks with Wynne about just how “Clifton Strengths” works in the day-to-day: (Wynne is on the first 1/2 of the 1 hour show) rhondaboyle.com. Wynne also moderates “The Very Best You” FB page: facebook.com/groups/betheverybestyou.

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

 We’re updating our BBC Regular Members directory. Watch this space for more information on how the BBC Regular Members Directory will work. Thank you.

BBC is off for Easter & Passover holidays.
We’ll be back on 6 April with…
something…
fun.

Don’t forget to check News & Events below!  

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

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Leslie’s Bitcoin/Blockchain “Cheat Sheet” From XLR8Kitsap Tues@Noon Workshop & Panel Discussion. Thanks Leslie & OfficeXpats! officexpats.spaces.nexudus.com.

5 April 2018 – Chamber Breakfast (7:30-9:00): Our U.S. Congressman, Derek Kilmer, shares his experiences in the other Washington and answers your questions. Wing Point Golf & Country Club, 811 Cherry Ave. Sign up at bainbridgechamber.com. 

Bainbridge Mobility Alliance Survey: Help Us Understand Your Walking and Biking Needs on Bainbridge Island. “The survey will be used to support the efforts of many organizations who care about biking and walking from different perspectives: health and wellness, climate change, sustainability and connection to nature. Take the survey by March 25 and get a summary of the final report.”  walkbikebainbridge.com.

BBC’s own Wynne Jacobson on Rhonda Boyle Podcast: Gallup Certified StrengthsFinder coach Rhonda Boyle talks with Wynne about just how “Clifton Strengths” works in the day-to-day: (Wynne is on the first 1/2 of the 1 hour show) rhondaboyle.com. Wynne also moderates “The Very Best You” FB page: facebook.com/groups/betheverybestyou.

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

 We’re updating our BBC Regular Members directory. Watch this space for more information on how the BBC Regular Members Directory will work. Thank you.

BBC Your Board Of Directors Business Support & Strategy Roundtable for our long-time hosts OfficeXpats and the new associated nonprofit Accelerate Kitsap  acceleratekitsap.org

Let’s support our longtime hosts Leslie & Jason @ OfficeXpats and their new Non-profit XLR8Kitsap as we all look to the future of Tuesday@Noon business education workshops. 

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!

XXX  Don’t forget to check News & Events below!  XXX

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 Support Roundtable for XLR8Kitsap & OfficeXpats
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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Chamber Thursday After Hours, 22 March, 5:30-7:00 PM — hosted by the island’s newest bank, First Federal, 323 NE High School Road (next to Westside Pizza). Food & refreshments, meet the staff, network with other guests. No reservations. Public welcome: bainbridgechamber.com.

Bainbridge Mobility Alliance Survey: Help Us Understand Your Walking and Biking Needs on Bainbridge Island. “The survey will be used to support the efforts of many organizations who care about biking and walking from different perspectives: health and wellness, climate change, sustainability and connection to nature. Take the survey by March 25 and get a summary of the final report.”  walkbikebainbridge.com.

BBC’s own Wynne Jacobson on Rhonda Boyle Podcast: Gallup Certified StrengthsFinder coach Rhonda Boyle talks with Wynne about just how “Clifton Strengths” works in the day-to-day: (Wynne is on the first 1/2 of the 1 hour show) rhondaboyle.com. Wynne also moderates “The Very Best You” FB page: facebook.com/groups/betheverybestyou.

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

 We’re updating our BBC Regular Members directory. Watch this space for more information on how the BBC Regular Members Directory will work. Thank you.

BBC Open MIC Friday Business Sharing Roundtable.

Share a business story, latest strategy, new idea, leaned wisdom. Bring a question to roundtable. Have a business problem? BBC can be Your Board Of Directors.

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!

XXX   And don’t forget to check News & Events below!   XXX

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 – BBC Open MIC Friday Business Support Roundtable
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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20 March – OfficeXpats Tuesday@NOON “Blockchain Part 2, Panel Discussion On Industry Impacts!” Workshop is free & open to the public. BUT seating is limited, so you must pre-register! More info and free registration here: officexpats.com.

Bainbridge Mobility Alliance Survey: Help Us Understand Your Walking and Biking Needs on Bainbridge Island. “The survey will be used to support the efforts of many organizations who care about biking and walking from different perspectives: health and wellness, climate change, sustainability and connection to nature. Take the survey by March 25 and get a summary of the final report.”  walkbikebainbridge.com.

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

 We’re updating our BBC Regular Members directory. Watch this space for more information on how the BBC Regular Members Directory will work. Thank you.

Join us this almost spring Friday for a delightful discussion with local woodsmith Anthony Piazza:

“My goal is to connect with my clients, listen to their needs, provide thoughtful, useful solutions, and then transform those solutions into a reality that will be of service for years to come.”

“At Bainbridge Island Woodworks, I take my vision and bring it to life. It’s an expression of my art and my passion for woodworking.” –Anthony Piazza
bainbridgeislandwoodworks.com   linkedin.com   anthony@biwoodworks.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 – Branding & Rebranding w/ Anthony Piazza
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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

 We’re updating our BBC Regular Members directory. Watch this space for more information on how the BBC Regular Members Directory will work. Thank you.