Join us this fine mid-summer BBC Friday for an SSL and web-security technology roundtable, with tech masters Larry, Moe, & Curly.

What’s the big deal with “https://”? What are SSL certificates? What do they do? How do they work?  Do they affect one’s website security, SEO? How about SSL and WordPress or Weebly? And what’s Google’s role in all this? Does SSL have anything to do with Google/DeepMind reverse engineering the human brain? (MIRI)

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, as serial entrepreneurs, we’re all business wise!

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!

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 Web-security Roundtable
8:30-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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StrengthsFinder Community Group starting. Have you taken the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment (gallupstrengthscenter.com) and found your Top 5 Themes Of Talent? Or are you still just thinking about it? A group is forming to discuss the program, assessment, your results, and what Strengths can mean for your life, personal and professional. (Disclaimer: Wynne is not a Gallup-certified Strengths coach [yet!] & receives no compensation from them.) Wynne’s contact: [email protected]. On linkedin.com.

THE CHANNEL (thechannelbainbridge.com), Bainbridge Island Chamber Newsletter is published quarterly, with free print copies and an interactive online version. Let the Chamber know what you think, and what else you might like to see:[email protected]

The Bainbridge Island Brand and website filled with valuable resources and local Island news, events, and business cool stuff: Go there. Be cool:bainbridgebusinessresources.com.

REMINDER – For BBC Regular Members: Sign up on our Open/Public BBC Regulars Business Info & Contact List. As BBC Regular Members, make your business/contact info available for the BBC community and website. Follow link (form courtesy of Annette Walker) & fill out List contact info:http://bit.ly/1mZGKfR.

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BBC Related Links

OfficeXpats officexpats.com

Chamber Of Commerce bainbridgechamber.com & visitbainbridge.com

Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org

Kitsap SCORE kitsapscore.org

Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org

Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org

Bainbridge Island Senior Center biseniorcenter.org

Kitsap County Emergency Management kitsapdem.org

Join us this fine mid-summer BBC Friday for another delightful Business Support Roundtable.

This Friday will be a time for honing up (maybe updating) your elevator speech — and if you are so inclined also share a referral “elevator speech” for a fellow BBCite. It can be a chance to think anew about your business marketing, branding, and future direction. 

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

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!

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
8:30-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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StrengthsFinder Community Group starting. Have you taken the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment (gallupstrengthscenter.com) and found your Top 5 Themes Of Talent? Or are you still just thinking about it? A group is forming to discuss the program, assessment, your results, and what Strengths can mean for your life, personal and professional. (Disclaimer: Wynne is not a Gallup-certified Strengths coach [yet!] & receives no compensation from them.) Wynne’s contact: [email protected]. On linkedin.com.

THE CHANNEL (thechannelbainbridge.com), Bainbridge Island Chamber Newsletter is published quarterly, with free print copies and an interactive online version. Let the Chamber know what you think, and what else you might like to see:[email protected]

The Bainbridge Island Brand and website filled with valuable resources and local Island news, events, and business cool stuff: Go there. Be cool:bainbridgebusinessresources.com.

REMINDER – For BBC Regular Members: Sign up on our Open/Public BBC Regulars Business Info & Contact List. As BBC Regular Members, make your business/contact info available for the BBC community and website. Follow link (form courtesy of Annette Walker) & fill out List contact info:http://bit.ly/1mZGKfR.

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BBC Related Links

OfficeXpats officexpats.com

Chamber Of Commerce bainbridgechamber.com & visitbainbridge.com

Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org

Kitsap SCORE kitsapscore.org

Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org

Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org

Bainbridge Island Senior Center biseniorcenter.org

Kitsap County Emergency Management kitsapdem.org

BBC is canceled for this Friday June 30th — for the 4th Of July Holiday.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend and Grand Old 4th festivities!

Don’t Miss The Grand Old 4th Of July – 50th Year Anniversary!  Sponsor, Volunteer, Donate, have fun! For info on sponsorships and volunteer opportunities: grandold4th.com. And the Bainbridge Island Rotary Auction:  bainbridgerotaryauction.org.

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

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From 16 June, BBC’s First Think Tank Business Roundtable: Leslie Schneider’s “The Futurists” — featuring Peter Diamandis, Abundance 360, diamandis.com. Concepts: universal basic income (UBI) and the demonetized cost of living. Leslie on LinkedIn.

StrengthsFinder Community Group starting. Have you taken the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment (gallupstrengthscenter.com) and found your Top 5 Themes Of Talent? Or are you still just thinking about it? A group is forming to discuss the program, assessment, your results, and what Strengths can mean for your life, personal and professional. (Disclaimer: Wynne is not a Gallup-certified Strengths coach [yet!] & receives no compensation from them.) Wynne’s contact: [email protected]. On linkedin.com.

THE CHANNEL (thechannelbainbridge.com), Bainbridge Island Chamber Newsletter is published quarterly, with free print copies and an interactive online version. Let the Chamber know what you think, and what else you might like to see:[email protected]

The Bainbridge Island Brand and website filled with valuable resources and local Island news, events, and business cool stuff: Go there. Be cool:bainbridgebusinessresources.com.

REMINDER – For BBC Regular Members: Sign up on our Open/Public BBC Regulars Business Info & Contact List. As BBC Regular Members, make your business/contact info available for the BBC community and website. Follow link (form courtesy of Annette Walker) & fill out List contact info:http://bit.ly/1mZGKfR.

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BBC Related Links

OfficeXpats officexpats.com

Chamber Of Commerce bainbridgechamber.com & visitbainbridge.com

Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org

Kitsap SCORE kitsapscore.org

Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org

Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org

Bainbridge Island Senior Center biseniorcenter.org

Kitsap County Emergency Management kitsapdem.org

Join us this fine summer BBC Friday for a Business Support Roundtable.

This Friday will be a time for honing up (maybe updating) your elevator speech — and if you are so inclined also share a referral “elevator speech” for a fellow BBCite. It can be a chance to think about your business marketing, branding, and future direction. 

Notes From Last Week: “edg3 FUND Informational Workshop” – 27 June 10:00 AM, Olympic College, Poulsbo Campus, Room #119. RSVP: brownpapertickets.com.

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

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!

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
8:30-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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22 June 5:30-7:00 — CHAMBER AFTER HOURS, hosted by Pam Auxier, Exotic Aquatics SCUBA & Kayaking (exoticaquaticsscuba.com), SCUBA classes, guided dives, kayak rentals, and tours. Networking, refreshments, free to the public. (328 Madison Ave N across from Madison Diner.)

The Grand Old 4th Of July – 50th Year Anniversary! Sponsor, Volunteer, Donate, have fun! For info on sponsorships and volunteer opportunities: grandold4th.com. Update for the Bainbridge Island Rotary Auction:  bainbridgerotaryauction.org.

StrengthsFinder Community Group starting. Have you taken the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment (gallupstrengthscenter.com) and found your Top 5 Themes Of Talent? Or are you still just thinking about it? A group is forming to discuss the program, assessment, your results, and what Strengths can mean for your life, personal and professional. (Disclaimer: Wynne is not a Gallup-certified Strengths coach [yet!] & receives no compensation from them.) Wynne’s contact: [email protected]. On linkedin.com.

THE CHANNEL (thechannelbainbridge.com), Bainbridge Island Chamber Newsletter is published quarterly, with free print copies and an interactive online version. Let the Chamber know what you think, and what else you might like to see:[email protected]

The Bainbridge Island Brand and website filled with valuable resources and local Island news, events, and business cool stuff: Go there. Be cool:bainbridgebusinessresources.com.

REMINDER – For BBC Regular Members: Sign up on our Open/Public BBC Regulars Business Info & Contact List. As BBC Regular Members, make your business/contact info available for the BBC community and website. Follow link (form courtesy of Annette Walker) & fill out List contact info:http://bit.ly/1mZGKfR.

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BBC Related Links

OfficeXpats officexpats.com

Chamber Of Commerce bainbridgechamber.com & visitbainbridge.com

Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org

Kitsap SCORE kitsapscore.org

Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org

Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org

Bainbridge Island Senior Center biseniorcenter.org

Kitsap County Emergency Management kitsapdem.org

Join us for a fine summer BBC Friday and an overview of this year’s Kitsap Bank edge3 FUND 2017, w/ Claire Chavanu. There will be plenty of time for Q&A and discussion and brainstorming and sharing and questions….

“We realize one of the biggest barriers for entrepreneurs is lack of funding, so Kitsap Bank is offering $20,000 through its edg3 FUND small business competition to help entrepreneurs dedicated to growing our local community economically, socially and environmentally.” (kitsapbank.com/edg3-fund/) Contact: [email protected].

NOTE: “edg3 FUND Informational Workshop” – 27 June, 10:00 AM, at Olympic College Poulsbo Campus, Room #119. RSVP brownpapertickets.com/event/2917544.

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurs, we’re all business wise!  (Arrr!)

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!

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 – edge3 FUND 2017 & More!
8:30-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

VISIT OUR NEW FRIENDS @ Bainbridge Island Senior Center biseniorcenter.org/ (Note: BISC website designed by BBC’s own Brian Creamer, SpiderLilly Web Design spiderlilyweb.com!)

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14 June, Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 PM, @OfficeXpats – Launch of the Kitsap Satellite of the International Coaching Federation of the Washington State Chapter. Mission statement: “create a place for like-minded people to meet; share ideas and resources; be a platform for innovative coaching tools and practices; promote coaching and ICF coaching ethics; offer CCEUs to maintain your ICF credentials (for ICF members).” For more info: Alyse McConnell, [email protected]. ICF Washington State: coachfederation.org.

The Grand Old 4th Of July – 50th Year Anniversary! Sponsor, Volunteer, Donate, have fun! For information on sponsorships and volunteer opportunities: grandold4th.com.

StrengthsFinder Community Group starting. Have you taken the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment (gallupstrengthscenter.com) and found your Top 5 Themes Of Talent? Or are you still just thinking about it? A group is forming to discuss the program, assessment, your results, and what Strengths can mean for your life, personal and professional. (Disclaimer: Wynne is not a Gallup-certified Strengths coach [yet!] & receives no compensation from them.) Wynne’s contact: [email protected]. On linkedin.com.

THE CHANNEL (thechannelbainbridge.com), Bainbridge Island Chamber Newsletter is published quarterly, with free print copies and an interactive online version. Let the Chamber know what you think, and what else you might like to see:[email protected]

The Bainbridge Island Brand and website filled with valuable resources and local Island news, events, and business cool stuff: Go there. Be cool:bainbridgebusinessresources.com.

REMINDER – For BBC Regular Members: Sign up on our Open/Public BBC Regulars Business Info & Contact List. As BBC Regular Members, make your business/contact info available for the BBC community and website. Follow link (form courtesy of Annette Walker) & fill out List contact info:http://bit.ly/1mZGKfR

Special thanks to our friends at Toastmasters Bainbridge. Two clubs on the Island: The Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org and The Evening Editionuspeakeasy.com.

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BBC Related Links

OfficeXpats officexpats.com

Chamber Of Commerce bainbridgechamber.com & visitbainbridge.com

Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org

Kitsap SCORE kitsapscore.org

Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org

Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org

Kitsap County Emergency Management kitsapdem.org

Join us this fine summer BBC Friday for Bainbridge Island Senior Center Director Reed Price. Reed will talk about changes at this long-time island community center.

In March, the BI Metro Parks & Recreation District ended a partnership with Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center and the City of Bainbridge Island. So, what’s new for senior programs on Bainbridge? What challenges and opportunities will BISC’s organizational change bring? Reed will give an overview of the Senior Center’s activities and vision for the future. Reed contact, (office) 206.842.1616, (cell) 206.660.2106. On Linkedin linkedin.com. 

There will be time at the end for Q&A and idea sharing.

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurs, we’re all business wise!  (Arrr!)

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!

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 – BISC News & Update w/ Reed Price
8:30-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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The Grand Old 4th Of July – 50th Year Anniversary! Sponsor, Volunteer, Donate, have fun! For information on sponsorships and volunteer opportunities: grandold4th.com.

StrengthsFinder Community Group starting. Have you taken the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment (gallupstrengthscenter.com) and found your Top 5 Themes Of Talent? Or are you still just thinking about it? A group is forming to discuss the program, assessment, your results, and what Strengths can mean for your life, personal and professional. (Disclaimer: Wynne is not a Gallup-certified Strengths coach [yet!] & receives no compensation from them.) Wynne’s contact: [email protected]. On linkedin.com.

THE CHANNEL (thechannelbainbridge.com), Bainbridge Island Chamber Newsletter is published quarterly, with free print copies and an interactive online version. Let the Chamber know what you think, and what else you might like to see:[email protected]

The Bainbridge Island Brand and website filled with valuable resources and local Island news, events, and business cool stuff: Go there. Be cool:bainbridgebusinessresources.com.

REMINDER – For BBC Regular Members: Sign up on our Open/Public BBC Regulars Business Info & Contact List. As BBC Regular Members, make your business/contact info available for the BBC community and website. Follow link (form courtesy of Annette Walker) & fill out List contact info:http://bit.ly/1mZGKfR

Special thanks to our friends at Toastmasters Bainbridge. Two clubs on the Island: The Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org and The Evening Editionuspeakeasy.com.

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BBC Related Links

OfficeXpats officexpats.com

Chamber Of Commerce bainbridgechamber.com & visitbainbridge.com

Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org

Kitsap SCORE kitsapscore.org

Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org

Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org

Kitsap County Emergency Management kitsapdem.org

This BBC Friday longtime BBC Regular and sometime lecturer on world travel Neal Kellner, CM Travel 4Fun, will talk about his latest experiences with travel, marketing, and … having fun traveling. Neal on linkedin.com  and pinterest.com.

Neal is a Travel geniuses. He doesn’t just get you to the place you want or need to go, he gets you great deals, gives highly informed recommendations, honors your budget, and also is there for you when the unexpected happens. When it comes to travel problem-solving, on the fly, Neal is dedicated to his customer’s safety and well-being. Neal loves his work and loves to serve his clientele.

There will be time at the end for Q&A, sharing ideas, and learning from one another.

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurs, we’re all business wise!  (Arrr!)

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!

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 – Neal Kellner – Traveling Is Fun!
8:30-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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1 June, Chamber Breakfast – First Time On Thursdays! (7:30-9:00)  now at Wing Point Gold & Country Club, 811 Cherry Ave NE. Members $15; future members $20. Sign up online: bainbridgechamber.com. 

3 June, Saturday – B.A.R.N. Grand Opening! 10:00-4:00. Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network, 8890 Three Tree Lane, off New Brooklyn (bainbridgebarn.org). Come see the exciting new 25,000 sq. ft. BARN center for crafts, invention, makers & artists.

27 May, this Saturday (11:30-3:30), BBC & OfficeXpats veteran Charlie King reprises: Man Up 2.0 – Path To Purpose. “We promise you just one thing: you will leave a changed man.” This Bainbridge Island workshop is your chance to take the next powerful step forward into your legacy. Info & registration: heroicfatherhood.com.

StrengthsFinder Community Group starting. Okay, you’ve taken the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment (gallupstrengthscenter.com) and found out your Top Five Themes Of Talent. Now what? Or maybe you’re still just thinking about StrengthsFinder. A group is forming to discuss the program, the assessment, your results, and what Strengths can mean for your life, both personal and professional. (Disclaimer: Wynne is not a Gallup-certified Strengths coach [yet!] and receives no compensation from them.) Wynne’s contact: [email protected]. Wynne on LinkedIn: linkedin.com.

THE CHANNEL (thechannelbainbridge.com), Bainbridge Island Chamber Newsletter is published quarterly, with free print copies and an interactive online version. Let the Chamber know what you think, and what else you might like to see:[email protected]

The Bainbridge Island Brand and website filled with valuable resources and local Island news, events, and business cool stuff: Go there. Be cool:bainbridgebusinessresources.com.

REMINDER – For BBC Regular Members: Sign up on our Open/Public BBC Regulars Business Info & Contact List. As BBC Regular Members, make your business/contact info available for the BBC community and website. Follow link (form courtesy of Annette Walker) & fill out List contact info:http://bit.ly/1mZGKfR

Special thanks to our friends at Toastmasters Bainbridge. Two clubs on the Island: The Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org and The Evening Editionuspeakeasy.com.

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BBC Related Links

OfficeXpats officexpats.com

Chamber Of Commerce bainbridgechamber.com & visitbainbridge.com

Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org

Kitsap SCORE kitsapscore.org

Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org

Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org

Kitsap County Emergency Management kitsapdem.org

BBC is canceled this Friday for the Memorial Day Weekend.

Have a safe, peaceful, and existentially meaningful Memorial Day holiday!

BBC will be back next week, June 2nd, featuring special guest … well, maybe … something fun. There’s sure to be lots of exciting business roundtable discussion and serendipitous business wisdom sharing. (Watch this space.)

Sincerely,
BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC
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25 May, Chamber After Hours (5:30-7:00) @ Realogic Sotheby (240 Winslow Way E.), hosted by BBC Founding Regular Bruce Carter, Indigo Painting, specializing in interior and exterior, residential and commercial. Networking & refreshments. Open to the public bainbridgechamber.com. 

27 May, this Saturday (11:30-3:30), BBC & OfficeXpats veteran Charlie King reprises: Man Up 2.0 – Path To Purpose. “We promise you just one thing: you will leave a changed man.” This Bainbridge Island workshop is your chance to take the next powerful step forward into your legacy. Info & registration: heroicfatherhood.com.

StrengthsFinder Community Group starting. Okay, you’ve taken the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment (gallupstrengthscenter.com) and found out your Top Five Themes Of Talent. Now what? Or maybe you’re still just thinking about StrengthsFinder. A group is forming to discuss the program, the assessment, your results, and what Strengths can mean for your life, both personal and professional. (Disclaimer: Wynne is not a Gallup-certified Strengths coach [yet!] and receives no compensation from them.) Wynne’s contact: [email protected]. Wynne on LinkedIn: linkedin.com.

THE CHANNEL (thechannelbainbridge.com), Bainbridge Island Chamber Newsletter is published quarterly, with free print copies and an interactive online version. Let the Chamber know what you think, and what else you might like to see:[email protected]

The Bainbridge Island Brand and website filled with valuable resources and local Island news, events, and business cool stuff: Go there. Be cool:bainbridgebusinessresources.com.

REMINDER – For BBC Regular Members: Sign up on our Open/Public BBC Regulars Business Info & Contact List. As BBC Regular Members, make your business/contact info available for the BBC community and website. Follow link (form courtesy of Annette Walker) & fill out List contact info:http://bit.ly/1mZGKfR

Special thanks to our friends at Toastmasters Bainbridge. Two clubs on the Island: The Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org and The Evening Editionuspeakeasy.com.

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BBC Related Links

OfficeXpats officexpats.com

Chamber Of Commerce bainbridgechamber.com & visitbainbridge.com

Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org

Kitsap SCORE kitsapscore.org

Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org

Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org

Kitsap County Emergency Management kitsapdem.org

This BBC Friday, BARN’s first executive director Mark Nichols will give an update on life@BARN. “Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network” is a non-profit formed to build and operate an artisan center on Bainbridge Island” (bainbridgebarn.org/about-barn/). BARN on Facebook. Mark on LinkedIn. 

BARN’s mission “is to build and support an open, intergenerational community of artisans and makers who are dedicated to learning, teaching, sharing, and inspiring each other with creativity, craftsmanship and community service” (bainbridgebarn.org).

Come and find out about how BARN can add craft and invention to your life and explore the remarkable affinities between OfficeXpats, BBC, and BARN, vis-a-vis business models, coworking communities, and serendipitous creativity.  “Louie, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurs, we’re all business wise!  (Arrr!)

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!

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 – BARN @ BBC – BARN Update w/ Mark Nichols
8:30-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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20 May 2017 Saturday, 10:00 AM, Downtown Bremerton – Armed Forces Day Parade. Kitsap Credit Union Armed Forces Day Parade held in Bremerton is the largest, longest running Armed Forces Day Parade in the nation, this year the 69th of the event. Includes Puget Sound Energy Heroes’ Barbecue providing free hot dog, chips, and soda to all active-duty, reserve, retired, and veteran service personnel. Parade includes all branches of the military, police, and firefighters, youth organizations, dignitaries, commercial businesses, car clubs, and more. Info: Bremerton Chamber Of Commerce.

StrengthsFinder Community Group starting. Okay, you’ve taken the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment (gallupstrengthscenter.com) and found out your Top Five Themes Of Talent. Now what? Or maybe you’re still just thinking about StrengthsFinder. A group is forming to discuss the program, the assessment, your results, and what Strengths can mean for your life, both personal and professional. (Disclaimer: Wynne is not a Gallup-certified Strengths coach [yet!] and receives no compensation from them.) Wynne’s contact: [email protected]. Wynne on LinkedIn: linkedin.com.

THE CHANNEL (thechannelbainbridge.com), Bainbridge Island Chamber Newsletter is published quarterly, with free print copies and an interactive online version. Let the Chamber know what you think, and what else you might like to see:[email protected]

The Bainbridge Island Brand and website filled with valuable resources and local Island news, events, and business cool stuff: Go there. Be cool:bainbridgebusinessresources.com.

REMINDER – For BBC Regular Members: Sign up on our Open/Public BBC Regulars Business Info & Contact List. As BBC Regular Members, make your business/contact info available for the BBC community and website. Follow link (form courtesy of Annette Walker) & fill out List contact info:http://bit.ly/1mZGKfR

Special thanks to our friends at Toastmasters Bainbridge. Two clubs on the Island: The Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org and The Evening Editionuspeakeasy.com.

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BBC Related Links

OfficeXpats officexpats.com

Chamber Of Commerce bainbridgechamber.com & visitbainbridge.com

Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org

Kitsap SCORE kitsapscore.org

Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org

Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org

Kitsap County Emergency Management kitsapdem.org

Join us this Friday for an exciting spring BBC Think Club Business Strategy Problem-solving Roundtable with BBC Thinkologist Bill Ruddick, of Ruddick Consulting & Adventure Tours Of The Mind!

Starting with “The Power Of Forgetting” we’ll then move onto “play/share/learn.” It’s a chance to hone your elevator speech, brand tag-line, business bio and description, or just share ideas and brainstorm with a group of fellow-travelers. A total adventure! (Sea stories and entrepreneurial tall tales welcome. )

Don’t forget! Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurs, we’re all business wise!  (Arrr!)

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!

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 Strategy Roundtable
8:30-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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

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13 May 2017 this Saturday! (Noon to 8:00) Bainbridge Is. Downtown Association  Presents “GIRLS’ DAY OUT” — Spend the day with friends or start Mother’s Day Celebrations early! A full day of shopping specials & in-store promos & events. Raffle! Grand Prize! Fun!  After-Part @ Bainbridge Museum Of Art. (bainbridgedowntown.org)

StrengthsFinder Community Group starting. Okay, you’ve taken the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment (gallupstrengthscenter.com) and found out your Top Five Themes Of Talent. Now what? Or maybe you’re still just thinking about StrengthsFinder. A group is forming to discuss the program, the assessment, your results, and what Strengths can mean for your life, both personal and professional. (Disclaimer: Wynne is not a Gallup-certified Strengths coach [yet!] and receives no compensation from them.) Wynne’s contact: [email protected]. Wynne on LinkedIn: linkedin.com.

THE CHANNEL (thechannelbainbridge.com), Bainbridge Island Chamber Newsletter is published quarterly, with free print copies and an interactive online version. Let the Chamber know what you think, and what else you might like to see:[email protected]

The Bainbridge Island Brand and website filled with valuable resources and local Island news, events, and business cool stuff: Go there. Be cool:bainbridgebusinessresources.com.

REMINDER – For BBC Regular Members: Sign up on our Open/Public BBC Regulars Business Info & Contact List. As BBC Regular Members, make your business/contact info available for the BBC community and website. Follow link (form courtesy of Annette Walker) & fill out List contact info:http://bit.ly/1mZGKfR

Special thanks to our friends at Toastmasters Bainbridge. Two clubs on the Island: The Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org and The Evening Editionuspeakeasy.com.

___________________________________

BBC Related Links

OfficeXpats officexpats.com

Chamber Of Commerce bainbridgechamber.com & visitbainbridge.com

Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org

Kitsap SCORE kitsapscore.org

Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org

Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org

Kitsap County Emergency Management kitsapdem.org