Kitsap Business and Economy

PO Chamber Seeks Award Nominations
PORT ORCHARD
The Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2009 South Kitsap Small Business of the Year Award.
Locally owned businesses that employ fewer than 30 full-time employees are eligible for the award. They also must be members of the chamber, have operated for a minimum of two successive years and engage in business activity in the South Kitsap community.
Institutional facilities, nonprofit organizations, regional offices and franchises are not eligible, nor are businesses that have an employee serving on the Port Orchard Chamber’s board of directors.
Criteria includes contributions to employment and excellence in employment relations; exhibiting exemplary business conduct and practices; positive response to adversity in business; excellence in community relations; aid to community projects; involvement in professional, business and trade associations; proven business achievement, including increase in sales and/or unit volume; demonstrated outstanding customer service; proven marketing and promotional achievement; product innovation and technological advancement; and strong business or management philosophy.
Anyone can make a nomination, even non-chamber members. The winner will be selected by members of the chamber board.
Nominations are due by 4 p.m. Aug. 28 and should be sent to the chamber office, 1014 Bay St., Suite 8, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Nominations should include the company name, address, name of owner or CEO, phone, number of employees, number of years in business, e-mail address, and one paragraph on why this business qualifies and should be honored.
State Agency Fines
Manke Lumber
Tacoma
Manke Lumber Co. of Tacoma was fined $69,000 by the state Department of Ecology for stormwater problems related to its pellet mill on Tacoma’s waterfront.
Violations include poor maintenance of the stormwater system, failing to monitor discharges, storing industrial fluids in the open, allowing “process water” from an air scrubber to run into a storm drain and failing to update its pollution prevention plan, according to Kelly Susewind, Ecology’s Water Quality Program manager.
“Ecology has tried a number of strategies to get Manke Lumber to improve its pollution prevention efforts, including face-to-face conversations, formal letters, penalties and orders,” Susewind said. “We’re hopeful this penalty will make Manke management realize we’re serious that they need to comply with their permit and protect the bay.”
Reached by phone, manager Jim Manke said, “Everything has been addressed and fixed” before he abruptly hung up the phone.
In addition to the pellet mill, Manke Lumber owns sawmills and 50,000 acres of timberland throughout the Puget Sound region. Manke Lumber is one of the largest property owners in Kitsap County.
Pope Resources Posts Loss in Second Quarter
POULSBO
Pope Resources has reported a second-quarter loss of $693,000, or 16 cents a share.
That compares with an income gain of $1.7 million, or a gain of 36 cents a share, for the same quarter a year ago.
Blaming reduced timber-harvest level and a slow economy, Pope President and CEO David Nunes called the second-quarter results “anemic by any standard.”
Poulsbo-based Pope Resources and its subsidiaries Olympic Resource Management and Olympic Property Group own and manage 140,000 acres of timberland and development property.
Ribbon-Cutting Set for Liberty Bank in Poulsbo
POULSBO
Liberty Bank of Washington has planned a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday at its Poulsbo branch, 19917 Seventh Ave. NE, to kick-off the bank’s monthlong grand opening celebrations.
Poulsbo Mayor Kathryn Quade, as well as other local dignitaries and business owners, will preside over the celebration. Many of Liberty Bank’s founders, all of whom have Kitsap County connections, also will be there. For information, stop by the branch, call (360) 779-4567 or visit www.libertybankwa.com.
On the Job
Arin Starkel of Olalla, an independent director with The Pampered Chef, received the Top Performance Cluster award in personal sales recently for having reached a minimum of $45,000 in commissionable sales. Pampered Chef is a direct seller of kitchen tools and entertaining pieces.
Jammahl Sims and Rachael San Miguel have joined Karin Kay Properties as new sales agents. Sims has experience working in real estate, while San Miguel is just beginning her career in the field. Sims can be contacted at (360) 536-2291 and San Miguel can be contacted at (360) 536-2228. Reach both at the office by calling (360) 479-7653. Find out more by visiting www.karinaboutyou.com.
Business Calendar
Aug. 5
What: A first-time homebuyer’s class is planned for Wednesday, just in time to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit. It is open to anyone, but is especially designed for anyone considering the purchase of their first home.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Coldwell Banker Park Shore Real Estate, 4235 SE Mile Hill Drive in Port Orchard.
R.S.V.P.: Call (360) 871-2332.

Aug. 11
What: Kitsap County Commissioner Charlotte Garrido will be guest speaker at the general membership meeting of the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited.
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: McCloud’s, 2901 Perry Ave. in Bremerton
Cost: $22 for members, $18 if paid for by Tuesday; $22 for non-members if paid by Tuesday; Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Meals cannot be guaranteed for those without a reservation.
R.S.V.P. & Info: Call the chamber at (360) 479-3579 or e-mail chamber@bremertonchamber.org

Aug. 13
What: Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a business seminar, “Using Social Networking Sites to Improve Your Business,” featuring guest speaker Frank Kenney, president and CEO of the North Mason Chamber of Commerce.
When: 8 to 9 a.m.
Where: Ambrosia Catering, 4954 Highway 303 NE in Bremerton
Cost: $10 for chamber members; $15 for non-members
R.S.V.P.: Call the chamber office at (360) 479-3579 or e-mail chamber@bremertonchamber.org

What: The Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce will feature Port of Bremerton CEO Cary Bozeman as guest speaker at its Aug. 13 luncheon meeting. He will present his goals and vision for the Port of Bremerton. The public is invited.
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Blondie’s Restaurant/SK8Town Event Center in Port Orchard
Cost: $20 for chamber members by noon Aug. 11; $22 if paid at the door; $22 for non-members and payment is required in advance.
Reservations: Required for lunch; can be made online at www.portorchard.com or call the Chamber at (360) 876-3505

Aug. 26
What: The newly formed Green Business Committee of the North Mason Chamber of Commerce will be featured at the chamber’s monthly no-host membership luncheon. The committee will discuss the new green business survey, logo and future celebration plans. Members who have applied to take the survey and have been evaluated as green businesses will be recognized and some will speak on what their participation in the program has meant to their business. Chamber membership is not required.
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Theler Community Center, Highway 3 in Belfair
Cost: $10; reservations are not necessary
Info: Call Frank Kenny at the North Mason Chamber at (360) 275-4267 or e-mail him at frank@northmasonchamber.com
Kitsap Sun staff

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