Kitsap Business and Economy

On the Job
Penny McLaughlin, broker and owner of Penny’s Team, has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert designation for having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. She now has developed a new Web site, www.PennyCares.com, to help distressed homeowners find information about options to help them.
Brenda Prowse, Hugh Nelson and Taylor Brown of Prowse and Company Real Estate in Poulsbo have earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert designation as well.
Jamario Washington and Jennifer Walters, who work for Express Employment Professionals, have been honored as associates of the month for July and August, respectively, at Express Employment for their continued service and exemplary customer service skills. Express helps businesses of all types by finding the right person for their jobs.
Magaly Brewton-Hight of Silverdale, an agent for Farmers Group Inc., has received the company’s highest award for district managers and agents for “outstanding overall performance.” Brewton-Hight joins a select group of fellow achievers as a member of the prestigious Presidents Council. Brewton-Hight will be honored at a conference later this month in Washington, D.C. Brewton-Hight represents Farmers’ member companies in automobiles,homeowners, life and business insurance.
Julie Hohenstein, a limited practice officer and senior escrow officer for Pacific Northwest Title on Bainbridge Island, has been promoted to branch manager. She has spent more than 18 years in the industry with experience as an escrow branch manager, an escrow closer and as a trainer for both new employees and those just entering the business. She attends weekly brokers’ tour of homes to stay current on the local real estate market and educational seminars to stay informed on issues and concerns.
Printing Services
Honored as Small
Business of Year
Printing Services of Port Orchard has been chosen as Port Orchard’s Small Business of the Year and will be honored Sept. 26 by the Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce at its installation banquet.
Owner Brad Potter founded the firm more than 23 years ago and has been involved in many local organizations. He previously served on the Chamber board and as president. His son, Nate Potter, works with the business as manager and customer service representative. The staff includes Dena White, Shelly and Mike Gizzi.
The senior Potter and his wife, Merry, co-owner of Printing Services, have lived in South Kitsap for more than 30 years, raising their two children in the house on Bethel where the print shop is now located. Potter and his staff are well known for their generosity and willingness to go the extra mile for community organizations and businesses in the community, according to the Chamber announcement.
Business Media
Business Opens
Chris Hemer, who has
23 years’ experience in automotive work and as a business journalist/photographer, recently launched West Sound Media to provide local businesses with professional writing and photographic services. The firm also specializes in press releases, advertising concepts and marketing.
Hemer has written for a variety of nationally published magazines, including Hot Rod, Road and Track and Trailer Life, as well as for noted companies such as Cummins Onan, Haas Automation and Microsoft.
Services are billed by the hour, by the word, or a combination of both. Reach him at West Sound Media, 3377 Bethel Road, Suite 107 in Port Orchard, (360) 895-5175 or visit www.westsoundmedia.com.

Calendar
Sept. 26
What: The Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce will hold Oktoberfest, its annual fundraiser and installation banquet. Following the installation of new chamber board members and officers, the previously sold-out show of Jeff and Rhiannon on Dueling Pianos will be presented. The South Kitsap Small Business of the Year and the 2009 Man and Woman of the Year awards will be presented. Silent and dessert auctions also are planned for the evening and are included in the ticket price.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Banquet room, McCormick Woods Clubhouse, 5155 McCormick Woods Drive SW in Port Orchard.
Cost: $60 per person or $110 per couple. Silver VIP table sponsorships also are available for groups of 10 for $700, which includes dinner, Oktoberfest beer and beer steins, listing in the program and recognition from the stage and a choice of premier table locations.
Sponsor: BJC Group Inc.
Tickets: Purchase at www.portorchard.com, by calling the Chamber office at (360) 876-3505 or through Port Orchard Chamber board members.
Sept. 30
What: Schelleyh Dyess, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Port Orchard, is hosting a free 50-minute educational seminar titled, “Foundations of Investing.” She says fear of the unknown often prevents people from investing in their future and will explain some basic principles of investing and creating goals. Space is limited.
Where: 2299 Bethel Ave., Suite 102, in Port Orchard.
Cost: Free.
Reservations: Call Trina Sanquist at (360) 876-3835.
Kitsap Sun staff

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