Kitsap Business and Economy

Marine Trades
Job Fair Set
for Thursday
BREMERTON
Marine trades employers will participate in a hiring event Thursday at the WorkSource office in Bremerton.
A number of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard contractors will participate in the job fair, according to Erin Mundinger, Olympic Area director for the state Employment Security department.
Employers at the event are seeking experienced shipyard workers, including welders, electricians, mechanics, pipe fitters, shipfitters, sheet metal workers, painters/blasters and firewatch professionals. Workers with current security clearances are especially in demand.
The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon at WorkSource Kitsap, 1300 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA. For more information contact WorkSource Kitsap at (360) 337-4810 or visit www.Go2worksource.com.
Gorst Animal
Hospital Begins
Expansion Project
Gorst
All Creatures Animal Hospital in Gorst will begin an eight-month expansion project today.
Clients, friends and the public are invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the project at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The planned addition will more than double the current square footage and provide clients with better parking, a roomier reception area and more comfortable examination rooms. The expansion will give All Creatures Animal Hospital the room for additional medical, diagnostic and surgical equipment.
The hospital will remain open during the construction. Work is expected to be completed in early 2011.
All Creatures is at 241 state Highway 3. Reach them at (360) 377-3801 or www.allcreatures24hr.com.
Chico Towing
Receives Award
ORLANDO, Fla.
The United States Auto Club presented Chico Towing of Kitsap County the prestigious Partnership Award for outstanding service during the Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida worldwide trade show in Orlando April 16.
Chico Towing is a third generation, full service towing and transport business operating in Bremerton since 1945 and currently owned by Stacey Tucker.
New Owners
for Belfair Bar
BELFAIR
HD’s Hideaway and Lil Moes, a Belfair bar at 24131 Highway 3, has new owners and a new name: The Looney Bin Bar and Grill.
The new owners are Roger and Dawn Gaunt. Reach them at (360) 275-4120.
Photographer From Bremerton to Speak at Big Conventions
BREMERTON
Katie Trujillo of Amanda K. Photography, a wedding and lifestyle photography studio based in Bremerton, has been chosen to speak at two large photography conventions in 2011.
She will speak at The Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers in London in January 2011, presenting a master class on starting and maintaining a photography business. She also will speak at the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International convention in Las Vegas in February 2011 on “setting up your business to work for you.”
Trujillo lives in Silverdale with her husband and three children; her photography studio is located in the Fourth Street Arts District in Bremerton.
Kitsap Networking
Group Elects
New Officers
PORT ORCHARD
Shelly Lambert, a reverse mortgage specialist and owner of Home Port Financial Services, has been elected president of Kitsap Network of Women (KNOW), a professional networking organization based in Port Orchard.
Rounding out the group’s executive committee are Sindy Collins, vice president, of Send Out Cards; Sheree Reed, secretary, of Organize It With Sheree; and Kathy Posey, treasurer, of Posey’s Critter Care.
The group’s primary goal is to help its members grow their businesses. Strong emphasis is placed on relationship building, professional and personal development, and a system of referrals. Anyone who is interested in developing strong business relationships is invited to join us.
The group meets from
11 a.m. to noon every Thursday at Park Vista Retirement and Assisted Living Center in Port Orchard. Info: Visit www.kitsapknow.com or e-mail to inquiry@kitsapknow.com.
On the Job
w Ann Ferda has retired from Kitsap Bank after 21 years of service. She joined the bank in February 1989 as a teller at the bank’s Silverdale branch. She is retiring as a vault teller from the same branch in which she began her career.
w Jim Palmeri has been named the new general manager of sales and marketing for local software firm Paladin Data. Palmeri has extensive background in the technology industry managing product marketing, sales, operations and support for software companies like Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle and Sun Microsystems. He will focus on development of sales and marketing strategies for the three main product lines: EKO-System, InterLocking Software and ASM, Advanced Skills Management.
w Timothy P. Kelly has joined the Port Orchard law firm of Anthony Otto. He formerly was with the firm of Crawford, McGilliard, Peterson and Yelish, and the Kitsap County Public Defense Office. He is a criminal law specialist with experience in all felony and misdemeanor defense. He is accepting new clients. His new firm is located at 1083 SW Bay St. in Port Orchard. Reach him at (360) 876-5566.
Business Calendar
April 21
What: State Rep. Christine Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island, will be the featured speaker at the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce’s April 21 luncheon. She will provide an update on state legislation affecting businesses, ferries, schools, real estate, etc. The event is open to the public.
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Wing Point Golf & Country Club, 811 Cherry Ave. on Bainbridge.
Cost: $15.
RSVP: Visit (206) 842-3700 or online at www.bainbridgechamber.com.

April 27
What: The Kitsap County chapter of BNI, a networking group, will meet April 27. Visitors are invited to learn about the group, which bills itself as the world’s largest professional business networking organization.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Loft in Poulsbo
Info: Call Linda Lemon at (206) 842-5699

April 28
What: Richard S. Davis will give a presentation entitled “Positioning Washington for the Economic Recovery: How’d Lawmakers Do?” at the North Mason Chamber of commerce’s April membership luncheon. An Iowa native, Davis is president of the Washington Research Council and a former vice president of the Association of Washington Businesses and has been active in business research organizations for years.
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Theler Community Center
How much: $10

May 13
What: Dr. Arun Raha, chief economist for the state of Washington and executive director of the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council will speak on “Economic Outlook — What Will the Recovery Look Like?” at the May 13 Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon. Raha is responsible for preparation and presentation of quarterly forecasts of Washington’s economy and General-Fund revenues. He also advises state legislative committees and other government agencies regarding economic and revenue activity in the state.
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Banquet Room, McCormick Woods Golf Course in Port Orchard.
Cost: $20 for members when prepaid; $22 for members and guests of members when paid at the door; $22 for non-members in advance.
Reservations: Online at www.portorchard.com or by calling the Chamber office at (360) 876-3505 by May 11.

May 20
What: The Port Orchard Chamber Business Showcase featuring the best of SK Awards and business after hours is planned for May 20 in Port Orchard. It is open for businesses, groups and associations to showcase their businesses before hundreds of consumers, chamber members and other business representatives.
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: SK8Town Event Center in Port Orchard.
Voting: The public is encouraged to vote for their favorite SK businesses. Best of SK Ballots are available at various Port Orchard locations including the chamber office, Printing Services, Port Orchard Independent and Port Orchard Kitsap Bank branches. Ballots must be returned by April 23.
Registration: $100 for Port Orchard Chamber members; $200 for nonchamber members; to register visit www.portorchard.com or call the Chamber office at (360) 876-3505.

May 25 & Oct. 19
What: A workshop, “Business Success When Times are Tough,” sponsored by the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance. It is designed for small business owners and managers who need answers on how to best navigate the current economy.
When: 7:30 a.m. to noon.
Where: Oxford Suites in Silverdale May 25, and Port Orchard Pavilion Event Center in Port Orchard Oct. 19.
Registration: $20; visit www.kitsapeda.org.
Info: Call Kathy Cocus at (360) 377-0180 or e-mail cocus@kitsapeda.org
Kitsap Sun staff

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