BBC will be taking off the next three Fridays, August 19th, 26th, and September 2nd. 

9 September 2022, 8:00-9:00 AM, we’ll be starting back on our weekly Friday schedule, with special guest Autumn Salamack, COBI Climate Mitigation & Adaptation Officer.  Autumn will share about implementation of city’s Climate Action Plan (bainbridgewa.gov) and the new business recognition program for retail food and lodging establishments (bainbridgewa.gov/1344/Zero-Waste).

NOTE: This September OfficeXpats will be celebrating 11 years of Island Coworking, and we at the BBC are ever grateful for their hosting our Friday business community group these many years! 

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

BBC and OfficeXpats longtime friend Alex Sanso is celebrating this month the one year anniversary of “Island Life, Artisan Gifts”  (islandlifebainbridge.com). Check out their cool Island branded Pickleball stuff (https://www.facebook.com/photo/).

Donna Lee Dowdney is exhibiting her mixed media and fabric art creations in the following venues:
Latimer Textile & Quilt Center, Tillamook, Oregon (June28-Aug.28); Pacific Northwest Museum of Quilt & Fiber Arts, La Conner (July13- Aug.28); Wilderbee Farm Meadery, 223 Cook Ave., Port Townsend (Sat-Sun 12:00-5:00, Aug.6-Oct.31); Donna’s kimonos are also part of a group exhibit in the “Uptown Window,” Tyler and Lawrence, Port Townsend (July-August)  –Donna’s website: donnaleedowdney.com.

Bike For Breath: OfficeXpats authors Paula & Lorenz continue their journeying down the U.S. west coast and beyond on their “Bike & Book Tour”; you can follow them (interactive progress map) at bike4breath.com/bike-and-book-tour/. FB page: facebook.com/paula.holmeseber. Cool PDF PressRelease.

Compass & Clock e-newsletter is available, and it’s free! “Navigating life today to remain independent tomorrow.” compassandclock.com

Thank you to Cross Cultural Journeys Foundation – Ukraine Support, via three organizations, World Central Kitchen, UkraineNow, and CORE, all directly supporting refugees with food, transportation, shelter, and clothing. You may donate at:  createsend.com.

Pickleball “Founders Tournament,” Battle Point Park, August 10-14. Read the story at The Island Wanderer (theislandwanderer.com).

Some great new in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities.

BBC is taking off until after the 4th Of July. (See you all on Friday, July 8th, 2022.)

Rotary Auction: bainbridgerotaryauction.org/
The Chamber’s Grand Old 4th celebrations: bainbridgechamber.com/bainbridge-island-grand-old-4th/. Volunteers still needed: bainbridgechamber.com/bainbridge-needs-you. Lots of events: celebratebainbridgeisland.com/

Notes from previous weeks Think Club business roundtable: bainbridgebusinessconnection.com/17June2022.pdf

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

OfficeXpats at 4th Of July – New Member Discounts: During 4th Of July festivities OfficeXpats will once again have a booth, featuring a kid activity that has been wildly popular in the past: making juggling balls (also can be used as a stress ball) with balloons and bird seed. We are trying out a new squishable filling called “Orbeez” too. Please stop by the booth with your kids (and grownups are welcome to make them too). Please tell your friends to check out OfficeXpats, at the booth or for real in the Pavilion. We will be offering a “first month at half off” to new members, regardless of the level of membership.
Thanks, and I’m excited about our first Fourth in a while!   –Leslie (officexpats.com)

Bike For Breath: OfficeXpats authors Paula & Lorenz will be journeying down the U.S. west coast on their “Bike & Book Tour”; you can follow them (interactive progress map) at bike4breath.com/bike-and-book-tour/. FB page: facebook.com/paula.holmeseber. Cool PDF PressRelease.

The new Fort Ward Hall (biparks.org/facilities/): Friends of Fort Ward, a 501(c)3, along with the Kitsap County Sewer District #7, the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, neighbors and other organizations, raised funds to restore the building. The Park District will operate the building, which will be used for classes, scout meetings, potlucks — and sewer district meetings, of course! The sewer district, which owns the building, will maintain a small office there (kitsapsewer.org/fort-ward-community-hall/.).

Great piece on the B.I. Historical Museum by The Island Wanderer’s Margaret Millmore, “Our Community Past to Present – Bainbridge Island Historical Museum” (theislandwanderer.com).

Comapss & Clock June e-newsletter available, and it’s free. Some topics this month: camping; CPR; domestic flights; forecasting folly. Sign up at constantcontact.com.

Our own Donna Dowdney’s fabric & mixed media art showcased at Esther’s Fabrics (esthersfabrics.com), 181 Winslow Way E., starting at First Friday Art Walk, June 3rd, 6:00-8:00, and running through the month of June. Info_Flyer_pdf.

Thank you to Cross Cultural Journeys Foundation – Ukraine Support, via three organizations, World Central Kitchen, UkraineNow, and CORE, all directly supporting refugees with food, transportation, shelter, and clothing. You may donate at:  createsend.com.

Pickleball “Founders Tournament,” Battle Point Park, August 10-14. Read the story at The Island Wanderer (theislandwanderer.com).

Some great new in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities.

Welcome to 3D-BBC Friday 10 June 2022 at OfficeXpats. 8:00-9:00. Doors open @ 7:30 for visiting, networking, waking up.

Under the guidance and counsel of our astute BBC Thinkologist Bill Ruddick, Ruddick Consulting, we will hold a business problem-solving strategy roundtable.
So bring a business problem to think about or idea to share for another BBC “your board of directors” Friday extravaganza!  Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats (ThinkingHats pdf). 

Reminder: if not on the OfficeXpats member/visitor “COVID Vaccine Verification List” please bring vaxx verification; masks are voluntary for in-person at OfficeXpats.

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

Notes from this week’s Think Club meeting:  BBC_17June2022_Notes.
Notes/pictures from last Friday’s meeting: Kiwanis_10June2022.

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

Bainbridge Juneteenth Community Celebration at the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center at Waterfront Park on Sunday, June 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Juneteenth is an official Federal, State, and City of Bainbridge Island holiday. Thank you to The Island Wanderer for this notice (theislandwanderer.com). The Smithsonian Museum Juneteenth page: nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth.

The new Fort Ward Hall (biparks.org/facilities/): Friends of Fort Ward, a 501(c)3, along with the Kitsap County Sewer District #7, the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, neighbors and other organizations, raised funds to restore the building. The Park District will operate the building, which will be used for classes, scout meetings, potlucks — and sewer district meetings, of course! The sewer district, which owns the building, will maintain a small office there” (kitsapsewer.org/fort-ward-community-hall/.).

OfficeXpats authors, Paula & Lorenz Eber, Book launch party at OfficeXpats, Thursday (June 16th), 4:30-5:30.  Drinks and snacks aplenty!  Facebook page: facebook.com/paula.holmeseber. Website: bike4breath.com.

Comapss & Clock June e-newsletter available, and it’s free. Some topics this month: camping; CPR; domestic flights; forecasting folly. Sign up at constantcontact.com.

Our own Donna Dowdney’s fabric & mixed media art showcased at Esther’s Fabrics (esthersfabrics.com), 181 Winslow Way E., starting at First Friday Art Walk, June 3rd, 6:00-8:00, and running through the month of June. Info_Flyer_pdf.

Thank you to Cross Cultural Journeys Foundation – Ukraine Support, via three organizations, World Central Kitchen, UkraineNow, and CORE, all directly supporting refugees with food, transportation, shelter, and clothing. You may donate at:  createsend.com.

Pickleball “Founders Tournament,” Battle Point Park, August 10-14. Read the story at The Island Wanderer (theislandwanderer.com).

Some great new in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities.

Welcome to 3D-BBC Friday 10 June 2022 at OfficeXpats. 8:00-9:00. Doors open @ 7:30 for visiting, networking, waking up.

Today’s Kiwanis guests, Cat Thompson, John Baggett, Carrie Chavez, and Hank Keaton. They will not only share about Kiwanis International – the organization! – but will also discuss our local Bainbridge Island Kiwanis club’s relationship with community groups, youth services, and sponsored and hosted event fundraisers (bikiwanis.org). KiwanisPresentation (PDF).

Reminder: if not on the OfficeXpats member/visitor “COVID Vaccine Verification List” please bring vaxx verification; masks are voluntary for in-person at OfficeXpats.

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

Notes/pictures from last Friday’s meeting: BARN @ theBBC_3June2022.

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

Comapss & Clock June e-newsletter available, and it’s free. Some topics this month: camping; CPR; domestic flights; forecasting folly. Sign up at constantcontact.com.

Our own Donna Dowdney’s fabric & mixed media art showcased at Esther’s Fabrics (esthersfabrics.com), 181 Winslow Way E., starting at First Friday Art Walk, June 3rd, 6:00-8:00, and running through the month of June. Info_Flyer_pdf.

Thank you to Cross Cultural Journeys Foundation – Ukraine Support, via three organizations, World Central Kitchen, UkraineNow, and CORE, all directly supporting refugees with food, transportation, shelter, and clothing. You may donate at:  createsend.com.

Pickleball “Founders Tournament,” Battle Point Park, August 10-14. Read the story at The Island Wanderer (theislandwanderer.com).

Some great new in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities.

Welcome to 3D-BBC Friday 3 June 2022 at OfficeXpats. 8:00-9:00. Doors open @ 7:30 for visiting, networking, waking up.

And welcome to our guest Grae Drake, new Executive Director at BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network). Grae will talk about his role at BARN and what BARN can do to support your business or help you launch a new career track.

BARN: This local makerspace has tools, workspaces and classes for woodworking, metal fabrication, laser-cutting, 3D printing and more. Grae will answer your questions about what BARN offers and how it can help you achieve your goals.

Notes from last Friday: BBC-27May2022. Matt has invited friends of BBC to tour the new buxtoncenter.com. Or go-to: bainbridgeperformingarts.org/tours.

Reminder: if not on the OfficeXpats member/visitor “COVID Vaccine Verification List” please bring vaxx verification; masks are voluntary for in-person at OfficeXpats.

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

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

Our own Donna Dowdney’s fabric & mixed media art showcased at Esther’s Fabrics (esthersfabrics.com), 181 Winslow Way E., starting at First Friday Art Walk, June 3rd, 6:00-8:00, and running through the month of June. Info_Flyer_pdf.

Thank you to Cross Cultural Journeys Foundation – Ukraine Support, via three organizations, World Central Kitchen, UkraineNow, and CORE, all directly supporting refugees with food, transportation, shelter, and clothing. You may donate at:  createsend.com.

Pickleball “Founders Tournament,” Battle Point Park, August 10-14. Read the story at The Island Wanderer (theislandwanderer.com).

Some great new in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities.

Welcome to 3D-BBC Friday 27 May 2022 at OfficeXpats. 8:00-9:00. Doors open @ 7:30 for visiting, networking, waking up. 

Matt Longmire, Bainbridge Performing Arts Communications And Development Coordinator, and Debbie McLeod, Development Director, will provide a behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening at BPA and how our upgraded building will be a valuable resource to local businesses. Info on: bainbridgeperformingarts.org. Matt on LinkedIn: linkedin.com. Debbie joins BPA as development director: bainbridgereview.com. Matt has presented at BBC in the past on video marketing for business. Now with BPA, Matt manages the marketing for events both on and off stage, including the major renovation and expansion of the new Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts. 

Notes & Images From This Friday’s Event: BBC-27May2022. Matt is more than happy to take friends of the BBC on a tour of the new facility. Visit buxtoncenter.com, or go to bainbridgeperformingarts.org/tours.

Remember: if not on the OfficeXpats member/visitor “COVID Vaccine Verification List” please bring vaccine verification. Masks are voluntary for in-person at OfficeXpats.

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

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

Bainbridge Island Resource Directory (BIRD) is a joint project of several island nonprofits designed to provide you with information about programs and services to help you respond to life’s challenges, resourcedirectorybi.org.

Thank you to Cross Cultural Journeys Foundation – Ukraine Support, via three organizations, World Central Kitchen, UkraineNow, and CORE, all directly supporting refugees with food, transportation, shelter, and clothing. You may donate at:  createsend.com.

Pickleball “Founders Tournament,” Battle Point Park, August 10-14. Read the story at The Island Wanderer (theislandwanderer.com).

Some great new in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities.

Welcome to 3D-BBC Friday 20 May 2022 – at OfficeXpats. 8:00-9:00. Doors open @ 7:30 for visiting, networking.

Jeremy will talk about “Building A StoryBrand” – why most companies waste an enormous amount of money on marketing, and the importance of clarifying your message. Contact: moff.com. Jeremy on linkedin. Jeremy on twitter.com. Special offer to BBC friends: info flyer.

Remember: if not already on the OfficeXpats member/visitor “COVID Vaccine Verification List” please bring vaccine verification. Masks are voluntary for in-person at OfficeXpats.

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

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

Bainbridge Island Resource Directory (BIRD) is a joint project of several island nonprofits designed to provide you with information about programs and services to help you respond to life’s challenges, resourcedirectorybi.org.

Thank you to Cross Cultural Journeys Foundation – Ukraine Support, via three organizations, World Central  Kitchen, UkraineNow, and CORE, all directly supporting refugees with food, transportation, shelter, and clothing. You may donate at:  createsend.com.

Pickleball “Founders Tournament,” Battle Point Park, August 10-14. Read the story at The Island Wanderer (theislandwanderer.com).

Some great new in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities.

Welcome to in-person BBC Friday 13 May 2022 – at OfficeXpats. 8:00-9:00. Doors open @ 7:30 for visiting, networking.

This Week: Blair King, Bainbridge Island City Manager (bainbridgewa.gov), will join us this Friday to talk about doing business on Bainbridge. What are some of the trends for Island and Kitsap County businesses this year?

Blair King was appointed City Manager May 2021 (back in the thick of the pandemic). Prior to serving the City of Bainbridge Island, King served as city manager for a variety of small to medium-sized cities, including coastal and island communities. Blair is a member of the International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) and the International Network of Asian Public Administrators (I-NAPA), and holds a Master of Public Administration.

Remember: if not already on the OfficeXpats member/visitor “COVID Vaccine Verification List” please bring vaccine verification. Masks are voluntary for in-person events at OfficeXpats.

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

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

Bainbridge Island Resource Directory (BIRD) is a joint project of several island nonprofits designed to provide you with information about programs and services to help you respond to life’s challenges, resourcedirectorybi.org.

Pickleball “Founders Tournament,” Battle Point Park, August 10-14. Read the whole cool story at The Island Wanderer (theislandwanderer.com)!

Thank you to Cross Cultural Journeys Foundation Ukraine Support, via three organizations, World Central  Kitchen, UkraineNow, and CORE, all directly supporting refugees with food, transportation, shelter, and clothing. You may donate at:  createsend.com.

Some great new in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities.

Welcome to in-person BBC Friday 6 May 2022 – at OfficeXpats. 8:00-9:00. Doors open @ 7:30 for visiting, networking.

This Week: “Factors Impacting Your Business – Five Forces Review & Analysis,” with Bill Ruddick, Ruddick Consulting. Graphic PDF FLYER. The Five Forces are a framework for analyzing a company’s market position, suppliers, customers, products or services, and financials.

Remember: if not already on the OfficeXpats member/visitor “COVID Vaccine Verification List” please bring vaccine verification. Masks are not required for in-person events at OfficeXpats, but one is surely welcome to maintain self-masking.

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

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

First Friday Art Walk – 6 May. Details and info at BIDA (bainbridgedowntown.org/events/art-walk/), The Island Wanderer (theislandwanderer.com/first-friday-art-walk-may-6-2022/), and Chris Miller’s First Friday Art Walk Invite.pdf.

The Bainbridge Island Historical Museum’s dynamic new primary exhibit, Our Community: Past to Present, will open to the public on Friday, 6 May 2022, 10:00-6:00. The Museum plans to celebrate this milestone achievement with a day of celebration and community. Thank you to The Island Wanderer for this delightful announcement!

Pickleball “Founders Tournament,” Battle Point Park, August 10-14. Read the whole cool story at The Island Wanderer (theislandwanderer.com)!

Thank you to Cross Cultural Journeys Foundation Ukraine Support, via three organizations, World Central  Kitchen, UkraineNow, and CORE, all directly supporting refugees with food, transportation, shelter, and clothing. You may donate at:  createsend.com.

Some great new in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities.

Welcome to BBC Friday 29 April – Our 4th in-person meeting at OfficeXpats. 8:00-9:00; doors open @ 7:30 for visiting, networking.

This Week: Your Board Of Directors business problem solving roundtable. Bring a business problem, new idea, puzzle to solve.

Remember: if you are not already on the OfficeXpats member/visitor “COVID Vaccine Verification List” please bring vaccine verification for a one-time verification. Masks are not required for in-person events at OfficeXpats, but one is surely welcome to maintain self-masking.

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

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

The Bainbridge Island Historical Museum’s dynamic new primary exhibit, Our Community: Past to Present, will open to the public on Friday, 6 May 2022, 10:00-6:00. The Museum plans to celebrate this milestone achievement with a day of celebration and community. Thank you to The Island Wanderer for this delightful announcement!

Pickleball “Founders Tournament,” Battle Point Park, August 10-14. Read the whole cool story at The Island Wanderer (theislandwanderer.com)!

Thank you to Cross Cultural Journeys Foundation Ukraine Support, via three organizations, World Central  Kitchen, UkraineNow, and CORE, all directly supporting refugees with food, transportation, shelter, and clothing. You may donate at:  createsend.com.

Some great new in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities.