BBC Friday #38, 4 Dec. 2020

WELCOME TO vBBC Friday #38 Graciously HOSTED by vOfficeXpats

“BIGS” Goes Online!

NOTES FROM TODAY’S vBBC MEETING (Including lots of related links): BBC_VirtualFriday38_4Dec2020

Natalie Rodriguez (tourbainbridge.com) will fill us in on the details of Bainbridge Island General Store opening Friday December 4th (bainbridgeislandgeneralstore.com).
 
Then we’ll discuss the implications, possibilities, and fun.  Stefan Goldby notice: Thanks to the generous support of the Rotary Club, and in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Association, and Visit Bainbridge Island, we’re up and running this Friday! Limited initial spots available on a first come, first served basis (and it’s free). The General Store is a new online platform based on your feedback and made to help local customers better find your products and your store – then make purchases directly from you. Participation details: bainbridge.chemistryproductions.com/join-the-general-store
 
(As always, Zoom link is in BBC Newsletter. If you didn’t get it and wish to attend, contact Dave at [email protected].)
 
Notes From Last Week’s vBBC (pdf): BBC_VirtualFriday36_20Nov2020
 
Be here – like virtually – be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!  Really. Arr……. 
So Invite your friends and associates to join this strangely virtual-in-the-cloud event in real e-time and real e-space … and another delicious cup of vBBC!
 

vBBC @ OfficeXpats – Virtual Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is. the Virtual Pavilion
7:30-8:00 – virtual coffee, check-in to ZOOM, test connection, wave at others

8:00-8:55 –  virtual BBC – BIGS goes online!

8:55-9:00 – announcements, “what’s next
what’s not next” 

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients at planet BBC – lost in e-space______________________________________________

Both-Sides-Of-The-Bridge vBBC News, Notices, Events

Kitsap Economic Development Alliance:  New KEDA events!        “Kitsap Digital Hour” (this Thursday, November 5th, 11:00-noon). More info at: http://kitsapeda.org/events/kitsap-digital-hour-2020-11-05/.
 
“Peace Peloton” w/ Doc Wilson. 
Peaceful demonstration on bicycles.
 
Fall/Winter issue is out – compassandclock.com – Senior Info & Support Newsletter. 
 
New Site “Visit Bainbridge Island” Visit Bainbridge Island. Claire Donahue Bainbridge Island Lodging AssociationTour Bainbridge Island Tour ServiceIsland Volunteer Caregivers also available to do grocery delivery: ivcbainbridge.org.
 
Honoring George Floyd & other victims of American systemic racism & police violence – the work for lasting change must continue: blacklivesmatter.com.
 
Island Bite serves many Island restaurants. It’s easy to order from any of these local restaurants and have your order delivered right to your door. Check their restaurant listing at islandbite.com.
 
Bainbridge Bucks Update. Watch their site: bainbridgebucks.com. Suggestions for companies, please pass along to Steve Rabago at [email protected]. Facebook: see latest business updates, e.g. “Holiday Sale & New Tote Bags from the Bainbridge Trading Company” (a BBC Regular business of Gene Hassell); Bainbridge Bucks FB: facebook.com/groups/2539515203032397/permalink/2737704179880164/.
 
Bainbridge Recovers: bainbridgeislandcovid19.recovers.org/.  New COVID-19 community updates. Facilitating community preparedness and recovery. Residents: request help, donate, or volunteer. Organizations: click “I Represent a Local Organization.”
Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James’ guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.
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    BBC Business Community Related Links
OfficeXpats officexpats.com
Chamber Of Commerce bainbridgechamber.com & visitbainbridgeisland.org
Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.com
Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org
Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org
Bainbridge Island Library (KRL) krl.org/bainbridge-island
Bainbridge Island Museum Of Art biartmuseum.org
Bainbridge Island Senior Center biseniorcenter.org
Bainbridge Youth Services askbys.org
Compass & Clock Senior Resources compassandclock.com
Cook Family Funeral Home cookfamilyfuneralhome.com
Bainbridge Island Lodging Association destinationbainbridge.com
Farmers & Gardeners Guild farmersgardenersguild.wordpress.com
Helpline House helplinehouse.org
Housing Resources Bainbridge housingresourcesbi.org
Island Volunteer Caregivers ivcbainbridge.org
Olympic College Foundation olympiccollegefoundation.org
Rolling Bay Hall – Performance Art Venue rollingbayhall.com
SCORE Kitsap kitsapscore.org
Shelter Now Bainbridge shelternowbainbridge.com
Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org
Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com
Tour Bainbridge tourbainbridge.com
Tulaa Cafe At Dayaalu Center tulaacafe.com & dayaalucenter.com
The Marshall Suites Concierge Service TheMarshallSuites.com
    ISLAND Emergency Preparedness & First Responder Links
Bainbridge Prepares Emergency Management bainbridgeprepares.org
Kitsap County Emergency Management kitsapdem.org
City of Bainbridge Island (COBI)
Bainbridge Island Fire Department
Bainbridge Island Police Department
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K. D. Kragen is a philosopher, writer, teacher, editor, husband, father and grandfather. A third generation San Franciscan, Vietnam era vet U.S. Coast Guard (1973-1977), married to Janet L. Kragen for 32 years (1977-present), K. D. is a published novelist ("The KillWare Chronicles" and "Plagueman"); he has taught logic and lectured in philosophy of art at various college and local art schools (Northwest College of Art, Trumeau College of the Arts). Presently he teaches senior citizens basic computer skills (to be able to keep in touch with children and grandchildren), does general computer maintenance, MS and Linux OS, manages a small publishing house, Scandia Patch Press, and edits and ghosts the writings of other local authors. KaveDragen Ink LLC Clean, sparkling copy is often the first impression you make on prospective clientele. Every company needs: One, the Visionary, company owner, manager. That's you! You are the market expert. You know your products and services better than anyone else. Two, the Copy-editor, the wordsmith. That's me. I supply the polish and clarity of communication needed to grab your client from the very first line.