BBC Friday 13 December 2019 – “Looking Back, Looking Forward” w/ Alyse McConnell

Join us for our 7th annual “Looking Back, Looking Forward” conversation with Alyse McConnell, PCC, of A2 Coaching Group.

Create More Joy in 2020! Alyse is delighted to lead us once again in closing out the year – and the decade! – providing a fresh start to what we want to create next.

Create more time, more achievement, and more joy in 2020. Set yourself up for success. Using the goal fulfillment model recommended by Warren Buffet, create your success strategy for 2020. Come ready to roll up your sleeves and walk away from this session with a plan of action that sets you up to start the next decade fulfilling what you say you want. Close out the decade powerfully – so you’re well positioned to take advantage of all the abundance available in the decade to come.

Former owner of Paper Products and founding BBC organizer, Alyse is noted for her organizational expertise in systems planning and for helping and motivating her clients to achieve breakthrough results in business and in life. Visit Alyse on LinkedIn.com.

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

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:55 – “Create More Joy in 2020!” w/ Alyse McConnell
8:55-9:00 – announcements, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC. BBC November 1st+8th meetings (PDF doc): FutureTopics

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

12 December 2019 Thursday (starting @ 5:30) – OfficeXpats Holiday Party for members, alumni, friends & family. Celebrate the holidays with your coworking community! Jason just bought a VR headset, and if all goes well you can try it out at the party! Cookie decorating. Hot and cold holiday drinks. Pizza, salad, and more cookies. Crackling fire on the big monitor. Consider bringing an item to donate for Helpline House, PDF list of needed items; and also Bainbridge Youth Services can always use more candy for the kids!
 
14 December, 2:00 & 7:00 PM — “Undercover Elf!” West Sound Chorus Xmas Show, North Kitsap Community Auditorium, 1881 Hostmark St., Poulsbo (tickets $15 + $20). A 3rd show on 18 December, 7:00 PM, at B.I. Senior Community Center (donations for Senior Center appreciated). “Something strange is afoot, and there’s nothing normal about it. ‘He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake’. Really? How does he do that? You’ll just have to come to find out.” For tickets & info: singkitsap.org. Facebook: facebook.com/singkitsap/.
 
 
Our own BBC Regular, Donna Dowdney, has 3 fabric / mixed-media art pieces at the Natural Geometries Exhibit, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. The Contemporary Quilt Art Association Exhibition is October 10 through January 5th 2020, Convention Center 2nd floor. Donna also has a featured spotlight in Create Whimsy:  createwhimsy.com. “Bringing as much meticulous attention to her work as an artist as she brought to her technical career, Donna Lee Dowdney creates nature-inspired visual art with fabric and mixed media.” donnaleedowdney.com.
 
Latest edition Compass & Clock is available at:  compassandclock.com. “Navigating Life Today To Remain Independent Tomorrow.” 
 
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 & visitbainbridge.com
Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org
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
Cook Family Funeral Home cookfamilyfuneralhome.com
Bainbridge Island Lodging Association destinationbainbridge.com
Farmers & Gardeners Guild farmersgardenersguild.wordpress.com
Helpline House helplinehouse.org
Olympic College Foundation olympiccollegefoundation.org
Rolling Bay Hall – Performance Art Venue rollingbayhall.com
SCORE Kitsap kitsapscore.org
Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org
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

BBC Friday 6 December 2019 – The Tyler Moniz Project

This BBC Friday, special guest Lee Moniz, The Tyler Moniz Project, will tell us their story of serving Bainbridge Island youth. “The Tyler Moniz Project (thetylermonizproject.org) is working to start conversations around mental health and support counseling and educational programs that promote mental health and wellness – particularly with our youth. We know that suicidal thoughts grow in the darkest places. By casting light and creating safe spaces, we want to help people find a way out. We’re pleased to announce that we have developed a tangible way to get Bainbridge Island talking.”
 
Tyler Moniz Project Mission Statement: “We launched the Tyler Moniz Project to celebrate the extraordinary life of Tyler Moniz. We will carry out this mission by supporting educational and community programs that promote happiness, well-being, and hope.” Facebook Page: The-Tyler-Moniz-Project.

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

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space … and another delicious cup of BBC!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:55 – The Tyler Moniz Project
8:55-9:00 – announcements, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC. BBC November 1st+8th meetings (PDF doc): FutureTopics

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

3 December 2019 – Chamber Holiday After Hours is early this year! Tuesday, 5:30-7:00 PM, at the Manor House – decorations, beverages & delicious hors d’oeuvres. And they’ve decked the halls at Pleasant Beach Village for the holidays. Free, public welcome, bainbridgechamber.com.
 
4 December – Silverdale Greendrinks Holiday, hosted by the Central Kitsap Foodbank. Open to the public, 21+. $10 cash at the door. Bring you own glass. Carpools appreciated. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2428053707433741/
 
5 December – Chamber Breakfast @ Wing Point Golf & Country Club. Speakers: Marsha Cutting, Kitsap Accessible Communities Advisory Committee, and BBC Regular Ryan Skylar of Anywhere Technologies, who will discuss important issues and trends in business technology. More Info: bainbridgechamber.com
 
 
Our own BBC Regular, Donna Dowdney, has 3 fabric / mixed-media art pieces at the Natural Geometries Exhibit, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. The Contemporary Quilt Art Association Exhibition is October 10 through January 5th 2020, Convention Center 2nd floor. Donna also has a featured spotlight in Create Whimsy:  createwhimsy.com. “Bringing as much meticulous attention to her work as an artist as she brought to her technical career, Donna Lee Dowdney creates nature-inspired visual art with fabric and mixed media.” donnaleedowdney.com.
 
Latest edition Compass & Clock is available at:  compassandclock.com. “Navigating Life Today To Remain Independent Tomorrow.” 
 
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 & visitbainbridge.com
Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org
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
Cook Family Funeral Home cookfamilyfuneralhome.com
Bainbridge Island Lodging Association destinationbainbridge.com
Farmers & Gardeners Guild farmersgardenersguild.wordpress.com
Helpline House helplinehouse.org
Olympic College Foundation olympiccollegefoundation.org
Rolling Bay Hall – Performance Art Venue rollingbayhall.com
SCORE Kitsap kitsapscore.org
Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org
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

BBC Black Friday (29 Nov 2019) – Coffee Chat Club, w/ host Kevin Wiley

Notice from the BBC Emergency Broadcast System: due to happy Thanksgiving holidays, this coming Friday will be a special BBC-CCC, that is, the “BBC Coffee Chat Club,” w/ your host Kevin Wiley (wileyinvest.com).
 
An off-the-cuff BBC special event … something, something, something.

So invite your few friends and associates that aren’t hiding out – or off to the Black Friday Mall Sales – to join us for this, er, non-virtual, non-cloud event in real time and real space … and another delicious FREE Black Friday cup of BBC.

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:55 – BBC Black Friday Coffee Chat Club
8:55-9:00 – announcements, visiting

BBC November 1st+8th meetings (PDF doc): FutureTopics

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

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

4 December – Silverdale Greendrinks Holiday, hosted by the Central Kitsap Foodbank. Open to the public, 21+. $10 cash at the door. Bring you own glass. Carpools appreciated. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2428053707433741/
 
5 December – Chamber Breakfast @ Wing Point Golf & Country Club. Speakers: Marsh Cutting, Kitsap Accessible Communities Advisory Committee, and BBC Regular Ryan Skylar of Anywhere Technologies, who will discuss important issues and trends in business technology. More Info: bainbridgechamber.com
 
 
Our own BBC Regular, Donna Dowdney, has 3 fabric / mixed-media art pieces at the Natural Geometries Exhibit, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. The Contemporary Quilt Art Association Exhibition is October 10 through January 5th 2020, Convention Center 2nd floor. Donna also has a featured spotlight in Create Whimsy:  createwhimsy.com. “Bringing as much meticulous attention to her work as an artist as she brought to her technical career, Donna Lee Dowdney creates nature-inspired visual art with fabric and mixed media.” donnaleedowdney.com.
 
Latest edition Compass & Clock is available at:  compassandclock.com. “Navigating Life Today To Remain Independent Tomorrow.” 
 
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 & visitbainbridge.com
Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org
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
Cook Family Funeral Home cookfamilyfuneralhome.com
Destination Bainbridge destinationbainbridge.com
Farmers & Gardeners Guild farmersgardenersguild.wordpress.com
Helpline House helplinehouse.org
Olympic College Foundation olympiccollegefoundation.org
Rolling Bay Hall – Performance Art Venue rollingbayhall.com
SCORE Kitsap kitsapscore.org
Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org
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

BBC Friday 22 November 2019 – Open MIC Business Roundtable Discussion

Join us tomorrow, for a BBC Friday OPEN MIC Business Strategy, Support & Sharing Roundtable. Bring a business story, idea, or problem to share, show-and-tell art or new invention!
 
Another “BBC, Your Board Of Directors” opportunity. Share, dream, be creative, have fun.
 
Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise! …Arr.

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:55 – Open MIC Business Roundtable
8:55-9:00 – announcements, visiting

BBC November 1st+8th meetings (PDF doc): FutureTopics

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

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

23 November, 10:00-3:00 PM, BARN Bazaar. The BARN Bazaar is a new holiday tradition featuring a wide variety of handmade arts, crafts, & artisan foods. Buy direct from the maker at this annual celebration of the creativity that happens year round at BARN. See Donna Dowdney’s fabric & mixed media art will be on display. bainbridgebarn.org
 
4 December – Silverdale Greendrinks Holiday, hosted by the Central Kitsap Foodbank. Open to the public, 21+. $10 cash at the door. Bring you own glass. Carpools appreciated. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2428053707433741/
 
5 December – Chamber Breakfast @ Wing PointGolf & Country Club. Speakers: Marsh Cutting, Kitsap Accessible Communities Advisory Committee, and BBC Regular Ryan Skylar of Anywhere Technologies, who will discuss important issues and trends in business technology. More Info: bainbridgechamber.com
 
 
Our own BBC Regular, Donna Dowdney, has 3 fabric / mixed-media art pieces at the Natural Geometries Exhibit, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. The Contemporary Quilt Art Association Exhibition is October 10 through January 5th 2020, Convention Center 2nd floor. Donna also has a featured spotlight in Create Whimsy:  createwhimsy.com. “Bringing as much meticulous attention to her work as an artist as she brought to her technical career, Donna Lee Dowdney creates nature-inspired visual art with fabric and mixed media.” donnaleedowdney.com.
 
Latest edition Compass & Clock is available at:  compassandclock.com. “Navigating Life Today To Remain Independent Tomorrow.” 
 
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 & visitbainbridge.com
Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org
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
Cook Family Funeral Home cookfamilyfuneralhome.com
Destination Bainbridge destinationbainbridge.com
Farmers & Gardeners Guild farmersgardenersguild.wordpress.com
Helpline House helplinehouse.org
Olympic College Foundation olympiccollegefoundation.org
Rolling Bay Hall – Performance Art Venue rollingbayhall.com
SCORE Kitsap kitsapscore.org
Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org
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

BBC 15 November 2019 – “The Business Side Of The Artist/Inventor Journey” w/ Dr. Rosette Gault

This BBC Friday Dr. Rosette Gault will share a fascinating look at the business side of doing art and invention. Rosette will give a little hands-on presentation with artist founder’s vision and inventors journey – from long research, inception, conception, development, trademark patent and licensing, and business model – specifically the business side of the process – including what she has learned, and research still ahead.
 
Learn about the medium of paperclay which Rosette discovered, publishing her findings 20 years ago. Sculptors and other artists have adopted paperclay worldwide. The medium of paperclay saves time, fuel, and money, and opens a big door to sustainable materials research with natural polymers (from cellulose-based plant fiber compounds with minerals of ceramic clays, sustainable materials of the future). The roots of this medium were developed with the world’s largest field study by artists worldwide, and applications outside the field of art are many, e.g., filtration, medicine, refractories. More information available at rosettestudio.net and paperclayart.com. Rosette’s Amazon author page: amazon.com/Rosette-Gault/.
 
Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise! …Arr.

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:55 – Paperclay and the business of art, w/ Rosette Gault
8:55-9:00 – announcements, visiting

NOTES From BBC November 1st+8th meetings (PDF doc): FutureTopics

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

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

14 November, 5:30-7:00, Chamber After Hours @ Bainbridge Island Senior Center (370 Brien Ave SE). Two-time winner of the Most Humorous Entry in the Grand Old 4th Parade, BISC offers a full calendar of events & activities, and resources for islanders. Networking, beverages and food. No charge. Public welcome. Info at: bainbridgechamber.com.
 
19 November, Tues@Noon XLR8 Kitsap Business Workshop: Karla J. Smith, CPA, Presents “The Power Of Automating Your Books – Using Online Accounting Tools.” As a business owner, you need an easy, efficient accounting system to manage your financial resources. Sound operational decisions are better made with good and timely reporting. How you are generating income and managing expenses couldn’t be easier, or more accessible, in today’s world of technology. Once in place, your automated accounting system can help you file your taxes yourself or with your Accountant. Live DEMOS and cost comparisons. Sponsors: OfficeXpats and Costco Wholesale. (acceleratekitsap.org)
 
Our own BBC Regular, Donna Dowdney, has 3 fabric / mixed-media art pieces at the Natural Geometries Exhibit, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. The Contemporary Quilt Art Association Exhibition is October 10 through January 5th 2020, Convention Center 2nd floor. Donna also has a featured spotlight in Create Whimsy:  createwhimsy.com. “Bringing as much meticulous attention to her work as an artist as she brought to her technical career, Donna Lee Dowdney creates nature-inspired visual art with fabric and mixed media.” donnaleedowdney.com.
 
Latest edition Compass & Clock is available at:  compassandclock.com. “Navigating Life Today To Remain Independent Tomorrow.” (Thank you to BBC Regular Mary Coupland for this community service.)
 
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 & visitbainbridge.com
Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org
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
Cook Family Funeral Home cookfamilyfuneralhome.com
Destination Bainbridge destinationbainbridge.com
Farmers & Gardeners Guild farmersgardenersguild.wordpress.com
Helpline House helplinehouse.org
Olympic College Foundation olympiccollegefoundation.org
Rolling Bay Hall – Performance Art Venue rollingbayhall.com
SCORE Kitsap kitsapscore.org
Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org
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

BBC 8 Nov. 2019 – Open MIC Friday

Join us tomorrow, for a BBC Friday OPEN MIC Business Strategy, Support & Sharing Roundtable. Bring a business story, idea, or problem to share, show-and-tell art or new invention!
 
Another “BBC, Your Board Of Directors” opportunity. Play, share, dream, be mortal, be creative, have fun..
 
Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise! …Arr.

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

<<< NOTE: Don’t miss lots of COOL Events listed below! >>>

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:55 – Business Problem-solving Roundtable
8:55-9:00 – announcements, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

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

12 November, 7:30-9:30 AM – Kitsap Business Forum “Curious About Innovation: The Vital Connection Between Curiosity and Problem Solving,” at the Clearwater Casino Resort. Kristann Orton (inceodia.com), presenter.  Takeaway: greater understanding of how allowing our curious nature can guide exploration of ideas for innovation; how to cultivate curiosity in your work and your employees; growing a culture of innovation; how to use curiosity to overcome challenges and guide development of your great ideas for innovation. Register at: eventbrite.com.
 
14 November, 5:30-7:00, Chamber After Hours @ Bainbridge Island Senior Center (370 Brien Ave SE). Two-time winner of the Most Humorous Entry in the Grand Old 4th Parade, BISC offers a full calendar of events & activities, and resources for islanders. Networking, beverages and food. No charge. Public welcome. Info at: bainbridgechamber.com.
 
19 November, Tues@Noon XLR8 Kitsap Business Workshop: Karla J. Smith, CPA, Presents “The Power Of Automating Your Books – Using Online Accounting Tools.” As a business owner, you need an easy, efficient accounting system to manage your financial resources. Sound operational decisions are better made with good and timely reporting. How you are generating income and managing expenses couldn’t be easier, or more accessible, in today’s world of technology. Once in place, your automated accounting system can help you file your taxes, yourself or with your Accountant. Live DEMOS and cost comparisons. Sponsors: OfficeXpats and Costco Wholesale. (acceleratekitsap.org)
 
Our own BBC Regular, Donna Dowdney, has 3 fabric / mixed-media art pieces at the Natural Geometries Exhibit, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. The Contemporary Quilt Art Association Exhibition is October 10 through January 5th 2020, Convention Center 2nd floor. Donna also has a featured spotlight in Create Whimsy:  createwhimsy.com. “Bringing as much meticulous attention to her work as an artist as she brought to her technical career, Donna Lee Dowdney creates nature-inspired visual art with fabric and mixed media.” donnaleedowdney.com.
 
Latest edition Compass & Clock is available at:  compassandclock.com. “Navigating Life Today To Remain Independent Tomorrow.” (Thank you to BBC Regular Mary Coupland for this community service.)
 
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 & visitbainbridge.com
Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org
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
Cook Family Funeral Home cookfamilyfuneralhome.com
Destination Bainbridge destinationbainbridge.com
Farmers & Gardeners Guild farmersgardenersguild.wordpress.com
Helpline House helplinehouse.org
Olympic College Foundation olympiccollegefoundation.org
Rolling Bay Hall – Performance Art Venue rollingbayhall.com
SCORE Kitsap kitsapscore.org
Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org
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

BBC Friday 1 November 2019 – Business Problem-solving Roundtable

This BBC Friday we will hold a business roundtable on the topic of “What’s a business problem you have struggled with or that you know other business friends may have struggled with?” First we’ll begin by opening up the table for sharing business issues or problems. 

Then, from this discussion we’ll consider the following:
1) share/brainstorm various problem-solving strategies;
2) network with others who may share similar business problems;
3) make a list of key business issues and problems from which we can develop specific future BBC business presentations.
 
Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise! …Arr.

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:55 – Business Problem-solving Roundtable
8:55-9:00 – announcements, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

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

4 November, Monday 7:00-9:00 PM, “Personalized Detox Program Workshop.” Jessica Green, autoimmune health coach & detox educator (jessicagreenwellness.com). At Wonder Craft Workshop, 227-327 Madison Ave. S. “Feeling fatigued? Suffering from brain fog? Have a chronic illness? Such symptoms may be caused by high toxic loads.” Email [email protected] to register. $40 per person. Space limited. Facebook event page.
 
12 November, 7:30-9:30 AM – Kitsap Business Forum “Curious About Innovation: The Vital Connection Between Curiosity and Problem Solving.” Kristann Orton (inceodia.com), presenter. At Clearwater Casino Resort. Takeaway: greater understanding of how allowing our curious nature can guide exploration of ideas for innovation; how to cultivate curiosity in your work and your employees; growing a culture of innovation; how to use curiosity to overcome challenges and guide development of your great ideas for innovation. Register at: eventbrite.com.
 
14 November, 5:30-7:00, Chamber After Hours @ Bainbridge Island Senior Center (370 Brien Ave SE). Two-time winner of the Most Humorous Entry in the Grand Old 4th Parade, BISC offers a full calendar of events & activities, and resources for islanders. Networking, beverages and food. No charge. Public welcome. Info at: bainbridgechamber.com.
 
Our own BBC Regular, Donna Dowdney, has 3 fabric / mixed-media art pieces at the Natural Geometries Exhibit, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. The Contemporary Quilt Art Association Exhibition is October 10 through January 5th 2020, Convention Center 2nd floor. Donna also has a featured spotlight in Create Whimsy:  createwhimsy.com. “Bringing as much meticulous attention to her work as an artist as she brought to her technical career, Donna Lee Dowdney creates nature-inspired visual art with fabric and mixed media.” donnaleedowdney.com.
 
Latest edition Compass & Clock is available at:  compassandclock.com. “Navigating Life Today To Remain Independent Tomorrow.” (Thank you to BBC Regular Mary Coupland for this community service.)
 
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 & visitbainbridge.com
Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org
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
Cook Family Funeral Home cookfamilyfuneralhome.com
Destination Bainbridge destinationbainbridge.com
Farmers & Gardeners Guild farmersgardenersguild.wordpress.com
Helpline House helplinehouse.org
Olympic College Foundation olympiccollegefoundation.org
Rolling Bay Hall – Performance Art Venue rollingbayhall.com
SCORE Kitsap kitsapscore.org
Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org
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

BBC Friday 25 October 2019 – Olympic College Foundation

This BBC Friday we have a very special guest, Audrey Wolf, Olympic College Foundation. Director Of Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement, Audrey will talk about the foundation, and the intersect between our local community college and the business community. Audrey has an MA in Nonprofit Management, Adler University, a BA in Organizational Leadership, Chapman University, and, as would only seem logical, an Associate of Arts & Science in Business from Olympic College. Favorite motto: “Good leaders must first become good servants” (Robert K. Greenleaf). Contact info: 360-475-7123, [email protected], olympiccollegefoundation.org.
 
Olympic College Foundation mission statementWe transform lives by partnering with the community to support Olympic College and its students. Olympic College has been a part of our community (serving Kitsap and Mason Counties) since 1946, and educates more than 13,000 students a year, with campuses in Bremerton, Poulsbo, & Shelton. olympic.edu
 
Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise! …Arr.

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:55 – Olympic College Foundation, w/ Audrey Wolf
8:55-9:00 – announcements, visiting

*SPECIAL NOTICE*: 23 October, this Wednesday, Leslie Schneider For City Council gathering, OfficeXpats, at 5:30 PM.  “Karen Klein and John van den Meerendonk are generously sponsoring a gathering for Leslie at OfficeXpats this week. Feel free to pass this invitation to someone who might want to meet Leslie. Suggested Donation: $20.” Campaign info: schneider4council.com(Note: while the BBC cannot endorse any candidate for an elected office, this announcement is a courtesy to OfficeXpats who has hosted the BBC for these many delightful years. Thank you Leslie & Jason!)

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

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

24 October, 5:30-7:00, Chamber After Hours – hosted by Housing Resources Bainbridge, 730 Ericksen Ave, Suite 100. “Come and learn about the work this island non-profit has done over the past 20 years to to preserve the diversity and vitality of Bainbridge Island by providing and maintaining affordable housing opportunities.” Free and open to the public. Info at: bainbridgechamber.com.
 
Our own BBC Regular, Donna Dowdney, has 3 fabric / mixed-media art pieces at the Natural Geometries Exhibit, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. The Contemporary Quilt Art Association Exhibition is October 10 through January 5th 2020, Convention Center 2nd floor. Donna also has a featured spotlight in Create Whimsy:  createwhimsy.com. “Bringing as much meticulous attention to her work as an artist as she brought to her technical career, Donna Lee Dowdney creates nature-inspired visual art with fabric and mixed media.”
 
Latest edition Compass & Clock is available at:  compassandclock.com. “Navigating Life Today To Remain Independent Tomorrow.” (Thank you to BBC Regular Mary Coupland for this community service.)
 
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 & visitbainbridge.com
Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org
Bainbridge Island Library (KRL) krl.org/bainbridge-island
Bainbridge Island Museum Of Art biartmuseum.org
Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org
Bainbridge Island Senior Center biseniorcenter.org
Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org
Helpline House helplinehouse.org
SCORE Kitsap kitsapscore.org
Farmers & Gardeners Guild farmersgardenersguild.wordpress.com
Rolling Bay Hall – Performance Art Venue rollingbayhall.com
Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org
Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org
Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com
Tour Bainbridge tourbainbridge.com
Destination Bainbridge destinationbainbridge.com
Cook Family Funeral Home cookfamilyfuneralhome.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

BBC Friday 18 October 2019 – Open MIC Business Strategy Roundtable

Join us tomorrow, for a BBC Friday OPEN MIC Business Strategy, Support & Sharing Roundtable. Bring a business story, idea, or problem to share, show-and-tell art or new invention!

Another “BBC, Your Board Of Directors” opportunity — Play, share, dream, be mortal, be creative, have fun. 
 
Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise! …Arr.

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:55 – BBC Open MIC Friday Business Strategy Roundtable
8:55-9:00 – announcements, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

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

24 October, 5:30-7:00, Chamber After Hours – hosted by Housing Resources Bainbridge, 730 Ericksen Ave, Suite 100. “Come and learn about the work this island non-profit has done over the past 20 years to to preserve the diversity and vitality of Bainbridge Island by providing and maintaining affordable housing opportunities.” Free and open to the public. Info at: bainbridgechamber.com.
 
Latest edition Compass & Clock is available at:  compassandclock.com. “Navigating Life Today To Remain Independent Tomorrow.” (Thank you to BBC Regular Mary Coupland for this community service.)
 
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 & visitbainbridge.com
Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org
Bainbridge Island Library (KRL) krl.org/bainbridge-island
Bainbridge Island Museum Of Art biartmuseum.org
Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org
Bainbridge Island Senior Center biseniorcenter.org
Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org
Helpline House helplinehouse.org
SCORE Kitsap kitsapscore.org
Farmers & Gardeners Guild farmersgardenersguild.wordpress.com
Rolling Bay Hall – Performance Art Venue rollingbayhall.com
Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org
Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org
Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com
Tour Bainbridge tourbainbridge.com
Destination Bainbridge destinationbainbridge.com
Cook Family Funeral Home cookfamilyfuneralhome.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

BBC Friday 11 October – Emergency & Business Continuity Planning, w/ Colleen Kragen

This exciting BBC Friday, special guest and sometime BBC Regular Colleen Kragen will update us on the latest Business Continuity Planning (BCP).  Learn the difference between an emergency plan and a business continuity plan, why planning is important, and to whom it applies. We will discuss the origins of BCP and how to develop a plan for your business, including the five stages of every risk plan. It’s another BCP @ the BBC Friday!

A veteran (U.S. Navy) and passionate cat rescuer, Colleen Kragen is Workers’ Compensation Safety & Health Specialist at Olympic Educational Service District 114 in Bremerton. Contact: 360.515.8225 / [email protected].

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

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – BCP @ the BBC, & Emergency Planning, w/ Colleen Kragen
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

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

8 October, 12:00-1:30, Tuesday@Noon Workshop: Workplace Security, w/ York Barrett, Safe Room Security, LLC. “York Barrett, Lieutenant Colonel retired U.S. Army, will be presenting a Workplace Security course covering: Warning Signs, Preventative Measures, and a Threat Matrix. Good info for Business Owners, Supervisors and Managers.” Free, open to the public. Hosted by OfficeXpats.

9 October, 7:00 PM, at UW Turner Auditorium (HSB D209), and also 10 October, 7:00 PM at Eagle Harbor Books eagleharborbooks.com, Award-winning journalist and author  Lawrence Weschler (BBC Regular Robert Weschler’s brother), And How Are You, Dr. Sacks?: a biographical memoir of Lawrence Weschler’s friendship with Oliver Sacks (who was the real-life character portrayed by Robin Williams in the movie Awakenings). Lawrence will also be at Elliott Bay Bookstore on Friday 11th, 7:00.
 
14 October, Monday – 24th Annual Olympic College Community Luncheon. At the Bremer Student Center, Building 10. 11:00 Networking, 11:45 Luncheon Program. More info:  olympiccollegefoundation.org/events/.
 
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 & visitbainbridge.com
Bainbridge Island Downtown Association bainbridgedowntown.org
Bainbridge Island Library (KRL) krl.org/bainbridge-island
Bainbridge Island Museum Of Art biartmuseum.org
Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) bainbridgebarn.org
Bainbridge Island Senior Center biseniorcenter.org
Accelerate Kitsap, Business Support Network acceleratekitsap.org
Helpline House helplinehouse.org
SCORE Kitsap kitsapscore.org
Farmers & Gardeners Guild farmersgardenersguild.wordpress.com
Rolling Bay Hall – Performance Art Venue rollingbayhall.com
Space Craft – Performance Arts Space Station On Earth SpaceCraftPresents.org
Toastmasters – Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org
Toastmasters – Evening Edition uspeakeasy.com
Tour Bainbridge tourbainbridge.com
Destination Bainbridge destinationbainbridge.com
Cook Family Funeral Home cookfamilyfuneralhome.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