WELCOME TO vBBC Friday #28 — Graciously HOSTED by vOfficeXpats
Update And Discussion: “Island Emergency Preparedness” with special guest Anne LeSage, Emergency Management Coordinator, City of Bainbridge Island, since November 2018.
The Emergency Management Coordinator develops and leads the City’s emergency management program in all phases, including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. The City is working to be a recognized leader in emergency management in Washington State. Ms. LeSage is a Certified Emergency Manager by the International Association of Emergency Managers (iaem.org).
Previously, Ms. LeSage ([email protected]) served as the Emergency Management Director at the University of California, Irvine. Prior to working for UCI, Anne worked in Public Health Preparedness; holding positions in both Dallas County Health and Human Services and the Washington State Department of Health Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program. Ms. LeSage moved to Bainbridge Island from Aliso Viejo, California. Ms. LeSage received her master’s degree in Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University, her master’s degree in Public Health from University of North Carolina, Greensboro, and her bachelor’s degree in Community Health Education from California State University, Northridge.
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 – Island EmerPrep – w/ special guest Anne LeSage
8:55-9:00 – announcements, “what’s next … a stargate on Ganymede?”
Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients at planet BBC – lost in e-space.
Next Week: The Power Of Positive Action. What’s one little thing you can do this coming week that could be positive (1) for your business, and (2) for a friend’s or associate’s business?
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Both-Sides-Of-The-Bridge vBBC News, Notices, Events
September issue of compassandclock.com, Senior Info & Support Newsletter is out; also “Road Ahead 2020 Summit,” 1-hour Zoom meetings, six presenters; registration is FREE: compassandclock.com/roadaheadsummit.
SOS Bainbridge: “Your Local Businesses Are Sending Out an SOS! When you support local stores, you: keep dollars in our economy; embrace what makes us unique; create local jobs; help the environment; nurture community; target your tax dollars; create more choice as local businesses adapt to your needs.” sosbainbridgeisland.com.
New Site “Visit Bainbridge Island” Visit Bainbridge Island. Claire Donahue Bainbridge Island Lodging Association. Tour Bainbridge Island Tour Service. Island Volunteer Caregivers also available to do grocery delivery: ivcbainbridge.org.
“Peace Peloton” – peaceful demonstration on bicycles. 
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.
Honoring George Floyd & other victims of American systemic racism & police violence – the work for lasting change must continue: blacklivesmatter.com.
Bainbridge Bucks Update. Watch their site: bainbridgebucks.com. Suggestions for candidates/companies, please pass their names along to Steve Rabago at [email protected].
BBC Business Storytelling – “Into The Fall” Pt.3
Rex Oliver, long-time Chamber President & CEO, 
“Peace Peloton” — From one-time OfficeXpats member and friend of BBC, Doc Wilson: “With the mission of Economic Reform for Black People, please join us in Seattle for a rain or shine, casual, 10 mile, no drop, peaceful demonstration on bicycles.” Date: Saturday July 25th. 10:00AM-12:00PM. RSVP at