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.

Welcome to BBC Friday 22 April – Our 3rd in-person meeting at OfficeXpats. 8:00-9:00; doors open @ 7:30 for visiting, networking.

This Week: open MIC business sharing – encourage, support, think about the future, of the BBC, of Earth.

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!

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.

Donna Dowdney art show in Port Townsend: “Spring Forward, Walk-by Exhibit,” all April, 675 Tyler St.; dozens of pieces, many for sale, created by members of Peninsula Fiber Artists (sda-np.com), Jefferson, Kitsap, & Clallam-county affiliate, international Surface Design Assoc.

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

BBC is off this Friday for Passover and Easter holidays.
And because OfficeXpats is happily celebrating it’s 10th (10.5) Anniversary on Thursday April 14th, 5:30-7:30 PM.

A note from Mickey Molnaire: Kathleen Thorne, Bainbridge Island Historical Society, has launched the Winslow Way history project: “Help us develop a family tree of the many storefronts that have graced Winslow Way throughout its history.” See how you can help: winslowwaystorefronthistory.com

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

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.

Donna Dowdney art show in Port Townsend: “Spring Forward, Walk-by Exhibit,” all April, 675 Tyler St.; dozens of pieces, many for sale, created by members of Peninsula Fiber Artists (sda-np.com), Jefferson, Kitsap, & Clallam-county affiliate, international Surface Design Assoc.

Some new [carefully] in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities as OfficeXpats moves into spring. A Passport Membership is only $35/month – a great way to stay connected with your professional island community.

Welcome to BBC 8 April 2022 – Our 2nd in-person meeting at OfficeXpats. 8:00-9:00 (doors open at 7:30 for visiting, coffee/tea, networking).

This Week: open MIC business sharing – encourage, support, have fun.

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! 

Previous week’s meeting: 3D_BBC_1April2022

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

14 April 2022, Thursday – OfficeXpats and B.I.Chamber After Hours & 10.5 OfficeXpats Anniversary celebration, 5:30-7:30 PM, at OfficeXpats, upstairs at the Pavilion. Complementary small bitesprovided by our gracious hosts and the Pavilion’s newest addition Green Pot Deli; complementary local wine courtesy of event sponsor Eleven Winery. RSVP at: https://bainbridgeislandchamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.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.

Donna Dowdney art show in Port Townsend: “Spring Forward, Walk-by Exhibit,” all April, 675 Tyler St.; dozens of pieces, many for sale, created by members of Peninsula Fiber Artists (sda-np.com), Jefferson, Kitsap, & Clallam-county affiliate, international Surface Design Assoc.

PNW Bainbridge Magazine (pnwbainbridge.com). PNW on Facebook: business.facebook.com/PNW-Bainbridge/.

Tideland Magazine (tidelandmag.com). Tideland Magazine on Facebook: facebook.com/tidelandmag.

Salish Magazine, published by Sea-Media, is a free, online magazine taking inquisitive readers outdoors through visually rich storytelling about things people can see firsthand in the public forests and beaches of our Salish Sea region, & illustrating the interconnectedness woven through our ecosystems.

compassandclock.com. Compass & Clock is by Annual Subscription now. Available through home delivery, low annual price of $9.99, twice a year (May & November).

Some new [carefully] in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities as OfficeXpats moves into spring. A Passport Membership is only $35/month – a great way to stay connected with your professional island community.

Toastmasters The Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org. Improve Your Business Communications Skills In 2022. Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, Noon-1:00, @ Virginia Villa. Info contact: Steve Kersten (206-380-5038), [email protected]; Jim Sutton (206-780-1621), [email protected]

Experience Kitsap (experiencekitsap.com): “Your Source For Kitsap Events. Live music, farmers markets, symphony & performing arts and festivals are vital to our region’s quality of life and local economies. Our goal is to increase awareness of these amenities so that more Kitsapians can enjoy them.” On FB: facebook.com/ExperienceKitsap Instagram: instagram.com/experience_kitsap.

Visit Bainbridge Island – visitbainbridgeisland.org. “As the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for Bainbridge Island, Visit Bainbridge Island meets regularly with stakeholders from arts, culture, lodging, hospitality, food, and representatives from the island’s wineries and distilleries, to generate ideas and ensure that the organization is best-serving the diverse needs of the island’s tourism related industries.” And what a great B.I. Events page! visitbainbridgeisland.org/event/

This BBC Friday April 1st we’re meeting in person at OfficeXpats. 8:00-9:00 (doors open at 7:30 for visiting, coffee/tea, networking). Two years ago, 13 March 2020, BBC went virtual.

Welcome to this first-in-2-years BBC 3D-spatial special event. This Friday, BBC Regular and Bainbridge Island Chamber Of Commerce President and CEO Stefan Goldby will discuss “Community Challenges: The Time Is Now.” Among many delightful local activities Stefan led community efforts to launch both the Bainbridge Strong campaign and the digital Bainbridge Island General Store. Visit Stefan on linkedin.com. PS. It’s reported Jason will once again be flipping delicious pancakes while multitasking on the computer-station exercycle. We do plan to have Zoom-in on the big screen for those BBC Regulars from distant lands. Zoom link will be in the BBC Newsletter as usual.

• Please note: if you are not already on the OfficeXpats member/visitor COVID-19 Vaccine Verification List, please bring vaccine verification (phone or paper copy) for a “one-time verification.” Also note: at this time masks are not required for in-person events at OfficeXpats, but one is certainly welcome to maintain self-masking. You can track recommended Covid updates for WA counties at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/community-levels.

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!  Invite your friends and associates to join this curiously real, 3-dimensional event in real time and real space, and another delicious cup of BBC! Previous week’s meeting: vBBC_18March2022.

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

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.

Donna Dowdney art show in Port Townsend: “Spring Forward, Walk-by Exhibit,” all April, 675 Tyler St.; dozens of pieces, many for sale, created by members of Peninsula Fiber Artists (sda-np.com), Jefferson, Kitsap, & Clallam-county affiliate, international Surface Design Assoc.

The New PNW Bainbridge Magazine (pnwbainbridge.com). PNW on Facebook: business.facebook.com/PNW-Bainbridge/.

The Brilliant, New Tideland Magazine (tidelandmag.com). Tideland Magazine on Facebook: facebook.com/tidelandmag.

Salish Magazine, published by Sea-Media, is a free, online magazine taking inquisitive readers outdoors through visually rich storytelling about things people can see firsthand in the public forests and beaches of our Salish Sea region, & illustrating the interconnectedness woven through our ecosystems.

compassandclock.com. Compass & Clock is by Annual Subscription now. Available through home delivery, low annual price of $9.99, twice a year (May & November).

Some new [carefully] in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities as OfficeXpats moves into spring. A Passport Membership is only $35/month – a great way to stay connected with your professional island community.

Toastmasters The Noon Edition bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org. Improve Your Business Communications Skills In 2022. Toastmasters has been helping Bainbridge Islanders for years with a fun, self-paced, supportive program that can help you: run better business meetings; improve leadership & interviewing skills; turn presentations into sales; and generally build confidence in a safe and fun environment. Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, Noon-1:00, @ Virginia Villa. Info contact: Steve Kersten (206-380-5038), [email protected]; Jim Sutton (206-780-1621), [email protected]

Experience Kitsap (experiencekitsap.com): “Your Source For Kitsap Events. Live music, farmers markets, symphony & performing arts and festivals are vital to our region’s quality of life and local economies. Our goal is to increase awareness of these amenities so that more Kitsapians can enjoy them.” On FB: facebook.com/ExperienceKitsap Instagram: instagram.com/experience_kitsap.

Visit Bainbridge Island – visitbainbridgeisland.org. “As the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for Bainbridge Island, Visit Bainbridge Island meets regularly with stakeholders from arts, culture, lodging, hospitality, food, and representatives from the island’s wineries and distilleries, to generate ideas and ensure that the organization is best-serving the diverse needs of the island’s tourism related industries.” And what a great B.I. Events page! visitbainbridgeisland.org/event/

BBC Off This Friday For … pondering the future . . . . . . . . . .

Last week’s meeting: vBBC_18March2022.

Two years ago BBC went virtual. March 12th WA State loosened Covid-19 restrictions.

Next BBC will be in-person at OfficeXpats on April 1st, 8:00-9:00 (doors open at 7:30 for visiting, coffee/tea, networking). Welcome to this first in 2 years BBC 3D-spatial event. BBC Regular and Bainbridge Island Chamber Of Commerce President & CEO Stefan Goldby will join us to discuss “current community challenges – recovering and moving ahead.” PS. It is reported that Jason will once again be flipping delicious pancakes while multitasking on the computer-station exercycle. Groovy! (BTW, we plan to have Zoom-in on the big monitor as well for those BBC Regulars from distant lands.)

Please note: if you are not already on the OfficeXpats member/visitor COVID-19 Vaccine Verification List, please bring vaccine verification (phone, paper copy) for a “one-time verification.” Also note: at this time masks are not required for in-person events at OfficeXpats, but one is certainly welcome to maintain self-masking. You can track recommended Covid updates for WA counties at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/community-levels (scroll down to “County Check” to see how your local community is doing).

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.

Exciting BBC Notices, News, Events

The New PNW Bainbridge Magazine (pnwbainbridge.com). PNW on Facebook: business.facebook.com/PNW-Bainbridge/.

The Brilliant, New Tideland Magazine (tidelandmag.com). Tideland Magazine on Facebook: facebook.com/tidelandmag.

compassandclock.com. The Compass & Clock $9.99 Annual Subscription for the next issue is reaching it’s deadline! Subscribe now. In 2022 Compass & Clock print magazine will be available solely through home delivery. The low annual price of $9.99 conveniently and safely delivers a personal copy – bigger and better – to your home twice a year (May & November).

Some new [carefully] in-person weekly member events are happening at OfficeXpats. Visit officexpats.com to learn about membership and activities as OfficeXpats moves into spring. A Passport Membership is only $35/month – a great way to stay connected with your professional island community.

A Special Message From Our Friends at Toastmasters – The Noon Edition (bainbridgeisland.toastmastersclubs.org). Improve Your Business Communications Skills In 2022. Toastmasters has been helping Bainbridge Islanders for years with a fun, self-paced, supportive program that can help you: run better business meetings; improve leadership & interviewing skills; turn presentations into sales; and generally build confidence in a safe and fun environment. Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, Noon-1:00, @ Virginia Villa Community Room, 200 High School Rd. For more info, contact: Steve Kersten (206-380-5038), [email protected]; or Jim Sutton (206-780-1621), [email protected]

Experience Kitsap (experiencekitsap.com): “Your Source For Kitsap Events. Live music, farmers markets, symphony & performing arts and festivals are vital to our region’s quality of life and local economies. Our goal is to increase awareness of these amenities so that more Kitsapians can enjoy them.” On FB: facebook.com/ExperienceKitsap Instagram: instagram.com/experience_kitsap.

Visit Bainbridge Island – visitbainbridgeisland.org. “As the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for Bainbridge Island, Visit Bainbridge Island meets regularly with stakeholders from arts, culture, lodging, hospitality, food, and representatives from the island’s wineries and distilleries, to generate ideas and ensure that the organization is best-serving the diverse needs of the island’s tourism related industries.” And what a great B.I. Events page! visitbainbridgeisland.org/event/