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, think star-wise, 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!

[email protected] – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – BBC Friday – Open MIC Friday Business Roundtable
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

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

 BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

12 September, 7:30-9:00, Chamber Breakfast “City Council Candidates Forum” – Wing Point Golf & Country Club. Candidate will talk about island business and our local economy. More info and registration at: bainbridgechamber.com

26 September, 5:330-7:30, OfficeXpats 8th Anniversary! We were the first coworking space in Kitsap County! And as is our tradition we team up with the Chamber of Commerce for their September After Hours. Good food and drink. And if good weather, we’ll spread out on the deck. All are welcome! officexpats.com

Olympic Music Festival Summer 2019. THE 2019 SUMMER SEASON, July 13 & 14, August 10, September 8. Information and tickets available here: olympicmusicfestival.org.

No Regular BBC This Friday 30 August, for Labor Day weekend – BUT OfficeXpats is open, and there will be an informal BBC Holiday Coffee Conversation, host Kevin Wiley.

For those of you who haven’t snuck off to Tahiti or Reykjavík for the holiday weekend – and are awake – stop by OfficeXpats this Friday (usual BBC time) for an informal business coffee (tea) conversation. Kevin will have fresh coffee made. Maybe someone will bring some breakfast goodies, fresh donuts, chocolate waffles? Hint.

[email protected] – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-9:00 – BBC Friday – Informal Holiday Coffee Conversation

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

 BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

12 September, 7:30-9:00, Chamber Breakfast “City Council Candidates Forum” @ Wing Point Golf & Country Club – continental breakfast. Candidate will talk about island business and our local economy. More info and registration at: bainbridgechamber.com. 

4 September, Wednesday – Silverdale Green Drinks, 5:24 PM – 8:03 PM, at Silverdale Wellness Center, 9220 Ridgetop Blvd, Suite 100. Open to the public, 21 or older, $10 cash at the door. Limited capacity, respond at FB Event page: facebook.com/events/1365806620254541/. Harrison Hospital is catering, and ‘Olive Crest’ is Featured Non-Profit. Thanks to Cash Brewing Company for being the Official Greendrinks Sponsor.

Our own BBC Regular, Donna Dowdney, featured spotlight in Create Whimsy:  createwhimsy.com/projects/spotlight-donna-lee-dowdney-fabric-artist/. “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. An explorer at heart, Donna’s work reflects her curiosity and appreciation of the world around her, whether observed with the naked eye or through a microscope.”

Support Thuy’s new restaurant over the Labor Day Holidays. Thuy on instagram.com/thuys.bainbridge. New address: 120 Madrone Ln N, Bainbridge Island. Call for holiday hours: (206) 842-1769.

Olympic Music Festival Summer 2019. THE 2019 SUMMER SEASON, July 13 & 14, August 10, September 8. Information and tickets available here: olympicmusicfestival.org.

This BBC Friday: “Tourism Conversation” w/ Chris Mueller (visitbainbridge.com), who will moderate the discussion, joined by three special guests: our own BBC Regular Mickey Molnaire, Director of Marketing & Tourism, Bainbridge Chamber Of Commerce (BainbridgeChamber.com); Claire Donahue, Marketing Director, Bainbridge Island Lodging Assoc. (DestinationBainbridge.com); and Natalie Rodriguez, owner Tour Bainbridge (TourBainbridge.com).

As a followup of our previous two discussions on Branding Bainbridge (10 May & 7 June), we will consider: What is the role of tourism on Bainbridge Island? What does it mean for Island businesses? And how can you harness the power of tourism? Learn about current initiatives and meet some of the organizations and businesses dedicated to promoting Bainbridge Island to visitors.

Chris will introduce the topic and address some tourism goals and outcomes. Then Chris’s colleagues will speak about some of what they are doing in support of tourism as related to Island business. There will be plenty of time for discussion and Q & A.  Original December 2017 “Visit Bainbridge” PressRelease (PDF doc).

There has emerged from recent BBC Fridays this year a triumvirate of Island ideas, discussions, and opportunities: 1) creating a unified Bainbridge Brand as a destination of concierge services, arts, recreation, and culinary delights and events; 2) seeking creative, innovative solutions in Island-wide business and way-finding signage; and 3) articulating a core vision of Bainbridge Island as a world tourist destination. How can we develop our Island identity, in the coming years, in such a way as to combine and unify these three elements, while modeling a uniquely-flavored economic sustainability and humanity. This BBC Friday we will be considering #3, so bring your brilliant brains, wacky creativity, and delightful questions!

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

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!

[email protected] – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – BBC Friday – Tourism Business Conversation
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

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

 BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

22 August, 5:30-7:00 PM. Chamber After Hours. Hosted at Dayaalu Center (159 Wyatt Way NE), an event space and healing center with naturopathic and allopathic doctors, lifestyle medicine, massage, and more. Networking, beverages and snacks. Free & open to the public. No reservations necessary. bainbridgechamber.com

Notes from David Weinstock 19 July 2019 Somatic Consensus presentation (google docs PDF)

Olympic Music Festival Summer 2019. THE 2019 SUMMER SEASON, July 13 & 14, August 10, September 8. Information and tickets available here: olympicmusicfestival.org.

BBC Friday 16 August 2019. Welcome to 
BBC mystery Friday. 

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

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!

[email protected] – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – BBC Friday – welcome
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

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

 BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

17 August, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM. West Sound Chorus presents “One Hundred Years Ago, Or So” – featuring “After Hours.” At The Bremerton Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th Street. Tickets and more info at:  singkitsap.org/Ticks  360-337-7464.

22 August, 5:30-7:00 PM. Chamber After Hours. Hosted at Dayaalu Center (159 Wyatt Way NE), an event space and healing center with naturopathic and allopathic doctors, lifestyle medicine, massage, and more. Networking, beverages and snacks. Free & open to the public. No reservations necessary. bainbridgechamber.com

Notes from David Weinstock 19 July 2019 Somatic Consensus presentation (google docs PDF)

Olympic Music Festival Summer 2019. THE 2019 SUMMER SEASON, July 13 & 14, August 10, September 8. Information and tickets available here: olympicmusicfestival.org.

In BBC Think Club fashion – join us this BBC Friday for a lively discussion and presentation of the latest trends and future innovations in coworking. As International Coworking Day falls on a BBC Friday, let’s join in the celebrations with our wonderful OfficeXpats coworking hosts, Leslie & Jason, by thinking together serendipitously and sharing our business wisdom! BBC is business networking in the best coworking tradition. 

Coworking – Community – Contemplation – Collaboration

And, after BBC, the business fun continues at OfficeXpats with free coworking all day, and a BBQ lunch out on the deck. OfficeXpats provides burgers and drinks; if you are able, bring some interesting sides, salads, and sweets – and bring a friend/guest to introduce to coworking.

Everyone is welcome: no RSVP necessary. It’s a chance to connect current members with old friends, former members, and family members. More info at: officexpats.com

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

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!

[email protected] – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – BBC Friday – International Coworking Day
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

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

 BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

7 August, 5:24-8:03, Silverdale GreenDrinks. Hosted by GreenDrinks, 2041 N Myhre Rd. Limited Capacity, 61 spots left, respond/confirm attending at facebook.com/events/351321842435767/. (Catered by Harrison Hospital.)

19 August, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM. West Sound Chorus presents “One Hundred Years Ago, Or So” – featuring “After Hours.” At The Bremerton Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th Street. Tickets and more info at: singkitsap.org/Ticks. Phone: 360-337-7464.

17 August, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM, West Sound Chorus presents “One Hundred Years Ago, Or So” — featuring After Hours. At the Bremerton Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th Street. Tickets & Info: singkitsap.org/Ticks. 

Notes from David Weinstock 19 July 2019 Somatic Consensus presentation (google docs PDF)

Follow the exciting adventures of Thuy Nguyen on instagram.com/thuys.bainbridge. Thuy’s restaurant now open! TheNewThuy’s.

Alaska Airlines “Beyond” – Bainbridge Island Article
“Idyllic Bainbridge Island” by Kristin Hannah (go to page 175) paradigmcg.com/digitaleditions/abm-0619/index.html?r#. Thanks to

Olympic Music Festival Summer 2019. THE 2019 SUMMER SEASON, July 13 & 14, August 10, September 8. Information and tickets available here: olympicmusicfestival.org.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James’ guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this happy BBC Friday for an OPEN MIC Business Strategy, Support & Sharing Roundtable. Bring a business story, idea, or problem to share, show-and-tell art or friendly xenomorph from Venus or Ganymede. 

Another “BBC, Your Board Of Directors” opportunity…. Play, share, dream, be mortal. Be creative, think sideways, have fun.

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

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!

Celebrate International Coworking Day! 
Right here at OfficeXpats!
Come celebrate the birthday of coworking, Friday, August 9. Every year, even since before our own grand opening in 2011, we have celebrated the birthday of coworking. All are welcome!  More info at: officexpats.com

[email protected] – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – Open MIC Friday
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

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

 BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

7 August, 5:24-8:03, Silverdale GreenDrinks. Hosted by GreenDrinks, 2041 N Myhre Rd. Limited Capacity, 61 spots left, respond/confirm attending at facebook.com/events/351321842435767/. (Catered by Harrison Hospital.)

17 August, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM, West Sound Chorus presents “One Hundred Years Ago, Or So” — featuring After Hours. At the Bremerton Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th Street. Tickets & Info: singkitsap.org/Ticks. 

Notes from David Weinstock 19 July 2019 Somatic Consensus presentation (google docs PDF)

Follow the exciting adventures of Thuy Nguyen on instagram.com/thuys.bainbridge. Thuy’s restaurant now open! TheNewThuy’s.

Alaska Airlines “Beyond” – Bainbridge Island Article
“Idyllic Bainbridge Island” by Kristin Hannah (go to page 175) paradigmcg.com/digitaleditions/abm-0619/index.html?r#. Thanks to

Olympic Music Festival Summer 2019. THE 2019 SUMMER SEASON, July 13 & 14, August 10, September 8. Information and tickets available here: olympicmusicfestival.org.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James’ guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this mid-summer BBC Friday for a delightful  roundtable discussion led by our own BBC Regular and OfficeXpats Owner, council member Leslie Schneider. The City council’s discussion and direction on regulating sandwich boards and temporary yard signs is firming up. Leslie will explain the current status and gather feedback, leaving plenty of time for discussion. Deputy mayor bio.

Total Fun. Total BBC. If time permits we’ll open the table for one or two others who might like 5 minutes or so to share something about their business or to tell a little of their business story.

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

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!

Notes from David Weinstock 19 July 2019 Somatic Consensus presentation (google docs PDF)

[email protected] – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – The Leslie Schneider Show
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

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

 BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

25 July, 5:30-7:00, Chamber After Hours. Bainbridge Island Sportsmen’s Club is hosting as part of celebrating their club’s 90th anniversary. Tour the facility and new indoor archery range, and learn about the programs for youth and adults – everything with an emphasis on safety. More info at bainbridgechamber.com. 

25 July, 7:00 PM, Preview Party Reception, Kingston Fine Arts Festival, featuring two of Donna’s fabric art pieces! Live music, wine, appetizers, auction. @ Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Road NE. The show runs through 28 July. (7 of Donna’s mixed media/fabric artworks, “Spirals,” will be on display through August at the Jefferson Healthcare Medical Center in Port Townsend.)  donnaleedowdney.com

Follow the exciting adventures of Thuy Nguyen on instagram.com/thuys.bainbridge. Thuy’s restaurant now open! TheNewThuy’s.

Alaska Airlines “Beyond” – Bainbridge Island Article
“Idyllic Bainbridge Island” by Kristin Hannah (go to page 175) paradigmcg.com/digitaleditions/abm-0619/index.html?r#. Thanks to

Olympic Music Festival Summer 2019. THE 2019 SUMMER SEASON, July 13 & 14, August 10, September 8. Information and tickets available here: olympicmusicfestival.org.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James’ guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this mid-summer BBC Friday for a delightful presentation from David Weinstock, “Walking Your Talk.” David will offer a taste of his work, Somatic Consensus (SC). SC practices train across physical, emotional, linguistic, intellectual, and intuitive domains to build daily practices for building empathic faculties, harmonizing conflict, finding your voice – and walking your talk.

David is a certified international trainer of Nonviolent Communication, executive director of Liminal Somatics (liminalsomatics.com), Originator of Somatic Consensus (youtube.com/watch?v=lOrOdk1AM3Q&feature=youtu.be), master goldsmith (goldmuse.net), Aikido instructor, and author of Becoming What You Need: Practices for Embodying Nonviolent Communication (amazon.com).

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

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!

[email protected] – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – “Walking Your Talk,” w/ David Weinstock
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

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

 BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

19-21 July, Day Road Studios Summer Art Show, with artists Steve Rabago & Eileen Wold. Three day art show at Bainbridge Island’s newest exhibition space at Day Road Studios building. Opening reception: 19th, 6:00-8:00 PM. Meet the artists at weekend gallery hours, 20th-21st, noon-5:00. Eleven winery open for wine purchase. Free, open to the public. Free parking during reception and open gallery hours (Facebook Event). 

23 July, noon to 1:30 – Accelerate Kitsap Presents [email protected] Workshop: “Website Problems & Solutions,” w/ BBC regular Abell Smith (abellsmith.com). Free, open to the public. Register to save a spot at officexpats.com.

25 July, 7:00 PM, Preview Party Reception, Kingston Fine Arts Festival, featuring two of Donna’s fabric art pieces! Live music, wine, appetizers, auction. @ Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Road NE. The show runs through 28 July. (7 of Donna’s mixed media/fabric artworks, “Spirals,” will be on display through August at the Jefferson Healthcare Medical Center in Port Townsend.)  donnaleedowdney.com

Follow the exciting adventures of Thuy Nguyen on instagram.com/thuys.bainbridge. Thuy’s restaurant now open! TheNewThuy’s.

Alaska Airlines “Beyond” – Bainbridge Island Article
“Idyllic Bainbridge Island” by Kristin Hannah (go to page 175) paradigmcg.com/digitaleditions/abm-0619/index.html?r#. Thanks to

Olympic Music Festival Summer 2019. THE 2019 SUMMER SEASON, July 13 & 14, August 10, September 8. Information and tickets available here: olympicmusicfestival.org.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James’ guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Everyone has a business story, lessons and wisdom learned along the way. It’s part of what makes our BBC community strong, to share business trials and hardships, successes, changes, interesting and amazing experiences.

Play, share, dream, be mortal. Anyone who’d like to share something, a story, an artwork, some learned wisdom, can take the floor for 5+ minutes; that gives five or six of us a chance to talk.

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

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!

[email protected] – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – Open MIC Friday, Business Storytelling
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

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

 BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

23 July, noon to 1:30 – Accelerate Kitsap Presents [email protected] Workshop: “Website Problems & Solutions,” w/ BBC regular Abell Smith (abellsmith.com). Free, open to the public. Register to save a spot at officexpats.com.

25 July, 7:00 PM, Preview Party Reception, Kingston Fine Arts Festival, featuring two of Donna’s fabric art pieces! Live music, wine, appetizers, auction. @ Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Road NE. The show runs through 28 July. (7 of Donna’s mixed media/fabric artworks, “Spirals,” will be on display through August at the Jefferson Healthcare Medical Center in Port Townsend.)  donnaleedowdney.com

Follow the exciting adventures of Thuy Nguyen on instagram.com/thuys.bainbridge. Thuy’s restaurant announcement flyer: TheNewThuy’s.

Alaska Airlines “Beyond” – Bainbridge Island Article
“Idyllic Bainbridge Island” by Kristin Hannah (go to page 175) paradigmcg.com/digitaleditions/abm-0619/index.html?r#. Thanks to

Olympic Music Festival Summer 2019. THE 2019 SUMMER SEASON, July 13 & 14, August 10, September 8. Information and tickets available here: olympicmusicfestival.org.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James’ guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

BBC is canceled this Friday July 5th, for the week’s cool festivities, food, and fun! Parade starts at 1:00. Schedule: grandold4th.com/schedule/

Have a safe and happy Grand Old 4th holiday week.

Grand Old 4th Of July 52nd Year Extravaganza – sponsor, volunteer, donate! For volunteer opportunities email Mickey Molnaire at [email protected]. More info at grandold4th.com.

NOTICE: Join OfficeXpats in the 4th Of July Parade! Needed: folks to walk alongside OfficeXpats Car with banner or other things. You’ll get a free OfficeXpats t-shirt and have lots of fun. For more info contact Leslie ([email protected]) or Jason ([email protected]).

Reminder: this year’s ROTARY AUCTION is Saturday, July 6th. Info at:  bainbridgerotaryauction.org.

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

 _______________________________________________

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

Follow the exciting adventures of Thuy Nguyen on instagram.com/thuys.bainbridge. Thuy’s restaurant announcement flyer: TheNewThuy’s.

Alaska Airlines “Beyond” – Bainbridge Island Article
“Idyllic Bainbridge Island” by Kristin Hannah (go to page 175) paradigmcg.com/digitaleditions/abm-0619/index.html?r#. Thanks to

Olympic Music Festival Summer 2019. THE 2019 SUMMER SEASON, July 13 & 14, August 10, September 8. Information and tickets available here: olympicmusicfestival.org.

July 4th Parade Applications Are Now Available! Still Some Vendor Spaces Available for the Grand Old 4th. All the info on 4th events at: grandold4th.com. (Remember: 2019 Chamber Membership Directory at bainbridgechamber.com.)

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James’ guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.