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.
(Zoom link is in BBC Newsletter. If you didn’t get the newsletter and wish to attend, contact Dave at [email protected].)
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Be here – like virtually – be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise! Really. Arr…….
So Invite your friends and associates to join this strangely virtual-in-the-cloud event in real e-time and real e-space … and another delicious cup of vBBC!
vBBC @ OfficeXpats – Virtual Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is. the Virtual Pavilion
7:30-8:00 – virtual coffee, check-in to ZOOM, test connection, wave at others
8:00-8:55 – 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
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.

“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 Recovers: bainbridgeislandcovid19.recovers.org/. New COVID-19 community updates. Facilitating community preparedness and recovery. Residents: request help, donate, or volunteer. Organizations: click “I Represent a Local Organization.”
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