Business

A sweet new treat: Pleasant Beach Donuts thrives despite pandemic

Bainbridge Island’s only donut-devoted shop recently opened for business mid-pandemic

 

<em>Leo Fried stands among the bright yellow signs that announce the retirement sale at his shop, Blue Heron Jewelry.</em> Ken Park/Kitsap News Group

Poulsbo’s Blue Heron Jewelry owner retiring after 40 years

After 40 years of building relationships in Poulsbo and the greater parts of western Washington, Blue Heron Jewelry will be closing its doors at the… Continue reading

 

Kingston diesel business launches performance product website

The diesel business has changed, even in the short time since Flying Wrench Services opened in 2002. Where once the diesel parts buying experience consisted… Continue reading

 

KEDA to hold business forum Oct. 24 in Bremerton

Forum begins at 3 p.m. at the Kitsap Conference Center; tickets start at $55

Aaron Fishel opened his store Oficial Jewelry in Nov. but has been working in the industry since 1999.

Family business hits a home run with the bling in Poulsbo

Aaron Fishel has been involved in the North Kitsap community both as a business owner and a board member of the North Kitsap Little Leauge… Continue reading

Aaron Fishel opened his store Oficial Jewelry in Nov. but has been working in the industry since 1999.
BREMERTON

City Council passes ordinance to curb illicit massage businesses

The ordinance will make it difficult for illicit businesses to meet state license requirements

Holly Duncan helps promotes Small Business Saturday at ISH Vintage Costumes and Clothing, located at 249 4th St., Bremerton. ISH has been put on the market by owner Collette Jones. (Michelle Beahm | Kitsap News Group file photo)

ISH Vintage Clothing for sale after 13 years in business

Collette Jones wants to find the right person to take over and ‘give it the time and energy it needs.’

Holly Duncan helps promotes Small Business Saturday at ISH Vintage Costumes and Clothing, located at 249 4th St., Bremerton. ISH has been put on the market by owner Collette Jones. (Michelle Beahm | Kitsap News Group file photo)
Innovations & Entrepreneurship

Learn about Bitcoin, Blockchain on Feb. 20

What will these technologies mean to your life?

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Innovations & Entrepreneurship

Creating the right kind of conflict | Lesli Dullum-Tutterrow

In most business environments, you have people with differing experience in dealing with conflict

Lesli Dullum-Tutterrow
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Innovations & Entrepreneurship | I&E

Renew your purpose … mission … vision

If we own a business or work for one, we all have a “why.” Do you know yours?

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Workforce Development

OC Workforce Development helps students pay for tuition, fees, books, child care

BREMERTON — The Workforce Development & Basic Studies Division at Olympic College has received $1.7 million for student financial support from Washington state and various… Continue reading

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

WWU joins Kitsap’s newest coworking space as a founding member

WWU joins Vibe Coworks as founding member POULSBO — Western Washington University on the Peninsulas is the latest to join the founding members of Vibe… Continue reading

Danielle Gilchrist, left, with her daughter Aeva and mother Marie Carins in front of Gigi’s Emporium PNW. Together they own Gigi’s Emporium and manage both locations on opposite sides of the country.&lt;em&gt; (Courtesy photo)&lt;/em&gt;
PORT ORCHARD

At Gigi’s, family comes first

New Port Orchard consignment and boutique business has sister location in North Carolina

Danielle Gilchrist, left, with her daughter Aeva and mother Marie Carins in front of Gigi’s Emporium PNW. Together they own Gigi’s Emporium and manage both locations on opposite sides of the country.&lt;em&gt; (Courtesy photo)&lt;/em&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Poulsbo Work-Eat-Drink, under &lt;/em&gt; &lt;em&gt;construction on 8th Avenue, is on its way to being one of three LEED-certified &lt;/em&gt; &lt;em&gt;buildings in Poulsbo. &lt;/em&gt; Contributed photo
Innovation & Entrepeneurship | Innovations

Poulsbo Work-Eat-Drink on its way to being LEED-certified

POULSBO — Poulsbo Work-Eat-Drink, under construction on 8th Avenue, is on its way to being one of three LEED-certified buildings in Poulsbo. LEED, or Leadership… Continue reading

&lt;em&gt;Poulsbo Work-Eat-Drink, under &lt;/em&gt; &lt;em&gt;construction on 8th Avenue, is on its way to being one of three LEED-certified &lt;/em&gt; &lt;em&gt;buildings in Poulsbo. &lt;/em&gt; Contributed photo
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Bright Idea

Phone-drying technology now available locally

KINGSTON — Dropped your phone in the sink or, worse, the toilet? New technology can now bring your liquid-damaged devices back from the dead. Revive… Continue reading

Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Workforce Development

A-1 Auto Transport offers scholarships for students interested in auto logistics

BREMERTON – Deadline is March 10 to apply for a scholarship from A-1 Auto Transport. Three scholarships worth $1,000, $500, and $250 will be awarded.… Continue reading

Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Workforce Development

Most of Platypus Marine contract will be fulfilled in Kitsap

BREMERTON — Platypus Marine Inc. of Port Angeles was awarded on Oct. 18 a share of a $75 million federal contract set aside for small… Continue reading

Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Workforce Development

Kilmer plan securing OT for shipyard workers on assignment signed into law

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Overtime for shipyard workers on assignment overseas will continue to be paid through Sept. 30, 2019, thanks to an extension secured by… Continue reading

The Coffee Oasis operates six businesses, three drop-in centers and a homeless youth shelter, as well as an in-house barista and culinary job training program. (Kitsap Daily News/File photo)
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Force for Good

Coffee Oasis receives Silver Award from Seattle Business magazine

BREMERTON — The Coffee Oasis received a Silver Award in Workforce Development from Seattle Business in the magazine’s annual Community Impact Awards. “For 20 years,… Continue reading

The Coffee Oasis operates six businesses, three drop-in centers and a homeless youth shelter, as well as an in-house barista and culinary job training program. (Kitsap Daily News/File photo)
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Achievements

Adams receives advanced training in canine knee-surgery technique

POULSBO — Craig Adams, DVM, of Poulsbo Animal Clinic, now performs canine cruciate ligament repair, providing an advanced surgical technique previously available only in Seattle.… Continue reading