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Weekly Chamber News - May 9, 2008 Gig Harbor Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce In This Issue:
COMING SOON - HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT CHAMBERBUCKS? ChamberBucks are a new idea and will be issued to any Active Member as an incentive to recruit new members. The new member must say that you referred them, or you must bring the New Member Marketing Application and payment into the Chamber office to receive the ChamberBucks. ChamberBucks can be used toward any Chamber activity or Membership dues:
JOIN US AT THE NEXT RIBBON CUTTINGS:
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - May 28, 2008, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Providence Christian School of Gig Harbor. The theme is "Carry the Torch for Learning!" Enjoy networking, hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Come join us at Providence Christian School of Gig Harbor, located at 6509 38th Avenue NW. Reservations are required. Please RSVP to the Gig Harbor Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce at: membership@gigharborchamber.com, or call: 253-851-6865. Remember to bring your business card for the drawing and networking. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE UPCOMING BUSINESS AFTER HOURS:
POWERHOUR! Did you know that we have sponsorships available for the PowerHour luncheons? For more information, follow this link: http://www.gigharborchamber.com/downloads/SponsorshipApplication.pdf. If you haven't made it to PowerHour recently you are missing a fast, fun, fantastic way to meet other Chamber members. It only takes an hour out of your day and you get a terrific lunch too! June's PowerHour is being sponsored by The Commencement - Luxury View Condos. Give them a call at 800-681-8439 or visit them online at http://thecommencement.com/. Join the liveliest bunch of local professionals on June 3, 2008, from Noon to 1:00 p.m. at MultiCare located at 4545 Pt. Fosdick Drive NW. If you have a friend who is considering joining the Chamber, bring them once as your guest. The cost is only $10, payable at the door. Please RSVP by Friday, May 30, to the Gig Harbor Peninsula Chamber of Commerce at: membership@gigharborchamber.com or call Tami at 253-851-6865. Bring plenty of business cards to exchange during speed networking! What participants are saying: The speed networking took me from being an observer to interactive quickly! I liked talking with people about them and their business. I enjoyed the time to talk with MANY members. Wow! That was fun! Here's the agenda in case you want to prepare: 11:45 a.m. - Grab Lunch and Visit; 12:05 p.m. - Welcome; 12:20 p.m. - Speed Networking; 12:50 p.m. - Networking Follow-Up; 1:00 p.m. - End
MARITIME GIG FESTIVAL - Two Day Event - June 7th & 8th. We are gearing-up for the Maritime Gig Festival and Blessing of the Fleet. If you plan to participate in the parade or other events, you can find the applications online: http://www.maritimegig.com. SPONSORSHIP OPPORUNITIES - If you would like information on being a sponsor, click here for sponsorship opportunities currently available: http://www.gigharborchamber.com/downloads/2008MaritimeGigSponsorship.pdf, or E-Mail Warren: executivedirector@gigharborchamber.com. ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - Save the Date - Friday, June 27th at McCormick Woods. If you are interested in sponsoring the Annual Golf Tournament or playing golf, please complete the appropriate application and return it to our office ASAP: http://www.gigharborchamber.com/downloads/SponsorApp.pdf or http://www.gigharborchamber.com/downloads/TeamRegistration.pdf. Exclusive holes and par 3 fill-up quickly, so please contact Warren Zimmerman at: executivedirector@gigharborchamber.com. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE UPCOMING MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST MEETINGS:
WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS RES COM DEVELOPERS, LLC - 253-906-3120, Brent Erickson, 1616 SE Ellis Ct., Port Orchard, WA 98367. E-Mail: brente@rescomd.com. As a residential/commercial contractor, we realize quality is an over-used word and under-accomplished reality in the building industry. The difference that we bring to your project is accountability, quality, responsibility and customer satisfaction. We work in commercial tenant improvement, and all facets of residential remodels, additions, fix and flips, custom homes and spec homes. SQ DÉCOR - 253-509-0639, Amanda and Mark Lorence, 4735 Pt. Fosdick Drive NW, Suite 300, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. E-Mail: contact@sqdecorhome.com, Web: http://www.sqdecorhome.com. SQ Decor is your home interior decoration and design center. We offer professional consultation for all your home decor needs. We also carry the exclusive SQ Decor Design Product line. Along with stores in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen China, we are proud to announce we held our 1st USA grand opening April 12, 2008, in the new Uptown Shopping Center in Gig Harbor. PIZZARIA FONDI - 253-851-6666, Rob Prohaska, 4621 Point Fosdick Dr. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. E-Mail: rprohaska@r-u-i-.com, Web: http://www.fondi.com. Pizzeria Fondi is named for a small town that sits halfway between Rome and Naples, right in the center of the pizza universe. That ideal location symbolizes the best of both worlds and inspires our dedication to making the best pizza in the world. Served fresh and hot from the oven, Pizzeria Fondi pizza is bursting with a combination of taste, texture, and aroma that is as beautiful as it is sublime. SMITH BARNEY - 253-874-9989, Mitch Anderson, Jr., 33400 Ninth Avenue South, Suite 100, Federal Way, WA 98003. E-Mail: mitch.anderson@smithbarney.com, Website: http://fa.smithbarney.com/mitch_anderson/. I seek to understand my clients broadly and deeply enough to find the opportunities that add value not only to their financial objectives, but also to their life aspirations. I determine what's really important and develop actionable, flexible strategies to help them meet their financial needs. I also design socially responsible investing portfolios for those who want to truly align their values with their investments, while also helping to deliver the financial returns that they desire. FOX ISLAND UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST - 253-549-2420, Rev. B.J. Beu, 726 6th Avenue, Fox Island, WA 98333. E-Mail: fiuccsec@centurytel.net, Website: http://www.foxislanducc.org. Fox Island United Church of Christ offers a caring, inclusive environment for people to worship, study, and serve as we grow in our love of God and neighbor. Reaching out to the world, we also care for one another, believing that all people can be transformed by God's unconditional love in Christ. Whoever and wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome! ACUPUNCTURE HEALTH AND RENEWAL, PLLC - 253-851-2003, Robert D. Jensen, MD, Lac, 2615 Jahn Avenue NW, Suite E-4, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. E-Mail: rdjensen@comcast.net, Website: http://www.acupuncturerenewal.com. Robert Jensen, MD, LAc is a licensed physician practicing full-time acupuncture. With over 25 years of experience in the health care field, he has recently opened Acupuncture Health and Renewal, PLLC to assist area physicians and their patients in integrating Western Medicine with acupuncture. Acupuncture is commonly used for management of acute and chronic pain, along with a host of other conditions. He is presently accepting new patients. Business hours are 9:00AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. AT&T MOBILITY - 253-853-2044, Annette Rasmusen, 4701 Point Fosdick Drive Suite 100, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. E-Mail: ar5557@att.com, Website: http://www.att.com/wirelesssmallbusiness.com. AT&T Mobility corporate store has opened in Uptown Gig Harbor. Store hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Offering a wide range of services such as standard cell phone service, equipment upgrades, prepaid payments, equipment recycling program, bill payments, air cards for laptops, we also sell the iPhone and a wide range of accessories. We look forward to being your mobile communications partner. GIG HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL - 253-858-8775, Marty Thacker, P.O. Box 127, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. E-Mail: marty.t@earthlink.net, Website: http://www.gigharborfilmfestival.org. The mission of Gig Harbor Film Festival is to feature independent films that draw on the unifying power of film to promote understanding, tolerance and global awareness. Our commitment is to educate, entertain and inspire filmmakers and audiences alike while enriching the cultural vitality of the community through the art of film. ALLSTAR GUITAR - 253-853-5610, Dan & May Wilson, 3226 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332. E-Mail: allstarguitar@centurytel.net, Website: http://www.allstarstrings.com/. Allstar Guitar is a combination retail music store, stringed instrument repair shop, custom hand made and factory made string instrument store, and teaching academy for most instruments - Celtic, Bluegrass, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Folk, etc. open Monday through Thursday 11:00 - 7:00, Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 6:00. ADAM & EVE CLOTHING CO. - 253-857-2326, Ashley Callahan, 4729 Pt. Fosdick Drive, Ste 400, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. E-Mail: marinashley@gmail.com. Adam & Eve Clothing Company offer the latest in men's and women's fashion. We carry designer denim, tees, dresses, handbags, sunglasses, and shoes. Our staff is trained to be your personal shopper and help you to create your perfect look. Open 10-8 Monday through Saturday, and 12-6 on Sundays. For all Chamber members we offer 10% off regular priced items. MASSAGE ENVY - 253-853-4555, Pam Driver, 4641 Pt. Fosdick Drive NW, Suite 300, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. E-Mail: pameladriver@mac.com, Website: http://massageenvy.com/. At Massage Envy, our professional, licensed, massage therapists provide Swedish, deep tissue & customized massages in a comfortable environment, at convenient times and affordable prices. We're located in "Uptown" Gig Harbor. Hours are Mon.-Fri., 8:00AM - 10:00PM, Sat. 8:00AM - 6:00PM, Sun. 10:00AM - 6:00PM. Same day appointments are available. VITALIA BODYWORK & MASSAGE - 253-225-9900, Sarah Mernone, Located at Best Western Wesley Inn. E-Mail: vitalia.sarah@gmail.com. I'm a licensed massage therapist and this summer of 2008, I will be a licensed esthetician as well. I provide Swedish massage, deep tissue, treatment, pregnancy and hot stone massage. This summer, my menu will also include facials, skin care, waxing and body treatments such as mud wrap and salt glows. I'm available Monday-Friday and every other Saturday by appointment. ROBOTICADVANTAGE.COM - 253-272-4013, William Dean, M.D., 4545 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Suite 250, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. E-Mail: drdean@nwcwb.com, Website: http://www.roboticadvantage.com. William M. Dean, M.D., board certified urologist for more than 20 years, specializes in urology and robotic surgery for prostate cancer. Dr. Dean has convenient offices in Gig Harbor and Tacoma. For referral or to schedule an appointment at either office, call 253-272-4013. Visit the website to request a free CD. BELLA CLEANERS - 253-853-7111, John Kim, 5125 Olympic Drive NW #106, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. E-Mail: bellacleaners@yahoo.com. Bella Cleaners is open from Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The owners and manager have been in the industry for 30 years and offer a wide range of garment care as well as superior dry cleaning and laundry services. As a family business, Bella Cleaners has worked with high-end retail outlets and currently receive referrals from the St. John specialist at Nordstrom. HARBOR MARTIAL ARTS, INC. - 253-857-4621, Jeff Nitsche, 6515 43rd Avenue Ct NW, Suite 201, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. E-Mail: info@harborma.com, Website: http://www.harborma.com. Harbor Martial Arts offers the most unique martial arts and fitness training available, in a fun and safe environment. It is the only school in Washington to offer HAGANAH (Israeli Self Defense). It is the only school to offer CrossFit, a revolutionary strength and fitness program utilized by many Special Forces. HMA features a practical and modern Karate system for ages six to adult, and has a convenient schedule Monday through Friday. Chamber Members receive two weeks of free training to any chamber member. THE COMMENCEMENT-LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS - 253-219-9747, Rebecca Exceen, 5219 North Shirley Street, Tacoma, WA 98407. E-Mail: beckyexceen@teambuilderjls.com, Website: http://www.thecomencement.com. Located in the charming town of Ruston, The Commencement brings the best of what the Northwest has to offer right to your front door. These remarkable condominium residences offer more than just fascinating locale. Meticulously crafted, every surface, texture and color has been designed with your comfort in mind. It's a rare combination of luxury living and small-town charm that just happens to feature the best views in the entire Pacific Northwest. Sure to be recognized as one of the most beautiful properties on the Puget Sound for generations to come, The Commencement is an experience not to be missed. HOMETOWN BARGAIN, INC. - 253-853-5880, Joshua Hadley, 14325 Pioneer Way SE, Ollala, WA 98359. E-Mail: jhadley@hometownbargain.com, Website: http://www.hometownbargain.com. Hometown Bargain.com offers free advertising to local businesses who want it. Our goal is to build customer awareness that there are other options out there instead of big box and chain stores, and target people who want to shop locally. Hometown Bargain allows local consumers to search for independent small businesses that survive on local traffic. Founded in 2007 as an online advertising and discount portal, Hometown Bargain, Inc offers a way to locate, contact and get discounts at your business. Because small businesses should have control over their own budgets for advertising. BARBER CONSTRUCTION - 253-514-8724, Aaron Barber, 10120 129th Avenue KPN, Gig Harbor, WA 98329. E-Mail: aaron@barberconstructionco.com, Website: http://www.barberconstructionco.com. Specializing in custom repairs & remodeling, residential and light commercial. Call today for your free estimate! Licensed - Bonded - Insured BARBEC*920D1. NARROWS BASEBALL CLUB - 360-981-3513, Frank Smith, 9770 40th Ave NW Suite 106, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. E-Mail: narrowsbaseballclub@yahoo.com, Website: http://www.narrowabaseballclub.org. Narrows Baseball Club is a non-profit organization that supports select youth development through high level baseball. The program is year-around. During baseball season, our teams play between 60-80 games. TOP OF THE LINE STAGING - 360-265-4901, Francesca Okerlund, By Appointment. E-Mail: fokerlund@msn.com, Website: http://www.gigharborstaging.com. Professional home staging services to help you sell your home quickly and for more money. Affordable services that make your home stand-out amongst the competition, and give it that "WOW" factor. Also provides redesign services for the home you live in. SKYLINE PROPERTIES, INC. - 206-251-7514, Barry Jaroslow, 906 135th Street Court NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332. E-Mail: barryjaroslow@skylineproperties.com, Website: http://www.skylineproperties.com. Skyline is one of the largest, locally owned Real Estate Companies in Western WA. My services include Residential and Investment Real Estate in Gig Harbor and the Puget Sound Area. I work very hard to provide an aggressive approach to buying and selling Real Estate. My client satisfaction is based on good ideas, marketing, knowledge and service. My goal is to provide a smooth, pleasant, enjoyable transaction with profitable results for buyers and sellers. APPLIED RIGHT FINISHES - 253-225-9831, Tim Moen, E-Mail: tim.moen@appliedright.com, Website: http://www.appliedright.com. Applied Right Finishes is a full service painting contractor with over 14 years of experience. We specialize in residential/commercial interior and exterior painting, and pressure washing services. Other services include texture and drywall repair. Licensed, bonded and insured above State requirements. Discounts offered to Chamber Members. BEN & JERRY'S - 253-858-8575, Rhett Russell, 4635 Pt. Fosdick Drive NW, Suite 400, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. E-Mail: rhettrussell@comcast.net, Website: http://benjerry.com/gigharbor. Ben & Jerry's provides a full service scoop-shop with all of the ice cream, shakes, sundaes, smoothies and ice cream cakes that have made Ben & Jerry's the leader in super premium ice cream. We offer ice cream catering, parties and special event services to make your day even more memorable! DIMOND KASE DESIGNS - 253-225-7735, Lisa Kase, By Appointment, E-Mail: dimondkasedesigns@comcast.net, Website: http://www.dimondkasedesigns.com. Dimond Kase Designs is a graphic design and visual communications company. My niche is in working with smaller companies, who do not have an in-house marketing department and therefore need my services in promoting or establishing their business. Services include logo design, newsletters, postcards, brochures and more. Dimond Kase Designs will offer a 15% discount to Chamber Members. EVID.US - 253-444-5000, Dorothy Brinz, By Appointment, E-Mail: dbrinz@evid.us, Website: http://www.eVid.us. If a picture is worth 1000 words, what's a video worth? Make a great first impression with video e-mail, video conferencing, and virtual video sales reps. Nothing grabs a person's attention like video. 36% to 80% of video e-mail gets opened! eVid.us is easy to use. Custom branding included. Low monthly costs. 10% discount for Chamber Members. HEALTH COMES NATURALLY - 253-857-9325, Penny Fernbaugh, By Appointment, E-Mail: penny@jp4health.org, Website: http://www.healthbypenny.com. Health Comes Naturally one bite at a time. I provide a personal look into your diet and personal food preferences, and together we work toward creating optimum health to help keep you disease free. DARLENE'S CUSTOM FIT BRAS - 253-564-8915, Darlene Moscho, 12304 7th Ave Ct NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332. E-Mail: dlmoscho@comcast.net, Website: http://www.darlenescutomfitbras.com. Darlene specializes in helping women find the perfect bra for their body type. She carries over 500 sizes. They are very different than most store bras, excellent support with no underwire. Darlene has over 20 years of experience. Call for a personal appointment. IT MAKES CENT$ - 253-884-2066, Susan Hondros, 14514 123rd Street NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329. E-Mail: Ahapbe2@msn.com. It Makes Cent$ provides high-quality professional work, from creating resumes & correspondence, to billing (personal & business). Susan is proficient in Excel Spreadsheets, bookkeeping, manuscripts, mailing lists and database management, academic typing, reports, and word processing. She is also proficient in WORD, EXCEL and ACCESS. Susan also use QUICKEN and QUICKBOOKS-PRO. Chamber Members receive a 10% discount. PLEASE CONTACT SUSAN VIA E-MAIL. MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS AND SPECIALS ADAM & EVE CLOTHING CO. - 4729 Pt. Fosdick Drive, Ste 400, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. Adam & Eve Clothing Company offer the latest in men's and women's fashion. We carry designer denim, tees, dresses, handbags, sunglasses, and shoes. Our staff is trained to be your personal shopper and help you to create your perfect look. Open 10-8 Monday through Saturday, and 12-6 on Sundays. For all Chamber members we offer 10% off regular priced items. AFLAC - Hey Chamber Members - You need to call Me! AFLAC is finally available to individuals and companies with fewer than 3 employees. I work hard to be the kind of agent you'll rave about. You get paid if you are sick or hurt and can't work! I can offer the following policies to Chamber members: Accident, Cancer, Dental, Heart and Stroke, Hospital, Sickness, and Life. My average customer invests only about $60 a month to have AFLAC's protection. I can explain everything you'll need to know in about 15 minutes. Call Bob Ingram at 253-651-2089 or email: BobIngram7@aol.com. ANCHOR BAY MORTGAGE - Mortgage broker fee waived on all loans closed with Tracy Dullum (lic #510-LO-29217) Anchor Bay Mortgage (510-MB-29216). You must mention this ad. I have the lowest rates and fees in Washington! Please call: 253-224-1408, or e-mail: tracy@anchorbaymtg.com. APPLIED RIGHT FINISHES - 253-225-9831, Tim Moen, E-Mail: tim.moen@appliedright.com, Website: http://www.appliedright.com. Applied Right Finishes is a full service painting contractor with over 14 years of experience. We specialize in residential/commercial interior and exterior painting, and pressure washing services. Other services include texture and drywall repair. Licensed, bonded and insured above State requirements. Discounts offered to Chamber Members. BAYSIDE WINDOW FASHIONS - Offers Specific Discount: 30% discount on Free In-Home Design consultation. Contact: Joni Challis at joni@baysidewindowfashions.com or call 253-857-3818. BERRYLANE PHOTOGRAPHY - 253-861-1115, E-Mail: berrylanephotography@gmail.com, Website: http://www.berrylanephotography.com. From the more traditional head-shot for the yearbook, to the shots seniors call "the cover of my first CD." Each senior session includes a personal stylist whose whole focus is making the senior look their best. For family photography, we go with classic, black and white images only-creating timeless pieces of artwork. We work exclusively on location using all natural light. Discounts available for Chamber members. BRA LADY - Jan Manzi, 253-851-2266, 5800 Soundview Drive, Suite 101 B, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. Expert Bra Fitting Free with Purchase! 9 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong size bra. Are you one of them? Improve your posture immediately and look ten pounds thinner, and see your clothing fit better! I specialize in mastectomy, teen, maternity, nursing, and sports bras. I also have special silicone bras to increase bust size. BRIX 25° - Jason Winniford, 253-858-6626, 7707 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. Brix 25° - Flavors of the Northwest - ˝ price bottled wine every Wednesday night! Full bar coming in early 2008. For a look at our menu (which changes often), please visit our website at: http://www.harborbrix.com/. BULKHEAD SPORTSWEAR - Call us for all your embroidery needs. Custom shirts, hats, jackets, etc. We do not have a minimum order required. 10% off to all Chamber Members. Call or E-Mail Jeff Dullum for your free, no obligation quote at 253-224-0111 or jeff@bulkheadsportswear.com. CLOSET TAILORS OF GIG HARBOR - Closet Tailors' Organization Specialists are well versed in the art of creating space, order and harmony in your home. Free in-home consultations. Special 10% discount to Chamber members on any order over $1,000. Call Bill Peach at: 253-853-1855, or E-Mail: bpeach@closettailors.com. COMPUTER SUPPORT ON WHEELS - Professional, personalized, and caring computer service provided at your office or home. Over 20 years of extensive computer knowledge and experience. No charge for travel time. Computer Support on Wheels...a local computer support company. Chamber Members receive $25.00 off first service call. Please call Tod at 253-279-1165 or E-Mail tod@computersupportonwheels.com for an appointment. COOKIE LEE JEWELRY - Chamber members receive a $5.00 discount off purchases of $30.00 or more. For more information - call Carrie Kay: 253-858-6576, Email: cjkay@usa.net, Website: http://www.cookielee.biz/carriekay. CROWNWATERMARK BUSINESS CONSULTANTS - Business turnaround specialist, provides small business owners with finance, management and cash flow solutions. Chamber Discount: 15% discount on consulting fees following your paid Discovery & Cash Flow Analysis. Call Stephen Tillotson at 253-279-4067, or E-Mail: stephenht73@aol.com. CUSTOM IMPRESSIONS - 253-564-8044, E-Mail: doug@customimpressionsusa.com, Website: http://www.customimpressionsusa.com. We are a full service promotional products agency, providing imprinted items for all your marketing needs. Special Chamber offer: Free set up on your first order! DIMOND KASE DESIGNS - 253-225-7735, Lisa Kase, By Appointment, E-Mail: dimondkasedesigns@comcast.net, Website: http://www.dimondkasedesigns.com. Dimond Kase Designs is a graphic design and visual communications company. Services include logo design, newsletters, postcards, brochures and more. 15% discount to Chamber Members. DREAM CENTER - Meeting space holds up to 40 individuals. Price for rental includes TV/DVD/Stereo Display/Tables and Chairs. Available for hourly, daily or nightly rentals. Weekend rates also available. 10% discount available for Chamber members and long term rentals. We are currently offering $25-off your first rental fee if you stop by the Chamber office and pick up a Discount Coupon. Call: 253-278-9001. EDGE LEARNING INSTITUTE - The Edge Learning Institute is a training and development organization that's been in business for over thirty years. Our training focuses "not on making people better employees, but on helping your associates become better people." Seminars are conducted monthly at our Tacoma training center. More information is available at: http://www.edgelearning.com or by calling Tony Michaelson at 253-851-2525. Chamber members will receive a 20% discount to all local seminars/workshops. ENCOURAGEMENT PRESS 2ND EDITION - Offers a Chamber Member discount of 50% off the retail price of any book published by Encouragement Press 2nd Edition. Chamber members must call: (253) 303-0033, or E-Mail: chip@encouragementpress.com. Payment by credit card accepted, tax will be added, shipping & handling is free. All books are available for viewing on our website: http://www.encouragementpress.com. EVID.US - 253-444-5000, Dorothy Brinz, By Appointment, E-Mail: dbrinz@evid.us, Website: http://www.eVid.us. If a picture is worth 1000 words, what's a video worth? Make a great first impression with video e-mail, video conferencing, and virtual video sales reps. Low monthly costs. 10% discount for Chamber Members. FASTFRAME OF GIG HARBOR - 253-853-3726, 5500 Olympic Drive NW, Suite E-104, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. E-Mail: fastframe556@yahoo.com, Website: http://www.fastframe.com. This mother-daughter team offers you custom framing from a simple, matted picture to a more complicated shadow box. We also provide in-home design consulting, fine-art limited edition prints, and vintage art. All of our work is conservation, preservation or museum quality and is done in-house. Open weekdays 10-6:00, and Saturday 10:00-4:00. 20% discount to Chamber Members. GENTILLY HOME SERVICES - Mike Gentile, 253-884-2491, E-Mail: mikeys.low@netzero.com. Handyman services include: carpentry - frame to finish trim, repairs to replacement, water damage, and sheetrock repairs. Plumbing and electrical services include minor repairs and fixture replacements. "Free Estimates - Doesn't Hurt to Call and Ask." Member to Member discount: 10% off labor charges for jobs over $101.00. Discount applies to amount above $101. GENTILLY HOME SERVICES - Now offering annual property maintenance inspections. You will receive full interior and exterior property inspection, pictures of problems and areas of concern, full written report with detailed explanations, written suggestions for remedies and resolutions. 10% discount applied to four or more properties. For more information: http://www.gigharborchamber.com/downloads/GentillyHomeServices.pdf. GIG HARBOR RENT-A-BOAT & CHARTERS - 8829 North Harborview Drive, 253-858-7341, Website: http://www.gigharborrentaboat.com. If it is zipping around the Sound or a slow cruise through the harbor, Gig Harbor Rent-A-Boat & Charters, LLC has a boat for you. A day on the water will wash away rainy day blues! Chamber Members receive a 5% discount for a single or double kayak rental. GREENYARD LANDSCAPE SERVICES - Offers 5% discount to Chamber members. Greenyard Landscape Services offers full landscape and maintenance services to our local community. We also offer 24 hours, 7 days a week emergency service. We offer free consultation 7 days a week. Email: andrew@greenyardservices.com, or Call Andrew Dao at: 206-569-0030. HARBOR CARPET, UPHOLSTERY AND HOME CLEANING - Offers a 15% discount off any service (carpet and upholstery cleaning; on-going discount); home cleaning - discount on first cleaning only. HARBOR MARTIAL ARTS, INC. - 253-857-4621. Harbor Martial Arts offers the most unique martial arts and fitness training available, in a fun and safe environment. It is the only school in Washington to offer HAGANAH (Israeli Self Defense), and CrossFit, a revolutionary strength and fitness program utilized by many Special Forces. HMA features a practical and modern Karate system for ages six to adult, and has a convenient schedule Monday through Friday. Chamber Members receive two weeks of free training. HARBOR ROOF AND GUTTER CLEANING - 253-225-2852. E-Mail: brentsemail@comcast.net. We provide safe cleaning of your windows, roof, gutters, driveways, sidewalks and decks, and never leave a mess behind. Using safe chemicals to loosen dirt, moss and algae, we are able to use low pressure to remove debris without damaging surfaces. Moss control and sealers are also available. Open Monday through Friday from 9:00-5:00. 10% discount is offered to all Chamber members. We are currently offering $20-Off Gutter Cleaning. HARBOR TAXI INC. - 253-255-5665. Providing Taxi Service from Gig Harbor to the surrounding areas and Seatac Airport! Our professional drivers are available 7 days a week for your convenience. * Airport runs 24 hours/day * Local rides 5:00am - 2:00am * Courier Service - package and parcel delivery. Chamber members receive $2.00 off per fare. Click here for coupon: http://www.harbortaxicab.com/coupon.htm. HOLMES CHIROPRACTIC - Come in to Holmes Chiropractic for the current massage special! Buy 3 massages for $150 and get the 4th massage free! Save $70 on four massages! (Normal price for four massages is $220.) E-Mail us at holmeschiro@centurytel.net or call 253-858-5152. HUSH BABY CHILDREN'S BOUTIQUE - 253-279-4909, 4729 Pt. Fosdick Drive, Suite 100-A, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. Hush Baby is an upscale children's and maternity boutique located in Uptown Gig Harbor. We offer unique clothing for infants, toddlers 2 - 6, and moms-to-be, with an extensive collection of diaper bags, seat covers, pacifiers and shoes. Come to our weekly interactive story time for an hour and parents can receive 10% off. We also offer a professional free twenty minute photography sitting of your children inside the store studio. Learn more at http://www.hushbabygigharbor.com. JAKE'S BREW COMPANY - 253-514-8573. E-Mail: info@jakesbrew.com, Website: http://www.jakesbrew.com. We roast our coffee to order, using the highest quality bean, so we can provide you with great taste and a simply satisfying cup of coffee. Enjoy fresh, gourmet coffee, coffee beans, and specialty chocolates from our coffee roasters in Gig Harbor. Wholesale and retail orders available. Free delivery and Chamber members receive 10% discount. JOLENE E. HILLIS, C.P.A - A small accounting firm, we provide services to include financial statement, business consulting, business bookkeeping, state filing of taxes and reports, payroll services, computer consulting, employee training, tax planning, Federal and State Income Tax filing and other accounting services as requested. Free consultation and 10% discount on initial billing. Call: 253-973-6585. LL'S FORMAL OCCASIONS - Everything Must Go! 50%-70% off bridal - formal wear, prom gowns, cruise & casual wear, jeans & tops, plus accessories. Located at 5125 Olympic Drive NW (behind Arco, next to Frontier Bank). MACKERT AUTOMOTIVE - 3416-B 57th Street Ct NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. 3416-B 57th Street Ct NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. Member to member discount is 5% off parts and labor, some exclusions apply. Call: 253-851-3307. MEMORIES FOREVER - Chamber Member Discount - Business Portrait Package 25% off. Specializing in portrait photography, we photograph individuals, families and children. We also photograph weddings, special occasions and corporate events. We have traveled as far as Hawaii and San Francisco for on-location shoots! Phone: 253-853-1665, E-Mail: roynsueb@comcast.net, Website: http://www.memoriesforeverphotography.net. NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - Are you concerned about the security of your computer network? Worried that when you have a hardware/software failure who will you call to fix it? For a FREE security sweep of your network, please call Merrie Lee Fowler at: (253) 592-1250, or e-mail: merrielee@callthecomputerguy.com. Network Communications is a FULL service IT company that provides unexpected quality and excellence in the technical field. Our engineers have the knowledge and experience to answer all of your business and information requirements, including Business Applications, System Networking and Physical Security Systems. NILSEN WOODWORKS - Magnus Nilsen, 253-858-5072, 10616 124th Avenue KPN, Gig Harbor, WA 98329. E-Mail: nilsenwoodworks@centurytel.net, Website: http://www.nilsenwoodworks.com. Nilsen Woodworks specializes in outdoor Cedar products using reclaimed lumber as much as possible. I make a variety of products from Potting Benches, Picnic Tables, Planter Boxes all sizes, and 15 and 19 inch square Patio Tables with Ceramic Tile or Granite inserts for your favorite plant, or as a side table on your patio. I design and build all my own products. I am offering all Chamber members a 15% discount. OFFICE DEPOT - Chamber Members receive a discount of up to 75% on Office Depot's "Top 50" items, in addition to 5% off any item in the store. Businesses can also receive volume discounts on items specific to the individual businesses that are purchased frequently. This is a Member-to-Member discount. The Chamber is currently set-up on this program and has started to see the benefit. Stop by Office Depot and tell them you want to sign up - it's free! PARADISE PAINTING - Edward Sorrentino, 253-278-9001, E-Mail: dreampowerllc@yahoo.com. High-end specialty residential painter, trustworthy and dependable. Roll-on (not spray), custom work on interiors only. Single room to full interior. 10% discount to Chamber members. PARADISE THEATRE - Offers 10% discount to Chamber members on all shows, and discounts on the 1st Saturday of every Show Run - receive a "Free Ticket" when buying three ($20 value). All seats are reserved. Wheel chair accessible. Contact: Vicki Richards at 253-851-PLAY (7529), or vrichards@paradisetheatre.org. RANDAHL COMPANY d.b.a. THE BEST OF GIG HARBOR - Offers members $100.00 off your first insertion. Contact Rick Randahl at 253-265-3384 or e-mail him at rrandahl@comcast.net and check out www.tbopUSA.com for valuable on-line promotional offers in the Gig Harbor area and throughout the state of Washington. SOUND PROOF EDITING - Provides professional editing, writing, and proofreading services. Owner, Leslie Heineman, has more than 10 years of experience in newspaper, magazine, and public relations genres. Let her provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing your ad, brochure, menu, or annual report is error free before it goes to print. Call Leslie at: 253-737-7799. Chamber members receive a 10% discount. UNIQUE TRAVEL - Escape to the sun with Unique Travel in January of 2009, on an 8-day Exotic Mexican Riviera cruise on the Carnival Spirit to Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, and Manzanillo! Receive a $100 per-person discount for an oceanview, balcony stateroom, plus a $50 shipboard credit per stateroom. Price is only $739 per-person (plus $99.24 taxes). A $100 per person deposit will hold a stateroom, which is fully refundable. Call soon - only a few are left! Contact Yolanda at Unique Travel: 253-265-2044 or email: uniqtrav2@cs.com. WEST SOUND WORKFORCE - When you place your first job order with us, you will receive a Member-to-Member Discount of 8 free hours on a 2+ week temporary assignment, or a $150 discount on a permanent placement. Call 253-853-3633 for more information. WHITTINGTON TILE & STONE - Offers Chamber member 10% off granite installations. Please call 253-683-0987 for more information. WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED - Offers a 20% discount on Wrapped Gift Packages from WBU, located at 3120 ˝ Harborview Drive. - 253-851-2575. Stop in for Great Gift Ideas! WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE - Janet Lee - Just for Chamber members, we will pay for the appraisal if you are buying a home, or pay for a home warranty if you are selling a home. Call: 253-853-7000, or E-mail: janetlee@windermere.com, Website: http://www.welcome2gigharbor.com/. NEWS FROM OUR CHAMBER MEMBERS BRIX 25° - Brix 25° won the coveted "Restaurant of the Year Award" in April from the Washington Wine Commission and Seattle Business Monthly. This is the first time a restaurant outside of King County has won this award. The Washington Wine "Restaurant of the Year Award" honors the restaurant that promoted Washington wines above and beyond all others. "Our commitment to perfection is in many ways a celebration of our amazing good fortune to be enjoying life in one of the most exciting, dynamic and growing wine regions in the world." says Jason Winniford, General Manager. PARADISE THEATRE - Paradise Youth Theatre Presents: Guys & Dolls Jr. on May 15th & 17th at 7:00 p.m. May 17th & 18th at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are: $10 adults, $8 Seniors, $6 Students (group are discounts available!) For more information, go online: http://www.paradisetheatre.org or phone: 253-851-PLAY. Located at 9911 Burnham Drive NW (Turning Point Church. KITSAP CREDIT UNION - WSHRMA Project Leadership Conference, May 14th from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The INN at Gig Harbor located at 3211 56th Street NW. Learn how to manage the people side of projects. Registration deadline is May 9th. For more information or to register: http://www.gigharborchamber.com/downloads/WSHRMAProjectLeadership.pdf. PENINSULA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION - Mother/Son Dance - Saturday, May 10th from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Best Western Wesley Inn. Get dressed up (optional) for an evening of dance, games, refreshments and fun. Have photographs taken by a professional photographer (also optional). Great opportunity to have that special time for mothers and sons of all ages. Tickets are $30.00 per couple ($5.00 per additional child). For registration information, please contact the PAA Hotline at 253-858-7678, or online: http://www.paayouth.org. GIG HARBOR SPINE & POSTURE REHABILITATION CENTER - 2008 Health Fair, Saturday, May 17th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Free brunch with RSVP. Kickoff to 3-Part Health Series - Make Health Happen! Reserve your spot today: 253-858-2474. BRIX 25° - On Thursday, May 15th, Brix 25° will have veteran Washington Winemaker, Brian Carter Apex Cellars & his new project, Brian Carter Cellars. Since budgets are tight right now, Brix wanted to have an event at lower price. Brix will be pouring generous portions of 5 different wines, and the menu for the night will be heavy appetizers. Currently accepting reservations. There will only be 50 seats available for this dinner, and they do fill fast! Call: 253-858-6626. WAMU (WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK) - Free NW Small Business Event - Bremerton - May 19th from 5:00-8:30 p.m. Kitsap Conference Center located at 100 Washington Avenue, Bremerton. We are hosting this event to allow business owners to network and exchange ideas with other business owners and professionals, and we will be providing light hors d'oeuvres and holding several enter-to-win sweepstakes to win WaMu gift cards! To register: https://www.seeuthere.com/rsvp/invitation/invitation.asp?id=/m2c6d1-204196094388. PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT #401 - Destination Imagination is an excellent critical thinking program for kids. This year, Gig Harbor will have two teams compete in Destination Imagination at the international competition and represent Washington State and our community. Last year the 3rd grade Voyager Elementary team placed 15th, and the 6th grade Kopachuck Middle School team placed 1st at the international level. These teams competed again this year and won their district and state competitions, and are, once again, going on to the international portion of the competition called Global Finals, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Here they will join 16,000 participants from more than 30 nations to compete. We need to raise approximately $14,000 in 46 days to get these teams to Tennessee for the competition, which is held May 21st - May 24th. We are aware that there are many deserving community groups that ask for donations. For more information call Bill or Sheri Swanson at 253-549-4671, or by email: swansonsm@comcast.net. PENINSULA GARDENS - Gardening 4 Kids - Growing Veggies - Wednesday, May 21st at 11:00 a.m. Children will learn how to grow a garden full of delicious veggies! The children will take home their own veggie starts to plant in their garden! $5.00 participation fee - supplies are limited! To register, call: 253-851-8115. You can ALWAYS find great information on upcoming events & classes at http://www.peninsulagardens.com. PARADISE THEATRE - Theatre Arts Camp 2008 (Sponsored in part by the City of Gig Harbor). July 14 - 26, 2008 - Ages 6-18, Performance on July 26 at Milton S. Boyd Auditorium, PHS. July 7-11, ages 3-5, Session 1: 9:00 a.m.-1 p.m. (Ages 6-13), Session 2: Noon - 4 p.m. (Ages 6-13), Session 3: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Ages 14-18) & One Overnighter. Camp will include daily workshops taught by professionals in acting, dance and voice as well as performances by special guest artists such as Seattle Children's Theatre, Taproot Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare, Seattle Mime Theatre, Clay Martin the Puppeteer, and more! STAR STRUCK: Ages 6-9, will present Disney's ARISTOCATS Kids. SHOW BIZ KIDS: Ages 10-13, will present excerpts from three famous Broadway shows - TBD. BROADWAY BOUND: Ages 14-18, will study and perform from three famous Broadway shows - TBD. Cost: Session 1 & 2 - $295.00, session 3 - $345.00 (due by May 1st, then price increases.) To register call, 253-851-PLAY. PENINSULA GARDENS - FREE CLASS - Plants in the Pond - Saturday, May 24th at 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Doug King, Oregon Aquarian. Explore the ecological system of water gardens and keep yours clean with strategically placed plants! To register, call: 253-851-8115. You can ALWAYS find great information on upcoming events & classes at http://www.peninsulagardens.com. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - The Relay for Life of Gig Harbor will be held at Goodman Middle School, starting Friday, June 20th at 6 p.m. and continuing until Saturday, June 21st at 12 noon. Relay for Life is a community gathering where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at the school and take turns walking or running around the track. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track all times during the event - because cancer never sleeps. Relay is an overnight event. Money raised goes to fund cancer research and to support the many programs of the American Cancer Society. For more information or to register your team, please go to http://www.relayforlifeofgigharbor.com, or to check out our services, please go to http://www.cancer.org. PARADISE THEATRE - Theatre Arts Camp 2008 (Sponsored in part by the City of Gig Harbor). July 14 - 26, 2008 - Ages 6-18, Performance on July 26 at Milton S. Boyd Auditorium, PHS. July 7-11, ages 3-5, Session 1: 9:00 a.m.-1 p.m. (Ages 6-13), Session 2: Noon - 4 p.m. (Ages 6-13), Session 3: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Ages 14-18) & One Overnighter. Camp will include daily workshops taught by professionals in acting, dance and voice as well as performances by special guest artists such as Seattle Children's Theatre, Taproot Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare, Seattle Mime Theatre, Clay Martin the Puppeteer, and more! STAR STRUCK: Ages 6-9, will present Disney's ARISTOCATS Kids. SHOW BIZ KIDS: Ages 10-13, will present excerpts from three famous Broadway shows - TBD. BROADWAY BOUND: Ages 14-18, will study and perform from three famous Broadway shows - TBD. Cost: Session 1 & 2 - $295.00, session 3 - $345.00 (due by May 1st, then price increases.) To register call, 253-851-PLAY. BEST WESTERN WESLEY INN OF GIG HARBOR - Please help us by dropping off your gently used purses or shopping bags at the Inn located at 6575 Kimball Drive in Gig Harbor. We are filling the purses with a few essentials to give to the ladies released from the Washington Corrections Center for Women, and they can use the shopping bags to carry their clothes instead of the brown paper bags they are given upon release. Let's give them a new beginning! For more information, please call 253-858-9690. Our heartfelt thanks to you! GENTILLY HOME SERVICES - Now offering annual property maintenance inspections. You will receive full interior and exterior property inspection, pictures of problems and areas of concern, full written report with detailed explanations, written suggestions for remedies and resolutions. 10% discount applied to four or more properties. For more information: http://www.gigharborchamber.com/downloads/GentillyHomeServices.pdf. KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - Matt Thomson. I have a community blog that is ranked as the #1 Gig Harbor blog by Google where I enjoy highlighting local businesses. I've featured many small businesses already, and they are now on page #1 of Google's search pages (Gig Harbor excavation, childrens' clothing, home repairs, Gig Harbor Uptown, etc). If any Chamber Members would like their business featured on GigHarborUndressed, I'd be happy to meet with them. Call 253-226-7595. http://gigharborundressed.neighborhoodsundressed.com/. LL'S FORMAL OCCASIONS - Everything Must Go! 50%-70% off bridal - formal wear, prom gowns, cruise & casual wear, jeans & tops, plus accessories. Located at 5125 Olympic Drive NW (behind Arco, next to Frontier Bank). OLALLA RECOVERY CENTERS/GIG HARBOR COUNSELING - Is a loved one affected by drugs or alcohol? Have you considered intervention? To have your questions answered, please call Gig Harbor Counseling at 253-851-2552. Gig Harbor Counseling is a branch of Olalla Recovery Centers and has been providing chemical dependency treatment to our community for over 38 years. ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATES - For updates on road construction projects around the City, follow this link: http://www.cityofgigharbor.net/html/dated-items/Construction%20Update.htm.DEMOGRAPHICS OF GROWTH - For an interesting and informative look at estimated growth in the area, click on the following link to see the Synthesis of Growth Data Regarding the Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula Areas of the Central Puget Sound Region prepared by Yonn Dierwechter, Ph.D., Urban Studies Program, University of Washington, Tacoma, and supported in part by the Port of Tacoma: http://www.gigharborchamber.com/downloads/GigHrbrSummaryReport.pdf. CALENDAR OF EVENTS - To see events scheduled throughout the year, please click on the following link and remember to check back periodically: http://www.gigharborchamber.com/calendar.html. INTERACTIVE MAP OF THE GIG HARBOR PENINSULA AREA - For an informative, interactive map of the area, please click on the following link: http://www.gigharborchamber.com/interactivemap/. |
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