Chamber Newsletter: February 2014

February 2014

Sunrise Coffee launches coffeehouse Luncheon Speakers

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce luncheon meetings are held at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St., at noon each Monday, federal holidays excluded. Everyone is welcome!

Feb. 3 - Nelson Ludlow

Intelli-Check Mobilisa’s CEO will demonstrate some of the new technology that Mobilisa developed.

Sponsor Octopus Gardens.

Feb. 10 Meredith Wagner, Daniel Heaton

New Jefferson County Library Director Wagner and Systems and Technical Services Manager Heaton talk about the wide range of Microsoft online courses and learning resources available through the Jefferson County Library.

Feb. 17 - No Meeting President’s Day Feb. 24 - Richard Vaughn

Port Townsend Police Department’s Volunteer Crime Prevention Coordinator will discuss preventing crime against businesses.

Founded in 1985, Sunrise Coffee Company is the longest running locally owned coffee roaster on the Olympic Peninsula. Sue Ohlson has owned and operated the business for the past 15 years. In September 2012, Sunrise moved to a new location on the corner of Sim’s Way and Haines Street at the light, directly across from the PT Brewery and kitty-corner from Safeway. “For years I’ve dreamed of opening my own coffee cafe’ as part of my roasting operation and now I have.

We’re in that Port building enshrouded in cedar, painted our bright logo yellow,” says owner Sue Ohlson. “You can’t miss me.”

After moving and building out her wholesale operation in the new space, Sue started to create a coffeehouse integrated with a retail store where her customers can buy her coffee in bulk and relax in a warm, friendly environment with her coffee products.

“I know my customers have wondered why it took so long for the coffeehouse to get up and running, but we did one project at a time over the course of 15 months,” Sue explains.

“We took slow, measured steps in our planning and build-out, slow enough to avoid any debt and measured enough to not regret a single design element we built into this new space. “ Local architect Guy Hupy helped with the workflow and layout design. Shipwright Arren

“I know my customers have wondered why it took so long for the coffeehouse to get up and running, but we did one project at a time over the course of 15 months,” Sue Ohlson says. She wanted to get every detail right in her new coffeehouse.

Day sold Sue a 27 foot piece of 2.5” old growth fir countertop that came out of his brother’s bar in Portland. Sunrise used that piece of fir as their main counter and in three other locations in the coffeehouse.

“Combining fir, steel and copper, local craftsman and cabinetmaker, Roy Swords, built a space that has the look and feel I wanted for my coffeeshop.

Roy handcrafted the stools and the ‘Adirondack’ like chairs that customers love to sit in. This is

the coffeeshop that Roy Swords built,” Sue says. “It’s intimate, warm and friendly with just the kind of ambiance I look for in a coffeehouse, with a nod to our wonderful community, the working boatyard of Port Townsend.”

Sunrise has the New York Times, Seattle Times, the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader and Peninsula Daily News delivered every day in addition to Wi-Fi and a huge selection of magazines and

books of local interest. It looks and feels like your own living room with Max Grover art on the walls.

“I love being in the Port,” Ohlson says. “My neighbors are the shipwrights, the welders, the metal workers, marine designers, the boat builders, beer brewers and boat owners that work here. When I need help unloading my coffee shipments or the repair and maintenance of my equipment these guys Continued on Page 2

Sunrise: freshest coffee you will find Continued from Page 1

coffeemakers, cups and travel mugs and we are are here for me and I love reviewing more coffee them all.” brewing products we plan “I‘m so excited to now to sell,” Sue says. “We have a coffeehouse as part have local baker Canof my roasting operation, dace’s Cookies deliverhighlighting my organic ing baked goods and we and fair trade coffees,” Sue hope to offer more locally says. “I have a great team produced products in the of baristas, pulling great future.” shots and making all man“My coffee can comner of fabulous espresso pete with any found on drinks. Our coffee beans are the other side of Puget all roasted on-site. The Ger- Sound and beyond,” she man Probat Coffee Roaster says. “To know my coffee I roast on is 17 feet from is to love my coffee and our espresso machine and I’m grateful to my loyal our coffee bins. That means clients who have kept me a longer-lasting product going all these years. I with increased shelf life for love Port Townsend and my wholesale clients and this community has given walk-in customers who me much to be thankful love and seek out specialty for and my goal is to have coffee. I oversee every my fresh, local, organic single roast and I only roast coffee part of everyone’s to order, so I guarantee a Sunrise.” super fresh product.”

Sunrise CoffeeHouse Sunrise helps their is open 7 days a week, customers with brewwinter hours- 6:30 a.m. ing and grinding soluTo 5 p.m. on weekdays, 8 tions for their morning a.m. To 2 p.m. Saturday coffee. They also offer and Sunday. For more green beans for the home information, call 360-385roaster. “We have a good 4117 or visit sunrisecofinventory of AeroPress fee.net.

Our year to explore leadership

By Amanda Funaro Our community is in a dynamic and unique position as we look toward our future with hope at the possibilities our environment and resources provide.

It has often Funaro seemed to me that Jefferson County has a distinct opportunity to be a leader in county wide sustainability. We have such a rich pool of resources in our own backyard and a community of people who are inspired to utilize the landscape in meaningful ways.

As I sit writing this on the morning of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I am overwhelmed by the scope of commitment and service to others that exists in our community. The

selection process for our business leader, young professional and citizen of the year is an important first step as I move into my role as your chamber president for 2014.

The opportunity to act as a community leader is something that I have always seen as an honor not an entitlement.

I am thrilled that our business leader this year comes from the agricultural business sector. At a time when quality food sources are at the forefront to our quality of life and what we put into our bodies quite literally is what nurtures us, it speaks to our community values to acknowledge Crystie Kisler and Finnriver Farm. The innovation that she and her partner have demonstrated and the ways in which Finriver has collaborated with other local businesses has put Jefferson County on

the map. Likewise our Young Professional of the year, Erica Delma, works tirelessly both through furthering the Y’s mission to support healthy lifestyles and finding points where the Y can collaborate with other organizations in our county. These collaborations have developed into rich programs that range from support for our youngest citizens to health and wellness programs for our community members recovering from cancer.

This spirit of collaboration and partnership is, from my perspective, a key component to quality leadership. I am anxiously awaiting the decision of our service clubs as to the Citizen of the year. Even in this, our community comes together in collaboration. We have many local service clubs that work to support the needs of Jefferson County and to improve our quality of life. Ro-

tary, Soroptomists and Kiwanis clubs are a few examples of local organizations that demonstrate both service and leadership.

2014 is our year to explore leadership and define what we want the future leaders in Jefferson County to look like.

I challenge all of you in the coming year to explore how you lead, collaborate and inspire others in your work, your community and in your family. Then examine what it is that you expect from your leaders and yourselves.

I leave you with this thought from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “Our goal is to create a beloved community and this will require a qualitative change in our souls as well as a quantitative change in our lives.”

Amanda Funaro is an accountant with the Northwest Maritime Center and the 2014 Chamber president.

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Models and music made for a great mixer at Wandering Wardrobe last month. Monthly mixers are a great way to meet with other chamber members and mix with a new group of friends. It’s just one of the ways the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is working to connect members looking for new ways to promote their businesses.

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Kill the company?

One author’s prescription for success Author Lisa Bodell, in her new book, “Kill the Company,” takes the perhaps provocative stance that the race toward efficiency has made us complacent and unable to reach our potential. As she puts it, “To create the company of tomorrow, you must break down the bad habits, silos and inhibitors that exist today.” Here are a few nuggets: If you want to become more innovative, innovation often can’t be your starting point because, too often, there is an entrenched culture that deflates innovative spirit. As companies grow in size

and complexity, she says, it becomes hard for them to see what’s happening beyond their own walls.

Their internal groups or divisions can become insular, resulting in creative and managerial silos that have no idea what anyone else is working on at any particular moment or what others’ strategic plans look like.

Companies often wind up “using a microscope to scrutinize their isolated internal efforts, rather than a telescope to keep a broad view toward the future.”

Critical thinking takes a back seat to efficiency, output and short-term ROI. Business people

spend so much time with meetings, emails and reports, addressing policies, etc. that there’s little resource left to deal with creating longterm value. As Bodell puts it, “We’ve been robbed of the ability to create a thoughtful, risk-tolerant corporate culture that supports innovation and investments for the future.”

The irony, as she sees it, is that even as we sideline innovation in favor of more immediately gratifying initiatives, we know that our ability to develop novel, practical ideas is what will drive our growth

into the future.

It’s therefore imperative that we “better balance how much time we spend working internally on ways to make the status quo more efficient with time we spend examining what’s changing externally, so we can start questioning the status quo altogether.”

Her conclusion: We need to accept risk. We need to develop and support a corporate culture that makes room for innovative insight.

Article provided by The Bechtel Consulting Group.

Briefly The following Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce meetings are set in the week ahead: • Feb. 11, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - After Hours Mixer at Edward Jones Investment, Shelli Cates, 201 W. Patison, Port Hadlock.

• Feb. - Ex. Board Meeting • Feb. 18, 4:30 to 6 p.m. - Board of Directors Meeting at Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock.

• Feb. 20, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Ambassador Meeting at The Pourhouse, 1510 Hastings St., Port Townsend.

• Feb. 27, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - YPN Test Lab at The CoLab 237 Taylor St., Port Townsend, second floor.

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Through various educational, recreational,

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For a week each summer they get to focus on their abilities and just have fun, while their parents and

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Camp Beausite may be a relatively small camp, but the impact it has on the people it serves is huge. Our campers hate to leave each summer when it is over; and immediately start counting the days until their return. For them it is all of their holidays and birthdays rolled into one. For the parents and caregivers it is often the only break they get the entire year. And, for our donors it is the opportunity to truly make a difference! We are joining the Chamber because we want everyone to know about the work we do, the lives we impact, and how they too can become a part of the Camp Beausite Experience. We can be

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You Can Count On Us!

rigation installation, weed management, fertilization, and roof and structural moss control. Most of our services carry a guarantee in that we warrant our work for a specified period of time, and within that Continued on Page 5

New members

Continued from Page 4 timeframe if you are unhappy with the service for any reason, we will come back and rectify your concerns free of charge.

We like to create win, win situations, and develop relationships with our clients that encourage repeat customers, and quality word of mouth.

If you are having problems with rodents, we are the company to contact.

We exclude rodents invading your home to create a permanent solution to your problem without the use of baits that generally develop a stinky solution to your problem. We look forward to working with you in 2014 and would be happy to come out and give you an estimate for free.

THE BIG SQUEEZE The Big Squeeze at Farms Reach is finally open! We are so excited!

Located directly next door on the same property, The Big Squeeze offers a delicious variety of fresh veggie and fruit juices,

Thanks to our top chamber contributors!

tial oils and bath & body goods. We also carry many types of spiritual and ritual supplies. We Business investors specialize in the best quality hand-made products Port Hadlock East Sims we can find fromPort theLudlow U.S. 74 Breaker Lane 69 Oak Bay Road 2313 East Sims Way and around the world.

Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-437-7863 360-344-3424 360-385-0123 We provide people a resource to purchase a *New of loanitems requests only. Single family owner-occupied homes only. 80% loan to value; subject to current appraisal from a Kitsap Bank diverse selection approved appraiser. 5 year balloon with loan payment amortization not to exceed 20 years. Must have auto charge to Kitsap Bank deposit that are part ofaccount. enriching Other limitations may apply. Limited time only. **On all loans over $50,000. their everyday lives. We pride ourselves in offering these products at fair prices and are knowledgeable about the items we offer. We also offer access to local artisans to share their work with the community.

We are celebrating our 12th anniversary of business in Port Townsend on Feb. 12 and joined the chamber to give us the ability to reach an even wider audience of customers that may not know about us yet. We changed locations recently and hope this will also assist our customers in finding us at our new (better!) location.

We are open 7 days a week Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. To 5 p.m. and Sundays noon to 4 p.m. (we stay open a bit later if there is a need).

We also do a lot of mail ordering over the phone for our customers who are either “long distance or locals” or have moved away from Port Townsend. Give us a call at 360-344-4144 and if we’re not here leave a message we’ll get back to you.

smoothies and wheatgrass made to order.

Breakfast options include a delicious toast menu, steel cut oatmeal, yogurt parfaits, and fruit bowls for healthy breakfast on the go. You will also find a full salad bar and a daily soup choice, as well as quick grab and go boxes with hummus and veggies, or fruits with nuts and cheese. Serving everything on the menu and salad bar all day, our hours are the same as Farms Reach 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. everyday! We are very excited to bring this other side of our business to the community, and carry with it the same values to serve as much healthy, local and organic product we can. We hope to see you all soon! We are located at 8972 Beaver THE JEFFERSON Valley Road, Chimacum.

Call (360)732-4200 for HEALTHCARE RHODY RUN more information.

For 36 years, Port Townsend has been home to ‘the run that cares for THE CANDLE STORE the runner.’ In 2013 the The Candle Store is a Port Townsend Marathon place where people will Association partnered find all types of candles, incense, perfume/essenContinued on Page 6

Business builders • Port Townsend Paper Co. • Food Co-op

• Homer Smith Insurance • Port Townsend Laundromat & Self Service Car Wash

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New members Belleza Ropa, a women’s apparel store located in Olympia.

About Time has been a part of the Port Townsend community for more than 30 years and is committed to supporting local businesses and organizations, creating a strong local economy for fellow business owners and residents.

About Time proudly supports and is involved in the Port Townsend Main Street Program, Working Image, and the Centrum Foundation. Jeannine is thrilled to be joining the Chamber of Commerce to play a larger role in The Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run is hosted by the Port Townsend Marathon Association (PTMA) in May during the promoting Port Townsend, Rhododendron Festival. especially through her contacts in the South reader board to chamber showcase their premiere to fit their bodies, carryContinued from Page 5 Sound. with Jefferson Healthcare luncheon table sponsorship lines of women’s clothing, ing a variety of sizes and About Time’s new with the goal of creating opportunities and newslet- shoes and accessories! styles to suit any occasion. running races and improv- ter inserts, the Chamber’s The focus at About Time Owned and operated by storefront is located at ing the health and wellmembership levels are all has always been about real Jeannine Kempees, About 830 Water Street, Port Townsend – customers are ness of our community. about value and exposure. women and real clothing Time is a sister store to invited to sign up for their The Jefferson Healthcare On Sunday, May 18 the newsletter and visit them Rhody Run is hosted by Port Townsend Marathon on Facebook! Sign up on the Port Townsend Mara- Association and Jefferson line at abouttimeclothing. thon Association (PTMA) Healthcare will host the com for a birthday card in May during the Rhodo- 36th annual Jefferson gift certificate that never dendron Festival.

Healthcare Rhody Run. expires and that can be The race has grown Runners of all ages and redeemed at About Time from humble beginnings. abilities are invited to or her sister store Belleza In 1978 the PTMA was participate. If running is Ropa in Olympia. formed, volunteers were not your thing, then join organized, and the Rhody us as a volunteer. You can Run debuted with 492 host a water station, help racers. Since that first race, set up the course, or assist course records have been with registrations and broken and the numbers packet pickup. Not only of runners has nearly are the people friendly, the quadrupled. But the race people-watching is great! still retains its small town For more information charm. Neighbors run about volunteering or with neighbors, friends’ registering for the 36th anpower walk with friends, nual Jefferson Healthcare and community members Rhody Run, or to learn line the streets and cheer. more about Port Townsend CHRISTA PIERSON Last year the first ever Marathon Association, INTENTIONAL MASSAGE wedding to occur during please visit us at rhodyrun. & BODY WORKS the run took place at mile com.

Many years ago, I took marker 4! an amateur massage course The PTMA recognizes ABOUT TIME CLOTHING and knew that one day it the value of joining the About Time has moved would become my career.

Chamber to get the word to a new store location A massage session was for out about this great run. in the historic Eisenbeis The staff at About Time poses outside their new location me a magic combination From the community Building and is ready to on Water Street.

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of elements that I cherish: the intimacy of a one-toone connection, the natural joy of expressing loving care through touch, a reflection of my deep interest in healthy living and the body, and a quiet, focused time to go deep.

I have now been in practice since 1992 and have worked with thousands of people. If you are experiencing acute or chronic pain or injury, stress or tension, I have more than 20 years of experience, skill, knowledge, intuition and care, helping people release pain and tension, and sink deeply into themselves.

I address strain patterns and holdings with therapeutic massage to restore flexibility and ease painful conditions. Gentle yet firm, nurturing massage invites you to break the stress cycle and the toll it can take on your health.

I call my work “Intentional Massage” to reflect a spiritual intention to be fully present, listen deeply, hold space for you, and honor your session as sacred. I invite you to let go to your deeper self.

Your session is a customized mix of modalities including: deep tissue massage, Myofascial release and Swedish massage, and draws on many others.

I became interested in joining the chamber or commerce after attending one of their mixers and being intrigued by the opportunity to meet business owners from this diverse community.

I am located in the Uptown District of Port Townsend, 1027 Lawrence St., right above Sweet Laurette’s restaurant. You can view my website at christapierson.com. Schedule a session there or by calling 360-774-1230.

The new board of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce gathered recently for its annual retreat. Pictured in the front row, left to right, are: Mari Stuart, Suzy Carroll, Tanya Tanya Rublaitus, Vi Koenig, and Katherine Baril. In the back row are: Mendi Short, Susan Windle, Jordan Eades, Kris Nelson, Heather Bailey, Austin Henry, Dominic Svornich, Amanda Funaro, Jennefer Wood, Events Coordinator Laura Brackenridge and Executive Director Teresa Verraes. Not pictured are Will O’Donnell and Nancy McConaghy.

Chamber contacts CHAMBER STAFF

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Executive Director Teresa Verraes director@jeffcountychamber.org

President Amanda Funaro NW Maritime Center

Event Coordinator Laura Brackenridge admin@jeffcountychamber.org 385-7869 VIC Manager Karen Anderson info@jeffcountychamber.org (360) 385-2722

President Elect Jordan Eades Hope Roofing Past President Dominic Svornich Kitsap Bank Vice President, Records Mari Stuart Community Enrichment Alliance

Vice President, Membership Vi Koenig Port Townsend Laundromat & Self Service Car Wash

Kris Nelson Sirens, Alchemy, Addie Mae’s

Vice President Outreach Heather Bailey Jefferson Healthcare

Susan Windle Resort at Port Ludlow

DIRECTORS Suzy Carroll Uptown Nutrition Katherine Baril Small Business Consultant Tanya Rublaitus Port Townsend Schools

Austin Henry Altas Technologies

Nancy McConaghy Coldwell Banker Mendi Short Victoria House Jennefer Wood Maestrale

Will O’Donnell Jefferson County Farmer’s Markets Advertising Catherine Brewer The Leader 360-385-2900 The content of this publication is prepared by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce for its members. We welcome submissions. Send articles and photos to director@ jeffcountychamber.org or mail to 440 12th St. Port Townsend, WA 98368.

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Biz Buzz Business IQ classes continue at EDC/Team Jefferson: • Feb. 6, 5 p.m. – Crowdfunding 101 with Jim Williams, Business Planning Course instructor.

• Feb. 18, 4 p.m. – Protecting your business identity through trademarks, with Jacques Dulin of Innovation Law Group.

Each bIQ class is $10. Register online at edcteamjefferson.com or call the Team Jefferson office at 360-379-4693.

All classes take place at the Team Jefferson office, 2410 Washington Street in Port Townsend.

Co-U Workshop Series at the Co-Lab continues.

Topics vary.

• Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Contact 385-9655 or hello@ptcolab.com for more information.

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Oak Bay Animal Hospital staff celebrated new ownership with Chamber staff and volunteers. From left to right in the front row are: Laura Brackenridge (JCCC), Debra Rogers (Nerium Anti-Aging), Emily Zepeda (Oak Bay Animal Hospital Executive Assistant), Dr. Madelyn Curll (veterinarian and the hospital’s new owner, and Karen Anderson (VIC). In the center row is Pam Lampman (US Bank), Jenifer Dayly (Oak Bay receptionist), Sigrid Cummings (USANA), Vi Koenig (PT Laundromat & Self Service Car Wash), Back Row, Lisa Pritchard (licensed veterinary technician). Photo by Steve Mullensky, Quality of Light Photography

Leverage your membership benefits!

There are many ways to leverage your Chamber membership and create opportunities for your business.

• Write an article for the monthly newsletter: 500 words relevant to the business community (not an ad).

• Provide a picture of and brief write-up about your collaboration with another Chamber member to post on our blog and in the newsletter.

• Make a special offer available to Chamber members and get your name on this list that is handed out to all new (and potential) members.

• Join the Ambassadors: They meet once a month to plan ribbon cuttings, brainstorm potential new members and enjoy each other’s company.

• Join the Board of Directors: You can be a part of the action from the inside out. Influence Chamber decisions.

• Join a committee: There are many committees to choose from that can use your support.

• Volunteer at the Visitor’s Information Center (VIC).

• Join our Young Professionals . Brainstorm ways to get more young business people involved

in Chamber.

• Attend a member lunch meeting (every Monday at noon): Bring your business cards and connect with others.

Make a brief announcement about a special event or offer.

• YPN: Young Professionals Network (last Thursday monthly): A chance to network with your peers.

• Ribbon Cuttings: Come join our Ambassadors at ribbon cuttings to connect with new members.

• After Hour Mixers (2nd Tuesday monthly): Bring business cards and

mingle with fellow members and guests.

• Sponsor a lunch meeting: Get your five minutes of fame! Tell our members about your business, place fliers on the tables and provide a memorable raffle prize.

• Schedule a ribbon cutting: Have our Ambassadors give you the red carpet treatment.

Your photo will be in the newsletter!

• Host an After Hours Mixer: Get on the list to host a mixer and get members inside your doors to enjoy food, beverages and new friends in a more relaxed way.