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Sharp pen, sharper wit
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:05PM
David Horsey pokes em where it hurts.
At the height of Monicagate, David Horsey took on President Clinton. The editorial cartoonist drew an devastating yet apt portrait of Bubba Clinton clad in socks and heart-print boxers, slouched in a lawn chair in front of a trailer, soda in hand and a cheeseburger resting on his gut, watching a TV rigged with a coat-hanger antenna.
Child to lead Bainbridge Island Broadcasting News Roundup
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:05PM
Elise Child of Seattle has been named executive director of Bainbridge Island Broadcasting, the organization announced. She replaces Wendy Johnson, who is stepping down. Child brings 15 years of experience in community and government media and video production, with stations in Oregon and Hawaii. Most recently, she has served as director of outreach, promotion and programs for community access SCAN-TV in Seattle.
Sounds of the subcontinent
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:05PM
Island School immerses its students in the world of India.
Iridescent and gold-embroidered scarves hang undulating from the hallway ceilings, wrapped in wafts of incense. Indian music drones, punctuated by a drummer in the hallway as sari-clad teachers walk by. For luck, arriving visitors step through the colorful Rangoli chalk pattern drawn on the threshold.
Appleton to seek Rockefellers seat
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:04PM
The Bainbridge incumbent is likely to run for the state Senate.
Another North Kitsap resident has thrown her hat into the ring to run for Phil Rockefellers seat in the state Legislature. Democrat and former Poulsbo City Councilwoman Sherry Appleton announced Tuesday that she will seek the 23rd Legislative District, Position 1 seat. Appleton said she declared her candidacy after talking to Rockefeller at Sen. Betti Sheldons retirement announcement a week ago. Rockefeller is expected to announce after the Legislative session that he will seek the Senate seat being vacated by Sheldon at the end of the year.
Island in line for low-power radio station
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:04PM
But BIB, Bremerton church cant agree to share the frequency.
Bainbridge Island Broadcasting and Bremertons Calvary Chapel are MXed. The term, meaning mutually exclusive, describes the dilemma of two organizations improbably linked by the Federal Communications Commission. At issue: an FCC decision that would have the Bremerton-based evangelical Christian church and BIB, the islands community access television station, sharing the same low-frequency FM airwaves in a new radio venture. The pairing occurred when both organizations applied for the frequency, the only one available in the central Puget Sound area.
Settlement in Znetix suit News Roundup
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:04PM
A Seattle law firm that represented both Znetix/Health Maintenance Centers and founder Kevin Lawrence will pay up to $15 million to settle claims against the firm, court-appointed receiver Michael Grassmueck announced Friday. Most of the funds from the settlement with the law firm of Ogden Murphy Wallace PLLC will go to reimburse those bilked by Lawrence in the $93 million stock fraud, Grassmueck said.
Four finalists for police chief position
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:04PM
Hopefuls were interviewed Friday two local, two from out of state.
Hopefuls for chief of the Bainbridge Island Police Department have been winnowed to four finalists, the mayors office announced this week. Candidates Matt Haney, Helmut Steele, Alexander Perez and Anthony Garrett mingled with City Council members and invited members of the public at an informal get-together Thursday evening at Four Swallows restaurant. They were given formal interviews Friday by a panel that included the mayor and interim city Administrator Lee Walton; several area police chiefs; Charlie Wiggins, a Bainbridge attorney with judicial experience; and Bainbridge fire chief Jim Walkowski.
Fire board halves May levy request
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:04PM
The district will ask voters to support a 10 percent tax hike.
Responding to criticism from former fire officials, the Bainbridge Island Fire Department board of commissioners this week halved the tax increase it will seek on the May 18 ballot. Voters will be asked to approve a property tax lid lift of some 10 percent, raising the districts take to $4.278 million in 2005 including tax revenues from new construction, up from $3.761 million this year, fire commissioners decided Wednesday. The base property tax would be set at that level, increasing each year by 1 percent plus the tax value of new construction.
Can't teach without 'tech'
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:04PM
Bainbridge schools lack computers for students.
Enrique Chee is stumped by a math problem. The Bainbridge High School physics teacher cant divide 30 by 10 to get 2. The numbers just dont work and neither do physics labs, when 30 students share 10 computers. Students in Chees class must work in teams of three, and that often means one is odd man out. Research has shown that with three or four (students) per computer, you lose a kid, he said. For Chees physics classes as for biology and chemistry classes computers are a necessity because they support the probes used to measure everything from motion, sound and light to conductivity, pH balance and ultraviolet waves.
Utopia, not realpolitick, is poets place
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:04PM
Wakoskis work defies the rise of corporate culture, propoganda.
Diane Wakoski looks to art and not to politics. The poet, who lectures at the Bainbridge library on March 9, is more concerned with honing her own vision than espousing an ideology. Her views are not popular with many of her peers, she says. If Id been willing to say I was a feminist, Id be rich and famous. But Im not a feminist, Im not working for the cause. she said. The kinds of limitations we felt as women were so slight and moderate. Sure, there were more men poets, but that may have been an advantage, because I got more attention.
Spartans stumble, can't finish off Rainier Beach
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:04PM
Momentum in high school basketball can change as quickly as Pacific Northwest weather. And the Bainbridge Spartan girls found themselves on the wrong side of a fourth-quarter squall Thursday night in the state 3A tournament quarterfinal matchup with Rainier Beach, falling 51-48 at the Tacoma Dome. The defeat pushed Bainbridge into a consolation bracket contest against Ellensburg Friday afternoon. If victorious in that game, Bainbridge plays for fourth place in the state today at 1:30 p.m. Rainier Beach continued with a game against Clarkston yesterday in the semi-final action.
Spearman gets seat on bench News Roundup
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:04PM
Spearman gets seat on bench
Bainbridge Island lawyer Theodore Ted Spearman was sworn in as the newest member of the Kitsap County Superior Court Monday, in a courtroom packed with county officials, friends, colleagues and associates from his 37-year legal career. Some 20 sitting judges from throughout Washington, including Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Gerry Alexander, attended the ceremony, as did U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee and former Secretary of State Ralph Munro.
Mountains out of mudholes
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:04PM
t Who will fix the Phelps park and ride? No one, it seems.
In the winter, its a mudhole. In the summer, a dust bowl. It looks less like a parking area than the surface of the moon, pocked by craters big enough to swallow vehicles whole. It is the Phelps Road park and ride, and Liz Murray thinks it ought to be patched up a bit. Getting in heres a real challenge, said Murray, former city councilwoman and Bainbridge Kiwanis member, betwixt two enormous puddles that never seem to drain. Getting outs even worse.
Still standing for the cause of peace
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:04PM
Tina Gianoulis, Women In Black mark two years standing in silent vigils.
The issues havent gone away, and neither have the women. Gathered every Friday evening for two years on the corner of Winslow Way and 305, the Women in Black stand in a silent vigil, demonstrating a peaceful alternative to U.S. anti-terrorist policies in the wake of 9-11 that have included the USA Patriot Act and the war in Iraq. After 9-11, we really felt we wanted to have a place to make a presence for peace, Bainbridge WIB member Tina Gianoulis said. In some ways, that silence speaks more loudly than words.
Betti Sheldon to retire from state Senate
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:04PM
After a dozen years of fighting for the 23rd District on the floor of the Senate, Betti Sheldon will not run for a fourth term. For the last several months Ive thought about it and I have decided to retire from the Senate, the Bremerton Democrat said Monday. I had a feeling in 1992 to run for the Senate and I had those same feelings that it was my time to move on now.
Growing pains drive next school bond
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:03PM
Students have overwhelmed the 200 Building, officials say.
Even before the bells echo has faded, the student body surges into the Bainbridge High School Commons. Kids are everywhere. Some climb onto tables, while others perch on concrete barriers along the periphery of the lunchroom. A long line in front of the snack cart snakes around knots of gesticulating classmates, as 100 conversations rise in deafening surroundsound. When the bell sounds again a few minutes later, the crowd pours from the building, a receding tide that leaves a scattering of empty wrappers and milk cartons. The mid-morning break is a daily event at BHS and a microcosm of the problems of the outdated facility, where congestion in hallways has reached such proportions that just getting to class on time can be a scramble.
Park changes: not when, but if News Roundup
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:03PM
Park board members failed to reach consensus Thursday on their next move, following defeat of the districts $5.7 million operations levy earlier this month. A possible switch to metropolitan park district status which would establish a stable, year-to-year tax levy, and get the district off its volatile two-year levy cycle failed to find firm support.
GOP readies for caucus
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:03PM
Islanders will gather March 9 at the Commons.
Whenever Republicans are concerned that their tax bills are growing, but the money is not being well spent, Shirley Browns phone rings. As chair of the Kitsap County Republican Party, Brown sees the upcoming Republican caucus as a chance for people to put their concerns to work. Im hoping people will come to the caucus and put their stamp of approval or recommendations on our party platform, Brown said. The grassroots tell us as leaders where (people) want to be. The Washington State Republican Party caucuses will take place at 7:15 p.m. March 9. Participants will elect delegates to attend the county convention and vote for their Republican presidential nominee of choice, and will help build the party platform.
Furry tale could come to an end
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:03PM
Suzannah Sloan struggles to keep the barn doors open at animal sanctuary.
Most of the dogs are quiet behind the chain link fence, but one runs back and forth, barking its head off. Trouble! Suzannah Sloan admonishes the canine. Hes named Trouble for a very good reason. Sloans affection for the dog is plain but then, she feels that way about all of her animals. And her north-island home, Furrytale Farms, may be the beastly version of heaven. The 8-acre spread on Lovgreen Road was developed five years ago by cookbook author Sloan as a haven for unwanted pets and cast-off animals. Five horses, four donkeys, a pony, seven potbellied pigs and 10 dogs currently call the place home. But the sanctuary, supported by proceeds from Sloans writing, is in danger of closing.
Island history rolls along
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:03PM
Museum building draws crowds on its roundabout
journey to Ericksen.
When is the speed limit in a school zone lower than 20 mph? When a schoolhouse rolls through it. That was the picture at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, as a little red schoolhouse dating from 1908 wended its way through the roundabout at High School Road, en route to its new home on Ericksen Avenue. Im very pleased with the move, said Jeff Monroe, owner of Quilcene-based Monroe House Moving, which worked with Kunkel House Moving and Raising on the project. We were within 10 minutes of the schedule all the way through.
Eells out as city finance director
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:03PM
He is reassigned to the new position of budget manager, at a lower salary.
After 12 years as head of the citys finance department, Ralph Eells stepped down this week to take the new position of budget manager. The move was announced by Mayor Darlene Kordonowy at Wednesdays City Council meeting. After an hour-long closed-door session for personnel matters, the council without comment unanimously approved creation of the budget manager post, and accepted Eells reassignment.
A penny for education?
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:03PM
education funding in Washington. Backers say the measure would raise $1 billion through a one-cent, statewide sales tax, an initiative endorsed by Gov. Locke that could appear on the November ballot. If voters raise the sales tax from 6.5 to 7.5 percent, the initiative would establish a Washington Education Trust Fund to address long-standing problems in education, including class size and teacher shortages.
Trust launches $200K drive for schools
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:03PM
Funds would pay for teachers, a new science curriculum.
As volunteers with the Bainbridge Public Schools Trust see it, the community has made a solemn commitment to its students and parents: that education funding will be adequate. Islanders are being asked to renew that vow in a $200,000 fund drive that launches this week, under the banner of Promises Made, Promises Kept. Organizers say the money raised will pay for new teaching positions and a revamped K-12 science curriculum, and fill out an endowment to meet future needs.
Whats wrong with national news media?
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:03PM
Its undermining democracy, author James Fallows argues.
Is the consolidation of media outlets bad news for democracy? Atlantic Monthly national correspondent James Fallows addresses that question to open the fourth annual BIAHC Humanities Inquiry, Breaking News: The State of Todays Information Media. The stakes are high, Fallows says; at issue may be the future of the national conversation that informs democratic decision-making. Theres a reason that the news media are in the Constitution, Fallows said. Its more than just a business.
Watch out for museum move -- News Roundup
- Jun 9, 2008 at 5:03PM
Feb. 25 is the big moving day for the main museum building, the Bainbridge Island Historical Society announced Friday. The long-awaited relocation of the old schoolhouse from Strawberry Hill Park to the new museum campus on Ericksen Avenue, next to the Playhouse, will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning under the supervision of Bainbridge Police.
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When owners discuss their businesses and talk about their "business plan," they generally make one of four statements:
There are two types of business plans – external and internal. Though they have different uses, they need to be synchronized. Each type of business plan should have the same outcomes, but will look different and have very different applications.
The external business plan is primarily text-based. It is what most business owners think about when they hear the term "business plan." The written plan does not need to be extremely long, as being concise is more important than length. Most plans can be 10-15 pages and that is adequate. Purposes for a written business plan include: financing for your business loan, proposals for equity investors, vendor requirements for financing, a large customer may want one for a special contract, or for government contracting. No matter the situation, the quality of the plan can assist in accomplishing the end result.
There are many options for completing a written business plan. Many books have been written on the subject, outlines and samples exist on the Internet, software is available, and people will write it for a fee. All have pros and cons, and the business needs to use the option that works best for their need, budget, and timeframe. The major issue is to ensure that the content is accurate and complete. When the business plan is evaluated, the decision-makers use it to determine a company's fate. Areas of marketing and finance are often the weakest, and can make or break a deal. It is important to pay special attention the these areas of your business plan, and they should be reviewed by someone who can help critique the plan.
Another potential challenge is when the written plan and financials do not match or contradict each other. For example, the business plan may state a certain rate of growth, while the financials demonstrate a different rate. This sends up warning flags to the decision-maker that the company may not be reliable or ready for their business. Accuracy and consistency are two very important elements of a business plan.
The second type of business plan is typically called a strategic plan. Many companies have horror stories about strategic planning either taking months to complete, never getting completed, or completing the plan but never implementing it. All of these errors are correctable and can result in great opportunities for the business. The most frustrating thing for employees is to spend the time creating a strategic plan, and then it is never implemented and nothing changes. Research states this is the largest complaint about a company's leadership.
Creating a strategic plan does not need to take a long time, but does need to have the entire management team involved. First, the management team and critical staff must provide basic information for the planning facilitator to complete an initial assessment. This can be done through various tools, but should include reviewing or developing mission and vision statements, and completing a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) for the company. These will help identify issues and potential areas where the company can grow or improve. The challenge is to identify the right area that will provide the greatest impact for the company.
The second step is the actual planning. This should include creating objectives, determining initiatives to accomplish the objectives, defining metrics for the objectives, and developing an implementation plan. A complete implementation plan is key to achieving the desired results. The implementation plan needs to include the objective, metrics to measure success, a "champion" to report on progress and monitor the metrics, tasks to be completed, and deadlines. This critical step in the planning process helps lay the framework for taking the plan down to daily activities where individuals can be held accountable for completing the tasks.
The third step is "actioning." If the strategic plan is not deployed, it will be a wasted effort. The time and energy devoted to completing the strategic plan will not be used to the company's benefit. It is very important to begin working on implementation within a week of the plan's completion. Dedicated meetings and reporting need to be utilized to hold everyone in the company accountable for implementing the objectives and tasks identified in the planning process. The longer the strategic plan "sits" with no activity, the more likely it is to not be used at all. The updates should not take long – anything longer than 1 hour is too long. The strategic planning follow-up should be focused, the champions should report on the progress and any challenges within a short amount of time.
Companies that utilize strategic planning effectively state that there are many advantages. Here are a few:
There are many other benefits to developing a strategic plan, but according to business owners, the hardest part is simply starting the process. As one owner stated, "Our plan wasn't perfect, but it was good enough. It gave us a frame-work to start changing our company and the flexibility to change as we worked on the plan."
Whatever the company's need for a plan – external or internal, written or strategic – the most important part is to get started. Look for resources to assist in your planning process and set aside the time to work "on" your business while working "in" your business.]]>
Tri Pac is a turn-key contract packager that offers manufacturing, labeling, and distribution services of branded products and retailer brands. Locally owned and operated by a team with over 150 years of combined experience in the industry, the company manufacturers aerosol and liquid consumer goods; for industries including, household, automotive, sporting and outdoor goods, industrial, institutional, and defense.
"We add value to the supply chain," said Vikram Shah, President of Tri Pac, Inc. "Our services and products allow marketers to focus on building their brand value while we handle the packaging and distribution for them."
In the midst of looking for employment after being a casualty of a company acquisition/downsize in Elkhart (Indiana), Shah found an opportunity to use his proven track record in solving customers' packaging needs to launch Tri Pac. With a client already lined up and limited resources, he found the ideal home for the company in an empty building in Vandalia and began utilizing the available services for small businesses across the state.
"I decided Michigan was the better place to locate as there were more resources available," shared Shah. "Connecting with the SBDC was like having my own one-stop business center."
From start up through every growth spurt, Shah has been working with the team of business consultants at the Southwest Michigan Region of the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The business specialists at the SBDC have provided Shah with general business management and marketing support, operational and growth strategy services, connections to funding resources and support with loan applications, guidance on becoming a certified minority-owned business, and assistance with the regulatory process for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
"John and the consultants at the SBDC are a dynamic group to work with," stated Shah. "They are dedicated to matching you with the right resources to help you succeed."
John Schmitt, Senior Business Consultant for SBDC Southwest Region is the lead consultant for Shah and his team at Tri Pac. Melissa Angel, Associate Business Growth Team Manager, at the SBDC assisted with the minority certification. In 2011, Tri Pac was honored as one of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch and as the 2010 Best Small Business for the SBDC Southwest Region.
Shah has also received tremendous support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) of Michigan, Pure Michigan Business Connect, and Cass County Economic Development Corporation. He has also been invited to join the White House Business Council and Business Forward to weigh in on how Federal manufacturing policies affect businesses such as Tri Pac.
Tri Pac, Inc. is an innovation and customer-focused contract packager that offers aerosol and liquid blending, manufacturing, labeling, and distribution services of branded products and retailer brands. To learn more about Tri Pac, contact Vikram Shah at (269) 476-2303 or visit the company's Web site at www.tri-pac.us.]]>
Located in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan's Upper Peninsula (UP), NECi is a pioneer in the use of manufacturing reagent grade enzymes crafted for green analytical chemistry to substitute hazardous chemicals with biodegradable reagents in laboratories around the world. NECi creates the recombinant nitrate reductase which is used in testing of various aqueous samples, including drinking and waste water, soil, plant, and food extracts, and much more. The company offers test kits and reagent packs for commercial laboratories; as well as, home kits for the novice user ("citizen scientist").
This past spring NECi received notice from the EPA that its "method for nitrate reductase nitrate-nitrogen analysis" met all requirements for measurement of nitrate and combined nitrate-nitrite in wastewater. This test method uses the environmentally-friendly nitrate reductase in place of the traditional cadmium-based (which is a toxic heavy metal) and is the first enzyme-based method for regulatory analysis of water approved in the United States.
Since then the good news has continued for NECi with the announcement the company was awarded a one year NSF STTR Phase I grant of $225,000 to design a low-cost, handheld photometer tool to be used in field testing of water and soil for analysis of nitrate and phosphate contaminants. Designing of the photometer is being done in partnership with Dr. Joshua Pearce from Michigan Technology University (MTU). The photometer will also have the capabilities of GPS tracking and Bluetooth.
The company also received a two year USDA SBIR Phase II grant of $450,000 to develop an enzyme-based testing of glycerol in biodiesel. This first of its kind glycerol measurement uses a recombinant enzyme to detect impurities in biofuels and simplifies the process down to an onsite, 10-minute visual test as compared to the traditional test which requires a well-equipped lab, trained personnel, and possibly hours or even days of transportation to an offsite lab.
To support the commercialization of the products being developed and tested from the STTR and SBIR grants, NECi received two matching fund grants of $25,000 and $40,000 from the Michigan state-funded ETF program. These funds also paved the way for hiring the company's first Sales Manager in September.
"This is exciting news and growing times for NECi, we are beyond thrilled", said Ellen R. Campbell, Vice President of Nitrate Elimination Company, Inc. "These awards will allow us to continue to create test applications that are reliable, environmentally-friendly, and cost effective, and available for labs of all sizes and the citizen scientist."
Campbell also shared that these awards and the many other achievements NECi has seen in its lifetime is in part to the guidance she has received from numerous agencies in the UP and across the state. She has worked one-on-one with Business Consultants from the Escanaba office and the Technology Business Consultants of the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC), who have provided her with general business management support, growth strategy services, market research, connections to funding resources, assistance with grant applications and completion of the Michigan State Trade Export Program (MI-STEP) application, commercialization of technology, coaching on pitch presentations, and more.
"It's been incredibly helpful to work with Laura and Mary Sue from the SBDC," shared Campbell. "They know their stuff and have helped us expand our network and access funding that we would not have otherwise known about. We can't say thank you enough!"
She also expressed her appreciation and thanks to a number of other organizations which the company has tapped into for business support, including the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), MTEC SmartZone, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, Lake Linden Downtown Development Authority, Michigan Technology University (MTU), Michigan Emerging Technology Fund (EFT), and Michigan Corporate Relations Network (MCRN).
The Nitrate Elimination Company, Inc. (NECi) is an environmental biotechnology company that develops and manufactures reagent grade enzymes for green analytical chemistry. NECi was launched in 1993 by Wilbur H. (Bill) Campbell, PhD, who at the time was a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Michigan Technology University (MTU) and Ellen R. (Bernstein) Campbell, who has a Bachelor's degree in chemistry and years of experience in industrial research and design. To learn more about NECi, contact Ellen R. Campbell at (906) 296-1000 or visit the company online at www.nitrate.com. You can also follow them on Facebook or Twitter.]]>
For over 28 years Tim Resst served our country in the Army and Army National Guard, completing tours in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Tim, a seasoned pilot of advanced military aircraft like the Black Hawk helicopter, eventually retired as a Lt Colonel where he commanded a battalion of 25 helicopters and 750 personnel. When Tim decided to completely retire from the military, he also decided to completely change his career path and pursue a life of entrepreneurship.
In late 2013 Tim opened TimPaNo Toys, a retail toy store in Ortonville, MI. While some may be surprised at such a drastic career change, to Tim, owning a toy store seemed like a natural next step.
"Helicopters are like really big toys," said Tim. "Operating a toy store keeps me young, and allows me to use many of the skills I learned in the military. I am enjoying my life in a completely different, yet similar way."
The name TimPaNo comes from combining Tim's initials with the initials of his wife and child. The Ortonville, MI, store is staffed with friendly, knowledgeable people. TimPaNoToys has seen moderate, but steady growth in sales during its first year in existence. Located in a small strip mall in Ortonville, it's perfectly located in between several small southern Genesee and northern Oakland county towns and villages. TimPaNo Toys is far from any big box stores, and gives locals a convenient place to shop for children's toys and games.
Assisted by Senior Business Growth Consultant, Harry Blecker, Tim approached the SBDC to get help with managing his growing business. Through working with the SBDC Tim has been able to access market research, receive assistance with general advertising, and secure follow on financing. During 10 counseling sessions, including a site visit to Ortonville, Tim and Harry established a positive rapport that will be leveraged to grow Tim's business.
"The SBDC has provided free, awesome service that's helped me greatly improve my business sense," Tim reported. "I may have a BA in Aviation Management, but now I also have a PhD in Entrepreneurship."
Commenting on the benefits that his business delivers, Tim noted that, "TimPaNo Toys provides a large toy selection with affordable prices, fairness, and consistent service that is appreciated by our customers."
TimPaNo Toys is a valued addition to the Ortonville community, and was recently voted "Best New Business in 2014" in a community-wide vote organized by The Citizen newspaper.
So, what do you do with your life after serving your country for so long, dodging enemy mortar rounds in Iraq, and test piloting experimental aircraft? Tim's decision to become a small business owner and open a toy store serves as a reminder of the range of opportunity that exists in this country to pursue your dream and the help that's available from the SBDC.
For more information visit TimPaNo Toys' website or check them out on Facebook and Twitter.]]>
I strive to learn something new every day, and today I learned about SAFE – an new investment instrument that's valuable to entrepreneurs and small business owners. SAFE was developed in 2013 by the folks at Y Combinator. The name stands for Simple Agreement for Future Equity. You might be asking yourself, "Isn't that what a convertible note does?" And the answer would be yes, but with a few unique differences.
Like a convertible note, the point of a SAFE is to provide a flexible investment option for seed and early stage companies. Additionally, a SAFE allows investors to convert to equity when a later equity round is raised and preferred shares are issued. A SAFE usually has provisions for early exit (change of control) or dissolution of the company, and it also has preferential provisions for investors such as discounts and valuation caps. However, there are a few key differences between a SAFE and a convertible note.
First, a SAFE is not a debt instrument. It is not carried as a liability on the balance sheet like a convertible note is, but rather it is reflected in the cap table with warrants and options, which are also convertible securities. Because it is not a debt instrument, a SAFE doesn't have a maturity date nor does it accrue interest. Thus, there is a possibility that it never converts to equity and there's no repayment language in the agreement.
Next, the format of a SAFE is designed to be simple and brief (5-pages) without the need for negotiated terms. This not only simplifies matters, but also makes it less expensive to execute since an army of lawyers are not necessary. A sample SAFE can be found here, on the CaseText website.
Another interesting difference is the amount of capital required to qualify as a conversion trigger. Most convertible notes require a minimum investment be made in a future equity round before it is deemed a qualifying transaction for conversion. A SAFE does not have a minimum stipulation; any amount of money raised as an equity rounds acts as a trigger for conversion. Investors should find this aspect appealing as it eliminates the worry of if/when a company will raise enough money to be considered a qualifying transaction.
However, one of the biggest differences between a SAFE and a convertible note is the matter of corporate structure. Many early companies start as LLCs, and the convertible note, as a debt instrument, works perfectly well with that form. For a SAFE, however, a C or S corporation is required since the cap table reflects the value of the SAFE investment, just like warrants or stock options. This aspect could affect as many as 75% of startup LLC companies that earn less than $500K in revenue and don't have any other reason to convert to a corporation.
There are a number of other minor points of difference between convertible notes and SAFEs. For readers interested in more nitty-gritty detail, the blog post by Gordon Daugherty at Shockwave Innovations titled "Reviewing the New SAFE Investment Instrument" is a good place to go. I extend my thanks to Gordon Daugherty and the Y Combinator website for providing me with the basic research needed to compile this article.]]>
What is an upcoming trend or issue that will affect the small business community this year?
"One of the emerging trends that I see in the food industry is the growing consumer interest in the small artisan producers of food items, from cheese to smoked meats to locally brewed beer. In urban areas, many consumer shopping habits are changing away from the "big box" stores to the small specialty shops or makers for their food products, creating new opportunities to the "solotreneur*". Locally made craft food products have become a major premium which many consumers are willing to pay for."
What do you enjoy the most about working at the MI-SBDC?
"One of the most interesting things for me regarding consulting with small businesses is all the different industries I have been able to learn about. Initially it was a little intimidating working with a business in an industry I was unfamiliar with, but over time I realized that basic business principles apply across the board regardless of whether you are a software developer or a food truck. Taking the mistakes I made in my small business life and applying the lessons I learned from these mistakes has been one of the most satisfying accomplishments in my professional career."
*Solotreneur is a word used to describe micro-enterprises often seen in the food industry.]]>
When Tina became a mother, she decided to stop working full-time and devote herself to raising her family. Her entry into the textile and design industry was inspired by her daughter, who has Scoliosis.
"It was very frustrating to see my daughter's Scoliosis brace make her so uncomfortable," recalled Tina. "I learned how to sew from my mom, so I began to experiment and create different undergarments that were both functional and comfortable to wear with a Scoliosis brace."
The garments Tina created for her daughter worked, and they worked well. So well, in fact, that she received a patent for her design.
"I simply looked at it as an engineering problem that I used multiple skills to solve," Tina remarked.
Once she received the patent on her bodysuit, Tina began designing and producing garments for other people. She quickly realized that there was a significant market for her products, and began the process of starting her own business, EmBraced In Comfort (EIC).
"I was very pragmatic about starting my business, and knew I'd need some assistance," said Tina. "After doing some research, I called Delta College and was referred to the Michigan Small Business Development Center. My working relationships with SBDC consultants Lisa Kenny, Kris McArdle Reinelt and my present business growth specialist Kevin Kuhl have all been extremely valuable."
Tina initially enrolled in the SBDC's FastTrack course. Five years have passed since then, and her business has continued to steadily grow.
"Our sales are pretty diverse," commented Tina. "I started EmBraced In Comfort by selling directly to the consumer, but have since added an e-commerce website, and have some wholesale accounts with doctor's offices."
About fifty percent of EmBraced In Comfort's customers are from the U.S., with the remainder coming from Canada, Australia, England and Italy.
"We're currently able to serve three to five percent of the population that could use our services," said Tina. "There's no product exactly like ours, so that leaves a lot of room for growth."
In order to accommodate that growth, Tina has worked with SBDC Business Growth Specialist Kevin Kuhl to move her business into a new building.
"I currently have two part-time employees, in addition to myself. After five years in business, I realized it was time to move EmBraced In Comfort out of my house and into its own building."
This move has given Tina the ability to triple the amount of garments she can produce, and with such a large market, sales are only growing. Tina has also found that monthly meetings with her SBDC consultant have kept her on track as she expands her business.
"I'd like to continue growing EIC's product line to accommodate different types of braces. The SBDC has guided me through each stage of my business's growth, and has saved me from making a lot of wrong turns," said Tina.
Currently, Tina has been working with her SBDC consultant on establishing quality control measures and streamlining the manufacturing process. Having solid practices in place is critical as Tina works to scale up her business, and markets her garments directly to doctors and orthotists.
However, the purpose of Tina's innovative garment design was not solely to create a business – it was to improve the comfort of brace-wearers of all ages.
"My mission is to get people as comfortable as possible, so their brace can be effective. We strive to keep our products affordable to the general public, while still offering the best quality of comfort."
Tina's hard work and innovation has not gone unnoticed. She recently was awarded the 2014 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), the world's leading not-for-profit serving textile professionals since 1921.
"It was truly an honor to receive this recognition," Tina reflected. "I originally started designing these products for my family, and it is incredible to know that they are now making life more comfortable for people around the globe."
For more information on EmBraced in Comfort, visit www.EmBracedinComfort.com, or check out their Facebook page and blog.]]>
The virtual trail idea started back in 2007 when Kevin Henson learned his Boy Scout Troop wanted to participate in the River of Time Living History event (Bay City, www.riveroftime.org). After looking into the event, he discovered there was no representation from the Mexican War and that a number of his Mid-Michigan, 11-year old scouts had ancestors who had served in the conflict as members of the Mormon Battalion. From there, Kevin began researching the 2,100 mile march of the military group and discovered there were discrepancies between the stories written in journals and the physical maps of the accepted route.
As Scout Leader and an avid living history re-enactor, Kevin set out to retrace the steps of the military group and the areas in which the infantry had passed through to provide an accurate account of history for his scouts and to engage other family members of those who had participated in the march. Kevin's wife, Denny, joined him on the six-month trek from Iowa to California. During the hike, the couple began sharing what they found online via an early version of their application using Google Earth with pinpoints and text bubbles along the trail.
"I was the storyteller who wanted to make it easy for others to access historical data," said Kevin Henson, Mapping and Project Consultant for Map-N-Tour. "Denny was the visionary behind the application as she saw greater potential for using the tool on multi-dimensional levels."
Denny's vision was to share, educate, and enrich others' experiences by bringing stories to life online in an interactive manner. She wanted the user to feel immersed in the story whether it was following a historical trail, getting to know a community, or participating in an event … even if they couldn't be there.
"We knew this application had the power to engage as we'd watch people lean into the screen as we did our early presentations," shared Denny Henson, President/CEO of Map-N-Tours. "One of our stories held the attention of a 5-year old for over 30 minutes. That was truly inspiring!"
With no programming skills, the initial platform and interface was simple. But Denny knew they needed to expand its capabilities; as well as, make it mobile-friendly. So she got busy. She found tech consultants to work with, hired developers, and assembled an Advisory Team that included professionals with information technology (IT), business management, sales, and marketing experience. One of her first recruits was Greg Boss, Map-N-Tour's Chief Technology/Information Officer. Boss brought more than 17 years of IT experience to the company along with a portfolio of over 300 patents.
During this time, Denny also began working with a number of the Business Consultants from the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Great Lakes Bay Region (GLBR) and Technology Business Consultants from the Michigan SBDC Tech Team. Together, these SBDC consultants provided her with a diverse array of no-cost, hands-on support in developing the company's business plan, preparing financial models, understanding management strategies, obtaining market research, designing marketing strategies, and more. The consultants also provided introductions to key business professionals and contacts.
"The SBDC has had a great impact in shaping our business as they showed me I didn't have to do this alone," said Denny Henson. "From introducing us to our first client and providing us with valuable business resources to just being a cheerleader for our product."
Since the launch of Map-N-Tour, the company has grown its team of developers who have inspired several generations of their cloud-based software application. The company added mobile/tablet applications to their list of core competencies in 2013 and filed its first provisional patent application in early 2014. The Map-N-Tour team strives every day to make the application the best it can be using the latest advances in technology. The company was also recently invited to integrate its application with the Location One Information Services (LOIS), which is the oldest and largest economic development building, site and community database system in the country.
The company has also received several awards, including being selected as the 2012 Best Small Business for the Michigan SBDC GLBR and received a Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award for New Media in 2013 from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). One of their first clients, Midland Tomorrow, also received a Silver Award in New Media from the IEDC in 2012 for using Map-N-Tour's application and a Web Site Award for a Community with a Population of 50,000 – 100,000 People from the Michigan Economic Developer Association (MEDA) in 2012.
"The awards are wonderful but what we hear back from our clients is the most rewarding," shared Denny Henson. A few of those statements, include: "It's not just a product but an experience!" and "It allows us the opportunity to teach the unknown in a multi-dimensional experience."
Charlie Walker, President and CEO of the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation in Wisconsin shared, "The tool is flexible and allows us to do a lot of unique, creative, and innovative things. Being able to customize our virtual tours to specific industries has given us a competitive advantage."
Founded in 2012, Map-N-Tour is a certified woman-owned, privately-held business located in Midland. The company's award-winning software excels at marketing tourism, economic development, public history, events, and genealogy. To learn more about Map-N-Tour and to view one of their tours, visit them online at www.mapntour.com. You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter. To request more information or to schedule a presentation of the application, contact Denny Henson at (989) 493-5147 or via e-mail at email@example.com.]]>
"As an outdoor athlete you're faced with the challenge of trying to balance your body heat," said Lindsay Noonan, Chief Marketing Officer for Soletics. "I had envisioned a solar-powered shirt that would automatically balance my body heat as I warmed up and cooled down during a run."
Soletics is a tech company working to integrate smart technology into apparel design which will provide greater efficiencies in managing and regulating the user's body heat. Since its inception the company has refined the technology and downsized it to be more adaptable and feasible. The initial concept for a solar-powered jacket proved to be too bulky and inefficient at thermal management. Team Soletics is now evolving that technology into developing a lightweight, battery-powered glove that adapts to and regulates the temperature of each finger individually. This technology will be adaptable for use in designing textiles for winter athletes, action sports, and therapeutics (such as arthritis and Raynaud's disease).
Team Soletics consists of GVSU students Michael Kurley, a 2013 graduate with a business degree and a minor in math and physics; Vanessa Gore, a 2014 graduate with a degree in business management and marketing; and Lindsay Noonan, a Senior studying business management and economics. In the past two years, the team has pitched at more than a dozen competitions across the United States, engaged with thousands of potential customers, and received close to $55,000 in grants and awards. The two pivotal honors have been winning the Student Grand Prize at Accelerate Michigan and being a semifinalist in the International Business Model Challenge (IBMC).
"We wouldn't be where we are today without these competitions and the support of our advisors," shared Michael Kurley, Chief Executive Officer for Soletics. "They've given us the motivation to keep moving forward and a unique way to fund and validate our concept."
The advisors Kurley refers to includes: J. Kevin McCurren, Executive Director of GVSU's Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI); Dr. Tim Syfert and Sam Hogg, Professors at GVSU; and Shorouq Almallah, Operations Manager at CEI.
Team Soletics has also worked closely with the Technology Business Consultants at the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Pure Michigan Business Connect through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and Keystone Solutions Group in Kalamazoo. The Michigan SBDC provided Team Soletics with no-cost counseling and hands-on support in developing their business plan, obtaining market research, understanding business management strategies, preparing their pitch presentation(s), and introducing them to key business professionals and statewide/local agencies.
"Working with the SBDC, CEI, GVSU, and our advisors has been absolutely fantastic," said Vanessa Gore, Public Relations Specialist for Soletics. "Being students with little entrepreneurial experience, working with them was like having our own business insider."
Sandra Cochrane, one of their Technology Business Consultants from the Michigan SBDC shared, "They are active learners who have tapped into many of the available business resources across the state, including securing Varnum Law as their legal counsel through the MEDC's Pure Michigan Business Connect."
Soletics is on track to release the first generation of their Smart Glove in late 2015. The attractive and flexible glove is targeted directly at those who suffer from arthritis and Raynaud's Disease, and will be comfortable enough for daily wear. In the meantime, Team Soletics continues to participate in competitions and has expanded their pitch to include finding the right investors, engineers, and other professionals who will help shape the technology and future of the company.
To learn more about Soletics, visit them online at www.teamsoletics.com. You can also follow the Team Soletics' progress on their Facebook page or blog. To contact Soletics, call Michael Kurley at (517) 316-5094.]]>
These diverse products have given Brute Technologies a wide variety of clients, and an even wider variety of product uses. "There are always new ways to use our patents," said Jim Moberg, Chief Operating Officer of Brute Technologies. "We are constantly approached with requests for products, which has kept our company growing at a rate of over 20% per year."
Though they have sold their products for use by the U.S. Military, for spill containment in the oil and gas industry, and even for use in basketball courts, a majority of their business comes from the automotive industry. Brute Technologies developed RaceRamps, a line of high-quality, lightweight car ramps and display blocks with an anti-skid design. Many RaceRamps products are specifically designed for low-set racecars and sports cars, creating an extensive market in the high-performance automotive industry.
"Our products are made entirely in the United States, and we regularly export to thirteen additional countries across the globe," Jim reported.
Because of their desire to continue growing their business's exports, Brute Technologies recently received a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's (MEDC) State Trade Export Program (STEP). This grant allowed them to send sales representatives to Europe and further develop their international export strategy. Part of that strategy, Jim revealed, is working with the Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC).
"The MI-SBDC Export Specialists provided us with an insightful International Search Engine Optimization report," said Jim. "We would like to maintain our growth momentum and continue to find niche markets for our products. Our website plays a key role in that goal."
As Brute Technologies continues to expand both their product lines and customer base, they recognize that having an effective website is an important component of their sales strategy. The information provided in the International SEO report allowed Brute Technologies to make strategic changes to their website that will assist their sales both domestically and abroad.
While the company continues to grow their business internationally, they are thankful to have access to the resources and support found right at home in Michigan.
"We are steadily expanding our distribution. The export resources provided here in Michigan have been incredibly valuable to our growth."
For more information on Brute Technologies visit http://www.bruteindustries.com/index.html and http://www.raceramps.com.]]>


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Oldham County Schools may become more energy-efficient if new policies are enacted Monday.
The Oldham County Board of Education is considering an energy conservation policy that includes setting room thermostats to 72 degrees in the winter and 74 degrees when air-conditioned and dropping building temperatures to 55 degrees in unoccupied buildings during the winter, and shutting off air conditioners during summer break.
The policy also stipulates water temperature levels, acceptable lighting and directs that personnel shut off all electronic items when not in use.
Oldham homeowners and business owners are now required to register alarm systems with Oldham County Police.
According to an ordinance approved by Oldham fiscal court, alarm owners must obtain a permit within 30 days of obtaining an alarm system. Permits must be updated or renewed only if the property changes hands.
After a 7 to 1 vote by members of the Oldham County Fiscal Court, a red light was issued concerning a proposed ordinance to permit the use of golf carts on public roadways.
The golf carts must be operated by licensed drivers and must within five miles of a golf course and on roadways with speed limits under 35 miles per hour.
BUCKNER – There's not an "under new management" sign around the Oldham County Piranhas swimming scene – but there could be.
For the first time in the history of the program, John W. Black Aquatics Center director Laura Feese isn't leading the team. Instead, a trio of swimmers who came up in the Piranhas' program, Erin Esterle, Shane Wisecarver and Nicole Althoff along with Cy Tucker and Megan Burns are running the show.
Tucker is a long-time assistant leaving Burns as the only newcomer.
Residents of the city of Prospect won't see a property tax increase this year as the Prospect City Council approved the same rate as last year, a rate of 21.25 cents per $100 of assessed property. At that rate, those residents of Prospect who live within Oldham County paid a higher rate than any other residents of Oldham. Other cities in the county have yet to approve a rate for next year.
Name: Sami Henderson.
School: Oldham County Middle School.
Sport: Basketball/softball.
Age: 13.
Position: Point guard/shortstop.
Hometown: La Grange.
Accomplishments: Henderson, who will enter the eighth-grader at OCMS this fall, has been one of the outstanding campers at Oldham County High School Lady Colonels' coach Larry Just's basketball camp this week.
As a starting point guard for the OCMS seventh-grade team, Henderson helped the Lady Colonels to the conference finals. She enjoys running the show as a point guard.
Oldham County's property valuation administrator and 10 others are cleared of allegations regarding misconduct by hiring of family members.
A Franklin circuit court judge ruled on behalf of Oldham PVA Ron Winters and 10 other PVAs Monday in regards to allegations brought against them by the Kentucky Executive Branch Ethics Commission.
Sewer district officials avoided having a second rate increase this year, but they're telling customers to expect rate hikes during the next five years.
Members of Oldham fiscal court reviewed the Oldham County Sewer District's budget Tuesday and approved a revenue option that doesn't include an increase in rates but does include debt refinancing.
The Oldham Era was there. We came, we saw and we took LOTS of pictures! You will find them in our paper this week and at the bottom of this web page in the slideshow. See your graduate? Email John at: email@example.com for a reprint!
Teachers aren't the only employees losing their jobs due to budget cuts at Oldham County Schools. Two central office positions and two career center positions will be eliminated effective July 1.
Superintendent Paul Upchurch said he decided to eliminate positions for a district communications director and a facilities consultant. Those positions save a little more than $100,000 in district funds.
"It's strictly a financial decision," Upchurch said.
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Kosher meats at Brooklyn and 5 Towns Costco
The Jewish Star
By Malka Eisenberg
Issue of July 10, 2009 / 18 Tammuz 5769
Costco in Lawrence now stocks kosher meat from Empire. (Photo by Malka Eisenberg)
You won't find the cheapest kosher meat in the Five Towns at a kosher supermarket. It's actually at Costco on Rockaway Turnpike, believe it or not, vacuum-packed by a new sister brand of Empire Kosher Poultry, and jointly supervised by the OU and Star-K.
"Costco has taken a variety of cuts as tests into their Brooklyn and Five Towns stores to see how well they do," said Elie Rosenfeld, a spokesman for EKB Kosher Beef, LLC of Mifflintown, PA.
First-cut brisket, rib steaks, ground beef and chuck roast are available in "vacuum-packed packaging, so the quality is just as fresh as if they went into the butcher and the butcher cut it that day," Rosenfeld claimed.
Shoppers at the Lawrence Costco offered exclamations like, "Wow!" and "It's amazing!" earlier this week as they clustered around refrigerator cases marked "Kosher" that were filled with factory-packed kosher meat and fresh poultry. The chicken is standard Empire fare, under the supervision of the Orthodox Union and KAJ.
For the rest of the story see http://thejewishstar.wordpress.com/20...
re: MartyB
Your right - heck the 5 towns vaad should just shut down, and then you could eat anything!!!
I just went to Brachs today and they were selling chickens for $2.55/lb and more notabaly were selling Empire chickens for $2.89/lb - contrast this with Costco selling Empire chickens for $2.29/lb. I sure hope that Costco carries much more kosher items!
re: pitagirl
Can someone post prices from the Brooklyn costco. Would like to see if it's worth stopping in on way to Pic n Pay.
re: njkosher
Prices at the 5 towns Costco
Empire Chicken cut up - $2.29/lb
Empire Chicken legs - $2.29/lb
Empire Chicken breasts - $2.99/lb
Empire Chicken cutlets - $4.99/lb
Ground chuck (85%) – $5/lb
Chuck roast - $6/lb
Boneless Rib Eye 11.99/lb (two to a pack 3+lbs i.e. 2 x 24+oz boneless rib steak - yum)
London Broil $6.49/lb
1st cur Brisket $9.99/lb
Turkey tenderloins $3.99/lb
Beef stew meat $5.99/lb
They also carry Annon Kosher Pizza - 2 x 8slice boxes - $14.99
Don't forget, they also carry frozen Empire chickens $1.89/lb
re: MartyB
Just as an aside, for those watching their weight, the leanest ground beef sold at Gourmet Glatt (I believe they call it shoulder) is also about 85%- comparable in fat to the chuck sold at Costco, but I think it's about $6.99 a lb.
I went to Costco today and saw that they now carry packages of Meal Mart 1.25lb sliced cooked turkey breats for $10. It is nicely vacuum packed so one can buy a few packs and it will last for a while. I just love the pastrami but don't want to eat so much red meat so this is a nice option.
re: MartyB
This is a little off-topic, but the Costco in Hanover, NJ (near the Lubavitch Rabbinical College) is carrying big bricks of american cheese for 9.99 (HaOlam I think) and also has deli meats.
Any reports of the Costco in Hackensack?
re: vallevin
The costco on Route 10 in East Hanover, NJ is now selling:
Sliced Muenster (2lbs) - approx $9.79
Sliced American (2lbs) - $9.99
Shreeded Mozarella (2lbs) - $7.99
Goat Cheese - Not sure
Most definitely not Haolam, or Millers, but a good hasgacha, circle K, I think
Emek light cheese - $3.99
Also, Meal Mart vacuum packed pastrami, corned beef, turkey breast $9.99 for 1.25 lbs.
Meal Mart falafel balls and stuffed cabbage - no idea of price.
re: njkosher
Whats nice about Costco is the quality of the products that they carry, their prices and importantly the stability of their prices. I believe the prices here at the 5 towns Cosrco are the same for the items that you mentioned.
At the local stores here the prices for many items are all over the place. Case in point, here at Brachs they were charging $.99/can of Bumble Bee tuna, then I see it at $1.89/can now I see it for $.99/can. Look how well Costco does without the need for "sales". I prefer good stable prices rather than prices that fluctuate between great and rip-off.
re: MartyB
Does the Costco in Westbury (Long Island, NY) have fresh kosher meat?
re: havdalahclub
the 5 towns has the traffic to make it worthwhile for Costco to do the Kosher meat thing. I doubt Westbury has that much kosher traffic to make it worthwhile
re: havdalahclub
I've gotten pastrami and meal mart stuffed cabbage at the Rte 110 Huntington Store...no fresh meat.
Just called Costco in Nanuet - Rockland County - They expect to be carrying fresh kosher meat next starting next Week!
re: websterhall1994
Meal Mart 3lbs $12.59
re: MartyB
Brachs has Meal Mart 5lb for $17 as well as some other brand (something like Har Nof) for the same price (5lb for $17).
re: MartyB
Thanks, MartyB I knew I could count on you! I saw those Har Nof franks in Brach's- they looked a little sketchy, like someone glued the labels on in their basement.
re: websterhall1994
I actually bought a pack of the Har Nof a few weeks ago because they looked more "beefy" i.e. darker than the Meal Mart. When I checked the ingredients the Har Nof was Beef while the Meal Mart was some Beef/chicken combo hence its lighter color.
I didn't try them yet since I am at the moment drowning in rib steaks so the franks went to the kiddies.
re: MartyB
my wife's uncle who used to own a kosher deli provision house bought some of the Rib eye at costco. Said it was one of the best steaks he's ever had
re: berel
Just an update-was at the Nanuet Costco today and while they had a great selection of Empire poultry (not frozen), cheese, meal mart deli, etc., there was no fresh kosher beef that I could find. Oh well...
the price on the cheese and chicken blew away Rockland Kosher...which blows away anything in Connecticut, where I drove from! Wish I had the time to make a weekly run there!
re: ravyossi
They have it now in Nanuet.
re: mommysmazal
Not yet. It carries the Meal Mart deli.
re: Foodtekie
The Meal Mart deli stuff is awful. I tried the corned beef and pastrami when they first started carrying them and found them to be tasteless and full and thick fat, almost like cartilage. I haven't tried their turkey but $10 is less of a deal for it than it is for the meat.
re: cheesecake17
Empire is the same everywhere, no? It's the meat that is unique.
re: MisterBill2
I've had Empire turkeys that were freezerburned. It was also $!.79 in Costco- as compared to $3.29 in Glatt Mart.
re: cheesecake17
Gourmet Glatt charges $3.39 for the Empire turkey. I know that Costco has less overhead larger volume etc. but how does GG and Glatt Mart justify such a premium. All they do is the same thing Costco does - take it from the box and put it into their freezer. No kashrus issues here. It is frozen, packed and labeled from Empire with the hasgacha in place.
re: MartyB
It's the larger volume that makes the difference. But it's still such a big difference.
Costco also had smaller turkeys- 12lb and 14lb..
re: MartyB
It's obviously volume-based, just like with any other distributor. I had a client years ago who had a chain of stores and consequently received better prices from distributors than mom & pop operations or small chains. The difference was great enough that he ran his own distribution sideline re-selling to smaller operations and still making enough to pocket a profit.
In addition, Costco's mark-ups are pretty tight (2/3 of their profits come from membership fees). And a store that caters to a limited clientele (and is closed on Shabbos) naturally has a higher overhead.
re: ferret
Still, a 15lb turkey bought from Gourmet Glatt would cost me $50.85 while at Costco $26.85 thats a cost savings of $24! Not an insignificant cost difference for one item. A 47% savings!
re: MartyB
i also have not had good luck at gourmet glatt with their turkeys not having a freezer burnt taste, where costco seems to have a big enough turnover that i dont rememebr ever having that problem


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Emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive species killing native ash trees, has been detected for the first time in Tipton and Starke counties.
In Tipton County, EAB was found in Liberty, Madison and Wildcat townships. In Starke County, EAB was found in North Bend Township, specifically at the Bass Lake Beach and Campground.
Additionally, EAB has been detected in new locations in counties where the insect was already known to exist. In Blackford County, it was detected in Jackson and Licking townships. In Delaware County, EAB was in Union Township. In Fulton County, it was detected in Newcastle Township.
In Hamilton County, EAB was found in Adams Township. In Henry County, it was detected in Jefferson Township, and in Madison County, it was in Lafayette, Pipecreek and Richland townships.
EAB, first detected in Indiana in 2004, has now been found in more than 50 counties here. The primary mode of transport for the pest is through movement of firewood in campgrounds.
Tipton and Starke were already included in the 79-county area under the Indiana EAB quarantine. The 13 counties not included in Indiana's EAB quarantine are all in the southwestern part of the state.
The Indiana EAB quarantine regulates the movement of certain materials such as whole ash trees, ash limbs, untreated ash lumber with the bark attached and cut firewood of any hardwood species with the bark attached. Moving regulated materials out of the quarantined area requires a compliance agreement from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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Members of the public can take classes to become a certified Indiana Master Naturalist (IMN) starting in March at Salamonie Lake. The mission of the IMN program is to promote volunteer service at Indiana's state parks and reservoirs by teaching adult learners about Indiana's plants, water, soils and wildlife.
Participants will be able to use their newly learned skills as volunteer interpretive naturalists. The IMN program at the Salamonie Interpretive Center runs March 14-May 16, mostly on Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., with some Saturdays scheduled.
The program is sponsored by Upper Wabash Interpretive Services (UWIS), which serves J. Edward Roush Fish & Wildlife Area, Salamonie and Mississinewa lakes and Ouabache State Park.
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The class will be geared toward youth, but all ages are welcome. It will have a classroom portion of instruction and a hands-on demonstration portion. Please dress for the weather and plan on being outside for the class.
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The program starts at 1 p.m. CST, and will feature North America's smallest falcon, the American kestrel. Additionally, a partnership program will be given in which citizens can help build and monitor kestrel nest boxes. A live kestrel will be featured during the program.
The program is free after the entrance fee of $5 per in-state vehicle or $10 per out-of-state vehicle. For more information, call 219-926-1390. Indiana Dunes State Park is located at 1600 North 25 E., Chesterton, IN 46304.
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I want it to still be summer. And it mostly is. This morning, though, it smelled like autumn.
My friend Joanna (of Eating Like an Immigrant) keeps mentioning crock pot apple butter. When I saw apples on sale (ordered online, 3 kg for about $3), I decided it was time to make some.
I used Erin's recipe for Crock Pot Apple Butter, but made some modifications. I cleaned the apples in a water/vinegar soak and then cut them
Modifying it to NOT peel the apples, but used a quick apple cutter like this to cut the 6 kg of apples quickly. Oh, I cleaned them in a water/vinegar soak first and this apple cutter made the prep take no time. To be extra cautious about the canning safety, I added a little citric acid to the bottom of each jar before doing a full 10 minute water bath.
Besides these jars, we had another large jar which is already gone!
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With a houseful of teens, I still seek sources of encouragement which help me refocus on the Lord and minister to my family. Both the Clarksons and Karen are good sources for that sort of in-the-grind, look-to-the-Lord encouragement.
Heartfelt Discipline, by Clay Clarkson has been recently republished (I can't believe I first read it in 2004, and yet still haven't written a review!) It is definitely worth the read, but if you don't have time for that. . . at least listen to the podcast interviews!
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Pound cakes have been around for a long time and began with one pound each of flour, butter, sugar and eggs, hence the name. A cake made from the original recipe is going to be plain, dense and a little on the dry side. It was a definite improvement over more primitive cakes when it was first developed, but I have never heard anyone request ... Read More »
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It was pointed out in this article, that when Cooks Illustrated standards diverge from your own, you can end up being a bit disappointed with their recipes. I have found this to be a true assessment on several occasions, though the recipes themselves are excellent. There are some types of food where the likelihood of this happening is very low. Cakes are a good example ... Read More »
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