Business to donate profits to food bank
December 15, 2009
Adam Gentry and Charley Lindsley were having a tough time finding work in this economy. So in August, they started a new business, Easy Oil.
“We invented jobs for ourselves,” Gentry said. Read more
New business owners brave current market
September 1, 2009
Jason Schaefer, owner of Golf USA, takes a swing in his business’ indoor driving range. Photo by J.B. Wogan
Recession or no, Ray McCorkle decided to open A-Game Sports in Inglewood Plaza in August. He said he believed the presence of three high schools in Sammamish would create a steady demand for sports apparel.
So far, it’s been a struggle.
“We’re breathing. It’s short breaths, but we’re breathing. We need more business,” McCorkle said.
It might seem crazy to open a new business in today’s retail market. People aren’t buying like they did a couple of years ago. The state Department of Revenue released figures in July that said taxable retail sales in King County were down 14.4 percent from last year — about $3.5 billion.
But at least three local entrepreneurs are braving the market anyway and opening new businesses in Sammamish.
McCorkle, who calls himself a “gym rat,” said he has bought advertising in local newspapers and in high school football booster programs, but he still needs to find ways to get the word out that his store exists.
Deb Sogge, executive director of the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce, said McCorkle’s problem wasn’t unusual.
“I think the number one challenge is getting the word out that they’ve opened,” Sogge said. Sogge said new business owners often approach her about marketing strategies. Read more
Portal designed to keep an online eye on children
July 14, 2009
Not long ago, Christine Mason decided she was going to do something to make the Internet safe for children.
“My children were starting to spend more time online and my daughter wanted to get an e-mail address, so she could write to her grandparents in Arizona,” Mason said. “I did a little research and I just didn’t find anything that made sense for kids.”
So Mason,of Sammamish, created ZillaDog and ZillaMail, an Internet portal intended to provide a safe Web site and e-mail server for children. The site links to Web sites that Mason said are favored by children. There are trailers for movies rated G and PG, games, and links to other child-friendly Web sites.
Billy and Carle Mason play online games at Zilladog.com.
Business Directory
December 16, 2008
ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING
Tate & Oellrich, Inc. P.S., CPA’s
Specializing in Accounting, Payroll &
Tax Services for Small Business & Individuals
425 Rainier Blvd N, Issaquah
425.392.5650 · www.tateandoellrich.com
Today’s Business Solutions, LLC
“Let Us Make Your Passion A Reality”
4580 Klahanie Dr SE, #251, Issaquah 98029
Email: todaysbusinesssolutions@comcast.net
425.652.1354 • www.TodaysBusinessSolutions.net
ACUPUNCTURE
The Spa at Moon Lodge
Organically Focused · Holistically Minded
Renowned Massages · Acupuncture
Natural Skin Care · Cleanses · Colonics
Issaquah · 425.392.4700
www.VisitMoonLodge.com
ADVERTISING AGENCY
SYNCHRO Creative Communications
Creative, strategic advertising
& design that gets results.
425.885.5661 x1
www.SynchroCreative.com
ANTIQUES
Graybeard’s Gilman Antique Gallery
“Find Your Treasure with Us”
625 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah
425.391.6640
www.GilmanAntiqueGallery.com
APARTMENTS
Hutchison House Apartments
Handicapped units available, senior housing
Equal Opportunity Housing.
105 Mountain Park Blvd SW, Issaquah 98027
425.392.9139 · TTY 425.562.4002
ART
Art by Fire
Kids & Adults · Private & Group Classes
Visit the Gallery · See live glass blowing
195 Front St N, Issaquah
425.996.8867 · www.artbyfire.com
ASSISTED LIVING
Red Oak Senior Housing
Understanding Life’s Priorities
650 E North Bend Way, North Bend
425.888.7108
Assisted & Retirement Living · Dementia Care
Spiritwood at Pine Lake Assisted Living
www.VillageConcepts.com
3607 228th Ave SE, Issaquah 98029
425.313.9100
ATTORNEYS
O’Brien, Barton, Wieck & Joe, Attorneys at Law
Personal Injury · Family Law
Wills · Estate Tax Planning · Probate
Real Estate Transactions · Traffic Tickets
175 NE Gilman Blvd · 425.391.7427
www.OBrienLawFirm.net
AUTO INSURANCE
Kathy Johnson
State Farm Insurance
240 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite C
425.392.2224 · 425.391.7377
www.KathyJohnsonInsurance.com
AUTO LOANS
Prevail Credit Union
A Better Way to Save & Borrow
In Issaquah • for Washington Residents
206.382.1888 or 800.248.6928
www.prevailcu.com
AUTO REPAIR
Autoworks of Issaquah
Voted one of the top 15 shops in Puget Sound
by Puget Sound Consumers Checkbooks.
1590 NW Mall St, Issaquah
425-392-4568 · www.autoworks-wa.com
Clark’s Towing
Auto · Truck · Foreign · Domestic
Family owned & operated since 1965
6003 221st Pl SE · PO Box 2107
Issaquah 98027 · 425.392.6000
Eastside Services, Inc.
Auto & Truck Repair
6003 221st Pl SE
425.557.0102
www.EastsideServices.com
German Car Specialists, Inc.
BMW · Audi · Mercedes Benz
Service & Repair since 1979
30 Year Anniversary · Located in Factoria.
425.644.7770 · www.GermanAuto.com
Integrity Automotive
It’s more than a name…it’s how we do business.
5648 221st Place SE, Issaquah
425.557.8665
www.IntegrityAutoRepair.com
Klahanie Shell & Service Center
Auto Repair
4598 Klahanie Dr SE
Issaquah 98029
425.313.3057
Mark’s Japanese-European Auto Repair
We are your Dealer Alternative.
90 NW Gilman Blvd, Ste A, Issaquah
425.313.9999
www.marksjapanese-european.com
Morgan Motors
Award Winning Auto Service and Repair
Voted Best Customer Service/ Auto Repair
1 Block South of Gilman Blvd behind McDonald’s
425.391.3600 · www.ExpertAutoCare.com
BANKS
Eastside Commercial Bank
Smart Simple Banking for Small Businesses
3326 160th Ave SE, Ste 101
Bellevue 425.373.0400 · Member FDIC
www.eastsidecommercialbank.com
Prevail Credit Union
A Better Way to Save & Borrow
In Issaquah · for Washington Residents
206.382.1888 or 800.248.6928
www.prevailcu.com
BOAT REPAIR
Eastside Services, Inc.
Auto & Truck Repair
1490 19th Ave NW
425.557.0102
www.eastsideservices.com
BUILDING MATERIALS
Issaquah Cedar & Lumber
Decking · Beams · Fencing · Siding
5728 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE
425.392.3631
www.cedarexperts.com
Millwork Outlet
New and Re-used Building Materials
New Construction · Remodel
www.millworkoutlet.com
North Bend · 425.888.5044
Maple Valley · 425.432.5189
CHILD CARE
Kid’s Country Childcare
Childcare · 4 weeks – 12 years
Love · Laugh · Learn · Grow
710 NW Gilman Blvd, Ste D108
425.369.2400 · www.KidsCountry.net
Sammamish Family YMCA
4221 228th Avenue SE · 425.391.4840
www.SammamishYMCA.org
We build strong kids, strong families
& strong communities.
CHIROPRACTIC
Issaquah Family Chiropractic
6220 East Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Ste A
Sammamish · 425.557.8787
Gentle · Safe · Effective
www.finealign.com
Klahanie Chiropractic
Auto Accidents · Family Care · Sports Injury
Klahanie Dr · 425.391.5050
Snoqualmie Ridge Chiropractic
425.396.5570
Dr. Ken Lichtenwalter, Dr. Ben Britton
& Daniel Ruiz LMT
www.klahaniechiropractic.com
CHURCH/SYNAGOGUE
Chabad of the Central Cascades
Jewish Community Center of Issaq/Samm
24121 SE Black Nugget Rd, Issaquah 98029
425.427.1654 · Fax 425.642-8389
www.ChabadIssaquah.com
St. Joseph Catholic Church & School
220 Mountain Park Blvd. Issaquah
425.392.5516 · Fax 425.392.2722
www.sjcissaquah.org
Email: office@sjcissaquah.org
CREDIT UNION
Prevail Credit Union
A Better Way to Save & Borrow
In Issaquah · for Washington Residents
206.382.1888 or 800.248.6928
www.prevailcu.com
CLOTHING
The Grange Supply
We carry Carhartt & Ariat clothing & boots
plus Outback Trading, Wrangler & more!
145 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah
425.392.6469 · www.grangesupply.com
COUNSELING
Friends of Youth
Mental Health · Substance Abuse Treatment
Family Counseling · Parenting Support
414 Front St N, PO Box 12, Issaquah
425.392.6367 · www.FriendsofYouth.org
Solid Rock Counseling Center
Rebecca Turner
1212 104th Ave SE, Bellevue
www.rebecca-turner.com
425.454.3863
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DANCE INSTRUCTION
Dance with Miss Sue
Ballet · Tap · Tumbling · for ages 3 to 7
Hip Hop for ages 7 to 10
Pine Lake Comm Ctr · 21333 SE 20th, Samm
425.443.5737
Gotta Dance
Tap · Ballet · Jazz · Hip Hop
Lyrical · Ages 2 to Adult
17945 NE 65th, Redmond · 425.861.5454
www.gottadance.com
Issaquah Dance Theatre
Ballet/Jazz/Modern/Lyrical/Hip Hop/Tap
All Ages & Abilities Welcome!
1575 NW Mall St, Issaquah 98027
425.391.2632 · www.IssaquahDance.com
DEMENTIA CARE
Spiritwood at Pine Lake Assisted Living
www.VillageConcepts.com
3607 228th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98029
425.313.9100
DENTISTS
1st Impressions Dental Care
Dr. Ron Sherman
NO LECTURES · NO GUILT
5825 221st Place, Ste 100, Issaquah
425.391.4964 · www.drronsherman.com
Barry A. Feder Mark Germack, DDS
Voted Favorite Dentists in 2007-2008!
Dr. Barry Feder · Dr. Mark Germack
Medical Center of Issaquah
450 NW Gilman Blvd, Ste 103
425.392.7541
www.drfeder.com
Issaquah Valley Dental Care
1660 NW Gilman Blvd, Ste C1
Issaquah 98027
425.392.4122 · Fax 425.392.1167
www.issaquahdental.com
Kimberly J. Santiago, DDS, PS
Family and Aesthetic Dentistry
22619 SE 64th Pl, Ste 120, Issaquah
425.392.4888
www.issaquahfamilydentistry.com
DRIVING SCHOOLS
1st Time Driving Academy
Recognized leader in traffic safety
Teens · Adults · Seniors · Mature Adults
Affordable Driving School _ 425.450.5520
www.1sttimedrivingacademy.net
EDUCATION
LearningRx – Issaquah
We can help make learning easier!
Train the Brain · Unlock the Potential
195 NE Gilman Blvd., Ste 100, Issaquah
425.657.0908 · www.LearningRx.com
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Accurate Electric
Residential/Commercial Service & Repair
Troubleshooting, recessed lights & more
Service area · Issaquah/Sammamish/Eastside
425.369.6122 _www.Accurate-Electric.com
ENGINEERING/SURVEYING
Baima & Holmberg, Inc.
100 Front St S
In Historic Downtown Issaquah
425.392.0250 · Fax 425.391.3055
EYE CARE
New Vision Eye Care
Dr. K. Moscovitz OD · Dr. H. Sutter OD
Pine Lake Dental – Medical Center
425.392.2196
www.newvisioneyecare.com
FARM SUPPLIES
The Grange Supply
Livestock Feed · Fencing
Veterinary Supplies · Horse Tack
145 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah
425.392.6469 · www.grangesupply.com
FISHING
Creekside Angling Company
The Eastside’s Premier Fly Shop
1180 NW Gilman Blvd
425.392.3800
www.fishcreekside.com
FITNESS/HEALTH
Active Body Pilates
Gilman Village
317 Gilman Blvd, Ste 2, Issaquah
206.229.5103
www.ActiveBodyPilates.com
Fitness Together – Issaquah
Studio of the Year 2007 & 2008
Free Trial Session & Consultation
660 NW Gilman Blvd, Ste C-1
www.FTissaquah.com · 425.392.4804
Klahanie Fitness
Only $18/month
Klahanie Center
4524 Klahanie Dr SE
425.391.0722
Sammamish Family YMCA
4221 228th Ave SE • 425.391.4840
www.SammamishYMCA.org
We build strong kids, strong families &
strong communities.
FLORISTS
Cascade Florists
Flower Delivery & Gifts
Open 24/7 to better serve you.
94 Front St N, Issaquah
425.392.7566 · www.cascadeflorists.com
Countryside Floral & Garden
Full Service Florist · We deliver
425.392.0999 · 800.554.8108
1420 NW Gilman Blvd, Ste 1
www.countrysidefloral.com
www.weddingsatcountrysidefloral.com
FURNACE REPAIR
Dirk’s Heating
Gas · Oil · Electric
Service & Installation
Serving the Eastside since 1966
425.392.1937
GARDENING
The Grange Supply
Plants, seeds, gardening tools &
all your organic needs.
145 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah
425.392.6469 · www.grangesupply.com
GAS INDUSTRIAL
Central Welding Supply
Exchange of All Types of Gas Cylinders
200 NE Juniper St, Issaquah 98027
425.392.6051
www.centralwelding.com
GAS STATIONS/SERVICE STATIONS
The Grange Supply
We also sell Bio-Diesel
145 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah
425.392.6469 · www.grangesupply.com
Issaquah 76
Gas · Groceries · Propane
6420 East. Lake Sammamish Pkwy
Exit 17 · I-90 · Issaquah
425.392.9250
GLASS
Eastside Mobile Auto Glass, Inc.
Located in Mall
60 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah
425.391.7227
www.eastsidemobileautoglass.com
Issaquah Glass, Inc.
Celebrating 44 yrs serving the Eastside!
30200 SE 79th St, Ste 130
Now Exit 22 off I-90
www.IssaquahGlass.com · 425.392.5333
HORSE BACK RIDING
Red Gate Farm Day Camp
Summer CampRiding Lessons _ Winter/Spring/Fall
Sammamish Plateau _ 425.392.0111
www.redgatefarmdaycamp.com
HOTELS
Hilton Garden Inn – Seattle/Issaquah
1800 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah 98027
425.837.3600 · Fax 425.837.3635
www.seattleissaquah.hgi.com
Everything. Right where you need it
Holiday Inn – Issaquah
1801 12th Avenue NW
425.392.6421
www.holidayinn.com/sea-issaquah
INSURANCE
Kathy Johnson, State Farm Insurance
240 NW Gilman Blvd, Ste. C
425.392.2224 · 425.391.7377
www.KathyJohnsonInsurance.com
KITCHEN
Kitchen Cupboard
317 NW Gilman Blvd • Suite 34
Gilman Village • Issaquah 98027
425.392.7284
www.kitchencupboardonline.com
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS
Alpental Landscaping
425.788.8124
Email: alpentallandscaping@hotmail.com
Installation · Design · Hardscape
www.alpentallandscaping.com
Greener Dreams, Inc.
425.369.8133
Professional yard maintenance
Experience in Issaquah, Redmond,
Sammamish & Sno-Valley since 1991
Free Proposals · 425.369.8133
LICENSING
Alpine Licensing
Full Service vehicle/vessel registration
Open 6 days a week! M-F 9-6 & Sat. 9-5
1175 NW Gilman Blvd Ste B3 Issaquah
425.369.0409 • www.alpinelicensing.com
MARTIAL ARTS
Kung Fu Club of Issaquah
32841 SE 47th Place, Fall City 98024
425.392.4712 · Real Skills, For Life
www.kungfuclubissaquah.com
Kung Fu · Qi Gong · Meditation
MASSAGE THERAPY
Ancient Arts Bodywork
Since 1992
Relaxation · Injury Treatment · Insurance
1595 NW Gilman Blvd, Ste 15
425.392.4387 · Fax 425.313.0198
Issaquah Massage & Integrative Movement Arts
Therapeutic Massage · Bodywork · GYROTONIC(®)
Injury Treatment · Insurance · Reiki · SOMA(®)
1575 NW Mall St, Issaquah · 425.246.7059
www.issaquahmassageandbodywork.com
The Spa at Moon Lodge
Organically Focused _ Holistically Minded
Renowned Massages · Acupuncture
Natural Skin Care _ Cleanses _ Colonics
Issaquah · 425.392.4700
www.visitmoonlodge.com
MEAT MARKET
Fischer Meats
Full service meat market since 1910
85 Front St N, Downtown Issaquah
425.392.3131 · Fax 425.392.0168
MEDICAL/HEALTH SERVICES
Overlake Medical Center Issaquah
24-Hour Urgent Care Clinic
5708 East Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE
Issaquah 98027
425.688.5777
www.overlakehospital.org/urgentcare
Vasectomy Center
No Scalpel · No Needle – No Pain Swedish Issaquah Campus
Swedish Greenlake Clinic
Edmonds Family Medicine
425.394.0773
www.vasectomycentereastside.com
MEETING SPACE/BANQUETS
Historic Gibson Hall
105 Newport Way SW
425.392.4016
www.issaquah.kiwanis.org
Rental Hall 900+ sq ft with full kitchen
Holiday Inn-Issaquah
1801 12th Avenue NW
425.392.6421
www.holidayinn.com/sea-issaquah
Pine Lake Community Club
Rent for Parties, Meetings
Weddings & Receptions
425.392.2313 · 425.392.4041
www.pinelakecommunityclub.com
MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS
Bank of America · Jose Graterol
Lower your monthly payments now!
Hablamos Espanol _ 425.829.8447
Jose_Graterol@countrywide.com
mortgage.bankofamerica.com/josegraterol
Prevail Credit Union
A Better Way to Save & Borrow
In Issaquah – for Washington Residents
206.382.1888 or 800.248.6928
www.prevailcu.com
MUSIC LESSONS/RETAIL
Hammond Ashley Violins
Full Service Violin Family Dealer
Lessons · Repair · Rentals · Recitals
320 3rd Ave NE
425.392.3963
www.hammondashley.com
Plateau Music
Lessons: voice/brass/woodwinds/strings/
guitar/percussion. Music books.
Trial lessons available! Instrumentrentals, sales, repairs, exchanges.
The best teachers, all styles, all ages
Klahanie Shopping Center • 425.369.9333
www.plateaumusic.org
NEWSPAPERS
The Issaquah Press
Founded in 1900
45 Front St S, Issaquah 98027
425.392.6434
www.issaquahpress.com
Sammamish Review
Founded in 1992
45 Front St S, Issaquah 98027
425.392.6434
www.sammamishreview.com
NUDIST PARKS
Fraternity Snoqualmie
A Family Nudist Park
PO Box 748, Issaquah 98027
425.392.NUDE
www.fraternitysnoqualmie.com
NURSERY/GARDEN CENTERS
Hayes Nursery
Full selection of superb quality plants,
flowers, trees & gifts. Professional
staff for all-year gardening advice.
12504 Issaquah-Hobart Rd
425.391.4166
NURSING FACILITIES
Issaquah Nursing & Rehabilitation
Proven Commitment to Care
805 Front St S, Issaquah
425.392.1271
www.issaquahnursing.com
Providence Marianwood
Skilled Nursing and Rehab
A caring difference you can feel.
3725 Providence Point Dr SE
425.391.2800
www.providence.org
ORTHODONTICS
Christian P. Manley, DDS, MS
Specialist in Orthodontics
710 NW Juniper St · 425.392.7533
22731 SE 29th · 425.391.8384
www.cpmortho.com
PAINT/WALLPAPER
Bellevue Paint & Decorating
Featuring Benjamin Moore Paints
Bellevue · 425.454.7509
Overlake · 425.641.7711
Sammamish · 425.836.5484
www.bellevuepaint.net
PET SUPPLIES
Civilized Nature Pet Supplies
Health · Behavior · Play
Your Community Resource for Animal Care.
608 228th Ave NE, Sammamish 98074
425.868.3737 • www.civilizednature.com
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Balance Physical Therapy Inc.
Restore strength and balance to your body
730 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite C-108
425.391.6794 •
www.balancept.org
POOL/SPA
PoolPro, Inc.
425.455.4854
Maintenance · Full Service/Repair · Renos. Safety Fencing · Heaters · Pumps · Filters
Family owned in Issaquah for 11 years.
www.poolproinc.com
PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS
Hamre Investigators
29 years of Experience & Results
206.335.0631 · www.hamrepi.com
Investigative · Surveillance · Polygraph
Personal · Civil · Criminal · Insurance Defense
REAL ESTATE RESIDENTIAL
Coldwell Banker Bain
1151 NW Sammamish Rd, Ste 103
Issaquah
425.391.5600
www.cbbain.com
Susan H. Gerend, CRS, GRI, ASP
Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc.
Certified Residential Specialist
Connected to the Pulse of
Sammamish & Issaquah for over 30 years.
206.719.4663 • www.susangerend.com
James Hua
Incolo Real Estate Services
Issaquah & Sammamish Homes Experts
206.595.1696
www.incolo.com
Christine Kipp International
President’s Premier·Top 1%
Coldwell Banker Bain
Issaquah & Sammamish Agent
425.961.5325 • chris@christinekipp.com
www.christinekipp.com
Chris & Cris Nelson, Realtors
John L. Scott Real Estate – Issaquah
206.654.3262
Smarter Real Estate Thinking!
ccnelson@ccnelson.com or
www.ccnelson.com
The Nelsons…NATURALLY
Patina Real Estate
Introducing People & Places
195 West Sunset Way, Issaquah
425.837.1200
www.patinarealestate.com
Larry & Kathy Reichle, Assoc. Brokers
Windermere/East Issaquah
50+ years of experience on the Eastside
“We fulfill our promise of great service”
206.999.1690 • larryrei@sprynet.com
www.larryandkathy.mywindermere.com
Alicia R. Reid, Realtor
Coldwell Banker Bain, Redmond
Eastside Specialist, Top 2%
International President’s Circle
425.466.0203 • sold@aliciareid.com
www.areasontomove.com
Nancy Sinclair, Re/Max Metro – Eastside
Professional service with a personal touch.
Living & working on Eastside over 25 years
206.353.2639 · nancysinclair@remax.net
www.nancysinclair.com
RECREATION – YOUTH/ADULTS/SENIORS
Redmond/Sammamish Boys & Girls Club
7300 208th Avenue NE, Redmond (Union Hill)
425.836.9295
www.mypositiveplace.org
The Positive Place for Kids
Sammamish Family YMCA
4221 228th Avenue SE _ 425.391.4840
www.sammamishymca.org
We build strong kids, strong families
& strong communities
REMODELING/HANDYMAN
Cole NW Construction
“Building dreams you live in.”
Kitchen & bath remodeling, additions
& design services. Free Estimates!
425.557.2950 _ www.colenw.com
Craig Smith Construction, Inc.
Top-quality additions, kitchens & baths
Outdoor covered cook areas a specialty
Remodeling the Eastside for 34 years
425.392.4751 · www.CraigSmithConst.com
Four Seasons Home Improvement
Highly Reviewed, Rated & References
Minor Plumbing, Int. Remodeling, Baths, Kitchens, more
Competitive Rates · Senior Discounts
425.281.2561 · www.fourseasonshome.com
Issaquah Glass, Inc.
Celebrating 44 years serving the Eastside!
30200 SE 79th St, Ste 130
Now Exit 22 off I-90
www.IssaquahGlass.com · 425.392.5333
Kitchen Arts
Kraft Maid Cabinetry
For every room in your home
Complimentary in-home consultation
Studio showroom on the Plateau
425.369.0302
Marshall, Inc. General Contracting
425.427.6554 · 425.922.8095
30 years of Small Project Service
Remodel · New Construction · Design/Build
Shirey Handyman Service
235 NE Juniper St, Issaquah
425.392.8301 · Fax 425.392.8302
www.ShireyHandyman.com
Eliminate the List!
RESTAURANTS/BARS
Denny’s
Real Breakfasts 24/7
720 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah
425.392.6025
www.dennys.com
Flying Pie Pizzeria
30 Front St S
425.391.2407 Fax 425.391.3799
www.flyingpiepizzeria.com
Holiday Inn · Issaquah
1801 12th Ave NW
425.392.6421
www.HolidayInn.com/sea-issaquah
Issaquah Cafe
Your Family’s Favorite Comfort Foods!
1580 NW Gilman Blvd
Meadows Shopping Center (next to QFC)
425.391.9690
La Casita Mexican Restaurant
3076 Issaquah/Pine Lake Rd
www.LaCasita.ws · 425.391.5911
Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant
480 228th Ave NE
www.RanchoGrande.ws · 425.898.7328
Pogacha
NW Cuisine with an Adriatic Flair
120 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah
425.392.5550
www.pogacha.com
Round Table Pizza
Carry Out, Dine In, Delivery, Banquet Facilities
730 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah
425.391.7117 · www.roundtablepizza.com
M-Th 11am-10pm/F-Sat 11am-11pm/Sun 12-10pm
Stan’s Bar-B-Q
Rated #1 in the State!
58 Front St
425.392.4551
www.stansbarbq.com
Thai Ginger
Authentic Thai Cuisine
Issaquah/Klahanie · 425.369.8233
Redmond Town Center · 425.558.4044
www.thaiginger.com
RETIREMENT LIVING
Bellewood Retirement Apartments
Retirement Living with Choices
3710 Providence Point Dr SE
425.391.2880
www.bellewood.com
ROOFING
AAA-1 Roof Care Since 1988
Roof Cleaning & Re-roofing Done Right
We do steep roofs · 5 yr Certifications
Air & Water Cleaning Available
Nominated “Business of the Year” by BBB
206.930.2289 · www.AAA1PressureWashing.com
Nominated Business of the Year by BBB.
Century Roofing
39 yrs of Exp · Best Warranties in the Business!
Call Today for a FREE ESTIMATE!
425.888.2343 · 800.943.8730
www.centuryroofing.biz
RV PARKS
Issaquah Village RV Park
60 full hookup sites. Clean, friendly atmosphere.
Reservations recommended • 425.392.9233
650 1st Ave NE, IssaquaH • 800.258.9233
www.home.earthlink.net/~issaquahrv/
SCHOOLS
Aster Montessori School
Preschool – Kindergarten Ages 3-6 years
Academically nurturing, music • spanish
call 425-557-4238, Klahanie • Issaquah
www.astermontessori.com
Cougar Mountain Academy
For Children with High Expectations
Elementary Grades, Kindergarten & Pre-K
5410 194th Ave. SE • 425.641.2800
www.cougarmountainacademy.org
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool
425.392.1201 Ext. 4
www.oslcissaquah.org
preschool1201@hotmail.com
All faiths welcome. Ages 3, 4 & 5
Sammamish Children’s School
Nurturing Children & Enriching Families
207 228th Ave SE, Sammamish 98074
425.313.9000
www.sammamishschool.com
Sammamish Christian School & Noah’s Ark Preschool
Enriching Minds · Nurturing Hearts
Inspiring Souls · www.SCSNA.org
4221-B 228th Ave SE · 425.392.7470
Sammamish Hills Lutheran Preschool
Where kids love to learn & learn to love.
22818 SE 8th St
Sammamish 98074
muffie@shlc.org · www.shlc.org
St. Joseph School
Issaquah & Snoqualmie
Serving Preschool thru Grade 8
Nurturing Catholic Community
220 Mountain Park Blvd SW, Issaquah
425.313.9129 • www.sjsissaquah.org
SnoSprings School
Pre-K, K & 1st Grade
Foundation Education
25237 SE Issaquah-Fall City Rd
425.392.1196 • www.snosprings.com
Sunnybrook Montessori School
Academic program · Experienced Teachers
14 mos-6 yrs · Low Ratios · Extended Care
1005 5th Ave NW, Issaquah · 425.392.4087
www.SunnybrookMont.com
SHOPPING CENTERS
Downtown Issaquah Plaza
Front St S & Sunset Way
Retail Services: Flying Pie Pizzeria,
Front Street Market, Sa Rang Chae,
Issaquah Furniture & Veloce Velo
THEATRES
Village Theatre
303 Front St. N, Downtown Issaquah
Box Office · 425.392.2202
Box Office Hours · Tue-Sat 11am-7pm
www.villagetheatre.org
TOWING
Clark’s Towing, LLC
Auto · Truck · Foreign · Domestic
Family owned & operated since 1965
6003 221st Pl SE · PO Box 2107
Issaquah 98027 • 425.392.6000
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Cruise Holidays of Issaquah
We make cruise planning easy!
1505 Gilman Blvd, Ste 1-B, Issaquah
425.557.4439
www.CruiseHolidays.com/issaquah
Issaquah Travel/Travizon
Leisure & Corporate Travel
240 NW Gilman Blvd, Ste 108
425.392.8900
www.issaquahtravel.com
TUTORING
Dyslexia Mastery
Dyslexia Correction · www.Dyslexia.com
Reading · Spelling · Math · Writing
Auditory Processing · Attention Focus
Diagnostic Evaluation · Individual Program
425.222.4163 or 800.818.9056
Huntington Learning Center
Celebrating 32 years of Academic Success
1460 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah
425.391.0383
1915 140th Ave NE, Ste D3, Bellevue
425.643.8098
www.huntingtonlearning.com
Kumon Math & Reading Center of Pine Lake
2850 228th Ave SE, Sammamish 98075
425.277.6106
www.kumon.com
WEDDING AND EVENTS
Pine Lake Community Club
Rent for Parties, Meetings,
Weddings & Receptions.
425.392.2313 · 425.392.4041
www.pinelakecommunityclub.com
WELDING SUPPLES
Central Welding
Lincoln · Miller · Hobart
Thermadyme · Victor
200 NE Juniper St, Issaquah 98027
425.392.6051 • www.centralwelding.com
ZOO
Cougar Mountain Zoo
Threatened & Endangered Species
Unique Teaching Zoo
19525 SE 54th · Off Newport Way
425.391.5508
www.cougarmountainzoo.org
Deb Sogge named director of the Chamber of Commerce
September 17, 2008
Deb Sogge, new executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, talks with Stanley Gunno, a small business owner interested in joining the chamber at the Sammamish Farmers Market. Photo by J.B. Wogan
Perhaps the statistic that best explains why Deb Sogge has the first full-time position at the Chamber of Commerce is its increase in membership. As the membership director for the last three years, Sogge has seen membership more than quadruple from 60 to 250.
“She’s really been the driving force,” said Dawn Sanders, board president for the chamber. “She just really appreciates small businesses.”
Every Wednesday, Sogge is a smiling fixture in the chamber booth at the Sammamish Farmers Market, offering a handshake or a map to passersby.
Sogge joined the chamber in 2003 as a representative for a small Redmond business. Within a year, she was marketing for the chamber and then became the membership director in 2005.
Before becoming the executive director this fall, Sogge was already getting paid to work for the chamber. For the last two years, she received commission each time a member joined. But Read more
Business notes
September 17, 2008
Small businesspeople can save for healthcare
The U.S. Small Business Administration has developed a new Web site to help small business owners learn about Health Savings Accounts.
The accounts are tax-preferred and owned by an individual. They can be used to pay for current and future medical expenses, including deductibles, co-payments and other kinds of cost sharing. Visit www.hsa.gov.
Business seminar
The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a series of business seminars called “5 Essentials to Business Success” designed to help small business owners. Seminars are scheduled for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays starting Oct. 8 at the chamber offices, 268 228th Ave. NE.
To register, visit www.sammamishchamber.org.
Member lunch
The Sammamish Chamber’s monthly membership luncheon is scheduled for 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 18 at Bake’s Place at Providence Point.
This month’s speaker is Scott Bradbury, CEO of Brandstream. His branding strategies helped drive Nike’s “Just Do It” campaign, and helped Starbucks re-make coffee.
To register, visit www.sammamishchamber.org.
Shop around in Sammamish
The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce maintains a new Web site in order to encourage more residents to frequent local business.
Check out www.shoparoundsammamish.com. With the site, residents can peruse local business and print out coupons to buy merchandise at a discount.
Bank insured?
The Washington Department of Financial Institutions has developed a guide to let residents find out what levels of insurance their banks have.
In general, deposits of up to $100,000 in most accounts in banks and credit unions, or up to $250,000 in Individual Retirement Accounts, are insured by the federal government. Individuals may be able to get insurance for more money through certain federal agencies.
For more information, visit www.dfi.wa.gov.
In-home substance abuse counseling
Evergreen Healthcare offers a new in-home substance abuse services program. The program includes assessment, diagnosis and development of a care plan for adults with disabilities and adults over age 60 who may have a substance abuse problem.
Referrals are accepted, but should be discussed with the person to receive the assessment before calling in. There is a sliding scale fee for those without insurance.
Call 206-923-6300 and ask for “intake” from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Wine and beer tastings on tap for a Sammamish grocer
September 10, 2008
Sammamish’s Safeway may soon feel a little like a boutique wine shop.
The state Liquor Control Board announced that the Safeway on 228th Avenue is one of 30 grocery stores it has randomly selected to participate in a new beer and wine Read more
Business brief
September 10, 2008
Chamber hires director
The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce has hired Deb Sogge to be its full-time executive director. This marks the first full-time employee for the chamber.
Sogge has been the membership director for three years. In that time, the membership rolls of the chamber have grown from 60 to 120 members, according to a statement released by the chamber.
Sogge, who has run a marketing business, has lived in Sammamish since 1984.
Business seminar
The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a series of business seminars called “5 Essentials to Business Success” designed to help small business owners.
Seminars are scheduled for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays starting Oct. 8 at the chamber offices, 268 228th Ave. NE. To register, visit www.sammamishchamber.org.
Member lunch
The Sammamish Chamber’s monthly membership luncheon is scheduled for 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 18 at Bake’s Place at Providence Point.
This month’s speaker is Scott Bradbury, CEO of Brandstream. His branding strategies helped drive Nike’s “Just Do It” campaign, and helped Starbucks re-make coffee. To register, visit www.sammamishchamber.org.
Shop around in Sammamish
The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce maintains a Web site to encourage residents to frequent local businesses, peruse local business and print out coupons to buy merchandise at a discount. Check out www.shoparoundsammamish.com.
In-home substance abuse counseling
Evergreen Healthcare offers a new in-home substance abuse services program.
The program includes assessment, diagnosis and development of a care plan for your adults with disabilities and adults over age 60 who may have a substance abuse problem.
Referrals are accepted, but should be discussed with the person to receive the assessment before calling in.
There is a sliding scale fee for those without insurance.
Call 206-923-6300 and ask for “intake” from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Check out a contractor
Having some work done around the house?
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries keeps an online searchable database of contractors.
Residents can check that a contractor is licensed, bonded and insured. The department also maintains a listing of complaints filed against contractors. Visit
www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Contractors/HireCon/default.asp?WT.svl=QL.
Bank insured?
With the recent closure of the California-based bank, Indy-Mac, the Washington Department of Financial institutions has developed a guide to let residents find out what levels of insurance their banks have.
In general, deposits of up to $100,000 in most accounts in banks and credit unions, or up to $250,000 in
Individual Retirement Accounts, are insured by the federal government. Individuals may be able to get insurance for more money through certain federal agencies.
For more information, visit www.dfi.wa.gov.
Sammamish wedding venues profit in summer
August 26, 2008
Private clubs and public parks top the list of popular spots in the city
Megan and Tyler Snow have a toast at the Plateau Club.
When Karen and Mike Policar were planning their wedding reception, they wanted to pick a place where guests could stand outside, rain or shine, near the church where they held their ceremony. They also wanted on-site catering.
The Policars became one of 30 couples to book the Plateau Club for a wedding reception this year. Three-quarters of those weddings will take place from May to September. Last year the club hosted 20 weddings.
Sammamish couples do not have to look far to tie the knot. The city has several wedding venues that draw brides from around the region.
Price and value are some of the differentiating factors between venues, which draw in the majority of their profits in summer.
Couples pay a minimum of $2,500 to hold their weddings at the Read more
Businesses turn in 3.5 tons in annual recycling event
August 26, 2008
Sammamish businesses dropped off 101 loads of recyclables, totaling Read more
