Newsletter
October 2006
The official publication of the
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
(est. 1982)
Volume 26 / Issue 10 - October 2006
Published Monthly

Kirby Lindsay, Editor 206 632-3170
P.O. Box 31139, Seattle, Washington 98103
Telephone: 206 632-1500, Fax: 206 632-7156
e-mail - info@fremontseattle.com web - www.fremontseattle.com

 
 This Month's General Chamber Meeting
 
The Fremont Chamber Of Commerce presents...

State Of The Roads
by
Seattle Department of Transportation
Chief of Staff
 
Patrice Gillespie Smith
 

 

Hear about the City of Seattle's "Bridging the Gap" proposal and an overview of transportation projects in the region. Hear also latest information on the Fremont Bridge Approach. Delayed (as all road projects have been) by the concrete strike this past summer, you'll want to attend this meeting to learn the status of the Bridge Approach Replacement and when we switch sides and hopefully start the second half of the second phase of the project. Come ready to learn, and ask your questions.

   

Wednesday, October 18th, Noon

Ponti Seafood Grille
3014 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98103

$10 with R.S.V.P.

RSVP before October 13th
at the Chamber Office:
at 206 632-1500
info@fremontseattle.com
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2007 Walking Guide
 

NOW! Now! NOW! Now! NOW! Now! NOW! Now!
Sign-up Begins Oct 11 Online at www .fremontseattle.com

We know you are a FREMONT retailer, restaurant or service provider and therefore time-challenged but this is the singular exception when you must overcome your natural inclination for procrastination and respond!

 

Sign-up for the 2007 Walking Guide

Registration period OPEN
Wednesday Oct 11th
through
Tuesday October 31st
3 weeks ONLY!

Graphics remain essentially the same as
the popular and widely seen 2006 Edition.

Fee for a listing is $130

For more info: E-mail cougarmt@nwlink.com

Do Not Delay! Do Not Delay!Do Not Delay! Do Not Delay!

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Out and About in Fremont
 
Trick-Or-Treat 2007
 

 
Trick-Or-Treat 2007

Tuesday, Oct 31st from 3-6 p.m.

Join over 100 Fremont retailers and restaurantuers as they invite children (in costume and accompanied by adults) to stroll between their businesses on Halloween afternoon.

Interested in becoming a participating business?
Please call Kirby at Trick-or-Treat Central at 206/632-3170 or e-mail fremont@oz.net to sign up, or for more info.

 
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Fremont Bridge Project Update
 

The new concrete deck on the east side of the bridge approach was poured over the last few weeks (once the concrete strike ended), mostly between midnight and 6AM. A new barrier along the north edge of the approaches will be installed over the next two weeks. Lifted into place by cranes, the barrier comes in 30-35 long sections of pre-cast concrete, each about three-and-half feet high. The style of the barrier follows that of the bridge itself, with architectural detailing typical of the early 1900's. Next lighting will be installed and forms built for the new east-side sidewalk.

A date has yet to be set for the shift of traffic from the west side of the approaches to the east side, but it is likely to take place near the end of October. When this shift to the east occurs, traffic flow will remain the same, with one vehicular lane in each direction and a shared bicycle/pedestrian path, all on the new east side of the approaches. There will still be no turns permitted at 34th Street for northbound vehicles, as the ramp leading onto east-bound 34th Street will remain under construction for several months.

For More Info - please call SDOT Project Manager Lorelei Mesic at 206/684-5178 or lorelei.mesic@seattle.gov or Art Brochet at
206/547-1008 or art@muirpr.com. The project web address is: www.seattle.gov/fremontbridge

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Chamber Notes
 
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement
“The Fremont Chamber of Commerce strengthens the business climate and improves the quality of life in Fremont.”
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As a member of the Chamber, you will discover many benefits while helping the local community. As you become involved, remember you have many ways to be active in the Chamber - meetings, volunteering, and more. Your comments and ideas are always welcome. For more information about getting involved, please call 206 632-1500.

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Do you know someone who ought?
DO NOT WAIT!
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Coming Chamber Events
 

November -
 

The Fremont Chamber Of Commerce presents...

Is Your Business Ready for 2007?

Marketing Your Business
and make the best of what you've got!

Plan NOW to make the coming year your best ever!

Wednesday, November 15th

Asteroid Cafe
3401 Fremont Ave N

More information...
206 632-1500
info@fremontseattle.com
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December -
 

The Fremont Chamber Of Commerce presents...

X-mas Party & Annual Awards

We had so much fun last year, we decided to do the exact same thing!

Wednesday, December 6th

Theo Chocolate

$20

More information...
206 632-1500
info@fremontseattle.com

Remember all the goodies, food and fun?
You will this time!
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Amnesty Granted!
 

The Programs Co-Chairs welcome your suggestions and requests for 2007 program topics! They promise not to volunteer you for the programs job - unless you want to do it. Contact Kathy Moeller, Windermere Realtor, at 206/250-3157 or fccdirector@qwest.net with your ideas, please!

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Check It Out!
Find out everything you need to know at
www.fremont.com
featuring a yearly
calendar of events and
member listings!

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Matter Of The Minutes
 

Highlights from the August 30, 2006 Board Meeting
 

Wallingford Boys & Girls Club Capital Campaign -
Suzie Burke is helping raise money to repair and restore the Wally Boys original building on 45th Street near Stone Way. They have been renting space, using money from the programs budget, and want to return to their home. This is OUR club and deserves our support. Suzie brought a MOTION to the Board to pledge $10,000 to be paid over a 5-year period, with the money coming from contributions from our membership and deposited in a separate bank account strictly for this purpose. Anne Helmholz suggested a friendly amendment that we challenge other chambers and local organizations to match us and make their own pledges. MOTION APPROVED AS AMENDED.

Executive Director Group -
Anne volunteered to help Phil Megenhardt and Marko Tubic with interviews of Executive Director candidates. Interviews were held in September. Lillian Tangen, our temporary office manager, will leave her post on September 29th to take up another opportunity. We wish Lillian the very, very best and thank her for all the assistance she's given, and the endurance she exhibited through this summer.

Security -
DeeDee Footer reported on some activity - break-ins and stupid drunks - in August, as well as trouble at PCC with people walking out with alcohol. Security Meetings continue to be held monthly on the second Tuesday. A representative from the North Precinct and a police officer regularlary attend to listen to our concerns and help us find solutions. If you are interested in attending, please contact DeeDee.

Oktoberfest -
Phil gave us the latest update on last minute preparations for Oktoberfest, and Marko pleaded for volunteers to help staff the Chamber booth. Most importantly, Phil reported that they will gain access under the Bridge on Oktoberfest weekend to allow Adobe employees to exit on Friday night without driving through the festival and as a way for vendors and bands to load-in and out. A big THANK YOU to SDOT and Mowat for making this possible!

Head of the Lake Regatta -
This event, produced by Bold Hat Events & Festivals, will be held Nov 11 & 12. It has been expanded to two days. Discussion of the Fremont Yacht Club and their presence at the event was held. Kirby Lindsay promised to follow up on this.

Trick-or-Treat Funding Request -
Kirby submitted a request for Trick-or-Treat In Fremont. She asked reimbursement of printing costs associated with the event which involves over 100 Fremont restaurants and retailers every year and invites children, accompanied by adults, to stroll from business to business on Halloween. She asked for up to $300. REQUEST APPROVED.

History House Funding Request -
Paul Nordstrand presented a request for $1500 to cover costs for providing a community meeting space for "free" to a wide variety of neighborhood organizations, including the Chamber. This is an annual request for Oktoberfest funds, and the Board APPROVED the REQUEST.

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Remember!
Chamber Board Meetings take place at
8am at History House (790 N 34th) on the last Wednesday of each month -
We'd love to see you there!
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Membership News
 
Welcome Aboard To Our Newest Members-
 

Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
4411 Stone Way North, Seattle, 98103
206/633-3800

Anytime Fitness
Contact: Noel Nishi
3601 Fremont Avenue North, Seattle, 98103
206/545-4FIT(4348)
Business Description: Health Club
www.anytimefitness.com/clubs/seattle

Hale's Ales Pub
Contact: Mike Hale
4301 Leary Way NW, Seattle, 98107
206/706-1544
Person who convinced you to join: Suzie
Business Description: Brewery/Pub
Reason joined: To drag Fremont a little westward
www.halesales.com

Rowdy Cowgirl BBQ
Contact: Angela Randall
3620 Stone Way North, Seattle, 98103
206/954-1100
Business Description: BBQ Restaurant - Yippee!
Person(s) convinced you to join: Suzie Burke & Shoshanna Osterfeld
Reason you joined: To be part of the neighborhood community
www.RowdyCowgirl.com

North Seattle Minuteman Press
206/527-2237
10308 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, 98133
Business Description: Printing Everything
Person(s) convinced you to join: Suzie Burke & Liz Nordstrand
www.NorthSeattle.Minuteman.com

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Welcome Back to These Renewed Members-
 
B F Day School
Fremont Dental
Lake Washington Rowing Club
SeaOcean Book Berth
Sonic Boom Record

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Call 206 632-1500
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“Fremont is an eclectic little community that has learned to laugh at itself while thousands of visitors every year flock to see the curious anomalies for which it is famous…”
-John Korobanik, Edmonton Journal
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