Balstad named PT branch manager of Kitsap Bank

Joy Balstad has joined Kitsap Bank’s team as the manager of its Port Townsend branch. Balstad joins Kitsap Bank with more than 10 years of financial and mortgage experience, and has spent her career serving the Puget Sound region.

“Delivering a consistent, top-quality experience throughout the organization is our priority at Kitsap Bank,” said Tammy Allaire, vice president and regional operations manager. “Joy is experienced, enthusiastic and committed to providing our customers with the highest level of service.”

Learn about HR for small business

Candace Monroe of Clarity Enterprises discusses human resources for small businesses from noon to 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6 at the Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St. in Port Townsend.

Grab a cup at Merchant Coffee Talk Feb. 8

The Port Townsend Main Street Program hosts an informative Merchant Coffee Talk, 8:30-9:45 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Cotton Building, 607 Water St.

Rebekah Fessenden of Seed Design is to present “Top 5 Merchandising Tricks to Maximize Sales.” Admission is $5 for Main Street members, $7 for nonmembers. RSVP by Feb. 6 to admin@ptmainstreet.org or call 385-7911.

Seed Design is the merging of Fessenden’s love of design with her 15 years of hands-on experience in the worlds of design, marketing and retail. Her award-winning marketing and visual merchandising has been nationally recognized at the Retail Excellence Awards.