LAST CHANCE

Head down to the waterfront tonight for the LAST Concerts on the Bay event for the 2023 season.

Rain or Shine

Free admission and parking

Join us for a Resource Fair with information from Kitsap Regional Library, Employment security- SharedWork, SBDC, SBA, Worksource, Labor and Industries, USDA,Score, KCR- Best program, KPUD, and MORE

Come out and learn what resources and programs you could be taking advantage of!

Thursday, September 14th @ 11:00am

Hosted and Catered by: Port Orchard Eagles

Fee: $20 for members, $25 for non-members, $10 for program only-no lunch

REGISTRATION FOR LUNCH ORDERS ENDS 8/12/23 @ 8:00am

Port Orchard GreenDrinks

Join Us Friday!

Help us celebrate our Platinum Sponsor Avamere (Formally Stafford)

at their official Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting

Port Orchard History Walking Tour

We have officially launched the Port Orchard History Walking Tour!

The walking tour is a series of signs around downtown Port Orchard that represents the city since before its incorporation with a short pictorial history of early Port Orchard. 

Come downtown, find our 16 signs, scan the QR code... and take trip down memory lane!

You can find more information here

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Washington State Small Business Fair

The Washington State Small Business Fair, also known as Biz Fair, is returning September 23, 2023.

Biz Fair is a free, annual event for current and aspiring small business owners to learn about the programs, resources, and technical assistance available to help start and grow a small business.

Biz Fair is the longest running all government and non-profit-run small business fair in Washington State. There will be events in two locations on the same day:

Date

• Saturday, September 23, 2023

Location

• Pierce College, Puyallup
• Women's Club of Spokane, Spokane

For details and registration visit www.bizfair.org

Worksource Kitsap Autumn Job Fair

September 13th | 10am to 2pm

WorkSource Kitsap, 3120 NW Randall Way in Silverdale

Please RSVP for a table no later than September 5th (don't delay - spots go quick!)

Email businesskitsap@esd.wa.gov or

Call 360-516-1001- Business Services Team at option 3, or the Front Desk at option 7

AWB Amplified: Climate Commitment Act

Carbon Credit Auctions

A new AWB Amplified video explains in a short, clear way how the state’s new carbon auctions have gone awry and how to fix them.

Wednesday Webinars with SBA

Wednesday Webinars with SBA's Seattle District - serving Washington state and northern Idaho - is an ongoing series of free, virtual webinars covering a variety of topics to benefit small business owners.

View the upcoming event schedule HERE

Find other training, coaching and educational events on our website

Support Bay Street Business During Construction

State Route 166/Bay Street is a little slower than usual due to construction, but all your favorite Bay Street businesses are OPEN as usual!

Did you know there are half a dozen different ways to bypass the construction and avoid all the back ups, so you can enjoy your waterfront adventure faster?

Check out this handy map below that includes several options for parking if your usual spot isn't available.



• Come down PORT ORCHARD BLVD if you're headed near:
• City of Port Orchard Government
• Kitsap Bank
• WWCA - Western Washington Center for the Arts
• Boat Launch
• Port Orchard Marina
• Come down SIDNEY AVE if you're headed near:
• Sidney Museum and Arts Association
• Kitsap Regional Library
• The Dock Bar & Eatery
• Coffee Oasis
• Olde Central Antique Mall
• Sinclairs 22
• Irenes Photo & Design
• Foot Ferry
• Come down ROCKWELL AVE if you're headed near:
• Fine Arts Litho
• South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce
• Aphrodisia Boutique
• Port Orchard Ford
• Come down MITCHELL AVE if you're headed near:
• to head east towards Whiskey Gulch

Bikes For All

This event showcases adaptive bikes for local youth and adults with mobility, sensory and other disabilities.

Drop in for free demos and trial rides September 9th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Sheep Barn: 120 NW Fairgrounds Road, Bremerton.

Registration is not required and walk-ins are welcome. Timeslots to take adaptive bikes on trial rides can be reserved in advance by completing the Outdoors for All liability form. Once the form is received, registrants will be contacted by Outdoors for All to confirm a timeslot.

Bring your own helmet or borrow one at the event. Water and light snacks will be available for participants.

For questions about the event, contact Ranae Beeker at nursebeeker@gmail.com.