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Chamber Luncheon

Join us for a conversation with Port Orchard Chief of Police, Matt Brown.

Chief Brown joins us to discuss progress within the police department and updates on current issues they are facing.

Tuesday, June 8th @ 11:00am

Hosted and Catered by: Port Orchard Eagles

$20 - Members

$25 - Non-members

$10 - Program Only, No Lunch

News From Our Website

Emojis Are Tops For Business and Here's How You Can...

Emojis are unbelievably powerful in business and yes, it pains me to write this. I'm old school and maybe you are too. Maybe you see emojis as a dumbing down of business communications but the reality is that they are here to stay...at least...

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Interested in Serving on the Chamber Board?

The Chamber will soon have a couple of vacancies on the Board of Directors. The Chamber Board is responsible for oversight of the Chambers' mission and for making sure we are working for our members.

If you may be interested in being a board member, give the office a call and we'd be happy to sit down with you and discuss what the responsibilities of a board member are.

The New Community & Visitor Guide is HERE!

You can pick up a copy at the Chamber office or at any one of our Business Center locations in town.

You can also view an online version here

Kitsap Cornhole Classic is Back!

Host a tournament June-July

We're looking for Preliminary Tournament Sponsors for the 4th annual Kitsap County Cornhole Classic coming up August 12th.

Come out to play!

For more information:

www.kitsapcornholeclassic.com

Business News

WA Cares Toolkit

The WA Cares Fund is a new program that gives working Washingtonians access to long-term care coverage when they need it.

Workers earn $36,500 in lifetime long-term care insurance coverage (adjusted annually for inflation) by contributing 0.58% of their wages during their working years.

Check out the toolkit for tools and resources designed for employers, businesses and professional organizations, community groups and anyone who wants to communicate about the WA Cares Fund.

WA Cares Toolkit

Free Grants and Programs for Small Business

Whether you're starting a new small business or looking to grow the one you already own, finding funding can be a challenge for businesses of all sizes. If you're looking for a small business loan or grant, CO- is here to help.

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Small Business Virtual Tax Workshop

The Small Business Tax Workshop is composed of eight interactive lessons designed to help new small business owners learn their tax rights and responsibilities. The workshop will help you to understand and meet your federal tax obligations.

Business owners can choose from eight lessons, which include:

Federal taxes and your new business
Schedule C and other small business taxes
How to file and pay your taxes electronically
Business use of your home
Federal taxes when hiring employees or independent contractors
How to manage payroll and withholding the correct amount of taxes
Tax deposits and filing a return to report your payroll taxes
Hiring U.S. residents who aren't U.S. citizens

Virtual Tax Workshop

Community News

AWB is Bridging the Skills Gap

The AWB Institute launched a state-wide platform that connects young people across the state to real-world, work-based learning opportunities to better prepare students to choose high-growth careers and be better prepared for the 21st century jobs Washington needs.

The Washington Workforce Portal links higher education, industry and k-12 partners. Students attending high school, 2 year and 4 year public and private post-secondary institutions who are seeking work based learning opportunities such as internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, mentorship, will be directly matched with businesses seeking to recruit the next generation of their workforce.

Workforce-based learning benefits both employers and students. For employers it offers a cost-effective opportunity to evaluate a potential future employee, a pipeline for candidates. access to students with special skills and/or knowledge and a way to gain short term talent to assist current employees.

For students it provides hands-on work experience, an opportunity to network with professionals in one's field of interest, and a chance to explore career options and develop transferable skills.

Kitsap Transit Quarterly Meeting

On Saturday, June 3, 2023, Kitsap Transit will hold its second-quarter community meetings online.

Executive Director John Clauson will discuss fast ferry summer service, the Washington State Ferries’ rescue operation, our 40th Anniversary and updates on capital projects. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

Please join us for these virtual community meetings!

Three sessions are scheduled:

· 9:00–10:00 AM - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

· 10:30–11:30 AM - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

· 1:00–2:00 PM - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Register today to submit questions ahead of the meeting and participate in the live Q&A portion of the meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

For assistance in attending the meeting virtually, call 1.800.501.7433.