NEW LOCATION IN MARCH!
Join us to hear Mayor Rob Putaansuu give his
State of Port Orchard address.
This month will be hosted at First Christian Church
4885 Hovde Road
Catering by That One Place - lunch menu TBA
Please register early so that we can have a headcount for catering needs.
Registration will close March 7th at 8:00am
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Chamber Members! Make the Change to a Leading Provider in VOIP Business Services!! |
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From voice service to internet back-up and wi-fi management Ooma will help improve all of your communication services. Ooma can help route your calls to the appropriate person, prevent pesky robo-calls and ensure callers never get a busy signal.
When you’re running a business, having reliable and easy to use phone system is paramount. Ooma’s cloud-based phone system has been rated #1 in reliability by the readers of PC Magazine for 9 years running.
Customers love Ooma because they help them service their customers better.
Ooma is used in the Chamber office and is a Chamber Member!
Call James today at 253-240-4535 to discover how Ooma can help improve your business.
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Recession Proof Marketing Tools |
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Adobe Express has published a resource page with information on weathering economic downturns, it contains links to open-use design tools that help create standout advertisements, social graphics, logos, and more.
These tools are completely free and simple to use, even for those who aren’t experienced designers or marketers.
Although the current recession is making it hard to stay afloat, they’re hoping to make things a little easier, and to kick off 2023 for Port Orchard's businesses with a positive outlook.
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2023 New and Returning Sponsors |
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Platinum:
Stafford Healthcare &
Stafford Ridgemont Senior Apartments
Gold:
Dana's Heating and Cooling, Peninsula Credit Union, Walmart
Silver: Adobe Express, Dawn M. Jake CPA, Excel Business Solutions, Loan Pro Gates, Kitsap Bank, Park Vista Retirement of Bonaventure, Port Orchard Ford, Port Orchard Grocery Outlet
Bronze: Air Masters, Farmers Insurance - Thompson Agency, SERVPRO of Kitsap County, Southard Beckham PLLC, Visiting Angels
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Kitsap Chambers Question of the Month |
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Q: This month the Kitsap Chambers are asking their readers to share how often they eat at local eateries (such a buying a meal via dine-in, take-out or delivery out). |
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SKSD Community Engagement
The South Kitsap School District would like to invite you to join them during the month of February, for two community engagement forums.
They are seeking input from schools and the community in preparation for this spring when they gather to refine and clarify the specifics of the entire bond proposal package.
When: Saturday, February 25th 10:00 am Where: Via Zoom
When: Monday, February 27th 6:00 pm Where: In-person at the District Office
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SKFR Townhall Meetings
Wednesday March 1, 2023
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Kitsap Regional Library, Port Orchard
3:00pm – 4:00pm, Olalla Vineyard & Winery
6:00pm – 7:00pm, Burley Glenwood Elementary School (Touch a Truck with a Fire Engine for the kids at this meeting)
Wednesday March 8, 2023
8:30am – 9:30am, Family Pancake House, Port Orchard
3:00pm – 4:00pm, The Clubhouse at McCormick Woods
6:00pm – 7:00pm, Yoked Farmhouse Brewery (Touch a Truck with a Fire Engine for the kids at this meeting)
Monday March 13, 2023
6:30pm – 7:30pm, Virtual
Wednesday March 15, 2023
10:00am – 11:00am, Whiskey Gulch
3:00pm - 4:00pm, The Clubhouse at McCormick Woods
6:00pm – 7:00pm, Mullenix Ridge Elementary School (Touch a Truck with a Fire Engine for the kids at this meeting)
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Department of Revenue Workshops |
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Washington State Department of Revenue has several educational webinar events, recordings and workshops available on their website.
Workshops include things such as Business Tax Basics, Industry Specific Tax Education, Small business Requirements and Resources... and more.
You can find more information on their website
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SCORE Business Learning Center |
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Want more in-depth business training?
The SCORE Business Learning Center (SBLC) provides online learning paths for deeper dives into critical business topics.
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The SCORE Business Learning Center (SBLC) provides aspiring and existing small business owners in-depth online learning paths of specific business topics, such as online marketing, startup basics, and more.
At the end of a learning path, users will feel they have a better understanding of their chosen topic and the resources available for continuous learning. They will also have a mentor they can work with to apply the learning to their business.
Programs include:
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
Simple Steps for Exiting Your Business
Finance Basics
Marketing Basics
Management Basics
Startup Basics
Online Marketing for Small Business Owners
Find their interactive programs here
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Wednesday Webinars with SBA |
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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.
Programs run February 15th- September 27th.
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This is the time of year when we start collecting our documents to file our taxes. You need to determine your tax obligations based on your business structure and location. Call your accountant or bookkeeper and schedule your appointment to be tax ready.
Check out these resources and tools available to small business owners to be tax ready and stay legally compliant:
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PTACS are now APEX Accelerators |
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Your local PTAC is part of a nationwide network of 90+ PTAC’s all funded, in part, by the US Department of Defense. Recently, the program shifted administration from Defense Logistics Agency to the Office of Small Business Programs and with that shift came a new name of APEX Accelerator. Washington PTAC, an APEX Accelerator, will continue to provide no-cost procurement technical assistance to firms throughout Washington State who are interested in selling to federal, state, or local government agencies and primes.
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Fathoms O Fun Accepting Registrations |
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Hot Rods at the High School
IS BACK!
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When: Sunday, July 16th - 9am-3pm. Gates open at 7am for staging.
Where: SKHS parking lot
Registration now open for the car show! Open to all makes and models. Preregistration: $20. Day of: $25
Also accepting vendor applications for crafts and food.
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It's not too early to register for these upcoming Fathoms Events!!
54th Annual Grand Parade
June 24th. 2023 at 6pm
2 Day Summer Festival
Craft and Vendor Show
June 24 & 25
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Military Appreciation Day |
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South Kitsap Chamber Of Commerce
360.876.3505
1014 Bay St. #3 Port Orchard, WA 98366
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