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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Rep. Kilmer and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are inviting local small business owners to participate in a virtual federal funding workshop on Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM Pacific Time. The virtual workshop will cover SBA funding opportunities including:
The workshop will also cover how Rep. Kilmer’s office can be helpful throughout the federal funding process. If there are other partners you think would benefit from participating in this workshop, please feel free to share within your network. Please just make sure that folks RSVP with me at emma.abraham@mail.house.gov ahead of time.
What: SBA Federal Funding Workshop
Date: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
Time: 11:30AM PT
Topics: Small business funding for small businesses, particularly those owned by members of the BIPOC, Women, Veteran and rural communities.
Virtual link: Will be sent out to RSVPs prior to event.
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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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Pay Transparency Law Webinar |
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Pay transparency in job postings is now law in Washington, affecting businesses with 15 or more employees. Effective the first of this year, employers must include wage ranges and benefits in all job recruitment efforts. Companies in other states must also comply if there is a chance of a remote Washington state worker hire. Noncompliance will be expensive.
The bad news: Violations plus investigations and enforcement costs could cost thousands. Worse yet, exposure to a civil lawsuit could exponentially pile on additional financial penalties.
The good news: Washington Retail is hosting a free webinar to be presented by the renowned Lane Powell law firm on Thursday, February 23, at 11:00 AM PST.
Businesses must be well-versed in the complexities of the amendment to Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, and this free webinar will help.
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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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NERF War at Sound Elite Athletics |
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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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