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Chamber Luncheon

We are urging everyone to register early due to the upcoming Labor Day Holiday break.

Registration Closes Tuesday, September 6th 8:00am

Please Register Early!

$20 members

$25 non-members

$10 Late registration-No lunch included

2022 Awards Gala Donations

We are currently seeking auction basket and raffle items for the 2022 Awards Gala.

If you are interested in donating large auction items, or smaller raffle items, please contact the Chamber Office.

We are looking forward to honoring South Kitsap's BEST on October 23rd! So... SAVE THE DATE!

Nominations for business awards will open soon.

2022 Chamber Directory and Community Guide

Deadline Extended!

For 2022 we are changing things up a little bit... By creating two publications.

The first publication will be a Community Guide, which will be undated and generic. It will contain information on the area, events, neighborhoods and other useful community information. We will be able to use this same publication for multiple years.

The second publication will be the Business Directory containing all of our members and services in it. This publication will be updated yearly.

Make sure that your business is represented!

Call Matt at the Chamber Office

Chamber Resources: Business Center

Currently the Chamber of Commerce has two community Business Centers in South Kitsap. The first one is at the Port Orchard Market on Bay Street and the second one is located in the Towne Square Mall.

Each of these locations have display racks for member flyers and business cards. Space is limited in these locations, so the material may rotate between the Kiosks and the Chamber Office.

The Business Center has been very successful, but we are running low on media to stock them with. Members are responsible for providing the office with the material to display. All Chamber members are encouraged to drop off business cards and tri-fold pamphlets at the Chamber office! If we are not here, please leave them in the mail slot.

Business News

Working Washington Grants Now Open

Working Washington Grants:

Round 5 is open!

This one-time program offers $70 million in pandemic relief grants to small businesses and nonprofits.

60% is targeted to the arts, heritage, and science sectors, with the other 40% for most other sectors.

The application is quick and simple—you can even do it on your phone.

Here’s what you need to know:

There are two ways to show financial hardship. Applicants will provide both tax documents and a brief written account to show how the pandemic affected their organization.
You can get help with your application. Free phone and email support is available in multiple languages. You can also invite collaborators, such as colleagues or relatives, to help you fill out the application.
Apply by Friday, September 9 at 5:00 p.m. Mark your calendar! This is the last day to apply.

Apply at commercegrants.com.

Amazon Small Business Summit 2022

Amazon Business is hosting the Small Business Summit, a virtual education event with sessions to help small businesses make strategic decisions to help improve the bottom line, simplify processes, and provide tools to help plan for tomorrow.

Any small business/entrepreneur is welcome to attend the virtual event including solopreneurs, IT, accounting or marketing employees. Companies that are expanding are encouraged to attend along with current and potential Amazon Business customers.

The Small Business Summit will feature 18 sessions up to 20 minutes each in length. Attendees can select the most relevant sessions to their business needs.

Contracting Coffee Hour

October 05 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Washington PTAC

KEDA hosts a monthly Contracting Coffee Hour – an open forum for businesses with questions about contracting with the government. This is your opportunity to meet with contracting experts, network with other contractors, discuss common issues/problems, get your contracting questions answered, and identify support services available for contractors.

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Community News and Events

Olalla Americana Music Festival

A wonderful time was had by all on August 20th at the Olalla Americana Music Festival!

A variety of music including rockabilly blues, bluegrass, cowboy country, alt folk, indie rock, and reggae blend from 8 different bands provided toe tapping entertainment and joyful tunes that moved the crowd to get up and dance.

Festival goers were also treated to a beer garden loaded with local offerings, as well as, nearly 40 fabulous vendors and exhibitors providing delicious food, exquisite handmade crafts and goods, beautiful artistry, a booth dedicated to Olalla History, and even an opportunity to seek "Bad Advice from Old Coots".

Keeping with OAMF tradition there was face painting for the kiddos, the children's parade escorted by the Fathom's Royalty, the legendary berry pie contest (one of the judges being Rep. Derek Kilmer), and a fast paced auction of a handmade quilt that was made specifically for the festival... all things reminiscent of the good old-fashion county fairs of days past.

With another record number in attendance this year, we would like to thank everyone that came out in support of the Olalla Community Club and the Olalla Americana Music Festival.

And of course, thank you to all our volunteers...without you we would not be the "Best Small-Town Festival This Side of the Cascades!"

We look forward to seeing you all next year!

-Jaclyn Williams

Community Event at the RACC

EVERYONE IS WELCOME AS THEY TAKE OVER THE RACC PARKING LOT TO STUFF A BUSS FULL OF DONATED SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND CELEBRATE YOU WITH A FULL DAY OF FUN!

This Saturday, August 27th, The RACC has put together a special event for the South Kitsap Community and beyond.

8:45am-10:30am Basketball Clinic (All ages, bring your own ball)
10:30am-12:00pm 16+ player/coaches parking lot pick up game
10:00am-11:00am Deadlift clinic w/ Coach Jessica Aas
11:00-11:30 HIIT WORKOUT w/ Savannah Glynn
11:30-12:30 SPEED CLINIC w/ Albert Macarthur, Glenn Wachtman
3:00pm Boxing & Conditioning w/ Coach James Pollard & Kitsap Combat Sports Center
12:00pm-3:00pm Games/Contests/Family Fun
3:00pm-6:00pm Live Music, Beer Garden, Free Food (while supplies last)