Join us in welcoming two new members to the Chamber:

• CMoore Bookkeeping & Business Services LLC
• Rogelio Gonzalez, Prudential Advisors

Happy to Have You Aboard!

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SAVE THE DATE

Join us next month, August 10th, for a conversation with U.S. representative for Washington's 6th congressional district, Derek Kilmer

Thursday, August 10th @ 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 8/9/23 @ 8:00am

• 5 New Social Media Tactics to Try in 2023  US Chamber of Commerce

• Sales Commission: A Guide for Small Businesses   Small Business Trends

• How Your Small Business Can Compete With Big-Box Retailers   Mind My Business

• Optimizing your website for google voice search    DIY marketers

• Simon Sinek on the 7 Eternal Truths of Entrepreneurship   Inc.com

Article links for members only

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

Once again our racks at the Business Centers are running low and we need YOUR material to fill them. Please bring us your tri-fold pamphlets and business cards.

You can drop them off at the Chamber office at any time, if we're not in please drop them in the mail slot!

We are especially in need of materials from those of you who do not frequent our luncheons and regularly bring us new stock.

So if it's been a while since you've visited us! PLEASE stop by with some marketing material that we can share with our Business Centers!

Tax Rate Updates

The Quarter 3, 2023, Washington State sales tax rate changes are now available.

Lists of local sales & use tax rates and changes, as well as information for lodging sales, motor vehicles sales or leases, and annexations are now available on the Department of Revenue website.

• Downloadable Files
• Rate Change Notices
• Sales Tax Rate Lookup Tool
• Tax Rate Lookup Mobile App

Links available for members only

Top Employer Survey

WWU has developed a survey on behalf of Kitsap Economic Development Alliance to help inform research teams about the Top Employers in Kitsap County.

They're seeking to know more about your business' worker count and types of workers. 

This data helps inform the comprehensive planning efforts for the County to better support businesses and community development. 

Please help by taking this very short survey

New WA CARES Website

In case you missed it, a new WA Cares Fund website was launched on June 1.

The new website features improved accessibility and an extensively tested design, grounded in a year of user experience research.

It’s now even easier to estimate your contribution, learn about the fund, dive into resources and toolkits and explore benefit coverage.

Visit the website today! (Member only Link)

Advertising Opportunity from Sound Publishing

Chris Craft Rendezvous

In case you haven't heard, Port Orchard Marina is once again hosting the annual Chris Craft Rendezvous of the Pacific Northwest

July 13-16.

If you have a Chris Craft and would like to participate in the festivities, please visit http://www.chriscraftrendezvous.com/ for all the details.

Everyone is welcome to come to the marina and view these beautiful boats for a weekend of fun!

Grocery Outlet - Independence From Hunger

For the last 3 years Port Orchard Grocery Outlet has been running the Independence From Hunger food drive.

Food insecurities are currently at record breaking numbers and this year Port Orchard Grocery Outlet has partnered with South Kitsap Helpline.

Please join with us in this campaign by being apart of this event.

THROUGHOUT JULY Donate $5 or more and receive a coupon for $5 a future purchase of $25 or more.

THIS WEEKEND! Kingston Wine & Brew Fest

If you haven't experienced or even seen the historic Lady Washington ship yet, don't miss out!

The ship will be in town until July 16 and all sailing/tour times are listed on Historical Seaport's website: https://historicalseaport.org/tickets/

THIS WEEKEND! Kingston Wine & Brew Fest