Join us at South Kitsap Fire and Rescue station 8 for a conversation with Chief Faucett. He will speak with us about the upcoming levy.
Thursday, July 13th @ 11:00am
Hosted: South Kitsap Fire & Rescue Station 8
Catered by: That One Place
Menu: make your selection during registration
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Over-The-TOP Salad: Fresh cut greens, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli and house made croutons (vegetarian). Choice to add: chicken, bacon and cheese. Your choice of dressing.
- Your choice of ham or turkey deli sandwich with lettuce and tomato. Mayo and mustard on side. Served with chips.
- Ruben Sandwich: Pastrami, swiss, kraut and 100 island dressing on grilled rye bread. Served with chips
REGISTRATION FOR LUNCH ORDERS ENDS 7/11/23 @ 8:00am
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Does your current benefits package offer your employees total health in body, mind and spirit?
Our benefits partner, Business Health Trust is always adding new benefits that care for the total health of your employees and their families. Now in addition to exclusive health insurance plans from major carriers, BHT also offers affordable 401(k) plans, mental health benefits, and a new, and improved EAP program.
Learn what a benefits package from an Association Health Plan can mean for you and your employees.
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25 Habits of the Most Successful Business People
The new year is a time of review and introspection coupled with making new promises for the future. We are often filled with a sense of control over our destiny and a desire to begin again. If you're feeling the same, here are a few ways you can...
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Post Your Job Openings
Did you know you could post your job listings on the Chamber website?
We have a job board, but not many know about it.
Members can add a job posting to this site via their Member Information Center. If you have questions on accessing your MIC, please contact the Chamber office.
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Virtual Ambassador Program
The Virtual Ambassador program was designed for those members that are busy and don’t have time to commit to the Full Ambassador Program.
Virtual Ambassadors still have an obligation to represent themselves and the Chamber well, but their interaction is primarily through social media.
It is universally recognized that Social Media is a powerful communication tool, but social networks are constantly changing their algorithms, making it harder for businesses to fully take advantage of their online networks.
The Virtual Ambassador program is designed to help push Chamber news and events out to a broader audience of the population. One of the most valuable services the Chamber of Commerce offers the community is our ability to share news.
We are looking for members who are active on Social Media to be our Virtual Ambassadors. Virtual Ambassador will be specifically asked a few times a month to like, comment or share events and news that Chamber of Commerce is promoting. You will not be expected to promote all or our social media posts, just the major ones. We have found that when a few people take an interest in an event and promote it, the reach is much greater.
If you are interested in being a Virtual Ambassador let the Chamber Office know and we will put you on our “VA” list.
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Kitsap Cornhole Classic is Back! |
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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:
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Below is a list of each of the different sponsorships available. They all offer great exposure before, during and after the event.
After reviewing the options, give us a call at 360-876-3505 to become a sponsor of the KCC. Each sponsorship has limited availability, so make sure you sign up as soon as you can. The sooner you sign up the more promotion you will get!
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Workshops and Training Series |
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The South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping local businesses succeed.
We have gathered a number of resources together to assist new and existing business owners to grow in their business knowledge.
Most of the training opportunities are free of charge. Most are repeatedly offered on a regular basis and some are only offered once.
You can find these and other opportunities on our website here
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Minority Business Development Agency |
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Washington MBDA Business Center gives complimentary access to a vast array of training (i.e., live webinars and on-demand courses) that will empower you to grow, improve, and prosper by doing business with government agencies.
Govology courses
Other recurring workshops
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Doing Business with the State of Washington - Third Thursdays, June - October: June 15, July 20, September 21, October 19, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Grow with a Pro [Business Impact NW] - Tuesdays, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PT: First Tuesday of Every Month: Banking Professional Second Tuesday of Every Month: Tax Professional Third Tuesday of Every Month: Insurance Professional Fourth Tuesday of Every Month: Legal Professional.
You can find the MBDA event schedule as well as many other learning opportunities on our website
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Short Course on Local Planning |
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The Short Course on local planning offers an overview of land use planning laws in Washington, an introduction to comprehensive planning and plan implementation under the Growth Management Act (GMA), and a review of roles in planning and mandatory training on the Open Public Meetings Act for local government officials. All courses are online, free and open to the public.
Online: June 28, 2023 at 1 p.m.
This is a good opportunity to learn about the Growth Management Act and the rules that govern development in our communities.
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AWB Workforce Taskforce Report |
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From the AWB:
Washington employers are facing an unprecedented workforce crisis. More than three years after the start of the pandemic, they continue to report difficulty finding enough skilled workers, even as they simultaneously contend with rising inflation and concerns about a possible recession.
Like many other challenges, this crisis was not created by the pandemic, but it was exacerbated by it, fueling a shift to remote work and leading to early retirement and unprecedented levels of resignation as employees change careers or exit the workforce.
In an effort to help employers address these concerns, the Association of Washington Business established a Workforce Task Force in the spring of 2022. Over the course of a year, the task force sought feedback from employers, examined best practices and compiled research in an effort to provide employers with here-and-now strategies, tools and tactics to best address these challenges.
This report is the culmination of the Task Force’s efforts and will serve as a guide post to AWB’s ongoing support of the business community on workforce issues.
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Restoring the Sidney Ave Waterfront Totem Pole |
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The City of Port Orchard is working with the Makah Tribe on the second restoration of the iconic Waterfront Totem Pole.
Bill Martin Jr, the grandson of the original carver Frank Smith, is currently restoring the pole, which will be reinstalled at the waterfront in late June or early July.
The first restoration was completed in 2006 by the original carvers son, Frank Smith Jr. Making this restoration a three-generation family project.
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SHARE YOUR EVENTS WITH US!!
Everyone!
Members, non-members, your club, your business... Everything!
Share this link so everyone knows where to go to find or promote an upcoming event.
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South Kitsap Chamber Of Commerce
360.876.3505
1014 Bay St. #3 Port Orchard, WA 98366
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