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Chamber News

April Luncheon

Join us for the first Networking Luncheon of 2023 Our Networking Luncheons are where members get the opportunity to showcase their business by purchasing a networking space. With your space you can promote your business with your flyers, samples, swag and network with the room.  We are very excited to be able to offer these types of luncheon programs as they are well received and well attended… not to mention, quite fun! This month will be hosted and catered by Port Orchard Eagles Please register early so that we can have a headcount for catering needs. Registration will close April 11th at 8:00am Any registration not received by April 11, will not be served lunch. Thank you for your understanding.

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GreenDrinks

Are you interested in hosting a GreenDrinks event? Find more information on our website

News You Can Use

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Business News

Retail Sales Dip after Strong January March 17, 2023 Retail sales fell 0.4% in February, but this was after an incredible 3.2% gain in January. Retail sales are a subsection of total spending. It includes spending at retail stores (including online) and at bars and restaurants, but... Read more www.uschamber.com

Comprehensive Plan Delayed/Comments Extended

The Washington State Department of Commerce this month released housing needs projections over the next 20 years and guidance on how counties and cities should address them. This may affect Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan draft alternatives currently under consideration and could require additional zoning revisions, assumptions of growth or other changes to one or more of these alternatives. To allow additional time to assess the impacts of this guidance and provide necessary clarity to the public on what is proposed, the March 13 Board of County Commissioners' public hearing on Comprehensive Plan draft alternatives is delayed until April 10. Commissioners will take verbal testimony at the April 10 hearing. Until then, written testimony on the draft alternative maps and descriptions will continue to be accepted at compplan@kitsap.gov.  More information on the process, purpose and content of the preliminary draft alternatives can be found at kcowa.us/compplan. Videos of past presentations, public meetings and other information are also available on the site.  Send questions and comments to compplan@kitsap.gov or call Kitsap1 at (360) 337-5777 and ask for Planning and Environmental Programs.

PTACS Are Now APEX Accelerators

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.  Download the 2023 PTAC Schedule

Community News

2023 Discover Kitsap Visitor's Guide

It’s time to reserve your ad space in the award-winning Discover Kitsap Visitor's Guide 2023. This premier tourism publication is primarily distributed on the ferries and tourist hot spots, and it will be inserted into 4 of our Kitsap newspapers on May 26th. Your ad will reach locals, visitors and people who are new to Kitsap.  Distributions begins on Memorial Day weekend and continues through most of the year. It’s also available year-round online. The deadline to book an ad is April 5th. Ad content is due by Friday, 4/14  Contact Harmony for more information

Kitsap County Job Fair Tuesday, April 11 9 AM – 1 PM Kitsap County Administration Building 619 Division Street in Port Orchard Come discover why we love working at Kitsap County! Mark your calendar and join us at the Kitsap County Job Fair April 11. You’ll learn about the diverse job opportunities that are available at Kitsap County. With over 200 job types, we have jobs in every field! Learn about current openings, apply onsite, and sign up for alerts when new jobs are posted. Come and meet employees from different County departments and learn why they love where they work. Ask questions and find out why they choose to work for Kitsap County. They can show you current openings and talk about careers in their line of work. Looking for a good summer job? Get hired on the spot! If you’re looking for summer work, come prepared for an interview! We are interviewing, and in some cases hiring, on-site for our Summer Employment Program! Get your foot in the door and gain great work experience this summer with our Public Works Department! Learn more about the program at kcowa.us/summer. Learn about working at Kitsap County: KCOWA.US/LWYW Open jobs: KCOWA.US/JOBS

Chamber Scholarship Opportunities

The South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer three scholarships available to graduating seniors from the South Kitsap School District. We will be offering two $500 Scholarships for students pursuing additional education in business and one scholarship for a student who has demonstrated a commitment to the South Kitsap Community through service and volunteering.  You can download the applications on our website.  Applications are due back to the Chamber office by May 16th at 5:00 pm.

Port Orchard Events

SHARE YOUR EVENTS WITH US!! Everyone! Members, non-members, your club, your business... Everything! Visit www.portorchardevents.com and share upcoming summer events Share this link so everyone knows where to go to find or promote an upcoming event.

Upcoming Events

South Kitsap Chamber Of Commerce 360.876.3505 1014 Bay St. #3 Port Orchard, WA 98366