We had a very successful 3rd annual KCC earlier this month. Thank you to all our Sponsors and everyone who participated! Can't wait to see you next year!
Chamber News
Chamber Luncheon
Registration Closes September 6th 8:00am - Register Early!
$20 members
$25 non-members
$10 Late registration-No lunch included
August Port Orchard GreenDrinks
TODAY!! SharedWork and WOTC & Federal Bonding
Learn about the SharedWork program and the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Federal Bonding programs that help employers hire certain job seekers.
SharedWork Program
Keep your workforce intact and if needed temporarily reduce your payroll costs to keep your employees and customers. The SharedWork program pays your employees a prorated percentage of unemployment insurance benefits when you reduce their work hours and wages. Eligibility is open to most businesses and industries.
More ways to learn about SharedWork:
• Watch this 2 min commercial.
• Visit the SharedWork website. esd.wa.gov/SharedWork
• Speak with an agent to verify your business eligibility in minutes by calling 800-752-2500 and choosing Option 3.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Federal Bonding
WOTC is a tax credit program that provides an incentive for employers to hire people who may have difficulties becoming employed. With this program employers are rewarded for giving people a chance.
  • The Federal Bonding Program protects employers against employee theft, forgery, larceny and embezzlement.
  • Employers can be issued free of charge, zero deductible bonds for between $5000 and $25,000 for each justice involved new employee.
Click on the links and learn more about the WOTC and Federal Bonding programs.
The webinar features the SharedWork program and the Workforce Opportunity and Tax Credit (WOTC) and Bonding programs.
July's New and Returning Members
Become a Chamber Board Member
The Chamber is seeking volunteers to run for board member positions!
For more information contact Matt Murphy at 360-876-3505
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.

Also... SAVE THE DATE! We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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
Business News
Port Orchard Police Department Annual Report
Port Orchard Chief of Police, Matt Brown, has officially released the 2021 POPD Annual Report.
You can now view it on our website.

2021 was a big year for the Port Orchard Police Department. Check it all out.
The Working Families Tax Credit website is officially live!
In preparation for the launch of the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) program in 2023, DOR has launched new website dedicated to all things WFTC.
Features include:
  • Eligibility Checker
  • Tax Prep updates
  • Community Partner information
BE$T Workshops for Entrepreneurs
8-Week Course Begins
Tuesday, September 6, 2022


Kitsap Community Resources’ Business Education Support & Training (BE$T) Program is committed to providing the business training and network of supportive community services to enterprising individuals to gain self- sufficiency through small business ownership. 
 
Their 8-week Business Basics Program gives you the tools to launch and expand a new business or grow your existing business.

·   Develop your business concept
·   Define and understand your target customer base
·   Learn about money management and break-even point analysis
·   Study cash flow, pricing, taxes and financial statements
·   Learn how to set up operations including legal structure
·   Design a marketing and sales plan
·   Develop your own basic business plan
 
Beginning September 6th through November 1st, classes will be held weekly every Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at the Kitsap Community Resources 845 8th Street Building in Bremerton.
Newly Posted SCORE Workshops
SCORE Workshops

Learn from the experts with SCORE's small business training workshops and webinars. Find instructor-led training offered in a SCORE Greater Seattle location or online. You can also find interactive courses to help you learn new business...

Read more
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Free SBDC Training Events
The SBDC has several newly listed, FREE, online training events available.

Click the links to register or for more information.
Grow with Google: Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
  • Learn how to sell your products online.
  • Discuss the products tab in Google My Business
  • Introduce Google Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free account and a product feed
  • Show you how to set up an e-commerce website using Shopify
This training session is 60 minutes including Q&A. Class will be presented by Toraya Miller, GSBA Director of Training &Consulting.
City of Port Orchard is now accepting proposals for Hotel/Motel Lodging Tax funding for 2023
Please submit your proposal to the City Clerk’s Office at 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366; on or before Monday, September 12, 2022, by 4:00 p.m. Applications are available on the City’s website at https://portorchardwa.gov/bids-and-proposals/ or by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (360) 876-4407.
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SKSLL Field Olalla
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Kitsap County Fairgrounds
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Port Orchard Waterfront
August 27th
Bremerton National Airport
August 27th
McCormick Woods Bar and Grill
September 4th
South Kitsap Regional Park
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