Please join us in welcoming these NEW MEMBERS to the Chamber! We're happy to have you aboard!
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We are urging everyone to register early due to the upcoming Columbus Day break.
Registration Closes Tuesday, October 11th, 8:00am
Please Register Early!
$20 members
$25 non-members
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Nominations are open for the South Kitsap Business Awards!
Nominate your favorites and come celebrate the best that South Kitsap has to offer.
Join us for a night of comedy, games & prizes, silent auction & raffle, dessert dash, hors d'oeuvres, no host bar... and of course South Kitsap's best of the best!
We are currently seeking auction basket and raffle items, If you are interested in donating large auction items, or smaller raffle items, please contact the Chamber Office.
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EARLY BIRD tickets on sale NOW!
Save your seat before prices go up!
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2022 Chamber Directory and Community Guide
Deadline Extended!
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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
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Chamber Resources: Business Center |
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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.
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Q: Would you support a community-wide 'shop local for the holidays' promotional campaign?
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AWB Hosts Secretary of State Candidates for First General Election Debate |
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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and challenger Julie Anderson, the Pierce County auditor, met last month at AWB in Olympia for their first general election debate. |
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Melissa Santos, reporter for Axios Seattle, moderated the hour-long debate, which was broadcast live on AWB’s website.
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Premiums for Paid Family and Medical Leave Could Nearly Double Next Year |
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The Employment Security Department recently told an advisory committee that the premiums for the state’s troubled Paid Family and Medical Leave program might need to be increased to 1% next year. The program is also facing continuing deficits.
Next year’s premium boost will be on top of an increase this year after the rate was taken up to 0.6%, at the beginning of 2022, from the previous rate of 0.4%. The Washington Research Council has a full rundown.
Contact AWB Government Affairs Director Bob Battles to learn more
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Amazon Small Business Summit |
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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.
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LEVEL UP- The Future of Kitsap's Economy
October 20th, from 1-5pm at the Kitsap Conference Center for a look at the opportunities, challenges shaping Kitsap's future economy.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Martin Karl Vanags, Martin Karl Consulting , will present Kitsap's Economy: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future.
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Also featuring:
- Inflation & Workforce: The Story So Far, Anneliese Vance-Sherman, Ph.D., Regional Labor Economist at State of Washington
- Inclusive Hiring: Realities and Rewards (Panel) Moderator: Dedra Miller, Executive Director, Holly Ridge Center
- WAV-C: Introducing Maritime Autonomy Seth Abelson, WAV-C Program Manager
- Growing the Kitsap's Start Up Economy (Panel) Moderator: Alanna Imbach, founder, Vibe Coworks
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IRS Mileage Increase for 2022 |
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In recognition of recent gasoline price increases the Internal Revenue Service announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022.
For the final 6 months of 2022, the standard mileage rate for business travel will be 62.5 cents per mile, up 4 cents. The new rate for deductible medical or moving expenses (available for active-duty members of the military) will be 22 cents for the remainder of 2022.
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Chamber Members! Make the Change to a Leading Provider in VOIP Business Services!!
From voice service to internet back-up and wi-fi management Ooma will help improve all of your communication services. Ooma can help route your calls to the appropriate person, prevent pesky robo-calls and ensure callers never get a busy signal.
When you’re running a business, having reliable and easy to use phone system is paramount. Ooma’s cloud-based phone system has been rated #1 in reliability by the readers of PC Magazine for 9 years running. Customers love Ooma because they help them service their customers better.
Ooma is used in the Chamber office and is a Chamber Member!
Call James today at 253-240-4535 to discover how Ooma can help improve your business.
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Community News and Events |
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The Lotus Shack:
5 Year Anniversary/Grand Opening
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EVERY WEDNESDAY
(through September 28th)
Port of Bremerton Airport
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South Kitsap Chamber Of Commerce
360.876.3505
1014 Bay St. #3 Port Orchard, WA 98366
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