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Chamber News
May Luncheon

Please note that we will be meeting the THIRD Thursday in May as Chamber Staff will be out of town during our normally scheduled luncheon days to attend the AWB Spring Grassroots Meeting and Chamber Master training course

Thank you for your understanding!

When: May 18th at 11:00am

Program: Dave Mastin, Vice President of Government Affairs at AWB, joins us to discuss the 2023 legislative recap from a business standpoint

Hosted by: First Christian Church

Catered by: Whiskey Gulch
GreenDrinks
Are you interested in hosting a GreenDrinks event?
Find more information on our website
News You Can Use
All Chambers Survey
Q: How do you feel about the ecommerce element of your business?
It is critical and working well
It is important, but needs improvement
It's doing just fine
It needs a lot of work
I wish we had one
Not relevant to my business
Big Benefits, Small Prices
Did you know small businesses employ more than half of Washington’s private-sector workforce?

Helping small businesses thrive has been at the core of our partner Business Health Trust’s mission since they were founded in 2007.

Their focus is on providing these companies that are so vital to our state’s economy with the high quality, affordable employee benefits they need to be competitive.
 
Learn how purchasing your benefits package through an Association Health Plan can help you get big company benefits at small business prices.
 
Visit bhtquote.com to learn more and get a free quote.
Volunteers Wanted

We're looking for a couple volunteers to come out Saturday, May 6th, to help the Chamber serve breakfast at the Scott McLendon's Anniversary event.

It's a great opportunity to be involved and show support!

Call the Chamber office if you can come help!
Join Us!
Business News
Understanding America's Labor Shortage: The Scarce and...

The struggle to find childcare that many parents are facing right now is also a top concern for the business community. Businesses and policymakers are paying close attention to our nation's childcare situation because a robust childcare system...

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www.uschamber.com
Microloans

Smaller-size loans of up to $50,000 provided through SBA funding intermediaries. Find out if you qualify!

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www.sba.gov
AWB Employer Survey
The Association of Washington Business conducts regular surveys to find out where employers stand on major issues and to gauge the economic outlook for both Washington and the United States.

To help them serve you, please take a few moments to complete this survey on which issues are most important to you.
Please click on the button below to take the brief survey.
Retail sales moderated in March, but positive growth...

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has been increasingly hinting at the possibility of a recession due to the central bank's monetary tightening. The Fed staff now anticipates a "mild recession" later this year, followed by two years of...

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washingtonretail.org
Community News
Are You Hiring?
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
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Upcoming Events
South Kitsap Chamber Of Commerce
360.876.3505
1014 Bay St. #3 Port Orchard, WA 98366