SAVE THE DATE

Join us in celebrating our Platinum Sponsor Avamere (Formally Stafford)

at their official Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting

Join us for a Resource Fair with information from Kitsap Regional Library, Employment security- SharedWork, SBDC, SBA, Worksource, Labor and Industries, USDA,Score, KCR- Best program, KPUD, and MORE

Come out and learn what resources and programs you could be taking advantage of!

Thursday, September 14th @ 11:00am

Hosted and Catered by: Port Orchard Eagles

Fee: $20 for members, $25 for non-members, $10 for program only-no lunch

REGISTRATION FOR LUNCH ORDERS ENDS 8/12/23 @ 8:00am

Take ADvantage of this Deal

Recap of the 4th annual KCC

We had a great time at this years Kitsap County Cornhole Classic!

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for news and information on upcoming events!

We are adding a new section to the Newsletter.

This one is all about YOU!

If you are having a promotion, special event, hiring new staff, bringing in a new product or service, or you've won an industry award, we want to know!!

Send your highlights and any pictures to news@skchamber.org and we’ll work it into the newsletter. 

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Kitsap Economic Development Alliance Top Employers Survey Results

KEDA has again partnered with the Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington University to produce the annual Kitsap Top Employers List.



This primary research data is utilized by public and private partners, potential real estate investors and companies considering expansion or relocation for inclusion in market analysis, industry cluster analysis, competitive analysis, and workforce analysis. 

Key Insights:

• Of our top 10 employers, 7 are public
• The top 50 employers are split almost evenly between public and private entities
• Over half of the Top Employers have increased their workforce

Worksource Kitsap Autumn Job Fair

September 13th | 10am to 2pm

WorkSource Kitsap, 3120 NW Randall Way in Silverdale

Please RSVP for a table no later than September 5th (don't delay - spots go quick!)

Email businesskitsap@esd.wa.gov or

Call 360-516-1001- Business Services Team at option 3, or the Front Desk at option 7

APEX Accelerator

KEDA’s Washington APEX Accelerator mission is to increase the number of government contracts awarded to Washington firms so that those firms can grow.

They provide no cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance in all aspects of selling to federal, state, and local governments regulations, certifications, marketing and proposal review.  

WA APEX also assists agencies, departments and primes in their efforts to comply with federal and state procurement diversity and subcontracting goals.

KEDA's APEX Accelerator service area covers 5 counties: Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson and North Mason.

With the help of WA APEX Accelerator, Washington State companies are awarded $300 million in government contracts each year. When you become a client you gain access to experienced counselors who can help you navigate the maze of government contracting. These services are free as are most of the events and workshops.

KEDA PTAC Training Schedules

Solicitation Review: Go or No-Go Decisions (2-day program)

Day 1: Tues, Aug 22, 3 - 5pm | Day 2: Thurs, Aug 24, 1- 5pm

REGISTER NOW

Contracting Coffee Hour

Weds, Sept 6th 8-10am

REGISTER NOW

Prime Connect

Weds, Sept 13th 8-9:00 

REGISTER NOW

Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act

Weds, Sep 13 3-4:30 pm 

REGISTER NOW

Free Contractor Registration Days

Are you a new construction contractor operating in Washington, or an existing construction contractor looking to refresh your knowledge on state requirements?



More than 25 different classes are offered on subjects including safety, managing your claims to control your workers' compensation costs, public works contracting, business planning, risk management, marketing and more.

SR 166 Roundabout Project

The existing traffic signal at the Bethel/Bay/Maple intersection has reached the end of its useful life. Following research and analysis, WSDOT is actively replace the existing traffic signal with a modern single-lane roundabout.

Work will be done in phases. As work progresses, travelers will see one-way alternating traffic with temporary traffic signals. People can expect added congestion during construction.



There also will be a temporary bicycle and pedestrian detour around the intersection. Customers will notice modified access to nearby businesses which remain open. Nighttime travelers can also expect occasional overnight total closures of the intersection. Find out more about the project from WSDOT here.

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