Join us on August 18th to welcome a new member to the Chamber and help them celebrate their Grand Opening

Chamber News

Chamber Luncheon

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

Port Orchard GreenDrinks

4th Annual KCC is in the Books!

Here's to another successful Kitsap County Cornhole Classic!

Thank you to all our participants, sponsors and volunteers!

Looking forward to next year!

CONGRATULATIONS

to our Business Bracket Winners!

First Place:

Port Orchard Ford

Second Place:

G. Anderson Group

Third Place:

Excel Business Systems

KCC Sponsors and Partners

Get More From Insurance

Our benefit partner, Business Health Trust, offers more to small and mid-sized businesses in Washington state.

- More choices – with a wide range of affordable medical plans and additional employee benefits.

- More support – with concierge level customer service and resources to help you navigate insurance issues and communicate benefits to your employees all year long.

- More value-added benefits – with an ever-expanding list of cost-savings programs and free resources.

Learn how you can get more from your insurance.

Email quote@businesshealthtrust.com to get a free quote and more information.

Training Opportunities

We have a list of regularly updated and recurring training opportunities on our website. Offerings from the SBDC, SBA, IRS, SBRR and MORE.

Many are online courses and most are free.

It's always a good time to further your knowledge of the business world.

Check out what is available here.

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Updated Heat Protections for Outdoor Workers Go Into Effect

Washington is one of only a few states with heat protections for outdoor workers, having first put rules in place in 2008. This week, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) filed a formal update to those rules, expanding existing requirements to keep workers safe.

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Community News

Unprecedented spending forecasted on back-to-school supplies - Washington Retail Association

According to a recent survey, this year is expected to bring record-breaking purchases of school and college essentials, according to a recent survey.

Kitsap Fair and Stampede

Be a part of Kitsap's annual fair which is full of family fun. Come see the rodeo, demolition derby, concerts, exhibits, carnival and MORE!

https://www.kitsapfair.org/

Carlisle II Story Sail | POBSA

The Carlisle II Story Sail is a 90 minute sail departing and returning to Port Orchard Foot Ferry Terminal at the Port Orchard Marina. Registration still available for this free event on September 9th (August registration is full)

The guided tour experience will have lots of time to enjoy the shoreline and scenery as you learn about Kitsap's Mosquito Fleet history.