BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Kitsap Economic Development Alliance Events BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eea564a66f809bfecfdddb23eba6c846@www.kitsapeda.org DTSTAMP:20260413T182850Z DTSTART:20260402T180000Z DTEND:20260402T200000Z SUMMARY:2026 KEDA Annual Meeting & Economic Forecast Luncheon DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION SLIDE DECKS \;Click here for complete photo gallery\, courtesy of Debbie Gilman PhotographyPlease credit Debbie Gilman when sharing photosKEDA 2026 Annual Meeting &\; Economic Forecast Luncheon!Join us on April 2 from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. for KEDA’s signature event at the beautiful Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort &\; Conference Center.This annual gathering brings business and community leaders together for meaningful conversation\, fresh perspectives\, and practical insights into what the year ahead holds for our local and regional economy. \;Keynote Speaker: US Representative Emily Randall\, WA 6th Legislative DistrictHighlights include:Working Smarter with AI\, Blake Yarbrough Senior Software Engineer at MicrosoftFEATURED SPEAKER: \;US Representative \;Emily Randall\, WA 6th Legislative DistrictKEYNOTE: \; Blake Yarbrough \;Sr Software Engineer at Microsoft A practical look at how AI can improve personal productivity\, strengthen business performance\, and create new opportunities for regional economic growth.ECONOMIC FORECAST: Global Forces\, Local ImplicationsFeaturing economists Hart Hodges and James McCafferty\, co-directors of Western Washington University’s Center for Economic &\; Business Research\, share insights on the year ahead. \;Premier Sponsor: Port Madison Enterprises. \;Event Hall Sponsor: Puget Sound Energy \; \;NOTE: We’ve reduced ticket prices to help offset Washington sales tax and processing fees\, without compromising the value of this event.ELEVATE YOUR BRAND BY BECOMING AN EVENT SPONSOR END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR