https://www.kitsapeda.org Kitsap Economic Development Alliance News Feed Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:42:01 +0000 en-US https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/69901/11-small-businesses-win-spots-on-navfac-northwests-1-billion-grande-contract https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/69901/11-small-businesses-win-spots-on-navfac-northwests-1-billion-grande-contract Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000 GRANDE puts up to $1 billion of Navy construction in reach of small businesses. Now is the time to get ready for it. NAVFAC Northwest has named 11 small businesses to its new GRANDE Multiple Award Construction Contract, which has a shared ceiling of $1 billion. The contract is set aside... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/69852/empower-your-business-at-converge-kedas-bipoc-biz-forum-&-matchstick-lab-business-accelerator-afternoon https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/69852/empower-your-business-at-converge-kedas-bipoc-biz-forum-&-matchstick-lab-business-accelerator-afternoon Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Connecting with the right partners, resources, and insights can help a small business reach its next stage of growth. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community advisors at the Kitsap Conference Center in Bremerton for CONVERGE: BIPOC Biz Forum &... https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/69837/navfac-northwest-awards-record-9-billion-venti-macc https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/69837/navfac-northwest-awards-record-9-billion-venti-macc Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000 It came down to the last day of the fiscal year, with hours left on the clock. On Sept. 30, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest awarded the VENTI Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC), a $9 billion vehicle that brings 15 construction firms onto the team. It is the largest... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/69780/free-hr-consulting-opportunity-for-kitsap-organizations https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/69780/free-hr-consulting-opportunity-for-kitsap-organizations Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Partner with WWU Peninsulas StudentsIs there an HR challenge your organization keeps meaning to tackle? Maybe it's recruiting in a tight labor market, improving retention, updating your onboarding, or building a better performance review process. Western Washington University on the Peninsulas wants to help, at no cost to you.WWU Peninsulas... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/69714/wsma-statewide-grant-opportunity-portal-now-open-&-register-for-next-weeks-info-session-and-portal-walkthrough-webinars https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/69714/wsma-statewide-grant-opportunity-portal-now-open-&-register-for-next-weeks-info-session-and-portal-walkthrough-webinars Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 New statewide grant opportunity!The Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) is dedicated to strengthening business technical assistance providers, also known as Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs), as they engage with and assist the smallest businesses to grow sustainably, equitably, and financially throughout Washington state.Thanks to the Washington State Department of Commerce, this... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/69712/south-sound-defense-manufacturing-&-innovation-summit https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/69712/south-sound-defense-manufacturing-&-innovation-summit Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 October 1, 8:30am – 2:30pm, Lakewood, WA.Defense investment is accelerating across critical technologies, advanced manufacturing and military innovation. The South Sound Defense Manufacturing & Innovation Summit brings together military leaders, manufacturers, technology companies, procurement experts and regional partners for a practical look at emerging defense needs, contracting pathways and opportunities... https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/biz-opps-reference/p/item/69145/recapping-the-2026-kitsap-industrial-readiness-summit-and-navfac-northwest-siop-industry-day https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/biz-opps-reference/p/item/69145/recapping-the-2026-kitsap-industrial-readiness-summit-and-navfac-northwest-siop-industry-day Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 KEDA and NAVFAC-NW partner on historic, standing-room-only industry day On August 20, 2026, the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), in partnership with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest, hosted an industry event at the Kitsap Conference Center in Bremerton. Bringing together regional business executives, defense prime contractors, small business suppliers... https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/69118/new-psns-dry-dock-project-could-reshape-bremerton-for-years https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/69118/new-psns-dry-dock-project-could-reshape-bremerton-for-years Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 The Navy’s planned Multi-Mission Dry Dock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility will bring years of major construction activity to Bremerton — along with significant impacts on traffic, parking, workforce demand and the local economy. A recent Kitsap Sun report highlights the scale of the project, which is... https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/69116/navfacs-newly-established-command-oicc-psns-to-provide-focused-leadership-and-expertise-in-navys-largest-dry-dock-project https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/69116/navfacs-newly-established-command-oicc-psns-to-provide-focused-leadership-and-expertise-in-navys-largest-dry-dock-project Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 From Amanda Surmeier, NAVACNaval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) officially established its newest command, Officer in Charge of Construction Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (OICC PSNS), during a ceremony held Aug. 28 at the Naval Undersea Warfare Museum in Keyport, Washington.Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) officially established its newest command,... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68563/leading-with-partnership-joe-morrison-on-kitsaps-growth https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68563/leading-with-partnership-joe-morrison-on-kitsaps-growth Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 In a new Kitsap Business interview, KEDA’s executive director discusses the industries, partnerships and investments shaping opportunity across Kitsap County.KEDA Executive Director Joe Morrison is featured on the cover of the July issue of Kitsap Business magazine and in a wide-ranging interview exploring his career, KEDA’s work and his vision... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68543/keda-and-child-care-action-council-launch-kitsap-tools-for-success https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68543/keda-and-child-care-action-council-launch-kitsap-tools-for-success Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Kitsap County, Washington — The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), in partnership with Child Care Action Council, today announced the release of Kitsap Tools for Success, a comprehensive navigation toolkit designed to help prospective and existing childcare providers start, operate, and expand successful childcare businesses in Kitsap County.A Practical Guide... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68531/sewer-is-the-key-to-growth-along-highway-3 https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68531/sewer-is-the-key-to-growth-along-highway-3 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 The economic opportunity along Highway 3 crosses county lines—and realizing it will require infrastructure, coordination, and long-term vision.Joe Morrison Executive Director, KEDAKevin ShuttyExecutive Director,  Mason EDC In the classic 1985 film Back to the Future, Doc Brown told Marty McFly that where they were going, they didn’t need roads. Doc was an... https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/68529/losing-the-skilled-trades-gap-in-kitsap-county https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/68529/losing-the-skilled-trades-gap-in-kitsap-county Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 America’s skilled trades shortage is more than a workforce challenge—it is an economic development issue.Major investments in naval infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, construction and maritime industries are increasing demand for electricians, welders, pipefitters, equipment operators and other highly skilled professionals across our region.“America’s growing shortage of skilled trades workers poses a... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68460/new-keda-report-examines-housing-affordability-across-kitsap-county https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68460/new-keda-report-examines-housing-affordability-across-kitsap-county Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Data on home prices, rents and income provide a clearer picture of Kitsap County’s changing housing market The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance has released a new report examining housing affordability and costs across Kitsap County from the first quarter of 2022 through the first quarter of 2026.The report brings together data... https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/68432/multibilliondollar-navy-dry-dock-project-signals-major-investment-in-kitsap-county https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/68432/multibilliondollar-navy-dry-dock-project-signals-major-investment-in-kitsap-county Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Planned modernization at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard could generate long-term opportunities for contractors, suppliers and workers throughout the region. NAVFAC Northwest is preparing a multiple-award construction contract to deliver the Multi-Mission Dry Dock and related waterfront modernization projects at  Naval Base Kitsap. A massive new dry dock planned for Puget Sound... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68324/new-data-release-kitsap-top-employers-report https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68324/new-data-release-kitsap-top-employers-report Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Kitsap County’s employment landscape continues to be dominated by military, healthcare and education sectors, according to the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance’s 2025 Top Employers list.Naval Base Kitsap remains by far the county’s largest employer, with 24,340 civilian employees and 18,360 active-duty personnel. St. Michael Medical Center ranks as the county’s... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68266/featured-story-robust-job-creation-and-economic-opportunity-anchor-kitsap-for-a-future-of-endless-opportunity https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68266/featured-story-robust-job-creation-and-economic-opportunity-anchor-kitsap-for-a-future-of-endless-opportunity Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) recently announced its 2025 economic impact results, highlighting a powerful return on investment of $11.75 for every dollar invested in its core activities.Those combined efforts, which include its APEX Accelerator government contracting program, supported 1,605 total jobs and generated $330.4 million in total economic... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68229/economic-impact-study-belfair-sewer-system-&-puget-sound-industrial-center https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/68229/economic-impact-study-belfair-sewer-system-&-puget-sound-industrial-center Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 A regional infrastructure study examines how sewer expansion could support Belfair businesses, unlock industrial growth in PSIC South, and inform shared economic development decisions for Mason and Kitsap counties.Mason County civic and business leaders are evaluating an extension of the sanitary sewer system serving Belfair, Washington into the southern portion... https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/68165/suquamish-tribe-navy-agreement-marks-important-step-for-major-nbk-modernization-project https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/68165/suquamish-tribe-navy-agreement-marks-important-step-for-major-nbk-modernization-project Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Agreement underscores Tribal treaty rights, regional partnership, and the long-term economic significance of Navy modernization in Kitsap CountyA major Navy infrastructure project in Kitsap County has reached an important milestone with the signing of an agreement between the Suquamish Tribe and the U.S. Navy related to the planned Multi-Mission Dry... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/67997/downtown-bay-street-building-refacing-grants-available https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/67997/downtown-bay-street-building-refacing-grants-available Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 The Downtown Building Refacing Grant Program is intended to revitalize Bay Street by improving the appearance, durability, and long-term value of existing commercial buildings. This program provides a structured, incentive-based approach to encourage façade improvements while preserving the historic character of downtown. This program serves multiple public purposes, including downtown... https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/67996/presolicitation-shipyard-infrastructure-optimization-program-multimission-dry-dock-multiple-award-construction-contract https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/67996/presolicitation-shipyard-infrastructure-optimization-program-multimission-dry-dock-multiple-award-construction-contract Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Navy Signals $30 Billion Dry Dock Program for Bremerton Shipyard The U.S. Navy has announced plans for a massive new contracting program supporting construction of the Multi-Mission Dry Dock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, a project that could generate billions in economic activity and create contracting opportunities throughout Kitsap County and... https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/67993/multimission-dry-dock-a-generational-opportunity-for-contractors https://www.kitsapeda.org/government-contracting/siop/p/item/67993/multimission-dry-dock-a-generational-opportunity-for-contractors Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 The U.S. Navy is advancing the largest infrastructure project in Kitsap County's history: the Multi-Mission Dry Dock (M2D2) at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF). For contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and professional service firms, this project represents a significant long-term opportunity to participate in the... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/67611/nuwc-keyport-innovation-needs-creative-opportunities-for-kitsap-businesses https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/67611/nuwc-keyport-innovation-needs-creative-opportunities-for-kitsap-businesses Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 From Innovation to Contracting: How Kitsap Businesses Can Tap Into Emerging Opportunities at NUWC KeyportA  recent story from  Pacific Northwest Tech Bridge  highlights new innovation opportunities at NUWC Keyport, with the Navy seeking technologies that can improve depot operations, maintenance efficiency, inspections, and automation.The article outlines needs in areas including:Robotics... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/67575/sba-launches-50-million-grant-opportunity-to-support-american-manufacturing-and-workforce-training https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/67575/sba-launches-50-million-grant-opportunity-to-support-american-manufacturing-and-workforce-training Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new funding opportunity that will invest up to $50 million in organizations supporting America’s small manufacturers through workforce training and technical assistance.The new Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G) Grant Initiative will provide grants to as many as 10 eligible... https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/67396/new-website-ramps-up-efforts-to-attract-healthcare-professionals-to-kitsap https://www.kitsapeda.org/news/p/item/67396/new-website-ramps-up-efforts-to-attract-healthcare-professionals-to-kitsap Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Kitsap Community Health Priorities (KCHP) and KEDA recently joined forces to launch a new website, KitsapHealthCareers.org, in an effort to showcase and strengthen Kitsap County’s healthcare workforce.  Kitsap Community Health Priorities (KCHP) and Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) recently joined forces to launch a new website, KitsapHealthCareers.org, in an effort...