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Kitsap County’s Department of Community Development (DCD) is excited to announce the launch of Phase 2 of the Permit Review Efficiency Plan (PREP), which brings the 2x6 Review Model to Plat applications starting June 2, 2025. This follows the successful implementation of Phase 1 for Site Development Activity Permits (SDAPs)...Continue Reading

 Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Local Job Market Compiled by Elizabeth Court, Economic Development Principal, KEDA Elizabeth Court, Economic Development Principal   Kitsap Economic Development AllianceKEDA is teaming up with our education partner, West Sound STEM, to evaluate Bureau of Labor Statistics and Employment Security Department data. This helps us identify...Continue Reading

CLOSES MAY 26!  The US Navy’s Real Estate Division, new amendments to the active Phase 2 Solicitation for Offers (SFO) LI-14174 leasing opportunity with the Department of the Navy. Phase 2 Solicitation for Offers (SFO) LI-14174 closes on Monday, May 26th.   IMPORTANT INFORMATION From US Navy’s Real Estate Division, Zachary Schuhart, ...Continue Reading

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) is $700 million total / Task order range is approximately $100,000 to $200,000,000.N44255-25-R-1504, Waterfront (WF) MACC --Date: June 4 2025 --Time: 1000-1130 PDT--Location: U.S. Naval Undersea Museum, 1 Garnett Way, Keyport, WA 98345--Virtual/Teams information will be included in the solicitationThis page with conference...Continue Reading

The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) was designed to support the vitality of our community.But how can we succeed at doing that when the economy is so turbulent? What tools can we offer our business owners to help them weather a difficult storm?Although the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) recognizes National Economic...Continue Reading

The new partnership is supported by the U.S. Department of Treasury through the Washington State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Commerce just launched the Revenue-Based Financing Fund (RBF) loan program for small business. This much-anticipated program is aimed at increasing access to capital...Continue Reading

 Right now, Kitsap has a unique, one-time opportunity to seed economic growth that could benefit us for decades to come, creating hundreds if not thousands of well-paying family wage jobs.We can do this by prioritizing growth of our industrial capacity, its underlying infrastructure, and standing up a modest amount of...Continue Reading

Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) is holding an important virtual listening session with Senator Patty Murray’s Office on May 7, 2025, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM PST.Federal actions that are impacting small businesses have become more frequent and more challenging (deportation actions, freezing federal funds, lost contracts, pending tariffs, etc.). These...Continue Reading

KEDA’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Economic Forecast Luncheon was a great successKEDA’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Economic Forecast Luncheon on March 26th at the beautiful Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort & Conference Center brought together 280 business and community leaders to explore the key factors shaping Kitsap’s economic future. Scroll down...Continue Reading

Congresswoman Emily Randall is now accepting CPF requests for Fiscal Year 2026! Here’s what you need to know and do:Key Actions & DeadlinesApply online: Submit your application hereDeadline: All applications must be submitted by Thursday, April 18 at 11:59 PM PTImportant InfoThe FY26 process will follow similar accounts and eligibility criteria...Continue Reading

New Role to Drive Workforce Development and Economic Initiatives The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) is pleased to announce the addition of Elizabeth Court as its new Economic Development Principal. This newly created position, made possible by KEDA’s One Kitsap initiative, will focus on workforce development and other key economic strategies...Continue Reading

PHASE 2 Solicitation is Live Now!Administrative, Warehouse, Industrial, and Laydown Space Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, WASHINGTON Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEASYSCOM) Offers Due: May 26, 2025 11:59 pm HSTProduct Service Code: X1GZ - LEASE/RENTAL OF OTHER WAREHOUSE BUILDINGSNAICS Code: 493110 - General Warehousing and StoragePlace of Performance:...Continue Reading

Founded in the late 1980s in Kitsap County, WA, under the name Skookum, Tessera is rebranding itself, embarking on a significant evolution amid unwavering dedication to its purpose of "creating opportunities for people with disabilities.”The rebrand is not cosmetic but represents a broader vision and reaffirmation of its foundational commitment...Continue Reading

You are invited to join Korsmo Construction, TCF Architecture, and the Bremerton School District for a Subcontractor Outreach EventThursday, March 27th, 20254:00 PM - 5:30 PMFeatured Projects:Armin Jahr Elementary SchoolView Ridge Elementary Arts AcademyEVENT FLYEREVENT FLYER SPANISHThis is your opportunity to learn about upcoming bid packages and explore how your...Continue Reading

Rep. Emily Randall's office is sharing information on FY26 Community Project Funding. Download this guidebook which includes information about the accounts that were available to request funding from in FY25, the eligibility criteria for these accounts, required information from our office and the committee, as well as frequently asked questions and staff...Continue Reading

Governor Ferguson announces plan to restore Washington State Ferries to full service by this summerSee full News Release Delay is part of plan to fully restore domestic ferry service by this summerSEATTLE – Governor Bob Ferguson announced today he will delay hybrid-electric conversion for two of the state’s largest ferries, putting...Continue Reading

The WORK includes rehabilitating sanitary and storm sewer pipes by cure-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods AND the cleaning and video inspection of sanitary and storm sewer pipes in support of future lining projects.View of City of Bremerton Bid Postings PageSCHEDULE A: The WORK to be completed includes:The video inspection and cleaning...Continue Reading

Solicitation No: N44255-25-R-1502Title: GRANDE Multiple Award Construction Contract (GRANDE MACC)Type: Construction Pre-Solicitation NoticeIssue RFP Date:  Approximately March 2025Due Date for Proposals (Phase I):  April 4, 2025 - 9:00-10:30 AM (PDT).Contract Not-To-Exceed/Task Order Range: Contract Not-To-Exceed for all contracts awarded under the Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) is $1 B total...Continue Reading

Kitsap Economic Development Alliance Awarded Grant to Support Small Businesses and EntrepreneursKitsap County, WA - Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) has been awarded an $80,000 grant from the  Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in Kitsap County. As one of 46 organizations selected statewide, KEDA...Continue Reading

General Dynamics NASSCO-Bremerton, Bremerton, Washington, is awarded a $654,668,551 cost-plus-fixed-fee/cost-plus-award fee/cost-plus-incentive fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Aircraft Carrier shipyard availabilities. This contract includes a five-year base and a one year option, for a six year total ordering period which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $654,668,551...Continue Reading

Bremerton’s Olympic College is collaborating with Kitsap Transit on a new electrical-theory course: “Electrical Theory: Direct Current Basics.”The 10-week program will give students a foundational understanding of direct-current electricity — a baseline area of expertise for those looking to pursue careers related to electric-vehicle technology, a release said."This partnership with...Continue Reading

KEDA is thrilled to announce that our application to the 2025 Washington State Microbusiness Accelerator grant program has been approved!  The Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) has approved $2 million in small grants to 46 nonprofit organizations to help business owners strengthen their business skills, innovate and access financing to create...Continue Reading

The 2025 accelerator will double its reach, supporting 24 entrepreneurs with enhanced mentorship, training, and resources in both Bremerton and Poulsbo.POULSBO, Washington—Kitsap’s small business entrepreneurs have a new opportunity to grow their ventures with the launch of Cohort III of the Matchstick Lab Micro Business Accelerator, which has significantly expanded...Continue Reading