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CDS funds are for public and not-for-profit entities. Senator Murray’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) and programmatic request portals are now open. There are distinct portals for CDS and programmatic requests – If you are unfamiliar with CDS funds, here is a list of projects Senator Murray advanced in...
14 entrepreneurs named to the 2024 Matchstick Lab Micro Business Accelerator Cohort at Vibe Coworks
Mar 21 2024The 2024 cohort is particularly notable for its alignment amongst businesses centered on both the creative and food industries.POULSBO, Washington (March 20, 2024) —Today, Vibe Coworks announced the 14 entrepreneur members of its second Matchstick Lab accelerator cohort, a dedicated five-month program specifically crafted to accelerate the entrepreneurial endeavors of...
NAVFAC NW just issued two market research synopses for upcoming MACCs totaling $11 billion dollarsDeadline extended! Apply by Friday, March 22nd at noon.These are Sources Sought Notices only and not a request for proposal or invitation for bid.It is still critical that area construction firms and contractors respond to this...
Attention state, local and tribal governments!Congressman Derek Kilmer's office has opened up the application process for FY25 Community Project Funding requests. This year, there is a short window to apply (applications are due Monday, 3/18 by 11:59pm). Eligible applicants that can apply for and administer this Community Project Funding are state, local,...
$2 million available to support project-ready industrial sites across WashingtonThe Industrial Site Readiness program is open to public entities statewide, including:• city and county governments• port districts• Native American Tribal governments These one-time grants are designed to help accelerate business attraction efforts at the local level by funding various site readiness services to support...
New large U.S. Navy 8-Year MACCs are coming to Kitsap County.ONLINE INFO SESSION: March 11th 3-4:30 PMSIGN UP NOW!Over the next 10-15 years Kitsap County is going to be a hotbed for Navy construction project. If you are construction company with capacity and capabilities to perform on a MACC -...
PSNS & IMF is one of four naval shipyards to benefit from once-in-a-century investment - KEDA APEX positions Kitsap businesses to benefit! As the landscape of government contracting expands, Kitsap County finds itself on the brink of a transformative period, poised to capitalize on the influx of billions of dollars in...
Innovative Environmental Initiative Recognized for Remarkable Impact on Puget Sound Ecosystem, Economy, and Community SILVERDALE, WA – The Washington Autonomous Vehicle Cluster (WAV-C), a program of the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), is thrilled to announce that its Illahee Waterway Tire Cleanup Project has been honored with the prestigious Project of...
Congress is racing toward a March 1 partial government shutdown - what are the implications for government contractors?By Terry Homburg & Mary Jo Juarez, KEDA APEX Accelerator ProgramIn today's uncertain climate, understanding the implications of a Federal Government Shutdown is crucial for contractors working with government agencies. While such events...
Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for the high-wage and high-demand career fields of the 21st Century and is critical to Kitsap’s economic vitality. We celebrate National CTE Month in February and applaud our school district's exceptional dual credit program CTE and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs.In...
PSE investigating non-wires alternatives to help meet transmission capacity needs in Kitsap County BELLEVUE, Wash. (Feb. 9, 2024) – Today, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) issued a request for proposals (RFP) for non-wires alternatives to an electric transmission system capacity need in Kitsap County, Washington. PSE intends to explore a variety of solution...
KEDA is thrilled to announce that our application to the 2024 Washington State Microbusiness Accelerator grant program has been approved! This funding supports the return of Matchstick Labs 2024 Microbusiness Accelerator! The program is specifically crafted to accelerate the entrepreneurial endeavors of small business owners who have powerful new business ideas...
KEDA Wins WSMA Microbusiness Grant funding to support Matchstick Lab Microbusiness Accelerator program
Feb 20 2024State funds will support projects that strengthen small businesses in rural and urban communities throughout Washington OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) has approved $2 million in small grants to 81 nonprofit organizations to help business owners strengthen their business skills, innovate and access financing to create jobs...
Prepare for Success: Tips for Government Contracting Businesses Ahead of Alliance Northwest Conference
Feb 12 2024Are you a business engaged in government contracting? Circle March 14th on your calendars because Alliance Northwest, the largest business-to-government conference in the Pacific Northwest, is just around the corner! Now at the Tacoma Convention Center, this event is the ultimate opportunity to connect with prime contractors and government agencies,...
Joe Morrison Guest column to the Kitsap SunOne Kitsap - KEDA's Ambitious 5-Year Economic StrategyAround this time last year, the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) held eight meetings with over 60 stakeholders. We asked two questions of our community: One, what were the economic issues we were facing locally? Two,...
In a year that marked KEDA’s 40th anniversary as Washington State’s primary economic development organization for Kitsap County, we celebrate the resilience and progress of the past four decades, while focusing on the future, and prioritizing the needs of Kitsap County to ensure economic vitality for all its residents.Throughout 2023,...
Deadline extended to Jan. 10 Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants 2023-25The Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants program is designed to increase the number of manufacturing and research and development jobs in Washington state. The grants support the Building Economic Strength Through Manufacturing (BEST) Act (HB 1170) passed by the state legislature in 2021...
Peiyu Lin - Kitsap Sun The Navy received more than 80 responses in a month after asking the public for information about properties near Naval Base Kitsap that could be leased to support military operations as the shipyard in Bremerton is scheduled for upgrades in the next decade.Naval Facilities Engineering Systems...
New application deadline! Now apply by Jan 10thThe Washington State Department of Commerce recently announced the 2024 Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants in support of manufacturing growth in Washington State. This grant program aims to foster an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting the development of manufacturing jobs, research, and regional...
Olympic College announces partnership with Kitsap County Commissioners & Virginia Mason Franciscan Health(Poulsbo, Wash.) – Olympic College is excited to announce a partnership with the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) on the first phase of building a new regional health sciences campus at its...
Serco and Washington Autonomous Vehicle - Cluster (WAV-C) Briefing to KEDA Board of DirectorsIn the mid-1970s, tires were routinely dumped in Puget Sound waterways to create habitat for fish and other sea creatures. The negative impacts, of this practice are now well known. Degrading tires release harmful toxins damaging sensitive...
Peiyu Lin, Kitsap SunAmber Caldera was elected the new chairwoman of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, replacing the late Jeromy Sullivan, in a special election on Tuesday.Former PGST Chairman Jeromy Sullivan passed away in June at age 50 after leading the community as chair for more than a decade.Over 330...
Skookum and Skils’kin announce intent to merge to enhance job creation for people with disabilities
Nov 29 2023Bremerton, WA and Spokane, WA — Skookum and Skils'kin are excited to announce their intention to merge, effective July 1, 2024. This strategic move aims to unite the strengths and resources of both organizations, significantly enhancing their ability to create job opportunities for people with disabilities. Jeff Dolven, Skookum CEO, stated,...
View Press Release on SAFE Boats websiteBremerton, WA - SAFE Boats International (SBI) is collaborating with Vita Power to bring electrification to the patrol boat market. The first objective of this partnership was to develop a 100% electric patrol boat that is a first-class solution and is both reliable and...