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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 will use this funding to expand the reach of the Matchstick Lab Micro Business Accelerator, ensuring local business owners have access to the resources they need to grow and succeed.Now in its third year, the Micro Business Accelerator is doubling in size, welcoming 24 early-stage small business owners. The program...

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 for 2025.Executed by Matchstick Lab, in partnership with Kitsap Bank, Kitsap Community Resources BE$T Program, Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), Rice Fergus Miller, Spark Commons, and Vibe Coworks, the no-cost, 13-week program provides hands-on mentorship, expert-led workshops, and an unmatched network of peers and community business leaders.Now in its third...