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KEDA Vice Chair and Healthcare Leader Recognized for Advancing Workforce Development, Regional Investment, and Healthcare Expansion in Kitsap CountyKITSAP COUNTY, WA — Chad Melton, Interim President, Puget Sound Market and President of St. Michael Medical Center, has been named the 2026 Economic Development Advocate of the Year by the Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA). The award was presented at WEDA’s Winter/Spring Conference in Olympia/Lacey.WEDA’s Economic Development Awards recognize outstanding achievement in advancing economic vitality across Washington State.KEDA nominated Melton for his leadership in workforce development, regional investment, and healthcare expansion in Kitsap County.Melton helped secure a $2.5 million investment from...

Advancing Proven Solutions in Maritime TechnologyOctober 8, 2024 – Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced an expansion of its footprint in the Pacific Northwest with the opening of its Bremerton Maritime Tech Facility in Bremerton, Washington. This state-of-the-art center of excellence and engineering hub will help to advance maritime technology and operational proficiency. Expanding upon Booz Allen’s specialized engineering resources to tackle growing client challenges across the Department of Defense (DOD), the Bremerton Maritime Tech Facility is a cutting-edge hub that supports defense clients with pioneering solutions in maritime uncrewed and autonomous vehicle technology, as well as immersive engineering and...