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NEW! KEDA's Draft Kitsap Industrial Land, Buildings and Infrastructure SurveyThis survey is the product of over six months of work, dozens of interviews, and data analysis to inform the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance's investors and jurisdictions about what might be realistic when it comes to increasing industrial opportunity and capacity...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

Reflecting on 2024 Achievements and carrying 'One Kitsap' forward in 20252024 was a significant year for the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance as the organization celebrated key milestones while laying the groundwork for future initiatives. Guided by our vision of Economic Vitality for All in One Spectacular Place, KEDA has emerged...Continue Reading

Bremerton, WA (February 6, 2025) | Kitsap Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $900,000 Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) grant to support rural women-owned businesses.As a designated CDFI, Kitsap Credit Union is excited to expand its efforts to provide low-income women borrowers, particularly those with...Continue Reading

Administrative, Warehouse, Industrial, and Laydown Space Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, WASHINGTON Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEASYSCOM) Question Due Date:  17 February 2025    Response Due Date: 21 February 2025    VIEW COMPLETE SOLICITATION ON SAM.GOVThe Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Northwest, on behalf of the Department of the...Continue Reading

Defense, industry and educational professionals gather for summit exploring  opportunities and challenges shaping the future of autonomous systems. KEDA’s Washington Autonomous Vehicle Cluster (WAV-C) recently hosted WAV-C Connect: Exploring the Future of Marine Autonomy in Defense, in Bremerton, bringing together 80 industry, defense, and education professionals. This milestone event united top...Continue Reading

Kitsap County Community Development News Release:  Navigating the permitting process can be complicated and overwhelming. That’s why Kitsap County’s Department of Community Development is taking significant steps to make it more efficient, transparent, and user-friendly.“In Kitsap, we are evaluating our work through a lens of continuous process improvement,” said Christine Rolfes,...Continue Reading

Joe Morrison, Executive Director, Kitsap Economic Development AllianceJoe Morrison for the Kitsap SunHow Kitsap is Tackling Healthcare Challenges with Innovation and InvestmentHealthcare is complicated, expensive, and Americans are unhappy. According to Gallup’s annual health and healthcare poll from November 2024, just 44 percent of US citizens rate US healthcare as...Continue Reading

KITSAP COUNTY, Wash.–Bremerton & Kitsap County are excited to announce our selection to be an official Fan Zone for FIFA World Cup 2026™. We look forward to supporting soccer fans and athletes associated with this event, while showcasing our amazing communities on the world stage.   The Seattle FIFA World Cup...Continue Reading

See story  Kitsap Sun by Conor WilsonMultiple new health care facilities are slated to open in Kitsap County next year, bringing more options for emergent care and aiming to reduce dependence on the county’s lone emergency department.Atop the list is a long-planned expansion at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale...Continue Reading

The transformation of West Sound Technical Skills Center in Bremerton is visibly underway, with the first phase of a multi-year renovation project progressing steadily. Onlookers can see the 125-foot yellow crane carefully maneuvering steel beams to construct a new, two-story, 50,000-square-foot building on the southeast corner of the campus. This...Continue Reading

Workforce shortages are a pressing issue for Washington employers! Employers, workers and all community members are encouraged to share their thoughts on Washington’s workforce system through a new survey.The survey is part of the Washington Workforce Training & Education Board’s community outreach as the state’s next workforce plan is created. The...Continue Reading

National Telecommunications Information Administration funding will advance state’s Internet For All Initiative to connect every community with broadband and digital literacyOLYMPIA, WA --- The Washington State Broadband Office at the Department of Commerce will receive a $15.98 million from National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to continue efforts to improve...Continue Reading

The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (“KEDA”) is hiring our next economic developer! Make a difference and join our mission-driven, service-oriented team that serves the beautiful, growing, collaborative community that is Kitsap. We’re looking for someone knowledgeable in economic development, workforce development, and/or public-private partnerships to take on this role, managing our...Continue Reading

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Notice of Funding Opportunity and Request for Proposals (NOFO/RFP).WSDOT is pleased to announce the following program updates: December 12 NEVI Huddle SessionWSDOT is inviting Small Businesses Enterprises, Public Works Small Enterprises, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses, and Veteran Enterprises currently certified at the state and/or federal level...Continue Reading

Fermentation, Community, and a Commitment to Sustainability in Kitsap CountyNational Entrepreneurship Month celebrates innovation, resilience, and the transformative power of small businesses in our communities. In Kitsap County, one local gem exemplifies these values: Iggy’s Alive & Cultured, a fermentation house founded in 2012 by Ilgvar “Iggy” Daga on Bainbridge...Continue Reading

Opinion: How to keep and grow defense-related economic impact in WashingtonJames Collins and Dave Zeeck to The Kitsap SunThe military presence in Washington State is critical for national defense and an overwhelmingly positive force for the state’s economy.To keep it that way the state needs a new strategy and approach...Continue Reading

BREMERTON – As demand on the West Sound power grid rises due to population growth, extreme weather, and transit electrification, the City of Bremerton is advancing plans to ease the strain. A $100,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce will fund a feasibility study to explore installing solar...Continue Reading

Education professionals spend a day at shipyard, learning about career opportunities available for students By Ben Hutto, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs  View original postBREMERTON, Wash.   –  Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility played host to 17 educators, administrators and career counselors from various academic institutions from across...Continue Reading

KEDA's 2024 Fall Forum slide decks available:Our Fall Forum was an incredible day dedicated to celebrating and empowering small businesses in Kitsap! For those who joined us — and those who couldn’t — we’re excited to share the slide decks from the event.  VIEW PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS.   LATEST UPDATES HEREOur keynote...Continue Reading

The Impact of Employee Ownership on Manufacturing CultureRichard Schwarz, CEO of SAFE Boats InternationalAs Kitsap County celebrates National Manufacturing Month, it's essential to recognize local industry leaders, such as SAFE Boats International, a world-renowned manufacturer of swiftwater patrol boats. Based in Bremerton, SAFE Boats has developed a global reputation for...Continue Reading

Federal Funds Grant Writing Assistance Program (FFGWAP)Washington is launching a program to support access to Federal Funds grant writing assistance for communities across the State. In response to the unprecedented clean energy funding available via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Washington Department...Continue Reading

PORT ORCHARD, WA —After a two-year-long public discussion of future growth and Kitsap’s future through 2044, the Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan Update is nearing a conclusion. After receiving public testimony on Sept. 24, the Kitsap County Planning Commission has made a recommendation regarding updates to the Comprehensive Plan, Capital Facilities...Continue Reading