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Workforce Development Month is recognized every September and serves as a reminder of a skilled and adaptable workforce's crucial role in driving economic growth and fostering a competitive business environment. Even though the official month has passed, the initiatives and strategies that support workforce development are relevant year-round. In Kitsap...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

$145 million task order to Absher Construction Co.Story by Peiyu Lin  for the Kitsap SunThe Navy is making progress on its long-term Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, with the announcement of a $145 million dollar contract announced for a major initial project.The first significant SIOP...Continue Reading

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest awarded Absher Construction Co. a $145 million task order to replace the electrical substation and perform associated infrastructure work to provide reliable power at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS) in Bremerton, Washington, Sept. 16.Awarded under an existing multiple-award construction...Continue Reading

UNITED STATESStory by William Couch, Program Executive Office-Industrial Infrastructure  - DVIDS MediaNaval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NANava Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) awarded Jacobs Engineering CH2M Hill/Clark Nexsen Energy Partners Joint Venture a $3.7 million contract for an electrical microgrid study as part of the...Continue Reading

Read full story on Kitsap Sun;  Northwest Maritime high school students could be a new hope for WSF workforce deficitIn a new program, Washington State Ferries is aiming to remedy its shortage of maritime workers by training high schoolers.About a dozen 12th graders enrolled in Northwest Maritime and Highline Public...Continue Reading

Poulsbo, WA – September 9, 2024 – The American Public Works Association (APWA) is proud to announce that the City of Poulsbo won APWA’s 2024 Public Works Project of the Year Award. Award winners publicly developed, owned, and maintained infrastructure projects that promote excellence in construction management and administration. These awards recognize...Continue Reading

Olympic College Press ReleaseBREMERTON – Olympic College proudly cut the ribbon today on its newly remodeled Shops building, unveiling world-class facilities and cutting-edge equipment designed to enhance hands-on learning and collaboration.The 14,000-square-foot building will for the first time bring Olympic College’s Welding, Manufacturing, Precision Machining, and Technical Design programs together...Continue Reading

News Release - Kitsap Transit Grant for buying new fast ferry to operate Kingston/Seattle route BREMERTON, Wash. – Kitsap Transit (KT) will receive $13.5 million in federal funding to buy a new fast ferry that would replace an older vessel operating the Kingston/Seattle route, improving the Kingston Fast Ferry service’s reliability.The federal funding...Continue Reading

KEDA recently hosted the second annual Kitsap Industrial Readiness Summit featuring Navy leadership who presented updates on the status of work related to the U.S. Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) at Naval Base Kitsap Installations.Capt. John Hale, Naval Base Kitsap commanding officer, said that the Navy plans to release...Continue Reading

 KEDA and Western Washington University Center for Economic and Business Research partner to produce Kitsap Top Employers ListSILVERDALE, WA – The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), in collaboration with the Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington University, has released its 2023 Kitsap Top Employers List. The most...Continue Reading

Thank you to everyone who joined us on August 22nd for the 2nd Annual Kitsap Industrial Readiness Summit.Sponsored by Washington APEX Accelerator.  Program highlights included: Navy leadership provided an overview of Naval Base Kitsap Installations, SIOP and  future platforms including updates on the Ford and Columbia Class Submarines, an update on the...Continue Reading

$5000-$10,000 awards to eligible businesses The Olympic Workforce Development Council (OWDC) is proud to sponsor a new Small Business Grant with our Commerce Reinvestment Fund Initiative through WorkSource Kitsap and WorkSource Clallam. The Commerce Reinvestment Fund (CRF) initiative aims to support small businesses owned by Black, Latino, and Tribal individuals in...Continue Reading

Biz Fair is a free, annual event for current and aspiring small business owners to learn about the programs, resources, and technical assistance available to help start and grow a small business. Biz Fair is the longest running all government and non-profit-run small business fair in Washington State. Biz Fair attendees...Continue Reading

The path to seven figures begins here! ScaleUp Business Training was designed to help established businesses increase profitability, build capacity, and spur growth.Do you feel like you have no time outside of working in your business?Are you spending too much time on low profit activities?Have high maintenance clients taken over your...Continue Reading

By Ben Hutto, PSNS & IMF Pubic AffairsPuget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility hopes to hire about 1,500 new employees across a variety of skills, trades and specialties, for both entry-level and journey-level, full-time Federal positions, through a two-day hiring fair, August 9-10, at the Kitsap Conference Center...Continue Reading

Discovering Kitsap Peninsula's Recreational TreasuresThe Kitsap Peninsula, renowned for its natural beauty and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, offers a unique blend of activities that attract tourists and support economic growth. Kitsap is a haven for those seeking adventure and relaxation, from its expansive shorelines to its lush parks and...Continue Reading

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 9:00am-4:30pmBELLINGHAM, WA – Western Washington University will host a panel of economic and financial literacy speakers as part of the 2024 Washington Economics Symposium on Tuesday, August 20 from 9:00am-4:30pm at Western Washington University. Teachers can earn 5.5 STEM clock hours for attendance.“Financial and economic...Continue Reading

Check out the latest news from Washington APEX!Contracting OpportunitesSubcontracting NoticesUpcoming Events & ClassesRead it hereContinue Reading

New hybrid ED/urgent care, other community collaborations help ensure appropriate care closer to home, relieve overburdened hospitals and lower costs for patientsVMFH Press Release  Today, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) announced key milestones in its ongoing efforts to improve access and reduce cost of care for residents across the Puget Sound,...Continue Reading

The SBA is upgrading how our customers apply for and manage their federal contracting certifications.Here’s what you need to knowSBA's certification upgrade will start on August 1st 2024Initial certification applications will not be accepted during the upgrade period.The upgraded system is expected to be available for new applications in early...Continue Reading

CHOOSE WASHINGTONWe usually don’t brag about any ranking that wouldn’t win us a medal at the Olympics. But we can’t resist bragging about Seattle being #6 in the world! When it comes to Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment and Governance, we’re right up there with New York, London,...Continue Reading

TACOMA, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will be awarding more than $18.3 million in federal funding to two projects in Washington’s Sixth Congressional District through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program for 2024...Continue Reading