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You are invited to join Korsmo Construction, TCF Architecture, and the Bremerton School District for a Subcontractor Outreach EventThursday, March 27th, 20254:00 PM - 5:30 PMFeatured Projects:Armin Jahr Elementary SchoolView Ridge Elementary Arts AcademyEVENT FLYEREVENT FLYER SPANISHThis is your opportunity to learn about upcoming bid packages and explore how your...Continue Reading

Rep. Emily Randall's office is sharing information on FY26 Community Project Funding. Download this guidebook which includes information about the accounts that were available to request funding from in FY25, the eligibility criteria for these accounts, required information from our office and the committee, as well as frequently asked questions and staff...Continue Reading

The WORK includes rehabilitating sanitary and storm sewer pipes by cure-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods AND the cleaning and video inspection of sanitary and storm sewer pipes in support of future lining projects.View of City of Bremerton Bid Postings PageSCHEDULE A: The WORK to be completed includes:The video inspection and cleaning...Continue Reading

Governor Ferguson announces plan to restore Washington State Ferries to full service by this summerSee full News Release Delay is part of plan to fully restore domestic ferry service by this summerSEATTLE – Governor Bob Ferguson announced today he will delay hybrid-electric conversion for two of the state’s largest ferries, putting...Continue Reading

Solicitation No: N44255-25-R-1502Title: GRANDE Multiple Award Construction Contract (GRANDE MACC)Type: Construction Pre-Solicitation NoticeIssue RFP Date:  Approximately March 2025Due Date for Proposals (Phase I):  April 4, 2025 - 9:00-10:30 AM (PDT).Contract Not-To-Exceed/Task Order Range: Contract Not-To-Exceed for all contracts awarded under the Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) is $1 B total...Continue Reading

Senator Murray’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request portal is now open. All CDS funding requests must be submitted by 11:59pm Pacific Daylight Time on Tuesday, April 1. A PDF version of the application is attached, this is only for reference. All applications must be submitted via the...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

General Dynamics NASSCO-Bremerton, Bremerton, Washington, is awarded a $654,668,551 cost-plus-fixed-fee/cost-plus-award fee/cost-plus-incentive fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Aircraft Carrier shipyard availabilities. This contract includes a five-year base and a one year option, for a six year total ordering period which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $654,668,551...Continue Reading

Bremerton’s Olympic College is collaborating with Kitsap Transit on a new electrical-theory course: “Electrical Theory: Direct Current Basics.”The 10-week program will give students a foundational understanding of direct-current electricity — a baseline area of expertise for those looking to pursue careers related to electric-vehicle technology, a release said."This partnership with...Continue Reading

PHASE 2 Solicitation is Live Now!Administrative, Warehouse, Industrial, and Laydown Space Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, WASHINGTON Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEASYSCOM) Offers Due: May 26, 2025 11:59 pm HSTProduct Service Code: X1GZ - LEASE/RENTAL OF OTHER WAREHOUSE BUILDINGSNAICS Code: 493110 - General Warehousing and StoragePlace of Performance:...Continue Reading

KEDA is thrilled to announce that our application to the 2025 Washington State Microbusiness Accelerator grant program has been approved!  The Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) has approved $2 million in small grants to 46 nonprofit organizations to help business owners strengthen their business skills, innovate and access financing to create...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

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

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

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