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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...
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...
Washington APEX Biz Opps, training and more
Jul 17 2024Check out the latest news from Washington APEX!Contracting OpportunitesSubcontracting NoticesUpcoming Events & ClassesRead it here
SBA Certification Upgrade starting Aug 1
Jul 15 2024The 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...
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,...
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...
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,...
June 6, 2024 -Reposted from NAVFAC HQThe Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) completed part one of its first-ever Industry Day June 5 The event was broadcast to approximately 500 attendees and included a familiarization video on Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (PHNS), a detailed description of the SIOP baseline plan for...
Be a voice for your community!Apply now to serve on a county advisory groupShare your experience and insights to help Kitsap County support our communities; create plans and strategies to accommodate equitable growth and development; and implement programs that ensure, improve and maintain quality of life.Consider applying to serve on...
MultiCare breaks ground on new neighborhood emergency department in Bremerton, expanding access to care
Jun 10 2024New ED will be first for MultiCare in Kitsap CountyPRESS RELEASE: TACOMA, Wash. — MultiCare Health System broke ground today on a new 10,500-square-foot neighborhood emergency department in Bremerton.The new facility, at 5900 State Highway 303 Northeast, will address the needs of the community and increase access to care.MultiCare Emergency –...
PEO II Industry Innovation Day :THINK DIFFERENT, BUILD BETTERThe Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and Program Executive Office Industrial Infrastructure (PEO II) hosted a Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) Industry Day on June 5, 2024. View video here Part 2 will occur in Washington, DC on August 13-15, 2024. An organization (e.g.,...
SIOP is rolling! Read our latest newletter to see what you may have missed:Biz Opps: Warehouse, Laydown and Admin/Training real estateSIOP Virtual Industry Day Video News: U.S. Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program visited Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton
BIZ OPPS: SIOP Leases - Admin Training Space
Jun 6 2024The Department of the Navy, seeks to award a one-year lease, with up to nine (9) one-year renewal options near Bremerton, Washington. This Solicitation for Offers (SFO) is offered to address the requirement for a minimum of approximately 10,200 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association (ANSI/BOMA) square feet...
NAVFAC NW issues solication for Warehouse and Outside Lay-down Space PSNS & IMFProduct Service Code: X1GZ - LEASE/RENTAL OF OTHER WAREHOUSE BUILDINGSView solicitation for full detailsNAICS Code: 5311 - Lessors of Real EstatePlace of Performance: Bremerton , WA 98312Original Date Offers Due: Jun 24, 2024 12:00 pm PDTThe Department of...
The Department of the Navy, seeks to award a one-year lease, with up to nine (9) one-year renewal options near Bremerton, Washington. This Solicitation for Offers (SFO) is offered to address the requirement for a minimum of approximately 10,200 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association (ANSI/BOMA) square feet...
Reposted from Kitsap Sun, by Tom Banse Washington State StandardWashington State Ferries on Thursday published an invitation to bid on building five new hybrid-electric ferries, an overdue achievement that promises to eventually bring more reliability to cross-Sound ferry service.It’s the first time in more than 50 years that the state...
Head of Navy's SIOP effort says upgrading nation's shipyards for the future will require 'a holistic plan'
May 29 2024Reposted from NAVSEA Command By Max Maxfield PSNS & IMF Public AffairsBREMERTON, Wash. – The Program Executive Officer for the U.S. Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program visited Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington, May 6-7, 2024, for waterfront and project briefs, and to meet with...
U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) $400 million Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) program provides grants of up to $300,000 per manufacturer per application round, with 50% cost share, to implement project recommendations made by DOE and other qualified energy assessments.The IAC implementation grants will bolster the U.S. manufacturing base by making...
The 2024 BIPOC Business Forum is in the books!Thank you to all of the business owners and subject matter experts who participated in the 2024 BIPOC Business Forum: Grow with Government Contracting. The event provided important information and insights on how to do business with the government.Presentations included:Terry Homburg, KEDA APEX...
Charting Kitsap's Economic Path: KEDA's "ONE Kitsap" Five-Year Plan For Economic Vitality
May 14 2024In celebration of Economic Development Month, the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (“KEDA”) is embarking on a bold, ambitious journey to transform Kitsap County's economic landscape. Dubbed "One Kitsap," this five-year strategic initiative aims to deliver tangible results for the region through public and private partnerships. One Kitsap sets the stage for...
The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (“KEDA”) seeks a consultant to survey, analyze, and make recommendations regarding Kitsap’s available land, buildings and infrastructure for industrial development. The purpose of this Kitsap Industrial Lands, Buildings and Infrastructure Survey (“KILBIS”) is to inform an industrial readiness strategy in Kitsap in the interest of economic...
Meet the Agenciesowering Kitsap Businesses for Government Contracting Success!Empowering Kitsap Businesses for Government Contracting Success!Last week, in collaboration with Washington APEX, we hosted a valuable session bringing together contracting officers from Bremerton, Port Orchard, Central Kitsap Fire District, Kitsap Public Utility District, and Mason County. The focus was on demystifying...
Watson Unveils New Expansion and Manufacturing Improvements for 2024 Watson Furniture Group, the industry leader in function-first design and respectful manufacturing, has completed a multi-million-dollar business expansion and process enhancement that includes a 10,000-square-foot warehouse addition, and new precision tooling on the factory floor.According to Watson President CK McKenzie, these upgrades...
The partnership creates an accessible pathway between Naval technologists and Kitsap’s growing startup ecosystemView original postKEYPORT, Washington (April 17, 2024) —Today, NavalX Pacific NW Tech Bridge and Vibe Coworks announced a formal partnership to enhance collaboration between Naval technologists and the region’s leading private sector innovators, through an agreement with...