News Release: Kitsap 2022 Top Employers Survey Results

The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) has again partnered with the Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington University to produce the seventh annual Kitsap Top Employers List. This primary research product is the most frequently accessed report on KEDA’s website. This data is utilized by public and private partners, potential real estate investors and companies considering expansion or relocation for inclusion in market analysis, industry cluster analysis, competitive analysis, and workforce analysis. Employment counts reflect total employee headcounts as of December 31, 2022.

This year, the Top Employers list for Kitsap returned to its original form of data collection: surveying. While the list is slightly shorter, employee counts are “primary data” or actual recorded counts from local businesses, rather than secondary data from large, aggregated data sources, which have become less reliable post covid.

Not all companies contacted agree to have their employment numbers published. If an omission is believed to have occurred, or you would like to add your data, please contact the Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington University by phone at 360 -650-3909 or by e-mail at cebr@wwu.edu.

Key Insights:

• Of our top 10 employers, 7 are public
• The top 50 employers are split almost evenly between public and private entities
• Over half of the Top Employers have increased their workforce

Click here to download list of 2022 Kitsap Top Employers report

Founded in 1983, the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance focuses on partnering with business and government to retain, expand and attract employers to Kitsap. The organization focuses on holistically developing Kitsap’s economy across its various geographies and communities to ensure healthy growth and a desirable quality of life. For more information, visit www.kitsapeda.org

The Center for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) at Western Washington University works in partnership with businesses, non-profits, government/quasi-governmental entities and tribal communities to respond to data and analysis needs.
The Center brings students and faculty together with each client to find solutions that inform, engage and encourage innovation. Our work includes a variety of analysis documents, presentations and facilitated discussions backed by both primary and secondary research that is supported by academic standards and best practices.

Learn more online at cebr.wwu.edu

The Center is directed by Hart Hodges, PhD and James McCafferty who may be reached at cebr@wwu.edu or Parks Hall 326, MS 9072 Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 650 3909.