Slides are up! Check out the great content presented at our 2024 Fall Forum!

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.  

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Our keynote speaker, Leo Flor, Chief Legacy Officer for Seattle’s FIFA World Cup 2026, kicked things off by energizing the crowd with a dynamic presentation. Leo dove into Seattle’s preparations and the anticipated economic impact of hosting the tournament, with an estimated 750,000 visitors flocking to the region. You can see his full presentation here:

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Tournament Planning & Economic Impact
Leo Flor, Chief Legacy Officer, Seattle FWC 2026

Below, you’ll find slide decks from our other fantastic presenters. Each session was packed with valuable information designed to help our small businesses grow and succeed. Dive into these presentations to catch up on the wisdom shared by our panel of experts:

• Fundamentals of Brand Building - Josh and Sarah Johnson, Serotonin Creative
• Want to Sell Your Business? Key Insights  from a Business Broker- Taralee Muhli, Transition 360

 

We also had inspiring discussions with local entrepreneurs and lenders. Here’s what else was on the agenda:

• Taste Makers: Local Restaurants & Culinary Entrepreneurs
  Our panel of restaurant owners shared origin stories, strategies, and successes: 
  • Anna Bressi, Restaurant Lola Bremerton
  • Paul McClellan, Iggy's Alive & Cultured
  • Cody Morgan, Peninsula Bevco
     
• In the Spotlight: Surprising & Inspiring Kitsap Businesses
  Entrepreneurs from unique local businesses took the stage:
  • Ashley Stallworth, BioFiber Industries 
  • Stephanie Harris, Posh Pescatarian
  • Andrew Horton, Kitsap Wi-Fi
  • Kyle Lobisser, Foil Cedrus
     
• Accessing Funding: What Small Businesses Need to Know
  This session featured key advice from local lenders:
  • Larry Tellinghuisen, Kitsap Bank
  • Erin Sorensen, Kitsap Credit Union
  • Rick Darrow,  Liberty Bank

Stay tuned for photos and videos from the event. We’re so grateful to everyone who attended and to our presenters for sharing their expertise!