Kickstart Kitsap: Winning Strategies for Small Businesses
This June, the region is expecting an unprecedented 750,000 visitors — and hotels within a 3-hour radius of Seattle are projected to sell out.
That means thousands of people will be looking for: A place to stay
KEDA is teaming up with Olympic College Continuing Education to help our community turn this tourism surge into real income. If you’ve considered short-term rentals or rideshare driving, this is a timely opportunity to prepare and capture new revenue.
Become a Rideshare Driver
Click image below to view online workshop with the Seattle Rideshare Drivers Association on driving for Uber and Lyft safely and profitably before the summer rush
See slide deck here
Want to become an Airbnb host?
Learn how to craft a standout listing, manage quick turnovers, and maximize bookings for international guests in Airbnb Hosting.
Slide deck available here
Watch our video https://www.youtube.com/@OlympicCollege/videos
Fall Forum Event Wrap-Up: Kickstart Kitsap – From Pop-Ups to Profit
Kitsap business owners, community partners, and local leaders gathered at the KEDA Fall Forum: Kickstart Kitsap on October 30 at the Kitsap Conference Center to explore how Kitsap can prepare for the 2026 visitor wave — and turn it into long-term economic opportunity.
Collaboration Across Kitsap.
This year’s forum showcased the power of partnership between Kitsap’s destination marketing organizations — Visit Kitsap Peninsula, Love Kitsap/StayKitsap26, and the Greater Kitsap Chamber — along with the Downtown Bremerton Association and local jurisdictions. Together, these organizations are aligning efforts to promote Kitsap as a welcoming, connected destination for visitors and a thriving community for local businesses.
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