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.
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.
UP NEXT: Become a Rideshare Driver - April 8th 6-7:30 PM
Don’t just watch the boom happen — be part of it.
Slide decks are available here
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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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