KEDA 2025 Annual Meeting and Economic Forecast Luncheon

KEDA 2025 Annual Meeting & Economic Forecast Luncheon

Start: 11:00 am Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - End: 01:00 pm Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Thank you to everyone who attended KEDA’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Economic Forecast Luncheon!

KEDA’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Economic Forecast Luncheon on March 26th at the beautiful Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort & Conference Center brought together 280 business and community leaders to explore the key factors shaping Kitsap’s economic future.

This event, a cornerstone of KEDA’s mission to drive economic vitality in Kitsap, was made possible thanks to the support of our generous sponsors and engaged community partners.

Keynote Address: "Navigating Uncertainty: Effective Economic Development in Complex Times" by Dr. Dell Gines, Chief Innovation Officer at the International Economic Development Council, who shared insights on entrepreneurship-led economic development.
Economic Outlook: WWU economists Hart Hodges and James McCafferty provided an in-depth analysis of regional and national economic trends.
Defense & Economy: Maria Tobin, with the South Sound Military and Communities Partnership, shared key findings from the 2024 WA State Defense Economic Impact Study

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

SLIDE DECK

Dr. Dell Gines Chief Innovation Officer for the International Economic Development Council

WELCOME SUQUAMISH TRIBE

ECONOMIC FORECAST

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Hart Hodges & James McCafferty, co-directors of the WWU Center for Economic & Business Research

KEDA ANNUAL REPORT

WA DEFENSE ECONOMY

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Maria Tobin, South Sound Military and Communities Partnership

ECONOMIC CHAMPIONS

Premier Sponsor: Port Madison Enterprise Event Hall Sponsor: Puget Sound Energy

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