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News...
ALLIANCE NEXT WEEK: Washington State PTAC (procurement and technical assistance) is hosting it's annual event on March 10th at the Puyallup Fairgrounds. Last Change to Register! Meet the primes, contracting officers, take clases, and much more... Click here for more information.
KEDA to host Annual Meeting on March 24, 2011, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at the Silverdale Beach Hotel, and sponsored by Kitsap Credit Union and Kitsap Bank. This is our annual luncheon event and investor member meeting. Click here for more information. DEADLINE IS MARCH 18th.
KEDA Partners with Impact Washington: Impact Washington (formerly Washington Manufacturing Services) has partnered with us to reach out to more clients, particularly in the manufacturing industry in an effort to bring more impactful resources and assistance to our clients in building their companies and thriving into the future.
KEDA Expands Contracting Classes: We will be adding 6 Government 101 classes, a sub-contracting class, accounting compliance & legal services session, along with some "Meet the Primes" gatherings. If you are interested in government contracting, please contact us to become a PTAC (procurement and technical assistance) client and to sign up for the FREE classes. WA PTAC and the Native PTAC program offer free services to small business. KEDA is a regional center for Washington PTAC and the Native PTAC program. Start ups also welcome!
Bainbridge Island Winslow Way Construction: The Winslow Way Re-construction Project will begin this month. Completion of the project is expected by July 4th. Your patronage to these downtown merchants during this time, who have given so much to their community, is appreciated. This is a vital asset to the city of Bainbridge Island. The BI Tech Team panel will gather at City Hall on Tuesday, March 8th, 9-11 a.m. to discuss ways to help assist these businesses. Your ideas and participation are welcome. More on the construction project.
_________________________________________ Other Interesting News and Helpful Tools... Federal Budget Proposals Taking Shape: The President's 2012 budget information available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget
The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has produced this summary of its budget proposal (HCR 1): http://appropriations.house.gov/_files/ProgramCutsFY2011ContinuingResolution.pdf Pathways to Prosperity: A Harvard Graduate School of Education reports college is not necessarily for everyone. The Pathways to Prosperity Report contends that the U.S. needs new pathways for our young adults to succeed, including more program options that link work and learning http://tinyurl.com/4cmxzqz Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington: March Forums Industry Snapshot: |
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Events
FBI Investigative Priorities and Current Cyber Crime Trends: Presented by West Sound Technology on March 17th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM at the Poulsbo Library. Here's more information.
Washington CASH Start or Expand Your Own Business: Orientation for the next eight week Business Training Class is on Tuesday evening, March 22, 2011, 6-9 PM at the Kitsap Community Resource Building, 1201 Park Avenue in Bremerton. Contact Stuart Walton at Stuart@washingtoncash.org or 360-698-4088.
Working as a Sub-Contractor: Learn how to sub-contract from a major prime contractor in the construction industry. This is a free seminar being held at KEDA on March 28th, 3-6 PM. Seating is limited and you must register to attend by calling Becky at 360-479-3712.
Government Contracting 101: Learn the basics of government contracting from 30-yr. veteran Mary Jo Juarez, joined by Susan Veach, Consultant and owner of Accountability Plus. Susan will add the business side expertise and compliance factor. Wednesday, March 30, 9-11 a.m. at KEDA. This class if FREE, but you MUST register to attend with Becky Newton at 360-377-9499.
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