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News...
>Russell Steele Named Economic Development Champion at KEDA Annual Meeting
Steele is CEO of Port Madison Enterprises and a long-time supporter of economic vitality in Kitsap County. Read the press release and see the Annual Meeting presentations here.
>KEDA has just become a designated PTAC Center: March 1st we signed a contract with Washington State PTAC (procurement and Technical Assistance Center). Mary Jo Juarez, 30 year contracting veteran, has joined our staff as PTAC Counsellor. Learn more about PTAC here. To sign up for one of our many classes on government contracting or to meet with Mary Jo, please contact Becky at 360-479-3712.
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Other Interesting News and Helpful Tools...
>Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington: Rotary Trip to China and new export assistance seminars are coming up. See the schedule here.
>Public comment extended for shoreline citizen workgroup draft policies
The first of three opportunities to comment on the shoreline citizen workgroup draft policy amendments has been extended to Tuesday, April 26. Draft amendments to the Goals and Policies of the City of Bainbridge Island's Shoreline Master Program (SMP) are posted on the Shoreline Master Program Update project webpage for public review and comment. The draft contains policy recommendations produced by citizen groups as part of the City's update to the Shoreline Master Program.
>WA State Dept of Commerce Go Green Conference: April 20th at Virginia Mason Hospital. Get more information and register here.
>Pacific Northwest Defense Symposium: August 17/18 at the Kitsap Conference Center. Registration is now open. Co-sponsored by KEDA and the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition...Stay tuned for our call for demonstrations. This is a sell-out event and seating is limited. This year's theme is Energy and Security: The Way Forward. Follow us on Facebook
>SAFE Boats International Signs Lease Extension with Port of Bremerton
>Island Gateway almost set for grand opening late May/early June: This new state-of-the art complex on the water, Bainbridge Island is well on it's way to 100% occupancy. Anchor tenant to be announced any day now. |
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More Events
>Meet the Primes: First in a series, Monday April 4th, 9-11 a.m. come and meet EJB Small Business Specialist, Janet Tapp for an informal round table discussion and presentation at KEDA. EJB is a large facilities prime contractor for Naval Base Kitsap. This is a free event, but you must call to register and seating is limited, 360-479-3712.
>Maximizing Aerospace Opportunities in Europe - April 5, 2011
During this webinar, aerospace specialists from the U.S. Embassies in France, Germany, UK, and Italy will present the latest developments in civil aerospace. In addition, Kallman Worldwide will provide an overview of U.S. industry at the Paris Air Show. This webinar is FREE.
>NWEN Breakfast Buzz - April: Startup "Cult"ure:
Friday, April 8, 7:45am - 9:30am, Bellevue City Hall
Startup culture is more than just a foosball table and flextime: but how do you create a vibrant and cohesive core for your business that works in the rapidly changing startup environment? And who maintains this culture? How do the unique needs of the early stage world impact team recruiting and retention? Hear from a dynamic panel about how vision and values translate into the day-to-day early stage, high growth dynamic. Moderated by Kathi Jones of Swift HR, featuring
Adam Brotman (VP Digital Ventures, Starbucks),
Darell Cavens of Zulily, and Jane Park of Julep Nail Parlor
Cost: $15 members and $30 for non-members
Click Here to Register
>SBA Listening Tour: to discuss changes as a result of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (SBJA). The tour will be in Seattle on April 13th, Click on this link for more informationa and to register: Jobs Act Tour
>Community Capital Development Presents Revenue Growth: Part I is on April 13th concerning Selling Strategies and Part II is on April 20th concerning Pricing Tactics. These are free one-hour sessions in Seattle and a part of the Veterans Outreach Program.
>By-Product Synergy NW, 4th Annual Puget Sound Regional Materials Exchange Workshop and Networking Event, April 13th at Seattle City Hall, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register here.
>The Future of Medicine: How Technology Impacts your Care, Presented by WSTA on April 21st at Poulsbo City Hall, 200 Moe Street. Find our more here. Adar Palis, VP of Administration and CIO, Harrison Medical Center will present.
>Helping Boeing Suppliers Boost Their Exports - April 26, 2011
>Building Bridges to Prosperity Symposium, April 27, Surrey B.C. Canada and the U.S. Expediting Trade Across a Common Border |
