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"Regionalism" ... Boeing's 737 MAX
The Puget Sound, both East and West sound, is home to many successful global companies, creating a magnet for innovative and successful companies as they seek expansion and relocation sites. Decision Makers II is a forum to learn about and embrace the regional opportunities created by companies like Boeing, Amazon, Vigor, and Watson Furniture.
Local Kitsap leaders will provide their prospective on what being part of a vibrant regional economy means for their businesses and organizations. Kitsap Leaders panel members are:
- Scott Bosch, CEO, Harrison Medical Center
- Josh Brown, Commissioner, Kitsap County
- Bill Mahan, Commissioner, Port of Bremerton
- Julie Tappero, President, West Sound Workforce
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Tayloe Washburn,
Co-Chair Washington Aerospace Partnership |
Tayloe Washburn, co-chair of the Washington Aerospace Partnership, will keynote the event. Washburn has extensive experience bringing people and groups together to accomplish complex projects. Project Pegasus is the Washington Aerospace Partnership's effort to position Washington State as the premier and preferred site for the re-engined Boeing 737 or MAX. Washburn will highlight findings from the Project Pegasus competiveness study, scheduled for completion in late October 2011. He will also address existing and new opportunities in the aerospace industry for Washington, Puget Sound and Kitsap companies.
Premier sponsor for this event is Kitsap Public Utilities District #1. Event sponsors are Port Madison Enterprises and Kiana Lodge. Business sponsors for Decision Makers II are the Port of Bremerton, Flamingo Audio, Catherine Ann Wolf CPA and Kitsap Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau. The media sponsor is Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Please visit www.kitsapeda.org or call 360.377.9499 to register or for sponsorship details. |
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$2500 for Best Innovative Game Idea!
Whether you are a game startup or are thinking of starting a new company, this event is for you. From Founder's Sessions to an indie game competition, this day-long event has something for everyone.
Indie Game Competition: For those of you with innovative game ideas, this is your opportunity to present to a panel of judges for an opportunity to win a $2,500 cash prize and a chance to present to Executives from Bungie, Valve, and more. Those who are interested need to register and apply in advance by October 26th. The top 5 submissions will present Saturday afternoon to our panel of industry luminaries.
Do You Dream About a Better Future?
Dreaming about a better future is the whole idea behind Innovation Engineering. But dreaming can be hard. Think deeply about what is the right thing for you and your organization to do. Innovation Leadership Training November 14-16 offered by Impact WA can help you get there. More details are found here.
2012 Washington State Small Business Award Competition Begins -- SBA Seeks Nominations
Help the SBA recognize outstanding leaders in the small business community. Any individual or organization dedicated to the support of the small business community, including, but not limited to, trade and professional associations and business organizations may submit nominations. A company/owner may self-nominate. SBA's size standards apply in defining a business as small. Nominees must be residents of the U.S. or its territories and will be subject to background checks and must comply with federal civil rights laws. Individuals may not be nominated for more than one award category. See the SBA website for more details. Nominations are due by November 28th. |
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Events
WSTA Presents
Annual Western WA Summit: Bringing the World to You
October 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Kiana Lodge
Details and Registration
NOTE: Registration deadline is October 18th!
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Washington State Ocean Energy Conference
Deep Water Wind and an Ocean Energy Economy
November 8-9, 2011
Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside
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Government 101
FREE Workshop at KEDA
Learn the Basics of Government Contracting
November 16th, 9 - 11:00 a.m.
Pre-registration required: call 360-377-9499
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SAVE THE DATE:
Decision Makers Breakfast
at Kitsap Conference Center
Keynote: Dr. John Mitchell
January 24, 2011 |
