|
News and Events - June 25, 2012 |
|
|
Also in this issue:
Pacific NW Defense Symposium
PTAC Training and Contracting Opportunities
Recognition for Kitsap Companies
OPG - Community Open House - Wednesday, June 27th,
Kingston Middle School
Olympic Property Group is hosting a community open house to share the proposed Port Gamble Redevelopment Master Plan, solicit you input and answer questions. Read more about this event in this month's Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal.
Click here for additional information on the Master Plan.
KEDA Board of Director's Retreat - Selling the Kitsap Story
Earlier this month KEDA's Board of Directors cleared their calendars and participated in a productive and engaging 24-hour retreat at IslandWood. The retreat focused on strengthening board relations and effectiveness; enhancing board members knowledge of Kitsap's economic development assets and role in the region; and strategies for leveraging board leadership capacity and social political capital to more effectively tell and sell Kitsap's story. The board also benefited from the perspective and experiences shared by numerous speakers including Hal Calbom of Sustainable Media Group; David Allen, executive vice president of McKinstry; Scott McFarlane, CEO of Avalara Tim Thomson, CEO of
the Port of Bremerton; and Senator Christine Rolfes. Please join us in thanking our board members for making this a successful event and for their leadership and dedication to building a strong and vibrant economy for Kitsap County. We are excited and energized about Kitsap's future and look forward to what we can accomplish together. On Kitsap!
Bremerton No. 10 in U.S. for Government-generated Jobs
Puget Sound Business Journal, Monday, June 18, 2012
With the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Naval Base Kitsap, the Bremerton-Silverdale area in Washington ranks No. 10 nationally for the percentage of government-related jobs. Government jobs contribute more than 46 percent of the combined gross metropolitan products (GMP) in Bremerton-Silverdale. The national leader is Hinesville, Ga., home of the army's Fort Stewart, where 75.7 percent of the city's GMP is generated by the government. Read more...
Recognition for Kitsap Companies
CleanTech Open finalists - DEM and Profile Composites
Two Kitsap County companies; Distributed Energy Management and Profile Composites made it to the semifinals of the CleanTech Open - an annual competetion and business accelerator sponsored by the nonprofit organziation. CleanTech Open's mission is to find, fund and foster entrepreneurs with big ideas about renewable energy, green building practices and more. DEM and Profile Composites are among 17 startups who will continue into the nearly year-long incubator and competition. The regional semifinalists have passed the first round of judging and have a chance to make it to the national final competition in November. At stake are three regional prizes of up to $20,000 each and one prize in sustainability for $10,000. Pacific Northwest winners then go on to the nationals, with a grand prize of $250,000 at stake. Read more...
Washington's Best Workplaces Finalists Announced
The Puget Sound Business Journal named finalists in their Washington's Best Workplaces competition. They will be featured in a special report of the Business Journal on Aug. 10 and will be celebrated at an awards event at Safeco Field.
Kitsap based Avalara, Kitsap Bank and Port Madison Enterprises all made the list, as well as AAA Washington, BECU, Columbia State Bank, Propel Insurance, and Washington Federal who all have local branch offices.
Doņa Keating Among SMB Top Influencers for 2012
Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal
Doņa Keating, president and CEO of Professional Options, has been named to the 2012 SMB 150, representing the top 150 influencers within the worldwide Small & Medium Business IT channel. Read more...
Back to top |
|
 4th Annual Pacific NW Defense Symposium
August 21st, 7am-4pm
Networking Reception, Monday, August 20th 5-7pm
Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside
This year's symposium will highlight the current Northwest Defense Trends. Topics covered will include cyber security, aerospace, UAVs, explosive handling wharf, and much more! Don't miss this opportunity to meet, network and learn about the current defense trends.
Registration and exhibitor information available at www.nwdefense.com
Back to top |
PTAC Training and Contracting Opportunities 
Synopsis or Solicitation-Part 1
June 27th, 9-11 am
This is the first in a series of in-depth interactive discussions of federal contract documents. Former NAVFAC contracting officers, Wanda Edwards and Mary Jo Juarez, will share their expertise while explaining how to recognize the difference between a synopsis and a solicitation and respond accordingly. (This class is more focused on the applicable FAR clauses and acquisition principles than the Government 101 class. Part 2 scheduled for Oct 17.) Register now.
Subcontracting Opportunity, Seattle - Due June 29th
Bid Opportunity: Construction Industry, Specialty Trades Invitation to bid for Seattle VA Seismic Corrections (RFP: VA-101-12-R-0053). This is a Federal Project with Small Business goals. SMALL BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE! If you are interested in bid opportunities on this project, please complete the forms found at these links: Walsh Bid Invite, SB Self Cert Form, and Qualification Questionnaire Email completed forms to Angelo Trapani (sbdevelopment@walshgroup.com) or fax to 312-429-0651. Feel free to contact me (Angelo Trapani) if you have any questions.
Government 101
July 18th, 9-11am
This workshop is designed for small businesses who are interested in expanding their business through government contracting. Learn the basics of marketing and selling your products and services to federal, state and local government agencies. Register now.
NEW CLASSES COMING SOON!
Contractors - don't miss this opportunity to get the inside scoop from NAVFAC Contracting Officer, Mona Carlson!
- August - Construction Overhead - Forum & Discussion
- October - REA - Request for Equitable Adjustment
Coming up later this summer, Mona Carlson will repeat her immensly successful Construction Overhead class. Learn from her expertise as she discusses cost analysis (requirements, process, submittal requirements, counter offers, and revised forms), overhead submittal requirements, and answers your questions. Dates and additional details (including REA class info) will be posted soon.
Be sure to check the Washington PTAC Calendar for new classes!
Need more information? Email Theresa Mangrum or call 360-377-9499
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
4312 Kitsap Way, Suite 103
Bremerton, WA 98312
360-479-3712
|
|
|
