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News and Events - September 14, 2012
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Featured Event:
Decision Makers II
North Kitsap at a Crossroads - an Economy in Transition
Thursday, October 4th - 3:00-6:00pm, Port Gamble, Hood Canal Event Pavilion
Join us in beautiful Port Gamble for an insightful look at our local and regional economy as we examine North Kitsap's financial impact, challenges and opportunities. A social hour honoring the new Leadership Kitsap cohort will follow the program. Appetizers and beverages will be served.
Presenters include:
Elizabeth Court, Ph.D., Washington State Labor Market Economist
Commissioner Rob Gelder and Key Industry Representatives
$40 - KEDA Investor Partners
$50 - Non Investor Partners
$275* - Table of 8 / KEDA Investor Partners
$350* - Table of 8 / Non KEDA Investor Partners
TABLE RATES* - Table must be purchased as a single transaction. Please email list of attendees to Theresa Mangrum
Click here for more information and registration
Contact Theresa Mangrum (360) 377-9499 for more information mangrum@kitsapeda.org
 Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Available
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More Events!
ULI Northwest: Spotlight Bremerton - A Renewed Urban Waterfront
Tuesday, September 18
Walking tour, happy hour, and ULI Northwest's first movie event!
Come tour the nationally recognized redevelopment of downtown Bremerton, including the recently completed SEE Film Bremerton Cinema. Registration ends Friday, Sept 14th. Sign up NOW!
Bainbridge Chamber Luncheon - Health Care Reform and Impact of Businesses
Sept. 19, 11:30 AM - 1 PM, Wing Point Golf & Country Club, Bainbridge Island
Carney Cargill, Inc. will discuss Health Care Reform and the Affordable Care Act and the impact on island businesses. They will explain the new rules for providing health insurance to employees, Insurance Exchange, Health Plan Summaries, penalties for non-compliance and much more. Public welcome. $15 per person Sign up online.
Google for Business Sept 20th 5:30-7:30pm, Poulsbo City Council Chambers Google offers far more than search services, and is a major provider of next generation cloud services. Come join WSTA and we review Google services and how they can be leveraged by organizations of all sizes. Google docs, google apps, and all things Google. Click here for more information and register
Cultivating NW Co-Ops Conference
October 5-6, Seattle
Join cooperatives and communities across six states for "Celebrating Our Food Community". Follow these links for Additional information and online registration.
Western Washington Summit 2012: Innovation and Leadership
How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream
Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside
Keynote: Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of Consumer Electronics Association and producer of the world's largest Consumer Electronics Show.
Who Should Attend: Technology, education, government, public sector and nonprofit agencies, business leaders and entrepreneurs interested in economic vitality for the region and opportunities to promote our local successes to the world.
NUWC Keyport Industry Day
October 10th, 8-3:30, Naval Undersea Museum, Keyport, WA
Plan on attending this event hosted by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center asdfsdf fgoidf Naval Undersea Warfare Center and take advantage of this opportunity to meet key government personnel and current Keyport prime contractors. Learn about NUWC purchasing needs and requirements; basics of submitting proposals; and contracting opportunities remaining fiscal year and a forecast for the next budget cycle. Click here for registration information.
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We Need Your Help! 2012 Kitsap Top Employers Survey
The Kitsap Top Employers list is one of the most viewed and downloaded resources on our website and helps tell the story of Kitsap companies. Your response is critical! Please take a few minutes to respond to the 2012 Survey We would also appreciate your assistance in
Thank you in advance for your participation. If you have any questions, please contact
Kathy or Theresa at 360.377.9499.
Kitsap Aerospace & Defense Alliance Releases Website RFP
KADA is a public-private consortium convened to capitalize on the opportunities for business growth and attraction arising from the significant expansion of the aerospace industry, both commercial and defense, in the Central Puget Sound regional economy over the next decade.
This RFP provides an opportunity to create a standalone KADA website which showcases the KADA missions and goals via the latest web technology.
For more information,click here Proposals due by 5 pm PDT September 21, 2012.
Note: A special thanks to Doņa L. Keating,President/CEO - Professional Options, for donating her assistance and expertise in creating this RFP -- we appreciate our community partners! Suquamish Tribe's New Museum Opening
September 10, 2012 @ 12:05AM | THE KPBJ
The Suquamish Tribe will open the new Suquamish Museum to the public on Sept. 15. Doors will open at 10 a.m. when staff invite visitors inside the state-of-the-art, 9,000 square-foot facility located on the corner of Division Street and Suquamish Way on the Port Madison Indian Reservation. The new museum is triple the size of the previous facility and features two galleries, a performance space, museum store and outside learning areas. Read more...
Impact Washington Introduces Made in Washington Program
Open to all companies that manufacture in Washington State . Whether you produce an end product, fabricate components as part of a supply chain, or are a job shop, you are invited to be a part of our new program that showcases Washington's manufacturers. Visit http://impactwashington.org/made-in-washington to learn more about the Impact Washington and Made in Washington! Regional Economic Strategy On July 25, 2012 the Puget Sound Regional Council's Economic Development District Board adopted the updated Regional Economic Strategy. The Regional Economic Strategy is an active blueprint to ensure the region's long term sustainable economic prosperity. It outlines the Prosperity Partnership's initiatives for improving the five foundation areas of the economy: education and workforce development, business climate, entrepreneurship and innovation, infrastructure, and quality of life. Click here to read the adopted Regional Economic Strategy and Economy Report.
Economic forecast paints mixed future
September 3, 2012 @ 12:05AM | THE KPBJ
Business Examiner
The state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council's preliminary September forecast shows a revised slightly stronger 2012 GDP of 2.2 percent, but anticipates lower GDP growth in 2013 than was expected during June.
The revision for 2012 (2.2 percent vs. 2.1 percent) is due entirely to a downward revision to 2011 GDP, the council said. The new forecast for 2013 is 2.1 percent, compared with 2.4 percent, in June. The forecast for 2014 and 2015 remains at 3 percent per year. Read more....
OC Wins $129,000 Washington STEM Grant
by Communications Department of Olympic College on August 22, 2012
Olympic College recently received a grant from Washington STEM, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to improving education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Historically, Washington STEM grants have focused on K-12 students. For the first time ever, the Olympic College grant will extend benefits to community college students, encouraging them to transfer into STEM fields at a university level. Olympic College is the first community college to receive the grant's Portfolio Award, which is a multi-year project that develops or expands STEM education innovations. Read more...
Bainbridge Chamber Luncheon - Health Care Reform and Impact of Businesses
Sept. 19, 11:30 AM - 1 PM, Wing Point Golf & Country Club, Bainbridge Island
Carney Cargill, Inc. will discuss Health Care Reform and the Affordable Care Act and the impact on island businesses. They will explain the new rules for providing health insurance to employees, Insurance Exchange, Health Plan Summaries, penalties for non-compliance and much more. Public welcome. $15 per person Sign up online.
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PTAC Training and Information
Government 101September 26th 9-11amThis 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.
Synopsis or Solicitation, Part 2
October 17th 9-11amFormer NAVFAC contracting officers, Wanda Edwards and Mary Jo Juarez, present part two of a 2-class training series that will cover the following key topics: Elements of a Solicitation; Types of Solicitations; Responding to Sources Sought Notices; and How to Respond to a RFP. Preregistration is required.
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SAM Update 
The federal government's much anticipated
System for Award Management (SAM) site has launched, consolidating several Federal procurement systems, including the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), FedReg, and Excluded Parties List (EPLS).
Steps for registering your business on SAM can be found in the User Guide posted on the SAM website, as well as the Quick Start Guide.Washington PTAC counselors are available to answer questions and assist as needed, and SAM will be incorporated into PTAC workshops soon.
As anticipated with a site launch of this magnitude, there have been technical issues since the launch on July 29. The General Services Administration is aware of and working to address issues as quickly as possible.
For firms with active profiles, your data was automatically migrated from CCR, and we suggest waiting until technical issues are resolved to create your SAM user account and entity registration. If you need to update an expired profile or are new to government contracting and need to register your company in order to be eligible for an award and need assistance, please contact your PTAC counselor at 360-377-0180.
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New PTAC Hotline for D & B Assistance
PTAC has added a new number 1-866-203-7682 to assist PTAC customers needing assistance with DUNS creations/modifications. Or you may email PTACsupport@DNB.com for assistance.
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