News & Events
February 26,  2013
Top Employers, Annual Meeting, & more...
 
In This Issue
Top Employer Survey
KEDA Annual Meeting
KitsapConnected
RFP Website/Logo Redesign
Alliance Northwest
PTAC Classes
Disaster Survival Workshop
WSDA Grants
Project Summary Tool
 

 

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KEDA 2013
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Kitsap 2013
Top Employers Survey

 

Kitsap's Top Employer List is one of the most viewed and downloaded resources on KEDA's website and is a valuable resource for Kitsap businesses and agencies.
(Click here to see the 2011 list.)  

 

Your help is invaluable! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey (estimated time 5-10 minutes) and help us provide accurate data about Kitsap County. We never share your contact information and report number of employees only.   

 

Click here  to complete the survey now

   

Thank you for your time! Please contact Kathy or Theresa at 360.377.9499.
 


KEDA Annual Meeting & Luncheon

March 21st  11:30 - 1:30

Kitsap Golf & Country Club, Bremerton 

 

Join us March 21st for th KEDA's Annual Meeting. Presentations include: 

  -  KEDA Annual Report

  -  2013 Economic Strategy

  -  Economic Champion Award

  -  Election of Directors

And a special presentation by:
Carole Bionda, Small Business Liaison Officer for EHW Constructors, who will provide an update on EHW2 (Explosives Handling Wharf 2) the Largest Military Construction Project in the Country.

Share it! 
work+life: KitsapConnected 

We love Kitsap and know you do too!
Now you can easily share the Kitsap Story with KEDA's new 10 minute film work+life: KitsapConnected

The film debuted at the 15th Annual Decision Makers Breakfast on January 29th to great enthusiasm and reviews. You can view the feature film along with the 90-second Kitsap Talent video at kitsapconnected.org. Six new 90 second spots will be released over the next 30 days.

We encourage you to share the videos on your website, via social media, and email ... so everyone can know what a special place Kitsap is! 

 


Request for Proposals: 
KEDA Website and Logo Redesign

 

KEDA is seeking proposals for a new and improved standalone website site which showcases KEDA's mission and goals via the latest web technology. The RFP also includes an update of the current logo to be integrated into the new website and all future and current marketing materials.   Click here for full details. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. PST March 12, 2013.  

 

Questions about the project may be directed to Kathy Cocus at 360.377.0180 or cocus@kitsapeda.org.

 



The largest business to government conference
in the Pacific Northwest!

 

March 14, 2013 
7:30am - 4pm  Puyallup Fair & Events Center  

 

   

Bringing together prime contractors, government agencies and small businesses. Features keynote speakers, high quality workshops, exhibitions and match-making sessions with agencies and contractors. 

 

 Questions?  

 

Coordinated by the Thurston EDC, PTAC, federal agencies and prime contractors. 

 

 
New KEDA / PTAC Webpage!

Check out our new PTAC Webpage for information on upcoming classes and outreach events. You will also find helpful information, links to resources and agencies, and archived presentations.
  • April 3, 9-11am......Partnering for Contracts  
  • April 10, 9-11am....Construction Overhead Forum  
  • April 17, 9-11am....Terminology for Contracting (part 1 of 2) 
  • April 24, 9-11am....Government Contracting 101 

PTAC classes are FREE. Pre-registration is required! Complete Kitsap class schedule available online. Complete Washington PTAC class schedule online at Washingtonptac.org

 

Note: SeaPort-e (4/27) has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.   

 

Business Survival Workshop Coming to Kitsap 
"How to Survive a Disaster"

 

April 15-18, Seattle

 

Kitsap County Dept of Emergency Management is presenting a workshop designed to inform you on how to mitigate, respond and survive a disaster. You will learn how to get the percentages on your side by using business continuity best practices and implementing safeguards to enhance your survival.

 

Click here to register and learn more.

 

 
WSDA offering assistance to Washington
small businesses!
April 15-18, Seattle

 

Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is offering assistance to Washington's small businesses!

 

The State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program has awarded WSDA's International Marketing program grant monies for Year 2 to help small to mid-sized agricultural and food processing businesses start and/or expand their export activities. 

 

WSDA's International Marketing team will be hosting a two-part program.  On April 15-18, 2013, their overseas representatives from Japan, China, Mexico and Korea will be holding individual advising clinics in three locations (Tri-Cities, Yakima and Seattle).  Following the intensive advising clinics, the overseas representatives will bring buyers from each of their markets for one-on-one meetings with participating companies the week of September 9-13 .  For more information, please go to their website.

 

There is no cost to participate in this program To participate, send in your completed application as soon as possible by PDF to Julie Johnson or by fax 360-902-2089

 


Washington State Regulatory Challenges...
help improve it!

 

Are you having difficulty with the permits, licenses or inspections needed to start or run a business?  Now there is a way to share your ideas on how to improve the process.  The Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance would like input to determine what solutions might be possible for the regulatory challenges faced by small businesses.  Tell them what you think by completing the short Regulatory Improvements Survey.
 

   

New Evergreen 504  
Project Summary Tool

Evergreen Business Capital, the Northwest's leading SBA 504 Loan Program experts, are helping Washington businesses grow by facilitating the premier tool for business financing. This  tool will help you move more quickly and accurately through the lending/financing process. Click here for more information. 

 

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