Join us on May 17th in Downtown Bremerton

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Please enjoy this abbreviated version of the Community Connections this week! Our staff is busily preparing for the Chamber's largest event of the year - we hope you will join us on Saturday, May 17th at 10:00 am in Downtown Bremerton for the 78th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade! The Community Connections will return next week with our regular issue.

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Bremerton's 78th Annual

Armed Forces Day Parade

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May Membership Luncheon

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11:00 am

Please join us for our May Membership Luncheon featuring guest speaker Captain John Hale, Commander, Navy Region Northwest. We'll also be honoring our Armed Forces Day Ambassadors at this event as we round out our month of celebrating our military community, an integral part to the economic vibrancy of Kitsap County.

Bring your business cards and get ready to network - you won't want to miss!

Paid parking is available on the Green Level underneath the Kitsap Conference Center.

Summit Workshop: Business Tax Basics

May 16, 2025, 10:00 am

FREE REGISTRATION

Peninsula Alliance Ribbon Cutting

Friday, May 16, 2025, 11:30 am

Chamber: Off the Clock @ Nordic Hill Manor

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5:05 pm

All are invited to join us for the Chamber's monthly networking night - Chamber: Off the Clock! This month we're headed back up to Poulsbo to enjoy the hospitality of KJ and Heinz Lange at Nordic Hill Manor. Sign up now to reserve your spot - $20 online or at the door covers sips and bites. Bring your business cards and have your elevator pitch ready for all the new connections you're sure to make!

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Deep-Dive Business Series - Part 2:

Cultivating Customers

Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 2:00 pm

Ready to attract the right customers and turn them into loyal supporters?

This session is designed to help you go beyond general marketing and focus on what really works—understanding, targeting, and truly connecting with the people you serve.

Topics Covered:

🔹 Defining Your Ideal Customer – Learn how to create a clear customer persona to better understand who you’re trying to reach and what they truly want.

🔹 Targeting with Local Tools – Discover how to leverage a free local resource to identify, locate, and effectively market to your ideal customer base.

🔹 Crafting a Compelling Story – Explore how to tell your business/brand story in a way that builds connection, trust, and turns customers into loyal advocates.

Why Attend?

✅ Learn practical, actionable strategies for identifying and connecting with your ideal customers in meaningful ways.

✅ Leave with a clear plan to refine your messaging, build trust through storytelling, and attract the right audience to grow your business.

Reserve your spot now and get ready to connect with your customers like never before!

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Renew your membership today to ensure your benefits as a member of the Greater Kitsap Chamber! Questions about when to renew or how to upgrade your membership? Need a new membership window cling or digital badge? Contact David now!

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Tourism Information

Stay & Play @ Marina Square Suites

Come see the parade and stay for the weekend!

Come stay, play and explore with Bremerton as your basecamp! Marina Square is home to more than just stunning views and Marina Square Suites - there's a convenient market for guests, YMCA, and restaurants, bars and shops just steps away. Whether you're looking for your next staycation or are visiting from afar, Marina Square Suites is your home away from home when visiting the Kitsap Peninsula!

Admiral Theatre Presents:

Classic Albums Live: Creedence Clearwater Revival's Chronicle Volume I

Friday, May 16, 2025, 8:00 pm

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage - note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. “Think of it as a recital,” says Martin, “these albums are historic and stand the test of time.” No costumes or cheesy impersonations, Classic Albums Live has found success concentrating solely on the music. “We created something that endures and connects. These albums are sacred to people. We deliver exactly what we promote - ‘note for note, cut for cut’ accuracy.”

With 100+ shows a year across North America, Classic Albums Live has seen massive success in performing arts centers and theatres. Fans all across the United States and overseas have all continued to support this series and make it a sustaining, successful company of touring shows and musicians.

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Clearwater Casino Presents:

Washed in Black - Pearl Jam Tribute

Friday, May 16, 2025, 8:30 pm

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Randy Linder - Creedence Clearwater Tribute

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8:30 pm

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Greyhound @ The Roxy

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 12:30 pm

As part of Bremerton's Armed Forces Day celebrations, enjoy a free showing of Greyhound at The Roxy Theatre on Saturday.

In a thrilling story inspired by actual events from the Battle of the Atlantic, Tom Hanks stars as a first-time captain who leads a convoy of allied ships carrying thousands of soldiers across the treacherous waters of the “Black Pit” to the front lines of WW2. With no air cover protection for 5 days, the captain and his convoy must battle the surrounding

enemy Nazi U-boats in order to give the allies a chance to win the war. The film is directed by Aaron Schneider from a screenplay by Hanks.

BCT Presents: Gutenberg! The Musical!

May 16 - 25, 2025

Gutenberg! The Musical by Anthony King and Scott Brown

In Gutenberg! The Musical!, aspiring playwrights Bud Davenport and Doug Simon present their hilariously misguided musical about the life of Johannes Gutenberg to potential Broadway producers. With boundless enthusiasm and a collection of hats to represent different characters, they perform all the roles themselves, from Gutenberg’s dim but devoted assistant Helvetica to the villainous Monk who worships Satan. Their historical inaccuracies and over-the-top performances turn the backers’ audition into a riotous spectacle, filled with catchy tunes and laugh-out-loud moments. This meta-musical is a delightful satire on the world of theatre and the creative process, showcasing the duo’s unrelenting optimism and sheer love for the stage.

Content Advisory: Features humorous and sometimes suggestive dialogue, but little strong or offensive language with the exception of one brief outburst (which is promptly admonished); some mature themes related to ambition and deception, but they are handled with a light-hearted and comedic touch; some comedic accidents and physical humor; some suggestive situations and innuendos—nothing explicit. Suitable for teens and adults, with its blend of satire and comedy making it an enjoyable experience for a wide audience.

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