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7th Annual 9/11 Sacrifice of Service Commemoration & Community Resource Fair
Sunday, September 11, 2022, 9:11 am - 12:00 pm
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The annual 9/11 Sacrifice of Service (SOS) celebration will take place on
Sunday, September 11th to pay tribute to first responders and military members who responded to the 2001 9/11 attacks, promote unity, and increase awareness of local public safety and emergency preparedness initiatives.
“This event is a great venue to honor the heroes we lost during the 9/11 attacks, including our local responders, and to celebrate our local heroes,” explained Martitha May, one of the event’s cofounders who is also the cofounder of the Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center and La Mesa Redonda. “We are also bringing our community together to raise awareness that we all need to be prepared for emergencies.”
The celebration begins at 9:11 a.m. at the 9/11 memorial at Evergreen Rotary Park, 1500 Park Avenue. Speakers include Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler, Bremerton Police Chief Tom Wolfe, Bremerton Municipal Court Judge Tracy Flood, County Commissioner Ed Wolfe, candidate for
Kitsap County District Court Judge Shane Seaman, Representative Tarra Simmons, Senator Emily Randall, and Congressman Derek Kilmer.
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Bremerton GreenDrinks
@ Chiropractic Lifestyle Center
Thursday, September 8, 2022, 5:00 pm
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Bremerton GreenDrinks is excited to be at Chiropractic Lifestyle Center for our September event, with entertainment by Joel Gibson Jr.
The mission at Chiropractic Lifestyle Center is to provide high quality natural and effective health care with stellar customer experience. Our services are delivered with wisdom, professionalism, and compassion in a safe positive eco-friendly environment. We honor the healing potential of the body and strive to educate the members of our community on healthy lifestyle choices for optimal vitality and well-being.
The Greater Kitsap Chamber and the Downtown Bremerton Association hope you are able to join us for another event of networking, community, sustainability, and fun! See you there!
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NEW EVENT: GKC After-Hours
Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 5:30 pm
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Please join us as we launch the Greater Kitsap Chamber Business After-Hours on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Kitsap Golf & Country Club. Admission is free for all members of the Greater Kitsap business community. Ten local businesses serve as host for each of these quarterly networking nights - reserve your business spot now by contacting the Chamber!
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Heroes Golf Tournament
Friday, September 30, 2022
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Renew your membership today to ensure your place as a Charter Member of the Greater Kitsap Chamber! Questions about when to renew or how to upgrade your membership? Contact Irene now!
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New Members - Welcome to the Chamber! |
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New Members & Renewals for August
Thank you for your support of the Chamber!
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Community Connector
Main Street
Business
Bagwell Law, PLLC
Bremer Trust
The 4th Street Apartments
Westside Dental
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Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Tying Celebration
Friday, September 9, 2022, 4:00 pm
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NAACP's Freedom Fund Banquet
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 4:00 pm
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Kitsap Bank Shred Events
Find a Location Nearest You
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City of Bremerton Broadband Cable TV Survey
City Requests Feedback from Businesses & Residents
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September 11th is Grandparents' Day |
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Don't forget those special family members in your life - let Williams Flower & Gift in Silverdale help you find the perfect arrangement.
9130 NW Ridgetop Blvd
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 692-4181
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1st Security Bank
Special Poulsbo Promotion
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Do you have news you'd like to share about your business or organization?
We'd love to share! Please send information to Irene at the Chamber!
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Warm congratulations to Kitsap Bank for celebrating their 47th year with the Chamber this summer! With more than 20 locations in and around the Kitsap Peninsula, Kitsap Bank is one of the Chamber's oldest and most active members.
Kitsap Bank, founded in 1908, was the first bank west of the Mississippi River to elect a female bank president, with the election of Hannah Langer in 1952. Hannah's legacy continues to this day as her daughter, Helen serves as Vice Chairwoman of Kitsap Bank's Board of Directors and her granddaughter, Cydly Langer Smith serves as Chairwoman.
Kitsap Bank actively supports a wide range of non-profit organizations, including arts and culture, education and schools, environmental and sustainability, homeless and hunger, economic and business development, children and youth causes, including the Silverdale Rotary Club's annual Duck Race fundraiser during Whaling Days, as well as four major scholarship programs.
Open Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Silverdale Branch
10488 Silverdale Way NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 698-9325
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Commercial Banking Ctr
607 Pacific Ave
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 895-5810
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East Bremerton Branch
3425 Wheaton Way
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 876-7825
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Member Education & Training Resources |
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L&I Offers Webinars on Employment Laws |
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Employers can learn about state laws and regulations regarding worker’s rights, white-collar and agricultural overtime rules, isolated worker protections and the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, among other topics, at a series of one-hour webinars offered this fall by the state Department of Labor & Industries.
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What to Know Before You Hire
or Fire Your First Employee
Thursday, September 8, 2022, 9:00 am
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Are you thinking about hiring your first employee? Do you already have several on your payroll? This workshop will help you navigate the employment relationship from start to finish so you can best understand how local, state and federal employment laws impact your growing business.
Workshop Fee: $55
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Legal Basics for Small Business Owners
Friday, September 9, 2022, 9:00 am
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Want to know about choosing the right entity for your business? Want to ensure you know the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? Look no further! Here’s a SCORE workshop that will provide you the basics to help you comply with Federal, state and local laws, and minimize your legal risks in your daily transactions.
Workshop Fee: $55
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Business News & Resources |
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How to Prepare Your Business for Disasters
Thursday, September 8, 2022, 11:00 am
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Join SBA, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, FORTIFIED Home and Insurance Information Institute for a Twitter space on disaster preparedness tips on September 8 at 2:00 p.m. ET. We'll be sharing resources to help keep your business and employees safe when disaster strikes. |
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CEO to CEO: Energizing Your Teams
Thursday, September 8, 2022, 8:30 am
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Employees are now experiencing everything from anxiety to depression from the change in their lifestyle, challenges in parenting, returning to the office, or living through the grief of losing family member.
People are truly the cornerstones of any business and if they don’t bring their best selves to work, customers will be able to sense it, and go somewhere they can get high quality service from people who are completely focused on them.
Nathaniel “Nate” Miles is a forward-thinking strategist, seasoned public policy expert, minister, and long-time community leader. Throughout his he has been recognized by local and national leaders, elected officials, and community advocates as a powerful agent of transformation, reliable problem solver, and trusted confidante.
Don't miss the opportunity to join CEOtoCEO via Live Stream on Thursday September 8th from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Viewers will have the opportunity to submit questions live online, or via email during the presentation.
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Working WA Grants: Round 5
Grant Closes September 9, 2022, 5:00 pm
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Washington Bizfair
Saturday, September 24, 2022, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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The 26th Washington State BizFair is FREE with hybrid and in-person options.
Hosted by SCORE, the event:
- Features speakers that have successfully blazed the small business path
- Connects you with mentors, advisors and trainers
- Creates connections to business experts and federal, state, and local government agencies for assistance and contract opportunities
- Supports meetings with nonprofits that can guide you to funding, legal support, and more
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Central Kitsap Community Council
Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 5:00 pm
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Kitsap County's response to homelessness will be the focus of tonight's meeting of the Central Kitsap Community Council, which takes place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 in person at the Silverdale Library Rainier Room, 3650 NW Anderson Hill Road. Everyone is welcome!
The meeting will feature a presentation from Jarrod Moran, Homeless Encampment Action and Response Transition (HEART) Coordinator of Kitsap County's Housing & Homelessness Division. Following this, he will join a panel discussion with Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese; Doug Washburn, director of the Kitsap County Department of Human Services; and Kirsten Jewell, Kitsap County's Housing & Homelessness Division Manager.
There will be opportunities for public comment. View the meeting agenda and find information about the Central Kitsap Community Council at the link here.
For more information, contact Katharine Shaffer in the Kitsap County Commissioners' Office at Kshaffer@kitsap.gov.
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Olympic Workforce Development Council
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 10:00 am
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The Olympic Workforce Development Council's quarterly meeting is scheduled in-person at the Skookum Contract Services in Bremerton on Tuesday September 13th. Community members are invited to attend.
Committee meetings will begin at 9:00 A.M. with the full council meeting at 10:00 A.M.
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COVID-19 Updates & Resources |
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Updated COVID-19 Boosters Arriving this Week
Appointments May Be Limited
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Updated Moderna and Pfizer booster vaccines have been authorized and recommended by the FDA, CDC, and state Department of Health. These new "bivalent" boosters provide better protection against Omicron COVID-19 variants.
- Shipments of the updated boosters are arriving in Kitsap this week. Kitsap Public Health will be distributing orders to local providers. Booster appointments may be limited this week and demand is high. Please be patient as you look for an appointment.
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Kitsap Public Health will offer Pfizer booster appointments at its regular vaccination clinics on Wednesday, Sept. 7 and Thursday, Sept. 8 in downtown Bremerton. Appointments are required. Scroll down or visit our clinic calendar for details and registration links.
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Go to vaccinatewa.org, contact your healthcare provider, or check with local pharmacies regarding booster availability.
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Masks & COVID Testing Kits Available
Free at the Greater Kitsap Chamber & Visitor Center
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The Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management is providing free KN95 masks and COVID testing kits to local businesses. Pick up your supply at the Greater Kitsap Chamber's Silverdale office today. |
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Care Connect Washington Provides Assistance to those Isolating & Quarantining |
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COVID-19 Vaccine & Testing Resources |
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Kitsap County Health District is now posting a regularly updated list of COVID-19 vaccine providers in Kitsap County. This list can be found here.
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Walk to End Alzheimer's - Kitsap Peninsula
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 10:00 am
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World Suicide Prevention Day
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 6:30 pm
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Bremerton Districts 2 & 3 Community Meeting
Thursday, September 15, 2022, 5:30 pm
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Join Bremerton City Council Members Denise Frey and Jeff Coughlin as they facilitate a discussion focused on Public Works projects in Districts 2 & 3. The event will be held at the Sheridan Park Community Center.
Public Works staff will present on the Safe Routes to School project (View Ridge Elementary) and the E. 11th & Perry project. Councilmembers and staff will be available for questions and dialogue all evening.
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Live Well Kitsap Live Event
Saturday, September 10, 2022
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A Silverdale Stroll
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 10:00 am
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Manette Fest 2022
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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RECAP: Bremerton Blackberry Festival |
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The Bremerton Blackberry Festival celebrated it's 33rd year, bigger than pre-pandemic days, with more than 130 vendors participating in the 3-day event. The festival showcased more than 15 blackberry-themed food items, a beer garden and live music, showcasing much of Kitsap's local talent. |
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Admiral Theatre Presents:
Prom Date Mix Tape
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 8:00 pm
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events for Tuesday's Community Connections!
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David Emmons
President/CEO
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Irene Moyer
VP, Membership & Strategic Communications
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Joe Barboza
Operations Manager
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Brenda Kelley
Tourism Coordinator
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Bremerton Office (360) 479-3579 | 4th & Pacific Downtown Bremerton
Silverdale Office (360) 692-6800 | Kitsap Mall next to Macy's
PO Box 1218 Silverdale WA 98383
If you need assistance, please contact us directly.
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