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Home My WebLink About02/09/2026 - PacketORCHARD co4t Meeting Location: 216 Prospect Street Port Orchard, WA 98366 Contact us: Phone (360) 876-4407 cityhall@portorchardwa.gov www. portorchardwa.gov Economic Development/Tourism Committee Economic Development/Tourism Committee Regular Meeting Monday, February 9, 2026 9:30 AM Remote Access Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83306625864 Zoom Call -In: 1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 833.0662.5864 1. Committee Member Introductions Economic Development/Tourism Committee members and City staff introductions 2. Discussion Items A. Discussion: KEDA O4 Presentation B. Discussion: Downtown Revitalization Grant Program C. Discussion: KEDA O4 Presentation 3. Adjournment Next Economic Development/Tourism Committee Meeting: March 9, 2026; 9:30am ADA Requirements In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at (360) 876-4407. 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February 9, 2026 Meeting Agenda 1 ITSAP ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Q4 2025 Report ALLIANCE • Companies assisted (BRE) 112 206 158.5% 130 Recruitment follow-up 0 5 15.6% 32 Start-up assistance 11 15 68.2% 22 Export Assistance 1 2 22.2% 8 Training / Support Events 17 29 76.3% 38 Community Engagements 28 69 115% 60 *ADO Contract period 7/1/25-6/30/26 Major Initiatives Events Outreach • APEX Accelerator • Apex Accelerator Classes x 5 • Newsletters x11 * Government * Wage Determination - Shutdown: What to Service Contract Act or • Monthly Featured Content do now and how to Davis Bacon Act ✓ Sage Fishing Angles recover * Steps Leading to a fora Legacy of * Surviving Difficult FEDERAL Contract American Contracting Times * Steps Leading to a Craftsmanship * CMMC-PNW Partner WASHINGTON STATE ✓ Affordable, High - Contract Speed Internet Could • One Kitsap * Longshore & Harbor Soon Reach * FIFA World Cup Workers Compensation Thousands in Kitsap * Fall Forum Act County * Lunch with * Understanding ✓ Turning Big Ideas into Legislators Capabilities Statements Market -Ready Products: EV Power • Business Retention, Recruitment, and Expansion (BRER) * 27 Site Visits • Kitsap Business of Childcare Taskforce * 5 Taskforce meetings * 2 Listening Sessions * Needs Survey Launched • Contractor Coffee Hour x 3 • Prime Connect x 3 * Skanska * Kiewit * Dutra Group * Nova Group For more information, contact James Davis at 360.377.0180 or davis@kitsapeda.or • Print ads ✓ West Sound Home Magazine - Inventech Marine - Suquamish Seafood 2 KEDA Operations Report ECONOMIC IT AP DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE lie Current FY 2025-2026 ADO- Q2 - BRER Activities Community Engagements Total Unique For Profit Businesses BRE Export Assistance Recruitment Startup Support Training 62 138 178 I k 2 7 I I 5 14 25 ti 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Current — Remaining KITSAP ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE I Apex Accelerator KEDA Apex Accelerator - November 2025 Classes New Clients Total Counseling Hours Number of Clients Counseled �1� 19 13 16 327.3 81.7 107 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Current ■ Remaining APEX Corner Get help with your government contracting questions CONTRACTING COFFEE HOUR 1st Weds of the Month 8-10 am - online PRIME Ca -.)CONNECT APEX Classes MEET KEDA'S GOVERMENT CONTRACTING EXPERTS KITSAP APEX wASHrNaTOON a.u.0 ACC[L[eas O■ • Government Shutdown: What to do now and how to recover • Surviving Difficult Contracting Times • Longshore & Harbor Workers Compensation Act • Steps Leading to a Washington State Contract TERRY HOMBURG MARY JO JUAREZ 4. unbdc Winkler knoMedge wish fomrer Naval contracting olfieers Terry Homburg and Mary Jo Juarez. Their unique hackgrotxtds and e4ertise make them invaluable guides. equipped to help businesses navigate the complexities of government c:urWactirxg Community Partnership and Outreach Washington State Transportation Committee Industrial Work (Overton, 12 Trees, POB) Childcare Task Force + Listening Session #3 Economic Development District "CEDS" FIFA / GKC / Team Bremerton EMGG Spotlight with Inventech GLSI Site Selection Conference PO, Bainbridge EDC Meetings ADO Best Practices Meeting Mason I Kitsap Sewer Infrastructure Website: KPUD Enhancements KITSAP cc ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE C•] SIT {5• ' _-�' ?b '1f�.-+a• ! _ „'°'{ j•�— it KIISAI WORKFORCE RESEARCH OUTREACH _ -' ,�_.i: �- ��::-�r� _ 1. -� _;y :�-• - - --• `" ` � ' •....ra�.�:: _ ,�.w..^.,:.≥_-rd��.�.,a;_ -,- _q� : • -mow, �I,. .nom.. ikon - M r ~4. -� _...... 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A T • Sector Impact Data • Quarterly Employment Reports (partial) • CEBR Economic Impacts — Recreation • Hood Canal Bridge Usage • Cost of Living Data — Report • Bainbridge Island Comp Plan Update — Economic and Housing Elements • Community Survey Research • Zoning for Solar • Modular Housing • North Kitsap United Economic Impact Analysis - --- --=--_ — - -w — --- Outreach - __ ■ Centennial Accord ■ Tourism Economic Impact, Kick -Start Kitsap ■ Business Recruitments ■ Business Retention ■ Business Resources Convening ■ Kingston Economic Development Stakeholders F' JP a J. I AFFORDABLE, HIGH-SPEED INTERNET COULD SOON REACH THOUSANDS IN KITSAP COUNTY 3 OCT Featured Content, KPUD, high-speed 2025 Internet BEAD THOUSANDS OF HOMES AND BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE AREA ARE ONE STEP CLOSER TO GETTING RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET. This major milestone comes on the heels of a recent announcement from the ... (KPUD) that the Washington State Broadband Office has made a preliminary for broadband infrastructure in Kitsap County as part of the National Telecom Administration's Broadband Equity, Access. and Deployment Program (BEAD 'Think of it as funds pending the comple approval of the stati Angela Bennink. KPI If received, KPUD wi build the infrastructi broadband connecti households across -The funding award investment in KPUD the cost forthousar the fiber network an Time to plan for what World Cup will mean to area Your Turn Joe Morrison Guest columnist Next summer, the world's largest snorting event is heading our wav: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: WHAT CONTRACTORS MUST DO NOW 17 OCT APEX Accelerators, Apex, Government 2025 Contracting, Government Shutdown Washington APEX will be hosting a client -based zoom meeting to address this situation. This meeting will go over some key points and concerns about small business contractors who are dealing with a federal government shutdown. 1;nvai9ra'. IMPACT ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS When anticipating a federal government shutdown, government contractors should take proactive steps to minimize potential disruptions and financial hardships. While the specific recommendations may vary depending on your industry, contract, and circumstances, here are some general steps to consider: Stay Informed Legal and Assess Contracts Compliance Contact Cnntrantinn rinnnmont FvpMhinn in the downtown core can take advan- tage of increased foot traffic. The City of Bremerton has even adjusted their permitting processes for this by al- lowing "pop-up" shops to operate in vacant buildings next summer, ex- tending their temporary merchant li- cense to 6O days instead of the normal 30. This temnorary license allows !se pop m ell buas s` SAGE FISHING ANGLES FOR A LEGACY OF w longas AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP YCI OCCI the pet From h 3 NOV 2025 manufacturing, Featured Content It a o i "oss Kit rum thi From Workshop ro Worldwide Waters: American -Made to the FlyRodfnnovarion esand trld Cu' Before a Sage fishing rod ever gets into the hands of P its LI an angler, it passes through dozens of other hands on I ve Kit the production Aoor. amertot mg will Time. Skill. Immense pride in crafting and perfecting aded of d Kitsal what will eventually roll out the door and across the Ming th globe, from Alaska to South Africa, Montana to Mongolia. in11 4+ rl 'Every team member plays a vital role in bringing a Sage rod to life and central to each workers process is not only a dedication to craft, but a keen uederstantling and appreciation Of teamwork, said operations director Eric Ludwig. It's a heritage four decades in the making. Made proudly in the USA, right on Bainbridge Island. Craftsmanship that has led to 110 products and 3,500 reviews, marry that read like love letters from amateurs, pro's, and enthusiasts. 'It takes a lot of skill to make a premium hand -built product and the team takes immense pride in building some of the finest high performance fly rods in the worldsaid Ludwig. 15 Kitsap Has Ideal Access to Everything Since 20141nventech Marine Solutions within the Port of Bremerton has been a new technology development group, boat manufacturer, dealer and service center supporting military, fire, police, and the recreational user. We now have over 90,000 square feet of manufacturing space with the completion of our new facility. We've grown with and because of the Kitsap community's talent and the other businesses that call the Pacific Northwest Home. It is an ideal location for American Manufacturing to prosper I SS Jenson Charnell, President 8651 Mount Jupiter Way • Bremerton INVENTECH MARINE SOLUTIONS inventechmarine.com K�rsn� Kitsap Economic Development Alliance 1110 fO it 2w.® :i New Resource for Small Businesses: PSE's JumpStart Checklist! Starting a business comes with a long to-do list — but Puget Sound Energy -w r� Pugel Sound Energy (PSE) c 5155 Kitsap Economic Development Alliance Publishes by Theresa Mangrum ®'November 17 at 1:55PM �1 Small Business Grant Opportunity!... See more K� ISIiI Kitsap Economic Development Alliance V.0 `c -czars Celebrating Kitsap Credit Union's Bold Step Into Innovation Kitsap Credit Union just became the first credit union in Washington State ---^acre Credit Union Al Guy 66f0 lrro . Washington State's Kitsap Credit Union just placed a bet on Agentic Al by entering a design partnership with DSTAOPS, an enterprise -ready Al and data orchestration company... more 16 Google Analytics Audience Overview Your audience at a glance! — Total users 500 4130 300 200 100 0 Jul 1 Jul 8 Jul 15 Jul22 Jul 29 Aug 5 Aug 12 Aug 19 Aug 26 S2 Sep 9 Jul 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025 Total users 15,202 New users 14,769 Sessions 17,575 Sessions per user 1.16 Engagement rate 32.13% Views 28,140 Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 30 Engaged sessions 5,647 Government Contracting in Ki._ • SIOP • Major Employers in Kitsap County,._ 632% 0 Licenses and Permits for Kits., KEDA Events News from KEDA KEDA Staff Others Page title Total us.- - Views 1. U.S. Navy Releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Bremerton Waterfront Infrastructure Improvements at PSNS & IMO 2. Kitsap Economic 1,466 2,094 Development Alliance 3. Government Contracting in 1,346 1,394 Kitsap County, WA 4. STOP 436 592 5. Major Employers in Kitsap 287 380 County, WA 6. Licenses and Permits for 277 349 Kitsap County, WA 7- Apply now for 2024 243 301 Microbusiness Accelerator! Closes Feb 28th 8. KEDA Staff 242 323 9. Defense Industry in Kitsap 242 273 County. WA 17 LUNCH WITH THE LEGISLATORS Rep. Dan Griffey Washington State's 35th District Sen. Deb Wa h'�90 P's 26th District Rep Greg Nance Washington State's 23rd District Rep. Adison Richards Washington State's 26th District