Kitsap Business Forum: What is the Chamber's Role in Economic Development?

Description

The Kitsap Business Forum (KBF) will host a panel of  Kitsap Chamber of Commerce directors and the Association of Washington Business at the January 13th KBF event.

Economic development—what is your definition and how will you make it happen?  That is the question posed to Kitsap Chamber of Commerce directors and the Association of Washington Business. Chamber roles in the community continue to evolve—this is your opportunity to provide input and receive insight on  community economic development. Reserve Your Seat Today! 

John Powers, Executive Director of KEDA, will facilitate the panel:

• Marc Abshire, Dir. of Operations, Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce
• Kathleen Knuckey, Exec. Director, Silverdale Chamber of Commerce
• Kris Johnson, President, Association of Washington Business
• Matt Murphy, Exec. Director, Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce
• Gena Wales, Exec. Director, Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce

What you will learn:

• Learn how your chamber views economic development and how they plan to implement strategy
• How chambers are changing as the global economy strengthens
• How you can make a difference at your community chamber

Who Should Attend?

• Business and Organization Leaders
• Business owners who want to make a difference in the community
• Business owners and managers who want to know economic development trends

The Kitsap Business Forum is organized by the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Excell Puget Sound, the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance and PMR Consulting. KBF is sponsored by Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce, Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce, Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce and Kingston Chamber of Commerce.  The monthly event is hosted at the Kitsap Conference Center and parking is offered free by Anthony’s. Panera Bread provides coffee and bagels.

NEW LOCATION! The forum is held at the Kitsap Conference Center, Third Floor, 100 Washington Avenue, Bremerton, WA. Program starts at 7:30 a.m. and finishes at 9:00 a.m.  Parking will be provided for Kitsap Business Forum attendees.

The Kitsap Business Forum presents experts to discuss and educate on the best business practices every month.