Kitsap Small Business Development Center

09/14/2026

Did you miss our September newsletter? No problem! Click the link to catch up on small business events and resources: https://conta.cc/4xUfsRY

Email from WWU Small Business Development Center Business Accelerator Weekend, Free Leadership Workshop, Internship Tools, and more!   September 2026 Newsletter Highlights Kitsap Community Needs Asses

08/04/2026

Applications are open for Verizon's $10k small business grants. Learn more and apply today: https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/funding.

Discover and apply for small business grants. Learn eligibility requirements, check application deadlines, and secure funding for your growth.

07/17/2026

Help your team shift from just completing tasks to actually owning the results. Join this free WSBDC webinar on July 23 to learn how to build accountability, raise expectations, and create a positive work culture for your employees.

Register now: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99272991

A look at the changing workforce and how to attract and hire more effectively. Help your team shift from just completing tasks to actually owning the results. This session gives you practical ways to build accountability, raise expectations, and create a culture where people step up instead of waiti

06/22/2026

Join Life Science Washington TOMORROW for a discussion around the growing life sciences and health innovation landscape across Kitsap and the broader West Sound region.

Register for this free event:

We think there's a hidden life sciences community in Kitsap. Let's find out who's here.

06/10/2026

Many small business owners wait too long to start exit planning.

Exit With Intention: The Exit Planning Journey is a free, expert-led workshop on June 18 that gives you a practical roadmap for exiting your business on your own terms.

Register today: https://exitwithintention.netlify.app/

05/13/2026

Join this free SBDC webinar on May 28th to learn how to win customers for life!

Register now: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99272975

What does it really take to win customers and keep them coming back? In today’s market, customers have more options and higher expectations than ever before. This session focuses on the practical side of building strong customer relationships that drive repeat business and referrals. You’ll lear...

04/21/2026

SBDC advisor Melissa Tanno will join the Greater Kingston Community Chamber of Commerce on May 7th to discuss how we can help you grow your business! Register today: https://business.kingstonchamber.com/events/Details/may-7th-chamber-luncheon-1713135

Melissa Tanno of the Small Business Development Center at WWU Peninsulas will join us to talk about their resources for members and how they can help grow your business. We'll also hear from our sponsor, North Kitsap Schools Foundation, and provide updates on our Chamber scholarship process and...

04/13/2026

Do you know about the Washington Center for Employee Ownership?

They are helping businesses navigate the path to employee ownership to build community wealth that works.

Learn more: https://www.employeeownershipwa.org/

Empowering business owners, workers, and service providers with the resources, education, and connections needed to build a thriving employee-owned business sector across Washington State.

04/08/2026

Today is WWU Give Day!!

By donating to the WWU SBDC you will contribute to the growth of the local economy and to the success of small business owners that make Whatcom and Kitsap County thrive.

Give Now: https://wwugiveday.wwu.edu/giving-day/116110/department/116552

April 8, 2026

04/06/2026

JOIN US TODAY AT 2pm!!

Register for our free webinar to learn how the SBA’s low-interest disaster loans can help you repair physical damage, cover operational expenses, and invest in future-ready mitigation strategies.

Register today: https://conta.cc/4tFce2v

Disasters can disrupt business—but they don’t have to shut you down. This session is designed for small business owners in Washington State seeking practical, financial tools to recover and rebuild, even for those who have been indirectly affected. Learn how the SBA’s low-interest disaster loa...