If you’re a business leader, you’re likely familiar with tools like ChatGPT. The technology behind them, Large Language Models (LLMs), has captured the world's attention. It’s a fascinating opportunity, but how do you translate that into real-world business value?
Category: Opinion
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The Ecosystem Edge: Insights for Builders, Backers, and Believers
Long before “angel investing” became a fixture, a European scientist and two pioneering women conducted an experiment that not only advanced solar energy technology but also planted the seeds of the funding model that startups rely on today.
1924 was a big year for Dr. Mária Telkes. At the age of 23, she earned a PhD in physical chemistry in her home country of Hungary, and emigrated to the United States. She came to chase a dream—that solar energy could change the world. And as she pursued her dream, she earned the nickname “The Sun Queen.”
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Scary Financial Mistakes to Avoid
There’s something about October that brings out our fear of the unknown. Spooky sounds, creepy costumes, and pumpkin spice-flavored everything. But the scariest things of all? Financial mistakes that can haunt you for decades.
This month, let’s shine a flashlight into the dark corners of personal finance and uncover four frighteningly common mistakes that can derail your financial future, and how to face them like a pro (no garlic or silver bullets required).
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Navigating Senior Relocation
For many seniors in Kitsap County and across Washington State, the decision to relocate is both exciting and emotional. Whether the move is to be closer to family, downsize to a more manageable space, or transition into a senior living community, selling a long-time home is a major step. Understanding the process and preparing both mentally and financially can help ensure a smoother, more rewarding experience.
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Fostering A Woman-Forward Culture of Belonging
Women with careers in the healthcare industry often carry the workload of two jobs while caregiving at home for their children, elderly family, or other family members. This can lead to professional and financial penalties such as reduced promotions and a decrease in income. Not to mention the mental burnout and stress that goes along with full-time jobs.
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Digital vs. Traditional Marketing: What Small Businesses Need to Know
When it comes to marketing, numbers can be deceiving. A post with hundreds of likes or a spike in new followers might feel like success, but surface-level statistics don’t always reflect real growth. Too often, small and medium businesses chase these vanity metrics and walk away thinking their marketing is working when in reality it may not be moving the needle on sales.
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ForWARD Thinking
Welcome to the October edition of Kitsap Business. This month we spotlight women whose work strengthens the backbone of our regional economy—on job sites and in boardrooms, in classrooms and closing rooms, at chambers and in shops. Their stories remind us that prosperity isn’t abstract; it’s built person by person, decision by decision, relationship by relationship.
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ForWARD Thinking
Welcome to the September edition of Kitsap Business. This month we feature stories about the people and organizations in our region who are putting creativity, persistence, and community at the center of their work. Together, they show us that business isn’t only about commerce—it’s also about how we connect, how we adapt, and how we shape the places we live.
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Marketing Metrics That Matter: Moving Beyond Vanity Numbers
When it comes to marketing, numbers can be deceiving. A post with hundreds of likes or a spike in new followers might feel like success, but surface-level statistics don’t always reflect real growth. Too often, small and medium businesses chase these vanity metrics and walk away thinking their marketing is working when in reality it may not be moving the needle on sales.
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Guiding Clients Through Life’s Biggest Transitions: The Human Side of Real Estate
Real estate is more than a financial transaction—it’s a turning point. Whether downsizing, navigating a divorce, assisting aging parents, or preparing to sell a long-held family home, these moments often carry emotional weight as well as financial significance. In the right hands, they can also become empowering opportunities to move forward with clarity and confidence.