The Local Business Game Plan

Kitsap Business, in partnership with Visit Kitsap, the Greater Kitsap Chamber, and Vibe Coworks, is hosting a new small business workshop series titled “The Local Business Game Plan: Building Your 2026 Marketing Plan.”

The free seminar series is designed to help small retailers, restaurants, and service businesses get ready for increased foot traffic and heightened competition connected to increased tourism this summer.

Each session stands on its own, allowing business owners and managers to attend one workshop or the full series based on their needs and availability.

The seminar lineup includes:

• 90 Day Marketing Plan You Will Actually Use
  A Plug and Play Growth Map for Peak Tourism Season
  Thursday, Jan. 29 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Location: Vibe Coworks, Poulsbo

   

• Get Found Fast
  How to Be Visible Where Visitors Search
  Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Location: Greater Kitsap Chamber, Bremerton

   

• From Click to Customer
  Turn Online Visitors into Paying Customers
  Thursday, Feb. 19 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Location: Vibe Coworks, Poulsbo

   

• Collaborate to Win
  Cross Promotions, Referrals, and Local Partnership Playbooks
  Thursday, Feb. 26 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Location: Greater Kitsap Chamber, Bremerton

   

• Playbook for Peak Season Success
  High-Level Strategies to Maximize Tourism Impact
  Wednesday, March 4 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Location: Virtual via Zoom