More than 60 years after her grandmother opened a dance school in Bremerton, Mallory Morrison is building its next chapter.
More than 60 years after her grandmother opened a dance school in Bremerton, Mallory Morrison is building its next chapter.
Locally rooted businesses — and the people willing to back them — help turn growth into community. By Jennifer Wilson, Founder and Executive Pastry Chef, Wilson Patisserie I have always believed a bakery should be more than a place to buy something sweet. At its best, it becomes part of a community’s rhythm: morning coffee, …
Hiring managers often feel pulled between two pressures: move quickly or hold out for the perfect candidate. Neither extreme usually ends well.Consider this scenario. The candidate pool is limited, but someone comes along who meets 85 percent of the organization’s needs. The interview goes well. The candidate appears capable, interested and aligned with the team. …
When business owners think about marketing, they often think about advertising first.Digital ads. Social media. Print. Email. Google.Those are all important pieces of a marketing strategy, but some of the most effective marketing a local business can do doesn't start with an ad.It starts with showing up.For a local business, your community is part of …
We often think a strong leadership team looks like this: people who get along, share the same values, and think similarly about problems. They make decisions quickly. They rarely argue. Everyone walks out of the room aligned. It feels efficient. It feels like you're building something solid.But here's the thing. That comfort can cost you.When …
There is a phrase we hear a lot in business: Find a need and fill it.It sounds simple.Of course, anyone who has ever owned a business knows there is absolutely nothing simple about actually doing it.As I read through the stories in this month’s issue of Kitsap Business, something kept jumping out at me. Again …
Evertide Pelvic Health founder Katrina Sudduth turns personal experience into a Poulsbo practice focused on specialized care for women at every stage of life.
From a broken piano in a Massachusetts chicken barn to a Silverdale teaching studio, Christine Kastanopolous has built a life in music around persistence, problem-solving and second chances.
Erickson Event Design turns behind-the-scenes planning into memorable gatherings, from milestone birthdays and family celebrations to weddings and intimate events across Kitsap County.
Anna Bressi discusses building an independent restaurant in Bremerton, creating a workplace where employees can grow, responding to changing customer preferences and the opportunities she sees for the city’s business and dining community.