I went to IPW 2026 in Fort Lauderdale knowing that this was an opportunity to share about the Kitsap Peninsula and listen to international tour operators, travel advisors, wholesalers, and destination partners from around the world. Not just for where people want to go, but for what they want to feel when they get there.Travelers …
Why supporting entrepreneurs means investing in the long-term resilience of our communities One year ago this month, we celebrated the graduation celebration of the 2025 Matchstick Lab Micro Business Accelerator cohort, a program that brought together 24 groundbreakers in the Kitsap community and invested heavily in the growth and development of the next iteration of …
When business owners talk about marketing success, the conversation often centers around big ideas. A great campaign, a new platform, a creative promotion, or a larger budget is usually seen as the key to better results. While those elements can certainly play a role, there is one factor that regularly separates effective marketing from ineffective …
If you’re a Kitsap business owner looking at your summer bookings and feeling uncertain, you’re not alone.Across the region, many hotels report little to no direct bookings tied to the FIFA World Cup in Seattle. In fact, 77.8% of Kitsap hotels are not yet seeing World Cup-related bookings. At the same time, overall visitation has …
Listio.io is a new, curated home services platform connecting homeowners and real estate agents with vetted local providers, aiming to move the industry away from pay-to-play platforms and toward trust-based referrals.
Get ready to crush your business goals in 2026 with our interactive workshop tailored for solopreneurs who are ready to level up! Welcome to the Design Your 2026: A Goal Setting Workshop for Solopreneurs! Join us on January 31, 2026 from 10AM - 2PM for an interactive day of planning and smarts for the year ahead. If you …
Last month, I attended the Firebrand UNconference hosted by Matchstick Labs at Vibe Coworks. Nearly 80 entrepreneurs from all kinds of industries showed up for the second annual event.
Join us on Tuesday, December 16 at our Bremerton office for our final after-hour event of the year! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and build new relationships in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Whether you're a seasoned Chamber member or new to the scene, come unwind, network, and grow …
As we approach Thanksgiving, I’ve been thinking about a simple idea that’s easy to say, harder to practice, and powerful when we actually live it.
