September is National Preparedness Month. While many of the advertisements and promotions you'll see revolve around personal preparedness (and those are important), we can also do so much more for our businesses and organizations.The recent fires in Spokane are a stark reminder of how quickly a crisis can escalate. Emergency evacuations, damaged property, and in …
How Local Investment Networks are giving Washington communities another way to back the businesses they value. Thriving Communities Many of us have had the experience of buying a product from an inspired entrepreneur who shared just the right details to move us to purchase their wares. Or meeting a business owner so confident in their …
How John Kuntz spent four decades building Olympic Outdoor Center and helping shape Kitsap County’s outdoor recreation economy
When a business owner gets closer to retirement, there is an element of uncertainty and expectation that starts to swell.
Every community tells a story.You can see parts of it in the obvious places. In the schools and neighborhoods. Along the waterfront. In the ferries moving back and forth across Puget Sound. In the shipyard, the military installations and the communities that have grown around them.But you can also see it in the businesses we …
Ever thought about what's next in your business? Most small business owners are so focused on day-to-day operations that exit planning falls to the bottom of the list. But waiting too long can cost you value, time, and peace of mind. Exit With Intention: The Exit Planning Journey is a free, expert-led workshop that gives …
Business is changing quickly. Artificial intelligence is reshaping workflows. Algorithms determine what people see online. Marketing strategies are increasingly driven by data, automation and optimization. Companies can target audiences with extraordinary precision. Content can be generated in seconds. Customer behavior can be tracked in real time. All of that matters. But amid all the technological …
For entrepreneurs trying to grow businesses outside Washington’s major metropolitan centers, conferences like the Flywheel Investment Conference offer more than networking opportunities or investor pitches. They provide momentum, visibility and connection.
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 …
