Resources
Investors
Kitsap County Community Development Block Grant Program
- (360) 337-7285
- Builds communities by developing programs to improve the overall
condition of very low- to moderate-income families and individuals
City of Bremerton Community Development Block Grant :(360) 473-5375
Washington Mutual
Westsound Bank
US Bank
Bank of America
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Partners
WSU Extension : (360) 337-7157
SCORE : (206) 553-7320
- Retired executives counsel small business owners to educate,
form and foster the growth and success of small business.
Useful Links
Small Business Administration : (206) 553-7310
- The U.S. Small Business Administration encourages banks to make loans by guaranteeing a percentage of the loan amount, reducing risk for banks. SBA also sponsors WNET (Women’s Networking for Entreprenurial Training), Small Business Develoopment Centers
(SBDCs), SCORE, international trade, and other programs. The 504
SBA loan program through Evergreen Certified Development Corp.
utilizes SBA debentures to make some larger loans possible.
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance : 1-877-465-4872
- KEDC encourages economic development in retention of existing businesses in Kitsap County and in finding new businesses to relocate in Kitsap County.
Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce : (360) 479-3579
Silverdale Chamber of Commerce : (360) 692-6800
Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce : (360) 876-3505
Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce : (360) 779-4999
Kitsap Business Assistance Center, (360) 307-4220
Sound Works : (360) 779-1160
- This employment center provides low-income clients with information on job listings from various entities, free employment counseling, job placement, and help with resumes, cover letters, and applications.
WorkSource Kitsap County : (360) 337-4768
- The WorkFirst program helps place low-income persons in jobs that will support them and their families.
Washington CASH : (360) 698-4088
- This Seattle-based company provides training for self-employment,
micro-credit lending services, business coaching, technical assistance
and peer support in Kitsap County.
Events:
Mark your calendars for our Small Business Conference on March 24, 2007, held at Olympic College in Bremerton in the Student Union Building. Again, we will have several workshops for entrepreneurs and resource tables available to help you make your business successful.
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