Construction is moving forward on a new retail center at McCormick Village in South Kitsap, marking another step in the area’s steady commercial growth. The development is expected to expand available storefront space and create new opportunities for restaurants, retail shops, and service-based businesses. This project reflects a broader trend in Kitsap County, where residential […]
Kitsap Transit is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to build a regional bus-driver training facility near Bremerton National Airport. The project will include classrooms, driving simulators, and operational training spaces designed to prepare transit operators serving Kitsap County and nearby regions. The goal of the facility is to strengthen workforce training, improve
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Clearwater Market Development in Silverdale Could Bring New Opportunities for Local Businesses New Clearwater Market Project Begins in Silverdale, Bringing New Opportunities for Local Businesses A new retail development is taking shape in Silverdale as the Suquamish Tribe has officially begun construction on a new Clearwater Market. The project will include a convenience store, fuel
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Across Kitsap County, city councils and county leaders are reviewing development plans, housing strategies, and public funding projects. While these discussions often happen in government meetings, the outcomes can shape the environment in which local businesses operate. For business owners in places like Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, and Port Orchard, these decisions can influence
Kitsap Local Business Update: $15M Transit Investment Could Change Workforce Access For many small businesses in Kitsap County, one quiet challenge keeps coming up: workers and customers simply struggle to get around the county easily. Limited transportation options can make it harder for businesses to hire employees or attract visitors from neighboring communities. A recent
Kitsap Local Business Update: New Silverdale Market Could Change Local Competition A New Retail Development Is Coming to Silverdale A new commercial project in Silverdale is starting to take shape, and it could influence the local business landscape across Kitsap County. The Suquamish Tribe recently broke ground on a new Clearwater Market in Silverdale, which
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Kitsap County continues to evolve economically, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Population growth, housing changes, and regional economic ties with Seattle are shaping local demand. Below is a clear, point-to-point breakdown of the most promising business opportunities in Kitsap County today, based on current community needs and economic trends. 1. Childcare
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If you live or run a business in Kitsap County, the last few weeks have quietly set the tone for what the rest of the year could look like. No single headline tells the full story, but taken together, the updates point to how our communities are shifting and where local opportunities and pressures are
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State Housing Review on Bainbridge Island Signals Changes Small Businesses Should Prepare For At a February 17 meeting of the Bainbridge Island City Council, representatives from the Washington State Department of Commerce outlined what comes next in a state-led housing review that could shape the island’s growth for years to come. While the discussion focused
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If you have ever wished you could shop with your eyes and hands instead of your thumbs, the kitsap antique show is that kind of weekend. I have learned that antique shows feel completely different from scrolling online listings. You see the real patina. You notice the tiny repairs. You can ask a dealer one
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