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Kitsap Economic Development Alliance reports steady recruitment, Navy real‑estate outreach
Summary
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) told Port Orchard's Economic Development & Tourism Committee that core programs are tracking at or above the year'to'date mark, highlighted outreach by a maritime autonomy firm to multiple countries, and urged local property owners to respond to an initial Navy real estate solicitation.
Joe Morrison, representing the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, told the Port Orchard Economic Development & Tourism Committee on Feb. 14 that KEDA's fourth'quarter results are roughly tracking at or above 50 percent of annual goals and that staff expect to ramp up recruitment during the remainder of the year.
KEDA's work includes helping businesses locate or expand, connecting companies to export opportunities, and providing training, Morrison said. "Just send us an email or give us a call. We're really responsive. All our emails are listed on our website," he said when a council member asked how businesses first engage the organization.
The presentation highlighted several items of local interest. Morrison said WaveC, a local autonomy program focused…
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