How Important is Tourism for Your Business?

In a recent survey conducted across the Kitsap Chambers of Commerce, 46% of responding business leaders in the Central Kitsap region (primarily Bremerton and Silverdale) indicated that a fast ferry option from Bremerton would help them.

In all, across more than 200 respondents, about 55% of those outside Central Kitsap thought the ferry service would help their business.

While a fast ferry service from Bainbridge to Bremerton is just one of the new intra-county transportation ideas being proposed, the survey results indicate merit for further investigation as part of a larger multi-modal community transit plan.

*Survey questions are run for 2 weeks to capture all of our readers.

The Greater Kitsap Chamber is committed to learning how best

to serve our business membership and community. Your participation

in poll questions like these help us to work better for you!

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What Fed Rate Increases Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More

Originally published in the New York Times; published in the Seattle Times, July 27, 2022

Photo Credit: Seth Wenig/The Associated Press

As the Federal Reserve has lifted its key interest rate, Americans have seen the effects on both sides of the household ledger: Savers benefit from higher yields, but borrowers pay more.

Read the full article from Tara Siegel Bernard here.

4 Powerful Ways the Chamber Provides Solutions for Small Business Owners

In a recent survey by Daysmart Software, 54% of small business owners admitted to being worried about making enough money. Making money is a common concern because not only does it factor in bringing in enough clients or customers but also ensuring your products or services are priced right and negotiating any cash flow problems.

Small business owners have lots of stressors as they follow their dreams. It might surprise you just how much the chamber can help with these concerns.