BUSINESS BRIEF - GREATER KITSAP CHAMBER
November 3, 2022
Daylight Savings ends this weekend, so be sure to set
those clocks back on Saturday night!
One

Chamber Weekly Survey
Have you signed up for the Chamber's shop
local program, Gnome on the Roam?
Please select one answer from below.
Yes
No
Not yet, but I plan to - sign me up!
Two
Paid Family & Medical Leave Rates Increasing
As required by law and to keep pace with more people using the program, the premium rate for Paid Family and Medical Leave will increase in 2023.

Next steps for employers:
  • Notify your employees that you will start collecting the new rate on Jan. 1. 
  • On Jan. 1, start collecting the new premium rate from employees each pay period.
  • You cannot retroactively withhold premiums from employees. 
  • First-quarter premiums and reports are due by the end of April 2023.

Three
How Small Business
Season Keeps Money in
Our Community
By now you’ve likely seen the statistics that shopping small/local keeps roughly $68 out of every $100 in our community, whereas shopping at a national chain means about $43 remains here. Why is that important and what does it mean to you and your family? A lot more than you may think.

Four
How Job Interviews
Provide a Perfect Opportunity for Networking
Published on FastCompany.com, October 31, 2022

From industry events to parties with friends, there are plenty of opportunities to build your personal network, especially as the world starts to open back up after the lengthy pandemic shutdown. But what about job interviews? You’re meeting someone new, but could it also be an opportunity to grow your network?

Five
Get Your Gala Tickets & Sponsorships Now
Join the Greater Kitsap Chamber for our Inaugural Business Awards Gala celebrating individuals and businesses around the Greater Kitsap region on Thursday, November 17th at 6:00 pm. Become a sponsor or advertising partner to elevate your business' presence at this community-wide event. Sponsorship opportunities vary. To learn more or to secure your sponsorship or advertising space now, please contact the Chamber!
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PO Box 1218 Silverdale WA 98383
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