Past Events

**Members Only** Find out about Poulsbo's CARES Grant Program and other business recovery efforts happening locally. Chats are held remotely via Zoom.

Our featured speaker this month is Monica Blackwood, President, CEO and owner of West Sound Workforce. Monica will talk us through many of the employment changes that are taking place as businesses continue to evolve during COVID-19. Some of our discussion will include: court rulings on FFCRA leave (changes for employers to be aware of) how to respond if an employee tests positive for COVID information on lawsuits now starting to happen re: COVID exposure in the workplace trends/ideas on…

**Members Only** Join us for our weekly chat featuring Fishline's new Executive Director, Lori Maxim. Find out how Fishline is navigating COVID-19 as it offers services to our community's most vulnerable populations, as well as how the community can become involved in these efforts. Chats are held remotely via Zoom.

Join us as we get an update from County Commissioner Rob Gelder on issues facing District 1. Learn about how the County has been working to get CARES relief funds to local businesses and residents and what is on the horizon for our district.

Join us for our monthly networking luncheon, currently being held via Zoom. Links to all events are found in member emails each week.

Join us for our weekly Chat via Zoom! Link to meetings are in member emails sent out weekly.

Join us for our weekly Chamber Chats via Zoom as we hear from local attorney, Tony Hinson, of Sherrard, McGonagle, Tizzano & Lind, P.S.  Links for all events are sent to members via weekly emails.

Join us for this thoughtful discussion with speaker James Donaldson, as we talk about diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility as it pertains to our local business community.  How can Poulsbo promote more minority-owned businesses in our community? How can we cultivate relationships with our existing business owners who may feel underrepresented?  How can we make our community be more inclusive to more businesses as well as consumers? As business leaders in North Kitsap, this important conversation has the potential to…

Our annual Charity Cheer will be a little different this year as we invite our non-profit Chamber members to share what their organizations are doing this year in a virtual format. Members can find out about different giving opportunities in our community and help to spread the word about these amazing organizations and the people behind them. Join us as we close down 2020 with this feel-good networking luncheon on Wednesday, December 9th!

Join us as we kick off 2021 virtually with our annual "State of the City" address from Poulsbo Mayor, Becky Erickson. Mayor Erickson will also honor us with the swearing in of the Poulsbo Chamber's Board of Directors for 2021.

Our community is invited to come together and celebrate the very best of business in what can only be described as the very challenging year of 2020. Poulsbo Strong: Celebrating Lil' Norway's Resiliency in 2020 is a night where we will honor those businesses that best exemplify the Poulsbo Strong spirit, enjoy networking and camaraderie with our fellow businesses and enjoy food from some of our favorite Poulsbo eateries. Even though we will be virtual this year, the Poulsbo Chamber…

Join us for our monthly membership networking lunch. Each member will have 3-5 minutes to update on their business and industry.

Meet the Chief Operating Officer of the new St. Michael Medical Center, Matt Wheelus, as he shares highlights from the new Silverdale Campus. Matt will also spend some time sharing more about the new cancer center opening this Spring. Grab your lunch, pull up a laptop and enjoy our weekly Chamber Chat filled with networking and great information for our community! Zoom link for event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83899083738

The Poulsbo Business Recovery Task Force, first convened by Mayor Becky Erickson in April 2020, continues to meet on Mondays at 4pm via Zoom to discuss all things related to supporting our local business community during COVID.  If you have concerns specific to your business and are seeking assistance, if you need to brainstorm ideas for your business with local leaders, or if you'd like to contribute to the on-going discussion about rebuilding our local economy, we would love to…

Most have heard of the community fundraising powerhouse prompted by the pandemic - Poulsbo Strong - but now learn more about how this campaign came to be and how YOU and YOUR BUSINESS can benefit from programs like this as we continue to navigate doing business during COVID. Bring your questions for the creative mind of Alisha Weiss, and take advantage of some free consultation for our local businesses. Grab your lunch, pull up a laptop and enjoy our weekly…

Monthly meeting of the Chamber Board of Directors. All meetings are currently conducted via Zoom.

Enjoy our monthly membership-only luncheon, featuring Representative Derek Kilmer of Washington's 6th Congressional District. Hear updates on federal legislation that impacts you and your business, learn about COVID-vaccine rollouts and what is on the slate for our district in the coming year at the federal level. Bring your questions and concerns and take advantage of this opportunity for a personal townhall with one of your elected officials. Grab your lunch, pull up your laptop and be sure to sign in…

The Poulsbo Business Recovery Task Force, first convened by Mayor Becky Erickson in April 2020, continues to meet on Mondays at 4pm via Zoom to discuss all things related to supporting our local business community during COVID.  If you have concerns specific to your business and are seeking assistance, if you need to brainstorm ideas for your business with local leaders, or if you'd like to contribute to the on-going discussion about rebuilding our local economy, we would love to…

Join us as we sit down (virtually) with County Commissioner Rob Gelder as he provides us with county-wide updates concerning COVID relief, vaccine rollout and more. Interested in what the County Commission is currently working on? Here's another chance to get some facetime with one of our local elected officials! Grab your lunch, pull up a laptop and enjoy our weekly Chamber Chat filled with networking and great information for our community! Zoom link for event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83899083738

Bainbridge Certified Pubic Accountant Karla Smith is the keynote presenter of Accelerate Kitsap's upcoming Launch & Learn Zoom event at noon Thursday Feb 25. The presentation is free and open to the pubic. Smith's topic is: "Automating Your Books Using Online Accounting Tools." Accelerate Kitsap https://acceleratekitsap.weebly.com/ is a recently re-booted non-profit corporation focusing on providing education and information to entrepreneurs and small businesses in Kitsap County and West Puget Sound. Time: Thursday, Feb 25, 2021 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US…

Join your fellow Kitsap County Chambers for this bi-monthly Zoom featuring speakers focused on the current legislative session in Olympia and how it impacts local businesses. Sponsored by the Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bremerton, Bainbridge and South Kitsap Chambers of Commerce. This week's featured speakers are Dru Garson and Gary Chandler from the Association of Washington Business. Visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodOiurjgiG91F-CcBA37oO30jbPXYIJev to register.

The Poulsbo Business Recovery Task Force, first convened by Mayor Becky Erickson in April 2020, continues to meet on Mondays at 4pm via Zoom to discuss all things related to supporting our local business community during COVID.  If you have concerns specific to your business and are seeking assistance, if you need to brainstorm ideas for your business with local leaders, or if you'd like to contribute to the on-going discussion about rebuilding our local economy, we would love to…

Join us for this important and timely update on how our county is faring one year into the COVID pandemic. Keith Grellner, Administrator for the Kitsap Public Health District, will provide current updates for where we are with COVID spread in our community as well as the vaccine efforts in our area. Bring your questions and hear real information from one of the leaders of our public health community here in Kitsap County. Grab your lunch, pull up a laptop…

The Poulsbo Business Recovery Task Force, first convened by Mayor Becky Erickson in April 2020, continues to meet on Mondays at 4pm via Zoom to discuss all things related to supporting our local business community during COVID.  If you have concerns specific to your business and are seeking assistance, if you need to brainstorm ideas for your business with local leaders, or if you'd like to contribute to the on-going discussion about rebuilding our local economy, we would love to…

Spring is nearly here! Join us for some good ol' networking via Zoom with your fellow Chamber members and business community. Give updates on your business and industry and hear from your business colleagues on how things are going in their work. This is a great opportunity to meet, ask questions and help brainstorm with other local businesses as we all continue to navigate new normals in our community. Grab your lunch, pull up a laptop and enjoy our weekly…

The Poulsbo Business Recovery Task Force, first convened by Mayor Becky Erickson in April 2020, continues to meet on Mondays at 4pm via Zoom to discuss all things related to supporting our local business community during COVID.  If you have concerns specific to your business and are seeking assistance, if you need to brainstorm ideas for your business with local leaders, or if you'd like to contribute to the on-going discussion about rebuilding our local economy, we would love to…

Monthly meeting of the Chamber Board of Directors. All meetings are currently conducted via Zoom.

Help us welcome KEDA's new Executive Director, Joe Morrison, to the North Poulsbo business community. Hear from Joe about what KEDA is doing in the County to work with businesses as we continue to navigate a COVID economy, learn about our area's economic health, and find out what KEDA can do for your business. Bring your business development concerns, questions and comments! Grab your lunch, pull up a laptop and join us for a great networking and information sharing meeting.…

The Poulsbo Business Recovery Task Force, first convened by Mayor Becky Erickson in April 2020, continues to meet on Mondays at 4pm via Zoom to discuss all things related to supporting our local business community during COVID.  If you have concerns specific to your business and are seeking assistance, if you need to brainstorm ideas for your business with local leaders, or if you'd like to contribute to the on-going discussion about rebuilding our local economy, we would love to…

The Poulsbo Business Recovery Task Force, first convened by Mayor Becky Erickson in April 2020, continues to meet on Mondays at 4pm via Zoom to discuss all things related to supporting our local business community during COVID.  If you have concerns specific to your business and are seeking assistance, if you need to brainstorm ideas for your business with local leaders, or if you'd like to contribute to the on-going discussion about rebuilding our local economy, we would love to…

Take your kiddos on a COVID-safe Easter Egg Hunt this year, hosted by the Poulsbo Chamber and supported by more than 20 local businesses. Drop off a non-perishable item for donation to our local North Kitsap food banks and receive a map to all the business locations participating, along with a free tote bag for the first 500 children (ages 2-18 only, please). For more information, please contact the Chamber at (888) 490-8545.