2025 KEDA Fall Forum - Kickstart Kitsap

Schedule

Thu Oct 30 2025 at 01:00 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside | Bremerton, WA

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From pop-ups to downtown storefronts, opportunities are coming fast. Learn how to use tourism-driven strategies to connect with visitors!
About this Event

2025 KEDA Fall Forum - Kickstart Kitsap! From Pop-Ups to Profit
Winning Strategies for Small Businesses


EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS OCT 13, 2025

๐ŸŒ The worldโ€™s game is coming to Seattle in 2026 โ€” bringing an estimated 750,000 visitors to the region.

From fan zones to transit to downtown storefronts, opportunities are moving fast. Learn how Kitsap businesses can leverage pop-ups, smart marketing, and tourism-driven strategies to connect with visitors and create lasting value for your business.

Join us October 30th at the Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside for an afternoon dedicated to local small business success. Connect with entrepreneurs, network with business leaders, and gain practical insights to help your business thrive.


Agenda Highlights
  • Seattle 2026 Fundamentals โ€“ Matches, logistics, and whatโ€™s happening in our region
  • Kitsapโ€™s Marketing Approach โ€“ Hear from Love Kitsap, Greater Kitsap Chamber, and Visit Kitsap Peninsula on strategies to entice PNW visitors
  • Economic Impact โ€“ Tourists = Spending. Understand visitor spending patterns and business opportunities
  • Fan Zone Preview & Pop-Up Opportunities โ€“ How to activate spaces, follow rules, and learn from success stories
  • Closing Keynote โ€“ Best practices for leveraging tourism to grow your small business

Social
  • Network with other entrepreneurs and connect to resources
  • Enjoy Appertizers & Open Bar

Donโ€™t miss this chance to get your business ready for one of the biggest visitor events in our regionโ€™s history!


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Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside, 100 Washington Avenue, Bremerton, United States

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USD 50.00 to USD 630.00

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