PRESS RELEASE
OCTOBER 2013
Kitsap gets ready for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2013
Kitsap County business and service organizations are partnering to offer a week of events as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2013 – the nation’s largest entrepreneurship-focused campaign.
This global event runs from 18-24 November and will be encouraging current and aspiring entrepreneurs to take a step forward in their plans – whether that’s starting a business, seizing a new opportunity or finding out more about careers in enterprise.
Last year more than 7 million people attended over 40,000 GEW events across 123 countries. This year the campaign aims to reach thousands more, through offering local and practical events that can inspire and educate people about what support is available to entrepreneurs in Kitsap, across Washington State and beyond.
Shannon Bruce, Executive Coach and Group Leader of Excell Puget Sound, who will be facilitating discussions at one of the Kitsap GEW events shared her enthusiasm for this endeavor, “Many different organizations and leaders throughout Kitsap County have come together to collaborate for a global mission that supports and increases visibility for entrepreneurship in our region.” She encourages individuals who own or who are considering launching their own business to participate, “This week is full of creative and innovative ways to support you as a leader as you grow your business. You won't want to miss out!"
Kitsap GEW 2013 events include presentations from: Washington Filmworks on location filming opportunities for your business or property; John Tomizuka, one of the developers behind the official Presidential Inauguration mobile app; a luncheon featuring a panel of successful local entrepreneurs and resource trade show; a World Café Discussion Group; a seminar on government contracting; and networking events including “Brews & Bites – Home Grown Businesses that Tourists Love.”
Global Entrepreneurship Week activities are an obvious fit for Kitsap County, says John Powers, Executive Director of the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance.
“Kitsap is home to a deep pool of entrepreneurial talent in a variety of industries. And with over 600 patents and trademarks issued to Kitsap-based businesses in the past five years, Kitsap ranks second statewide when it comes to the development and registration of intellectual property. Kitsap is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial culture, and we are excited about launching Kitsap’s full-fledged participation in this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week.”
The events are offered in partnership with the Washington State Department of Commerce, the five Kitsap Chambers of Commerce, Visit Kitsap Peninsula, the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, WSTA, KCR BE$T Program, and Kitsap Entrepreneurial Center and Excell Puget Sound.
Details and registration information are available at www.kitsapeda.org. Information about Global Entrepreneurship Week is available at us.unleashingideas.org and
For more information on Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, visit www.kitsapeda.org
For more about living and working in Kitsap, visit www.kitsapconnected.org
The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) is a private nonprofit 501(c)(6) corporation providing client-based professional business and economic development services. Founded in June 1983, our goal is to attract and retain jobs and investments in Kitsap County that generate wealth, enhance the quality of life and embrace future generations.
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