Heartbeat of Kitsap

With the frightening statistic that 50% of all youth coming out of the foster care system wind up homeless, combined with record labor shortages across most employment sectors, it’s time for businesse...

Jennifer Filzen discusses how you can use social media to your advantage. owner of Rock Star Marketing in Monterey, California. Jennifer’s marketing agency is the category king of storytelling for the...

Too many business leaders fail to set effective goals because they don’t start with the aspirational identity they seek and then set effective goals to achieve what they want. Success is so much more ...

Regulations change on a regular basis. Frank Warner, CPA, will share the changes coming in 2022 and how we can be prepared.Topics will include:What financial regulations will be changing in 2022 and 2...

Are you looking for an innovative technology to bring to market that will launch a new company,improve a product line, or diversify your product offerings? In this Kitsap Business Forum, you’lllearn h...

Homelessness is a complex problem. What role does business play in the homelessness crisis? Hear from our panel about homelessness issues in Kitsap County. Explore ways local businesses can help allev...

With so many social media “tools” out there your work toolbox may be closer to a tool shed by now. So why care about Google My Business (GMB)? GMB is a solution to many problems that today’s small bus...

In this Uplift Kitsap, we’ll look at limiting beliefs and how they affect your success. Transformational mindset coach Bonnie McVee walks us through one of the biggest mindset issues among entrepreneu...

When was the last time your team experienced healthy conflict, fought over ideas, and left feeling more unified than divided? These moments are the makers of great teams. Being able to debate ideas in...

Over 78 percent of business owners are expecting the sale of their business to be a major part of their retirement plan, but most have no idea how to go about selling (or buying) a business. As more ...

Organizational performance doesn’t start with your teammates; it begins with you!Leadership is personal. It’s an inside-out process that flows from individuals, ripples through teams, and cascades thr...

Do you have a hard time saying no to an opportunity?How do you know when to say no?Creating a boundary around where you invest your time and energy is critical in business and life. Consider that true...

As pandemic restrictions lift, many companies are left grappling with how to re-think their workplace, especially against the backdrop of whether to transition into a hybrid work model. In this Uplift...

Tax laws have changed enormously over the past few years, and more changes are on the way. What does this mean for your small business? What are the tax benefits? The tax risks? Find out in this Uplif...

It’s time to move forward in 2021. In this Uplift Kitsap, consultant and creator Dan Weedin will lead the conversation about conquering the hills of business and life while preparing for the realities...

The process of building a productive workforce doesn’t end after a hiring decision is made. Without a comprehensive plan in place, you run the risk of watching your new employees walk out a constantly...

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the shift to remote work not only kept the economy moving but helped ensure the availability of public services. During this Uplift Kitsap, we’ll hear how our local W...

When faced with adversity and overwhelming odds stacked against you and your business, how do you pivot and reinvent?Hear how these two entrepreneurs dug deep, got creative and found very unexpected w...

In this Uplift Kitsap we turn our attention to the small-business agenda and the recently adjourned 2021 legislative session. Hear about State-level progress on top issues and what it means for local ...

Many individuals can find themselves released from prison but locked out of work. Successful reentry programs give former offenders opportunities to support themselves through legitimate and productiv...

Today more than ever, small businesses rely on referrals and repeat business to succeed and reduce marketing costs. While social media and advertising remain major marketing expenses, understanding an...

Whether we meet our customers on the computer screen, by phone, or in person, there are some time-tested solutions to retaining customers and getting enthusiastic referrals. To create enduring connect...

Credential hacking, email phishing, the dark web–all are increasing threats to businesses these days. The global pandemic brought business a slew of challenges, not the least of which is fast-changing...

One of the keys to achieving business success is to be more data centric. Relying on analytics and hard data rather than guesswork enables you to make smarter decisions toward higher profits and bette...

According to Patrick Lencioni, author and founder of The Table Group, everyone has natural talents and gifts when it comes to work. As it turns out, there are six different types of gifts that are req...

Why do high-earners often feel unsuccessful? In fact, high earning individuals are often unhappy and feel like they are butting heads with a glass ceiling. So often we get caught up in the idea that w...

In this interactive Master Class, “Elaine, the Brain” will help you discover the gap in your business. Once you discover that gap, you will find your Goldmine! Be sure to grab your printable workbook ...

Understanding motives—yours and others—can lower your stress, increase your productivity, and cultivate a more engaged team.HIGHLIGHTSLearn your personal motivatorsUnderstand other people’s motivators...

As an entrepreneur or community leader, how do you navigate feelings of loneliness, disagreement, or frustration of an unshared reality while growing your business?Join us in a lively dialogue with Bu...

Have you ever found it challenging to communicate with different generations? Do you work with colleagues or have clients from different generations? Do you have multiple generations living under the...

While COVID-19 brought us some mammoth life changes, it certainly is not the first event that we have experienced feelings of loss, grief, stress, or emotional challenge. Life is full of opportunities...

We are living in unprecedented times and the leaders that can connect authentically will make a way forward.PresenterBrandon Cameron has been a pastor and leader for 25 years. During that time, he has...

Are digital hackers really targeting your password-protected sites all the time? The answer is an unequivocal YES. Laura Moynihan from Digital Helpmates teaches you how businesses get hacked and the s...

Social Media is a world all its own. Marketing your business on social media is easy to do if you understand how to use the various platforms to your advantage. Social media specialist Valarie Harris ...

A resume can be a powerful tool, but there is often a disconnect between what a job candidate thinks is being communicated on their resume and how hiring managers interpret the information being prese...

Time management is fundamental to accomplishing BIG goals. Enjoy a conversation about tackling the process to avoid overwhelm.HIGHLIGHTSPrioritiesOrganizationDisciplinePresenter Ryan Oliver is the aut...

How long has it been since you’ve taken a serious look at your best customers? Are you prioritizing the right products and services and giving your sales efforts the best chance by having a solid unde...

Conversation sets the tone for a relationship. Open and honest communication leads more quickly to mutual understanding and respect for differences in views, interests, and needs. Being able to commun...

All leaders must be adept at having difficult conversations as we train, onboard, and hold our teams accountable to the goals.Having difficult conversations may never be easy, but there are ways to ma...

Race, equity, and inclusion are not only imperative social issues, but vital economic issues impacting company sustainability and overall performance. In this insightful discussion, we uplift our emer...

As a business leader, do you feel energetically scattered in navigating the unknown?Are you looking to build emotional resilience to lead the way for others? In this Uplift Kitsap, Anna Choi will teac...

The importance of how your business appears online has been amplified in a physically distanced, COVID world. Being successful requires a fresh look at your digital strategy—from websites, videos, soc...

If you don’t know where you are going, how do you know if you got there?In the current world of business, most owners and managers are wearing multiple hats, barely keeping their heads above water. Th...

Most of us have realized that things aren’t going to be the same when we do come out of this challenging period. So how do we lead our teams through this change and through the stress?HighlightsHow to...

Power. Privilege. Racism. Lean in as our panelists answer some of the tough and uncomfortable questions you’ve asked about racism, bias, equity, and inclusion. Through frank discussion, this Uplift Ki...

Fake News is nothing new. But now, more than ever, bogus claims can reach people at exceedingly high speeds. Figuring out what’s real and what’s imaginary takes critical thinking and fact-checking too...

As business owners, staying connected to our community is one of the keys to a healthy business. How do you keep the connections alive in a virtual environment? How do you connect, when you can’t conn...

A recent IBM poll of fifteen hundred CEOs identified creativity as the top “leadership competency” of the future. Creativity and innovation are the “secret sauce” for success and now more than ever ar...

Anyone else feel like life is a little unpredictable right now? How is anyone supposed to lead in such uncertain and anxious times? As a society, we are standing on the edge of uncharted territory. Ou...

As business owners and community leaders, we can make a difference in racism that continues in everyday experiences—the hurt, the pain, the injustices, and the micro-aggressions. In our digital world,...