Timely Management Tip: Measuring Your Impact Through Feedback
Asking for feedback is one of the most powerful ways you can measure your impact on others, and simultaneously gain a deeper understanding of your strengths and opportunities for development. Here are...
View ArticleEconomic assets attract investment from across globe
The KPBJ – John Powers The Greater Seattle Market has long been recognized as a leader in international trade, and is among the top exporting regions in the United States ($57B annually- directly...
View ArticleTimely Management Tip: The Importance of Mission/Vision/Values
Many of us would probably not be able to recite our company mission, vision, or values statements off the top of our heads. It’s easy to lose sight of the big picture and instead substitute short-term...
View ArticleConfluence of attributes creates economic future
John Powers for the KPBJ John Powers, Executive Director From the strategic confluence of four primary community attributes (population, land use, transportation and commerce) springs a community’s...
View ArticlePositioned for Prosperity and Growing Stronger
John Powers, KEDA Executive Director, presents 2015 Work Plan at KEDA Annual Meeting John Powers, KEDA Executive Director for the KPBJ On March 19th KEDA hosted the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Kitsap...
View ArticleTimely Management Tip: Shedding Light on Our Blind Spots
From a neuroscience perspective, all humans possess a blind spot! The blind spot is the area on the retina without receptors that respond to light. Therefore an image that falls on this region will...
View ArticleKEDA’s April News & Events – read it now!
Do you receive KEDA’s newsletter? If not you are missing out on a comprehensive review of Kitsap business and economic news, upcoming KEDA and partner events, advice and management tips, and good...
View ArticleKEDA’s May News & Events
Did you receive KEDA’s latest newsletter? Stories and features include: “Resource” the latest addition to the KitsapConnected video library, sponsored by the Silverdale Water District Award winning...
View ArticleHave you checked out KEDA’s July Newsletter?
Click here to read KEDA’s July e-newsletter for upcoming events, highlights from our blog, biz opps, and highlights from the Paris Air Show! Click image
View ArticleTimely Management Tips: Managing Change on the Frontlines
In today’s rapidly evolving economy, the only real constant is change. Learning how to manage change is a critical skill for any leader. Here is a quick guide to managing strategic change within your...
View ArticleTimely Management Tip: So how does a manager motivate employees?
Dan Pink has summarized decades of research into 4 simple questions that every manager should ask himself or herself: Are you paying people fairly? If employees believe they are NOT being compensated...
View ArticleInformation Security for the Rest of Us: Practical advice for Small Businesses
Unless you’re a Home Depot, Target, Sony, or another large enterprise (Hilton most recently), your business suffering a data breach isn’t going to get the attention of mainstream media. The truth is...
View ArticleTimely Management Tips: What Managers Can Learn From Neuroscience
New and compelling research in the field of neuroscience has been slowly changing the way we think about managing and leading others. Neuroscientists have found previously unknown neural connections...
View ArticleTimely Management Tip: Hit the Pause Button
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to assess where you are with your life. One’s satisfaction with life comes from many sources: family, friends, colleagues, faith, hobbies, and even the...
View ArticleSolid economic movement in the right direction
John Powers, Executive Director Register now for the 2016 Economic Forecast! John Powers for the KPBJ This is the fifth year, since joining the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance in 2011, that I’ve...
View ArticleAugust 9th KBF presents Business Trends: What Is Changing That You Should Know?
August 9, 2016 Kitsap Business Forum Technology, market forces, business transitions, workforce, and the gig economy — all impact your business. This month we’ll be talking trends with a panel of...
View ArticleIntangibles … can often make all the difference
John Powers for the KPBJ When it comes to making well-informed business investment decisions — decisions about establishing, expanding, or even relocating a business — aggregating and analyzing hard...
View ArticleKEDA News & Events for November 10
Check out KEDA’s News & Events for exciting events including edg3 FUND LIVE!, Global Entrepreneurship Week, and December’s Kitsap Business Forum. Also featured: Biz Opps, Contracting Coffee Hour,...
View ArticleNews & Events for April 2017
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View ArticleEvents, biz opps & 2016 Top Employers! Read it now!
Read KEDA’s latest newsletter for the latest biz opps, 2016 Top Employers results, and information on great events happening this fall! Including: October 26th 3:00-6pm Decision Makers II: KITSAP- the...
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