Best Value in the Seattle Market! KITSAP | Positioned for Prosperity kitsapeda.org | kitsapconnected.org | campaign4kitsap.com Work + Life. It’s a formula we read a lot about. It’s a balance we all try to achieve…yet often fall short. It’s a dream. It’s a hope. It’s a better way to live. It’s here. It’s Kitsap. Just west of Seattle, where the economic boom shows no sign of abating, we are a quick ferry ride to the city—but comfortably separated from the crowded highways, hectic urban environment, and housing priced beyond the reach of most. Steeped in the legacy of the Navy’s sixth largest shipyard, established companies produce side-by-side with dozens of successful startups. Kitsap. It is an entrepreneur’s paradise, where government supports business, where neighbors help neighbors, where purchasing power supports the best cost of living in the state, and outdoor adventure is a year-round paradise. Kitsap County is growing. Part of one of the nation's fastest growing regions— Seattle/Puget Sound— Kitsap continues to grow in business, population, and opportunities. Techies who ride the ferry to work every day are meeting brew pubs to design new work models— they want to “get off the boat” and stay here...work here...live here. Kitsap County is growing. In advanced manufacturing. In technology. In defense. In tourism. In healthcare. In professional services. KitsapConnected.orgKitsapConnected.org TABLE OF CONTENTS Kitsap Economy 2—Kitsap County: Snapshot 3—Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA): Positioned for Prosperity 4—Kitsap County Keeps Pace with Aerospace Industry 6—Kitsap County: Opportunities in Aerospace for the Seattle Region 7—Kitsap Aerospace and Defense Alliance (KADA): Defense Presence 8—Snapshot of Kitsap’s Military & Defense Economy Skilled Workforce 10—Kitsap Delivers a Skilled Workforce / Employer Services 11—High Demand Education Programs Business Incentives 12—Washington State and Local Incentives 13—Washington State Education Incentives Transportation 14—Location Overview 15—Puget Sound Pacific Transportation Corridor 16—Kitsap County: Proximity to Ports, Airfields & SeaTac Int’l Airport Industrial Sites 18—Puget Sound Industrial Center – Bremerton (PSIC- B) 20— Kitsap County Industrial Parks Map Inspired Economic Development kitsapeda.org | kitsapconnected.org| [email protected] Page | 2 Kitsap County: Positioned for Prosperity www.kitsapeda.org ocated in the Central Puget Sound, Kitsap County offers all the benefits of the L Seattle/Tacoma Market without the gridlock and high prices. Kitsap residents and visitors enjoy nearly 300 miles of scenic saltwater coastline, friendly, laid-back communities, award-winning golf courses, ready access to KITSAP transportation for individuals and commerce, a countywide, COUNTY high-speed fiber optic backbone, and more. A small-town sense of community combined with a big-city sense for business give Kitsap a distinct personality that’s nothing short of irresistible. Be sure to visit our video page at www.kitsapconnected.org to see what businesses have to say about Kitsap! Kitsap County ranks high in essential economic development indicators: educational attainment and skilled workforce; development of intellectual property; per capita economic output; and, median household incomes. Our businesses thrive and prosper in a highly competitive marketplace. Multi-mode access to markets – Close proximity to rail, deep water ports, airfields, and interstate highway system in uncongested traffic areas. Kitsap is a recognized leader in several key regional economic sectors: maritime; military; advanced manufacturing; healthcare; professional business services; technology; and tourism. And, Kitsap is home to the most-dense concentration of engineering talent in the Seattle region. Workforce: A vast, skilled labor pool generated by the Navy, government contractors and commuters. Naval Base Kitsap employs over 32,000 military and civilian personnel, in addition to defense contractor operations. This sector creates a substantial pool of available talent. Kitsap presents a compelling case for exceptional value in economic opportunity – in life – in education – in work – in creativity – in recreation; and in a bright, healthy, prosperous and sustainable future for generations to come. Take a closer look at Kitsap. We welcome opportunities to speak with your business or organization and brief you on Kitsap’s economy; and, its character, composition and many competitive advantages. John Powers Executive Director Kitsap Economic Development Alliance – [email protected] / 00.1.360 536 0996 Kitsapeda.org | kitsapconnected.org Page | 3 KITSAP COUNTY KEEPS PACE WITH AEROSPACE INDUSTRY Largest heavy industrial ▪ 3,400+ acres surrounding Bremerton National Airport greenfield site in the ▪ Conceptual plan for 60,000 – 200,000 SF buildings available ▪ 2014 Bremerton National Airport Taxiway and Apron Improvements Project Puget Sound Region ▪ Puget Sound Industrial Center—Bremerton provides sustainable design with adjacent airport and development incentives http://www.bremertonwa.gov/398/SKIA-PSIC ▪ 25 miles from Tacoma ▪ 50 miles from Renton ▪ Additional pad ready sites available Kitsap’s Olympic College (OC) offers training in Composites Manufacturing Skilled and flexible (Offering Certificate of Completion in Composites Manufacturing Technology), Manufacturing Technology – Precision Machining (Offering two certificates of workforce with state of completion: 1) Principles of Precision Machining; 2) Manufacturing Technology; and the art training: a Certificate of Recognition, Electronics (Offering Associate in Technical Arts; Certificate of Proficiency; and two certificates of recognition in Exploring Electronics Technical Skills Training: and Electronics) • Composites Manufacturing OC’s Electronics program is one of only 44 colleges and universities accredited • Precision Machining nationally by the FAA as a certified member of the “Technical Operations – • Electronics (TO-CTI) Collegiate Training Initiative Program” (TO-CTI) • Manufacturing Technology Bachelor of Science degrees from Washington State University (WSU) – Bremerton in: Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. FAA Certified Technical Expanded STEM training and experiences throughout county; highlights include: Operations Central Kitsap School District aviation classroom experience in February 2014 as Collegiate Training part of DoD grant funding; expanded to additional classrooms in 2015; Bremerton Initiative Program School District has created a magnet STEM school. (TO-CTI) ▪ Advanced manufacturing experience and training at Olympic College ▪ Accredited mechanical engineering program at Olympic College in cooperation 4-year Degree Programs: with WSU • Electrical Engineering ▪ Transfer of skills from the defense sector (large population of retired and separated military workforce) • Mechanical Engineering ▪ High retention rate attributed to Kitsap’s housing, recreation, healthcare and • CyberSecurity educational opportunities • Business Administration Magnet STEM School Page | 4 Top employer-led advanced manufacturing apprenticeship program in the state! Olympic College and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) awarded the American Association of Community College's Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership Award Kitsap Attracts Aerospace Composites Manufacturer “Upon deciding to move our facility from California to After Six State Search Washington State—we were introduced to KEDA. They warmly ▪ Kitsap Composites (formerly Omohundro), a 50-year old company welcomed us and immediately relocating from Tustin, CA purchased a 41,000 SF facility in Port offered their services and Orchard, WA resources. Their enthusiasm and ▪ The owners cited workforce, training, ease of permitting, and the KEDA’s commitment to welcoming community support as their reasons for selecting Kitsap aerospace manufacturing further ▪ In May 2017 company employs 50 FTE and continues growth pattern solidified our decision to move our company to Kitsap County.“ Accessibility to complex supply chain Cindy and Mark Sparks, Owners Kitsap Composites ▪ Proven success in supplying multifaceted defense sector ▪ Kitsap companies increasing access with new aerospace contracts and certifications ▪ Professional expertise in assisting firms with government contracting and small business requirements (Procurement Technical Assistance Center program) Multi-mode access to markets Close proximity to rail, deep water ports, airfields and interstate highway system in uncongested traffic areas Kitsap Attends International Air Shows with Washington State Delegation ▪ Farnborough 2016 ▪ Paris 2015 ▪ Farnborough 2014 ▪ Paris 2013 Visit kitsapaerospace.com for additional details on why Kitsap is the best choice for the next aerospace company expansion. John Powers Tim Thomson [email protected] [email protected] 00.1.360.536.0996 00.1.208.874.7937 Page | 5 itsap County has a properties, along with multi-mode apprenticeship and degree programs successful track record of transportation access in and out of the have built a strong local and regional supporting the Puget site from railways, airport, a highway skilled workforce in engineering, Sound Naval Shipyard’s system and easy access to two deep manufacturing and assembly. Olympic specialty manufacturing water ports. Port of Bremerton and College (OC) was chosen as the Top 10 Kneeds with industrial use surrounding properties are in Foreign Community Colleges in the