KEDA Fall Forum: LEVEL UP- The Future of Kitsap's Economy

100 Washington Avenue,Bremerton WA 98337

20 October, 2022

Description

Join us October 20th, from 1-5pm at the Kitsap Conference Center for a look at the opportunities, challenges shaping Kitsap's future economy. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Martin Karl Vanags, Martin Karl Consulting , will present Kitsap's Economy: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future. Also featuring: Inflation & Workforce: The Story So Far, Anneliese Vance-Sherman, Ph.D., Regional Labor Economist at State of WashingtonInclusive Hiring: Realities and Rewards (Panel) Moderator: Dedra Miller, Executive Director, Holly Ridge CenterWAV-C: Introducing Maritime Autonomy Seth Abelson, WAV-C Program ManagerGrowing the Kitsap's Start Up Economy (Panel) Moderator: Alanna Imbach, founder, Vibe CoworksKEYNOTE SPEAKER: Martin Karl Vanags, Martin Karl Consulting is an economic development professional of thirty-five years. He has worked in a wide range of roles in economic development, community development, city management and entrepreneurship. After years working in Illinois, Indiana and New York State, Vanags is leading efforts to lead economic developers through the challenges posed by climate change. Vanags has served on numerous professional boards and commissions related to economic development in the communities he has served including serving on the Board of the International Economic Development Council. Vanags has a Masters degree in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science form Illinois State University and is a Certified Economic developer.