The Kitsap SEED Project - Sustainable Energy and Economic Development

Contact Info:
Tim Thomson

Port of Bremerton
360.674.2381 x 24
360.674.2807 (fax)

SEED Open House

	August 15, 2007:

Port Commission Moves Kitsap SEED Project to Next Stage

The Bremerton Port Commission, during the week of February 25, 2008 made a series of decisions that move the Kitsap SEED project on to its next stage. The staff has been directed to undertake, in close consultation with the Commission, several due diligence tasks. They are:

Review of all project contracts
Third-party review of the business incubator business plan
Third-party review of the project’s financing plans
Establish partnerships with research institutions
Review development opportunities in the South Kitsap Industrial Area with regional developers

Additionally the Commission tasked the Commission President Cheryl Kincer and Port CEO Ken Attebery to review existing consultant contracts and grant contracts, funds from which are now being used on design and initial construction of the project to determine which work should continue to conclusion and where cost savings could be realized.

The project program and building plans are nearing completion. Major funding requests due in early 2008 have been submitted. Port staff will continue to work at the local, state and federal level to gain funds for the project.

The conclusions of these efforts will be reported back to the full Commission as they are completed.

Where yesterday's "alternatives" are becoming today's better solutions

Public and private partners in the community of Kitsap County, Washington are investing in America's energy future. By creating a sustainable business campus and developing an extensive toolset, the project will enable energy technology and sustainable development pioneers to successfully navigate the course from research and conceptualization, to product and market, allowing them to become the front runners in the next energy generation.

The Project

On the leading edge of technology and sustainable design, The Kitsap SEED Project promotes the success of its dynamic industry and business partners:

Attracting technology leaders throughout the emerging new energy and sustainable technology industries.
Championing sustainable practices in site and building design and promoting sustainable business.
Featuring partner products and innovations in facility construction and providing test areas to promote continuing innovation.
Promoting efficiency, innovation and market development with tools that can provide greater profit and operational savings through collaboration and resource sharing in areas like research, time to market, employee training and assistance as well as other interrelated needs.

The Place

Kitsap County lies on the western side of the high technology Puget Sound region surrounded by mountains, water and incredible views.

The Kitsap SEED Project is located on 60 acres in the Port of Bremerton's Olympic View Business Park with access to Bremerton National Airport, rail lines, state highways, a deep water port, a fiber-optic backbone and reliable low cost power.