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The Sun Queen and the First Angel Investor

Long before “angel investing” became a fixture, a European scientist and two pioneering women conducted an experiment that not only advanced solar energy technology but also planted the seeds of the funding model that startups rely on today.
The Next Chapter Is Ours To Build

Everywhere I look in Kitsap right now, I see sparks. I see them in the eyes of a first-time founder refining her wireframes late into the night, and in conversations between seasoned business owners sharing insights over coffee. I see them on white board walls at Vibe Coworks, in underwater test environments with Navy Lab…
Bainbridge Bookkeeper Guides Small Business to Solid Ground

Running a small business can feel like walking on water—each step a test of balance, belief, and resilience. For Shannon Raymond-Becker, founder of Pier 52 Bookkeeping, her mission is simple: be the pier that helps other entrepreneurs find solid footing. Based on Bainbridge Island, Pier 52 is more than a bookkeeping firm—it’s a lifeline for…
Kingston Startup Empowers Everyday Boaters

When Tom and Yukie Huebner retired and moved to Kingston, they were excited to enjoy the region’s natural beauty and vibrant boating community. They looked forward to days spent crabbing, fishing, and exploring the waters around Puget Sound. But they quickly realized something that many new boaters do: docking isn’t easy.
How Wautaugua Bay Roasters Is Redefining Coffee

For many coffee drinkers, the ritual of brewing a morning cup is a familiar comfort. But for Jacob Motola, co-founder and CEO of Wautauga Bay Roasters, coffee is more than routine—it’s a longstanding interest that’s become a second career rooted in relationships, respect for the process, and an appreciation for rare, small-lot beans.
Ardell Salsa Brings a Family Recipe to Market

Bainbridge Island resident Ross Eide didn’t originally plan to start a salsa business. But after years of sharing a family recipe—and watching people light up at the first bite—he launched Ardell Salsa, named in honor of his mother, the salsa’s original creator. The first time Eide tried his mom’s salsa, it was a moment he’ll never…
Honeybee Horticulture’s Journey from Side Hustle to Visionary Venture

Honeybee Horticulture is a Kitsap-based event planning and floral design business that also offers charcuterie catering, combining artistic detail with heartfelt personalization to create meaningful, memorable experiences for weddings, celebrations, and community events.
2025 Micro Business Accelerator Celebrates Impact and Growth in Kitsap

Matchstick Lab’s third accelerator cohort graduates with sharpened strategies, meaningful peer connections, and deeper confidence. POULSBO, Washington — Matchstick Lab celebrated the graduation of its largest-ever Micro Business Accelerator cohort on Friday, June 6, capping off a 13-week program that supported more than 150 local businesses and entrepreneurs across Kitsap County. Held at Vibe Coworks…
Sandra Rocha Evanoff’s Global Mission Starts in Kitsap

By Quinn PropstWard Media Staff Reporter This article was first published in Kitsap Business. Read the original article → Poulsbo chef Sandra Rocha Evanoff is using Afro Brazilian cuisine to do more than feed people—she’s building community, fighting food insecurity, and creating space for cultural connection. From her business, Brasil Comes to You, to her work with global initiatives like…