Lunchtime Lightning Talk: The Resilient Entrepreneur

Join us this month for real talk with 3 local entrepreneurs, here to share their entrepreneurial journey, including all the highs and lows, the roadblocks they’ve encountered, and the support that has made a difference.
Come ready to listen, learn, find new inspiration, and reflect on ways to keep yourself from burning out, whether you have a retail or service-based business. Leave your ego at the door, and engage in authentic conversations from peers who are in the trenches and 'doing the thing', battle scars and all.
Informal conversation and networking begins at 11:30am. Lightning Talks begin at 12pm and end promptly at 1pm. BYO lunch!

Join us on May 01, 11:30AM, Rice Fergus Miller in Bremerton

11:30 am- 12pm Mix, mingle and network

12:00pm - 12:30pm Lighting Talks x 3

12:30pm- 1:00pm Discussion, debate, Q&A

Speakers to be announced soon!

Matchstick Lab is dedicated to making Kitsap the go-to place to launch and grow businesses that benefit the region and bring value to the world. By partnering with regional, national, and international sponsors, Matchstick Lab delivers education, investment, and storytelling resources that ignite the full potential of startup and business development in Kitsap, and celebrate our distinct heritage, resources, and talents.

Thanks to fiscal sponsorship through the Kitsap Community Foundation, Matchstick Lab operates as a 501(c)(3), ensuring accessibility and support for startups, small businesses, and social enterprises. Learn more at matchsticklab.co.

Thank you to our funders and partners:

Executed by Matchstick Lab, the 2025 Micro Business Accelerator is generously funded by the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) with funding provided by the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA), thanks to a grant made by the Washington State Department of Commerce.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rice Fergus Miller, Inc., 275 5th Street, Bremerton, United States