GSBA, Washington's LGBTQ+ and allied chamber, welcomes the Kitsap business community to come together for a roundtable discussion.
About this event
Whether traveling by ferry, bridge, or highway, bringing dollars to Kitsap County through tourism should be inclusive, no matter who you are.

This roundtable welcomes community leaders and small business owners across Kitsap County to discuss needs for local small businesses, the tourism and hospitality industry, and LGBTQ+ community. Our discussion will center on building bridges for Kitsap County's tourism industry, working together for our collective economic recovery, attracting tourists from Seattle and beyond, and expanding these opportunities throughout the County - all through a lens of inclusivity and equity.

This event is free to attend, although registration is required. We can't wait to have your voice at the table. Come prepared with a list of questions!

Our Roundtable Facilitators:

Ilona Lohrey (she/her), GSBA VP of Membership & Programs
Rachael Brister (she/her), Owner of RCB Communications, specializing in connecting your business to the LGBTQ+ community
Rob Leslie (he/him), Director of Partnership & Destination Services at Visit Seattle
Event Schedule

​9:00 - 9:15 AM - Breakfast Bites & Greetings

9:15 - 11:00 AM - Roundtable

Getting There

Our event will take place at Suquamish Clearwater Casino's Billy Frank Jr. Hall. It's best to part in the lot in front of the resort or in the West Garage. If parked in the West Garage, either walk down the outside stairs or take the elevator to the second floor of the parking garage and walk across lot to the resort.

This event is proudly presented in partnership with GSBA, Washington's LGBTQ+ and allied chamber; Visit Bainbridge Island; Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce; Bainbridge Island Downtown Association; Silverdale Chamber of Commerce; Bremerton Chamber of Commerce; and South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you to our Host Sponsor, Suquamish Clearwater Casino