Bloggers: We have received the chart of economic indicators for Kitsap County for October 2008 from the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance. For my money, it’s by far the most comprehensive set of indicators that tells how we’re doing as a whole. You’ll see that business-license applications have spiked, and experts have told me more people are becoming entrepreneurs to ride out the recession. Also note that retail sales in unincorporated Kitsap County (translates to Silverdale) are down sharply. Here is the link. Rachel
http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsapbusiness/files/2008/11/economic-snapshop-oct-2008.pdf