Port Orchard is a flourishing West Sound municipality -- driven by a diverse and resilient economy, strong entrepreneurial spirit and historically vital business sectors. Use the choices below to see what makes Port Orchard thrive and to find City resources to help your business grow. Helping businesses in Port Orchard grow and flourish is a major focus of the City of Port Orchard. The City is dedicated to helping foster the region's economic base to improve the quality of life for its citizens and business community. Through many continuing programs and projects, the City creates opportunities for businesses to succeed. Mayor Lary Coppola is focused on creating a vibrant, balanced, and diversified economy that benefits individuals across all income levels in Port Orchard. The Mayor and City Council believe that the growth of Port Orchard’s strategic industry sectors is critical to the future of the city's economy. The City of Port Orchard strives to continually improve its economic development programs to provide the best assistance to businesses. The City welcomes inquiries, comments, and questions from the public. Contracting and Purchasing ServicesCity business, consulting, construction, vendors, contractors, purchasing, RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, ITBs... Economy and TradeEconomic development, business advocates, chamber of commerce... Economic Development & Redevelopment ProjectsAmerican Planning Association (APA): Economic Development Toolkit Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project (3.7 MB) Business licensing, development and planning permits, property use, street and traffic permits... City buildings, vendors, codes and policies, permitting, utilities, home retrofit, recycling neighborhood, community, and regional comprehensive planning... Business LicensesIf you are opening or operating a business within the city limits of Port Orchard, you are required to apply for a business license. Business is defined as any activity, occupation, pursuits or professions with the object of gain, benefit or advantage to the licensee or to another person or class, directly or indirectly, whether part-time or full-time. More Details Port Orchard Philanthropy CenterThe City of Port Orchard and each of its departments, divisions, programs, commissions and facilities are legally qualified charitable beneficiaries.The US Internal Revenue Code specifically identifies municipal governments as qualified charitable beneficiaries. Please see US Internal Revenue Code Section 170(c) and its subsections (1), (2) and (3).* o *Special Note: Political officials, personnel, offices and activities are NOT considered to be "charitable" according to the US Internal Revenue Code. The information in this section is not intended, nor should it be considered, as legal opinion. Donors are urged to consult with their professional advisors for all matters associated with their charitable donations. |