get to know US!

The Port Orchard Bay Street Association (POBSA) provides public support in many ways: building community through a vibrant downtown; facilitating local involvement in downtown interests; marketing the destination to visitors and locals; and promoting the vitality of our downtown waterfront area.

POBSA is governed by 13 board directors, each representing a variety of voices within our downtown community.

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who we are

The Port Orchard Bay Street Association has been a supporting force of the local business community for over 20 years. POBSA is a powerful voice for our community and for the future of downtown Port Orchard.

our vision

We envision a thriving and welcoming waterfront community that is full of life. Where old friends meet up and new friends are just a conversation away.

our mission

Supporting our local business community with events, opportunities, tourism marketing and championing incredible experiences for visitors and locals alike.

ways you can get involved

  • become a member

    Memberships are available to businesses and individuals of South Kitsap who are interested in supporting our historic downtown community.

  • volunteer

    Teamwork makes the dream work and it takes all of us working together to create a downtown environment we can be proud of. Volunteer for an event once a year or all of them!

  • sponsor an event

    Contribute financially by supporting an event. Interested in becoming a financial supporter? Email us for more information.

Meet the Board

  • SAM SMITH

    PRESIDENT
    Smith & Co

  • Jared FAGAN

    VICE PRESIDENT
    Find the Path Books

  • MELANIE WINNETT

    TREASURER
    Create It Woodworks

  • Melanie Loring

    SECRETARY
    CAYA Massage

  • Monika Adams

    Past President 2024
    Community Volunteer

  • COREEN HAYDOCK

    Past President '20-'22
    Waterman Mitigation Partners

  • KATHLEEN WILSON

    Past President '17-'19
    Port Orchard Library

  • LUDY GARVIN

    Kitsap Bank

  • SARAH BUTLER

    G Anderson Group LLC

  • Julian Maltby

    C-Side Records

  • James Weaver

    Port Orchard Marina

  • Meg Sheridan

    Damn Fine Pizza

  • Shelby Nelson

    Brickhouse 714

Contact us

Email us at pobsainfo@gmail.com or fill out the contact form.