MARCH 20, 2018

MAXIMIZE YOUR INVESTMENT CHAMBER ORIENTATION Join the Chamber Monday, March 26th at Historic 1625 Place for Chamber Orientation. This gathering is a great way for current and prospective Chamber members to get familiar or reacquainted with all the programs and benefits of Chamber Membership. Connect with Chamber Staff and other business leaders while learning about advocacy programs, volunteer opportunities, and MUCH MORE. MORE INFORMATION HERE.

NEW CRANES RAISE BIG QUESTIONS With the anticipation of the arrival of new cranes at the Port of Tacoma, many local residents wondered why these were being imported all the way from China. Surely there is a state-side manufacturer that makes the same product? The answer to this question opens the door to a larger conversation about the future of trade. FULL ARTICLE HERE

DID YOU KNOW Since March 2017, the Chamber has managed the World Trade Center Tacoma (WTCTA). This organization assists businesses in introducing their products to the international market and offers services such as business consultation, translation, and trade missions.  MORE INFORMATION HERE

MEET GABRIEL BROWN Artscapes and 950 Gallery Coordinator

CONNECT WITH THE ARTS COMMUNITY Art spaces are a great way for business leaders to mingle with the community and make connections.   Visit 950 Gallery as artist Katlyn Hubner's exhibit, #SEXUNTOLD debuts this Thursday with an opening reception.     MORE INFORMATION

LAST CHANCE TO WEIGH IN Tonight at City Council, one of 9 candidates will be appointed to temporarily fill the District 2 seat of Robert Thoms.   There is still time to contact your Council Members and let them know who YOU think should lead District 2.   INFORMATION ON CANDIDATES HERE   CONTACT CITY COUNCIL

AFTER HOURS A SUCCESS! Last Thursday nearly 400 business leaders made connections and built relations ships at the Chamber's annual Happy Hour Business Expo. Chamber After Hours is a prime opportunity to promote your organization, form strategic partnerships, and interact with new businesses. ​ INFORMATION ABOUT NEXT MONTHS AFTER HOURS

GROW YOUR NETWORK, FIND SOLUTIONS Every business has had to start at the bottom at some point and we all know that the climb to the top is not an easy one. Small Business Roundtable is a peer-to-peer forum held three times per month, where small businesses can gather to discuss business issues, share solutions, and develop new ideas to help them succeed. Take advantage of this complimentary resource, and strengthen your business acumen. MORE INFORMATION

NEXT GEN ENTREPRENEURS Join the Chamber Wednesday evening as the 2017-2018 Young Entrepreneurs present to a panel of local investors in order to obtain funding for their new businesses and social movements. MORE INFORMATION

EVENTS AND RESOURCES Chamber Relocation Guide West Side Wake Up Ambassadors Club Small Business Roundtable-- Downtown Tacoma Urban Elk Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting West of the Waterway Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

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