JANUARY 29, 2019

EVEN WITH RECESSION THREATS, LOCAL ECONOMY POISED TO STAY STRONG

It is not a matter of if a global downturn will occur, it is a matter of when. There is no crystal ball predicting the moment that things will turn south — and they may already have done so. Seattle, however, may be set up to survive this next recession, thanks to a strong technology-based job market. READ FULL ARTICLE

BUZZING THROUGH LOCAL NEWS: TACOMA'S BREWERY BLOCKS Horizon Partners Northwest just released new renderings of the $50 million development south of the University of Washington Tacoma between 21st and 23rd streets, facing South C Street and Commerce.  READ MORE

ECONOMIC FORECAST FOR TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY LOOKS PROMISING Last Wednesday, the Chamber presented the local and national economic forecast for 2019 - which included unemployment rates dropping, updates on housing and real estate, and expected international & domestic volume increases for the Port of Tacoma. Attendees left the event with an online version of the Pierce County Economic Index (PCEI) report - to help businesses make economically-sound decisions. SEE EVENT PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK

HEALTHY EMPLOYEES MAKE A PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT We're all more productive when we're feeling good. The question is how do we stay healthy with all the demands we have from work and life. Find out what local businesses and organizations are doing to make health and wellness a priority in their workplaces, and get ideas on how you can make your workplace a healthy, happy, and productive environment. REGISTER AND SEE WORKWELL AWARD NOMINEES

FOSTERING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS SINCE 1970 The World Trade Center Tacoma (WTCT) has been bringing international trade relationships together since 1970, and on February 13, will be recognizing excellence in international trade at its 25th annual Globe Awards. This is an opportunity to connect with trade leaders and help celebrate the people and organizations who have made outstanding contributions this past year. MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

SEO DOESN'T HAVE TO BE HARD Ty Belknap, CEO of Port Bell, Inc., will be helping businesses understand the tools that are important for improving your website's SEO, as well as traps that should be avoided. This is a second in a series, the first of which sold out. Register early so you don't miss out. LEARN MORE

GETTING LOANS FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS Starting and growing a small business in is not an easy task. Whether it is a retail store, new service business or manufacturing a product, each business has its unique challenges. As most business owners know, the #1 issue small businesses face is getting access to capital. Learn more from Chamber Member, Paul Long of Timberland Bank, about SBA business loan programs. READ MORE

BE RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRIBUTIONS The Tahoma Business Environmental Award recognizes a business's implementation of environmental stewardship practices, such as waste reduction, recycling programs, or energy conservation. Does this sound like your business? NOMINATE YOUR BUSINESS TODAY!

SPACEWORKS TACOMA UPDATES

MAKING DESIGN WORK FOR YOU! Come learn about how to make the most of your company brand, and how to design products to better promote your business in the world with this small business workshop on branding, merchandising, and prototyping!  Please bring a laptop or tablet if you have one, and any graphic design work you've had done for your business, to discuss.  REGISTER TODAY

CALLING LOCAL CREATORS: SHOWCASE YOUR WORK Spaceworks Tacoma is accepting applications from Pacific Northwest artists and curators to host an exhibition in the 950 Gallery APPLICATION

EVENTS AND RESOURCES

Business Leadership Academy Small Business Roundtable - South End Lunch & Learn - SEO Pitfalls to Avoid Small Business Roundtable - University Place Government Affairs Committee Meeting Brews for a Better Tacoma feat. Council Member Robert Thoms Relocation Guide

CHECK OUT THE CHAMBER'S AWARD-WINNING VIDEO

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