PUSHING CONGRESS TO THE 21ST CENTURY
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The Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress is pushing ahead with a bipartisan approach that could produce some of the most important work of the 116th Congress.
“I think the American people certainly see a lot of what happens here and think, ‘Dear God, why is it this broken?’ ” said Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.), the chairman of the 12-member panel, on which Democrats and Republicans have an equal number of seats.
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WASHINGTON IS HOME OF THE BEST ECONOMY IN U.S.
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In a survey of all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., the Evergreen State’s economy ranked No. 1 overall, surpassing Utah, Massachusetts, California and Colorado, respectively.
WalletHub rates the states in three different categories: Economic activity, economic health and innovation potential.
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RETAINING YOUR TALENT IN THE WORKPLACE
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Think about the last person that left your organization, voluntarily or involuntarily. Chances are that they didn't leave because of something that could have been discovered in an interview. They left because of job fit.
Learn how to attract, engage, and kee
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top-performing employees using job fit measurements.
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EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE IN THE SOUTH SOUND
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A skilled workforce is the #1 deciding factor for organizations looking to build, expand, or relocate.
Join the conversation as we engage with area leaders who are developing programs that will lead to increased skill sets, job growth opportunities, and economic prosperity in the South Sound.
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TAKING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST 5% TARIFF ON ALL MEXICAN IMPORTS
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says it's looking into possible legal action to block President Donald Trump from imposing a 5% tariff on imports from Mexico if the nation doesn't crack down on Central American immigrants trying to get into the United States.
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LINKS BETWEEN CIVILIANS AND THE MILITARY CAN BE GOOD FOR BUSINESS
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JBLM is a South Sound economic engine and a great source for employees and contracts.The Chamber's Evergreen Fleet cruise is a chance for civilian and military communities to get to know each other during a day of fun and relaxation. More than 200 attendees and 15 yachts!
Wednesday June 19
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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NEW DENTIST IN DOWNTOWN TACOMA!
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Dr. Charlie Kim, who was born and raised in the PNW, is ready to give back to his community. Through his patient-centered approach he is redefining dentistry by building healthy and confident smiles daily. As a grand opening promotion, Charles Kim Dentistry is offering FREE Opalescence whitening with your new patient exam. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please call
(253) 533-9340
to schedule your new patient appointment!
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SPACEWORKS CACHET: A HUGE SUCCESS!
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Last Thursday, Spaceworks Tacoma held their first dinner fundraiser,
CACHET,
a vibrant evening event where the South Sound community learned about Spaceworks' impact and networked with business and art leaders.
"We raised over $50,000 at our first dinner gala!" said Spaceworks Program Director, Michael Liang. "We exceeded our expectations and are thrilled with the results. Thank you. Your investment in Spaceworks means that we can continue this work, reaching even more artists, creative entrepreneurs, and communities in Tacoma."
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SMALL BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP
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Now is the perfect time to get your books in order so taxes aren't a giant hurdle next year. Or if you have a bookkeeper and CPA already, come learn all the jargon so you know what they're talking about, and how it affects your business. Join Spaceworks and a small business accountant to get your small business tax questions answered.
June 11, 2019
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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THE RAILROAD MADE TACOMA - 150 YEARS LATER STILL GOING STRONG
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This is the summer of anniversaries for spectacular achievement in transportation projects. May 10, 2019 was the 150th anniversary of the driving of a golden spike to signify completion of an east-west railroad linking the West Coast to the rest of the nation’s rail network, an event that turbocharged an already robust drive to settle and develop the West.
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Contractor crews building a new southbound Interstate 5 bridge across the Puyallup River in Tacoma are getting ready to enter a new phase of construction that will move traffic in all lanes of I-5 from McKinley Way to the Port of Tacoma Road into new configurations.
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TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY CHAMBER
950 PACIFIC AVE TACOMA SUITE 300, 98402
253.627.2175 • INFO@TACOMACHAMBER.ORG • WWW.TACOMACHAMBER.ORG
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