A FOND FAREWELL
This week the Chamber bids adieu to two business champions and community change-makers. Their impact has been significant in improving lives for the south sound community, supporting artists, entrepreneurs, and service members. It has been an honor to work alongside Spaceworks Manager,
Heather Joy
, and Veterans and Business Coordinator,
Rachel Turner-Bensen
. We wish them the best on their next journey!
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A LETTER FROM HEATHER JOY
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After 5 years, Spaceworks Manager Heather Joy is set to return to her own art and small business,
HOLDstudios
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During her time at Spaceworks, Heather grew staff from 1 to 4 FTE, helped launch over 100 new businesses through the Incubator training program, and supported 175 artists in their creative and artistic pursuits just to name a few accomplishments.
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THANK YOU RACHEL TURNER-BENSEN!
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Rachel Turner-Bensen came to the Chamber in 2016 with a focus on using her experience and connections in the military community to facilitate placements of transitioning service members and military spouses in permanent, family wage jobs. In 2017 Rachel was instrumental in completing over 1200 placements!
Rachel will continue her work supporting service members in the non-profit sector.
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THE SOUTH SOUND IS A GREAT PLACE TO START A BUSINESS
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According to the state's Department over Revenue, since 2015 over 28,000 new businesses have been launched in Pierce County, and in 2018 one out of every 10 startups in Washington are located here as well.
With lower operating costs, a business-friendly environment, and resources for entrepreneurs, including Spaceworks, the South Sound is quickly becoming the best place to start a business in Washington State!
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BUSINESS INCUBATOR INFO SESSION
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Grow your creative business with Spaceworks Incubator. This training and coaching program for Tacoma entrepreneurs provides relevant and meaningful small business training, technical assistance, workshops, and peer-to-peer support.
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SUPPORT INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS
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The results are in! On Friday night, June 8th, the community came together for Spaceworks' 3rd annual fundraiser, NEON, to celebrate local creativity and show support for
Spaceworks programs and services
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Your tax-deductible gift will help create more opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs in Tacoma. If 200 Tacomans each donated just $35 right now it would close the gap and smash the goal!
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NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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In an effort to address workforce development and labor shortage, Tacoma Public Schools is launching a new program to train high-school students in the medical field.
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NATIONAL TOUR COMING TO TACOMA
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Conceptualized by serial entrepreneur, producer, and bestselling author Randi Zuckerberg,
Sue's Tech Kitchen
is a STEM-fueled adventure for the mouth and mind that empowers kids to engage with tomorrow’s tech, and revolutionizes family dining in the process.
Sue's Tech Kitchen is coming to Tacoma this summer. Visitors of all ages can enjoy 3D printed s'mores, robots controlled by candy, edible chemistry experiments, treat-delivering drones, and much more!
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US CHAMBER TAKES POSITION ON IMMIGRATION
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Immigrants and undocumented workers play a necessary and vital role in today's economic ecosystem. Creating a legal and fair path for immigration is essential to ensure free enterprise. To read the US Chamber's position,
click here
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To find your elected representatives and share your position,
click here.
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Beginning on Monday, July 9
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, Tacoma Power will begin a project on the 11
th
Street (Murray Morgan) Bridge to bring two new power distribution circuits over the bridge superstructure from the East F Substation into the downtown Tacoma underground electrical grid.
To see how the project may impact your business,
click here
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View the Chamber's Award-Winning Video
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