January 18, 2022
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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS FOR THE HORIZONS ECONOMIC FORECAST
The Horizons Economic Forecast promises to be an exciting, important, and informative event for businesses who want to know what to expect in the coming year and want to be able to make informed decisions for growth. We wouldn't be able to provide this valuable service without the support of our generous sponsors.


BE THE CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN YOUR COMMUNITY
State Farm IS Celebrating Its 100th Anniversary with 100 $25,00 Community grants
State Farms Neighborhood Assist program will award 100 $25,000 grants to nonprofit organizations to help fund neighborhood improvement projects. Additionally, they’re doubling the number of cause submissions to 4,000.
The program officially launches on February 16 at 1pm ET.

INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUSION: A TIE THAT CAN BIND AMERICA TOGETHER
The historic bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently signed into law by President Biden provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to close the opportunity gaps that exist in our nation’s core infrastructure. 

LOCAL VS. CHAIN STORES: HERE’S HOW TACOMANS SHOP
This recent survey of Tacomans' shopping habits gives us food for thought when we're making decisions on how to spend our money. The survey asked questions such as...
  • During the holiday season, do you do most of your gift shopping online or in-person?
  • What amount of your gift shopping is online?
  • What amount of your gift shopping is in-store?
  • Where do you do most of your in-person shopping?
Plus much more!!

THE TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY CHAMBER IS LOOKING FOR A NEW CEO
The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is looking for a President & CEO. If you are interested or know of a great candidate use this link to learn more about the job description and how to apply. Applications close this Friday, January 21.

MLK JR DAY GIVES US A MOMENT TO THINK ABOUT WHERE WE ARE AS A COUNTRY - IT'S IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE THINKING ABOUT HOW WE CAN DO BETTER
In a post yesterday, Grit City Magazine did a great job summarizing where we've come from, the continuing effects our past has on our present, and some of the obligations we as a larger business community have to try to make our future brighter for all.

This photo, courtesy of @tacomalibrary’s Northwest Room, was taken on April 7, 1968 as mourners marched from Hilltop to the City-County Building.

COLUMBIA BANK CENTER IN TACOMA SELLS FOR $58M
A limited liability corporation associated with Cleveland-based Boyd Watterson Asset Management has acquired Columbia Bank Center in downtown Tacoma for $58 million, according to a report by the Puget Sound Business Journal. This marks the third sale of an office tower in downtown Tacoma in less than a month. The Tacoma Financial Center sold in late December for $41.3 million and the 16-story office tower at 1119 Pacific Ave. traded for $6.5 million.

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