SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
GWEN KOHL--WOMAN TO WATCH
Since 2016, Gwen Kohl has helped support entrepreneurs and their business goals through Spaceworks Business Incubator (formerly creative enterprise) program.

As an entrepreneur herself, Gwen knows what it takes to succeed as a small business owner.

From idea to execution, helping businesses create business plans and seeing them to fruition, Gwen is one of the unsung heroes of Tacoma's small business ecosystem.
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SOUTH SOUND SUMMIT--SEPTEMBER SPECIAL!
Hurry and take advantage of our best offer for $50 savings!
Group pricing available.
Prices increase October 1st
 
CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
The Manufacturing Industrial Council for the South Sound holds its Launch Party Sept. 26 with a celebration of the area's manufacturing, industrial and maritime community.

The evening event at Foss Waterway Seaport will honor the rich history and economic impact of industry and maritime in the South Sound and the importance of having the Manufacturing Industrial Council dedicated to the community's interests.

The Launch Party will be preceded by an optional VIP Boat Tour of the Port of Tacoma and other significant sights. Space is limited, so sign up early for a spot!  MORE INFORMATION HERE
TRANSFORM SURVEY-WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
Last week we received two exciting concepts for the future of Tacoma's Theater District. These are the results of a year of stakeholder engagement and numerous creative public events, all designed to re-imagine and transform this downtown experience. Add YOUR voice and share your input through a short online survey :   TAKE SURVEY HERE
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MONTH-LONG OKTOBERFEST AT ALL HARMON AND HUB LOCATIONS
Sign up for one of the 3 Stein Holding Regional Contests on line or at one of our locations. Top 5 best times at each Regional will compete in the Final at the Harmon on October 6th. Contest begins at the Hub Gig Harbor on Saturday September 15th a 3pm - for details on this and all of the other activities visit our
FIND YOUR NEXT EMPLOYEE HERE!
Camo2Commerce offers several different employment and training programs for transitioning service members and active duty spouses including the WorkEx program. 
 
Veteran-friendly companies can apply to host service members and spouses for an 8 week program. A successful WorkEx experience could lead to further support of a compensated on-the-job training for the service member or spouse. 
 
CONNECT WITH THE ARTS COMMUNITY
Spaceworks Tacoma announces “Sharp Turner” a duel exhibition by Galen Turner and Chris Sharp at the  950 Gallery .

Making Tacoma proud for over 65 years (combined), both Galen and Chris are sign makers for money, and art makers for glory. The Sharp Turner experience promises to stroke the highbrow and jerk the lowbrow with neon sculpture, car door paintings, hazardous chemicals, gizmos, fragments, and old things. MORE INFORMATION HERE
BUILD BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS

Chamber After-Hours is a monthly gathering where you are able to build relationships with small, medium, and large Chamber investors.
 
This is your chance to promote your organization, form strategic partnerships, and interact with new businesses .
 
Join us this Thursday, September 20th as the Tacoma Kiwanis and LaQuinta Inn and Suites host this popular event. MORE INFORMATION HERE
INVESTORS IN THE NEWS
THE DOTY GROUP HITS MILESTONE
Only about 0.5 percent of businesses survive for an entire century - Congratulations to   The Doty Group, P.S.  for 100 years in service!

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