OCTOBER 16, 2018
GROW YOUR BUSINESS AT SOUTH SOUND SUMMIT
We are just 2 weeks away from the South Sound's premier business event. South Sound Summit has something for everyone; from the classroom to the board room.

Hear from regional Community and Business Leaders on topics including economic development, equity, innovation, entrepreneurship, tech, human resources, marketing, and MORE!

Register by October 20th to be entered to win a VIP Experience including a round table with keynote Mitch Lowe!
TACOMA'S UPCOMING SUBAREA PLAN AT CHAMBER LUNCHEON
The Manufacturing Industrial Council for the South Sound (MIC) seeks to keep Pierce County a manufacturing region. Hear from Program Director Meredith Neal on the role the MIC will play in the upcoming subarea plan. Hear additional speakers discuss the latest news with the Port, Trade, and how the tideflats area must remain viable as a South Sound economic driver. MORE INFORMATION HERE  
MEET MICHAEL FOWLER
WORLD TRADE CENTER SENIOR TRADE CONSULTANT
CONSTRUCTION CAREER CONNECTIONS
Interested in a construction career? learn about job opportunities across Sound Transit’s 25-year regional transit expansion of Link light rail, Sounder commuter rail, and bus rapid transit.

Connect with prime contractors, union and pre-apprenticeship program representatives, and Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff, and Pierce County Construction and Building Trades Executive Secretary Mark Martinez, among others at this free event. MORE INFORMATION HERE
NOMINATE A TRANSPORTATION INNOVATOR
Downtown On the Go presents the Transportation Innovator Awards annually to acknowledge and celebrate work being done that helps meet the Downtown On the Go goal of reducing the number of single-occupancy vehicles by 11 percent in downtown Tacoma. Nominees are selected for one of five awards, based on  five categories.

Each year, nominees are reviewed by a committee and Downtown On the Go recognizes the Transportation Innovator Award Winners at our Annual Luncheon. MORE INFORMATION HERE.
THE BIRDS
On October 13, people around Tacoma were treated to Bird, scooters for rent, located downtown and in Old Town, clustered together in nests.

Bird believes the availability of alternate transportation modes like scooters will help increase economic vitality in the downtown area by increasing the likelihood to frequent businesses outside of walking distance or with limited parking. MORE INFORMATION HERE.
THE BUSINESS NEXT DOOR
Join Pierce County Councilmember Connie Ladenburg as she discusses the inspiration, stories, and companies featured in her Business Next Door Series.

$12 MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Hot on the heels of Point Ruston's recent sale, 1313 Broadway, office space located across from the Hotel Murano, was recently sold for $12 million dollars, reinforcing the desirability of South Sound commercial investments. FULL ARTICLE HERE
SPACEWORKS SEEKS COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Last year, as part of their re-brand, Spaceworks' tagline changed from “Vacancy to Vitality” to “Cultivating Creative Communities.” Spaceworks believes that the success of Tacoma’s artists and entrepreneurs depends not only on individual grit and drive, but also a strong and supportive community. We’re stronger when we collaborate, share resources, teach each other, and dare to dream big dreams, together.

In that spirit, we're pleased to announce that we’re looking to add a full-time community relations specialist to our team!  MORE INFORMATION HERE
CONNECT WITH THE ARTS COMMUNITY
Stop by the 950 Gallery this Thursday, for the closing reception of “Sharp Turner” a duel exhibition by Galen Turner and Chris Sharp.

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, October 18th as Center Collision hosts this popular gathering. MORE INFORMATION HERE
MILITARY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Join members of Tacoma Rotary Club #8 for a Veterans Day program recognizing Rotary members that have served in the Armed Forces.

This luncheon will feature the presentation of the 40th Annual Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce John H. Anderson Military Citizen of the Year Award. Named for the past Tacoma mayor, this award honors an outstanding military citizen for civic contributions to resident military personnel.    MORE INFORMATION HERE
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