JANUARY 9, 2018
A MESSAGE FROM TOM
As the Voice for Business, the Chamber works strategically to influence policy at the local, state and federal level, ensuring the South Sound remains the best place to do business in Washington State.

Each year, the Chamber creates a guide to inform you on upcoming legislative issues that impact the ability to create, retain, and attract jobs in the Tacoma-Pierce County business community.

Check out this year's Legislative Agenda, and let us know how we can help you strengthen and grow your
business.


A Conversation with Rep. Kilmer
Derek Kilmer proudly serves as the United States Representative of Washington's 6th Congressional District and is ready to meet you!

Join the discussion and learn what's in store for your business in 2018.

What Impacts Your Business
One of the hallmarks of successful pro-business policy is creating a booming economy, making Tacoma & Pierce County a desirable place to do business.

Learn what is in store for real estate, local trade, and more as Dr. Neal Johnson presents the 2018 Pierce County Economic Index.

Keeping Jobs in Tacoma Pays Off
Keeping workers in Pierce County will bring transportation and parking dollars that commuters spend back into the community. Additional benefits, tangible and intangible alike, result from growing, keeping, and moving jobs to the South Sound.

"Employers tend to have more philanthropic and civic involvement where they’re based, so there’s a community benefit."

DID YOU KNOW?
As part of your annual investment, you have t he opportunity for a face-to-face discourse with legislators at the state capitol.

This complimentary benefit affords business leaders the opportunity to meet with the Pierce County delegation to discuss matters important to YOUR business. 

Tax Reform and Your Business
On December 22, 2017, the  Tax Cuts and Jobs Act became law . It cuts the  corporate tax rate  from 35 percent to 21 percent beginning in 2018. 

The US Chamber has compiled a backgrounder on the final conference bill as well as a one-pager on its implications for small businesses.

Tacoma School Levy Discussion
On February 13, 2018, Tacoma Public Schools will have two renewal propositions on the ballot. Learn more about the levy funding and their impacts on the community at this month's Government Affairs Committee meeting.


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