DECEMBER 4, 2018
AS GOES THE ALASKA ECONOMY,
SO GOES TOTE
With over 80% of goods shipped to Alaska going through the Port of Tacoma, the economies of Alaska and the South Sound are heavily interdependent. Grace Greene, President of TOTE Maritime Alaska looks toward future growth optimistically.
 
 “We expect [oil] production to go up probably in the next two to seven years,” said Greene. “When oil and gas production is strong, we definitely see an increase in jobs.” That, in turn, could lead to increased shipments of consumer goods, vehicles, heavy equipment and building materials and things that that go along with it.
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MCMENAMINS ELKS TEMPLE ANNOUNCES OPENING DATE
Last week the much anticipated McMenamins Elks Temple announced an opening date of April 24, 2019. Touting 45 rooms, a live music venue that seats 700, and a seven-barrel brewery just to name a few features, you will want to make sure you get your room reserved this week when reservations open. MORE INFORMATION HERE.
SHOP LOCAL, SUPPORT BUSINESS
We are in the midst of C hannukah and just THREE WEEKS away from Christmas. Support local businesses AND take care of last-minute shopping at the 3 rd  Annual Holiday Haul Crawl on Pac Ave on December 8. MORE INFO HERE  
NEW TARIFFS HALTED FOR 90 DAYS
While at the G20 Summit, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to keep their trade war from escalating with a promise to halt the imposition of new tariffs for 90 days. The U.S. will leave existing tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods at 10 percent. After 90 days, if there’s no progress on structural reform, the U.S. will raise those tariffs to 25 percent

China gets a delay on additional tariffs, while the U.S. gets greater purchases of agriculture goods while retaining leverage to push for more structural changes to the economy. FULL ARTICLE HERE
WHAT IS IN STORE FOR OUR ECONOMY?

One of the hallmarks of successful pro-business policy is a booming economy, making Tacoma & Pierce County a desirable place to live and do business.

Hear what is on the economic horizon as the Pierce County Economic Index is presented January 23rd. Reserve your corporate table today! MORE INFORMATION HERE
EMPOWER YOUR EMPLOYEES TO LEAD

All organizations need effective leaders to achieve organizational goals and remain competitive in an ever-changing market.

The Business Leadership Academy is a n opportunity for current and emerging leaders to develop skills that propel their career while improving their effectiveness as a leader. Increase the leadership skills of your emerging employees who will shape tomorrow. MORE INFORMATION HERE  
MORE APPRENTICESHIPS COMING TO THE SOUTH SOUND
In a $10 million deal, Davis Property & Investment announced the sale and development of the Northwest Carpenters Institute of Washington's newest campus as part of Northwest Landing in DuPont.

Building 6 will be an approximately 40,500-square-foot industrial building complete with 21,000 square feet of office, classrooms, computer labs, student lounge, and other specialty areas, and will train candidates accepted into the carpenters’ apprenticeship program. FULL ARTICLE HERE
SPACEWORKS INFO SESSION COMING TO DUPONT
Did you know that Spaceworks serves all of Pierce County?

Join the next info session in DuPont on Thursday, December 6, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at the Best Western (1400 Wilmington Dr).

Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, an artist, or just looking for studio space in Tacoma, Spaceworks can help you achieve your dreams.
MAJOR EMPLOYERS ANNOUNCED

The  Economic Development Board for Tacoma -Pierce County has released its 2018 Major Employers list. Health Care and the Public Sector continue to dominate this list comprised of employers with more than 100 employees. With the recent real estate boom, it is no surprise that James Hardie Building Products , with a 57.9 percent year-over-year increase and Absher Construction (47.8 percent), were two of the region's fastest growing companies. MORE INFORMATION HERE
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BATTLE OF THE DJs COMING TO TO TACOMA

Live at the historic Tacoma Armory, the region’s best EDM DJs will compete in an epic, winner-take-all battle. Tickets on sale now (VIP sold out). 

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