LEARNING FROM PITTSBURGH
AREA LEADERS
BRING IT BACK TO THE SOUTH SOUND
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Photo credit: South Sound Business
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The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber has brought South Sound leaders to the Steel City this week for its inaugural inter-city conference, Aspire. The mission is to reinvigorate the South Sound's commitment to dig deeper, compare and contrast, remove barriers, and find collaborative/inclusive solutions to move our region forward!
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The City of Tacoma is currently accepting applications from organizations for funding to produce publicly accessible art projects within Tacoma city limits in 2020.
Through Nov. 4th, applicants can apply for a flat amount of either $3,000 or $6,000 for their project.
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ALL THE TACOMA CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES IN ONE PLACE AT ONE TIME!
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Join the Chamber as the Candidates for Tacoma City Council weigh in on matters that relate to your business and our community.
Tacoma City Council Candidates:
- John Hines, District 1
- Nathe Lawver, District 1
- David Combs, District 3
- Keith Blocker, District 3
- Conor McCarthy, At-Large Pos. 7
- Courtney Love, At-Large Pos. 7
- Kristina Walker, At-Large Pos. 8
- John O'Loughlin, At-Large Pos. 8
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TODAY IS NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY - GET THE INFORMATION YOU NEED!
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With numerous seats open for Port of Tacoma commission and city council, this is an important election year for citizens and businesses.
The Pierce County Auditor office makes it easy for voters to see general election ballot measures, resolutions, candidates, and voter registration.
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SOUTH TACOMA RIDING ON THE REGION'S AEROSPACE INDUSTRY JET STREAM
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When
Tool Gauge
CEO Debbie Lee boards an airplane, she notices things other passengers probably overlook or take for granted.
Today, the company, which is one of only a handful of Boeing-certified Class I and Class II plastic shops in the world capable of machining full five-axis parts, has two divisions — one for plastic injection molding, and another for machining metal.
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CONNECTING SOUTH SOUND TO JBLM
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At October's Military Affairs Forum, the business community will learn how the recently-awarded Office of Economic Adjustment Grant is helping South Sound Military & Communities Partnership (SSMCP) accomplish some of their important work:
- Studying localized transportation impacts
- Seeking ways to provide and coordinate adequate off-installation housing for active duty service members and their dependents
- Expanding conservation banking and conservation partnering opportunities in Pierce and Thurston counties
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAGGING - WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE SOUTH SOUND?
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While tech startups and businesses are moving to the South Sound, Tacoma's focus is to keep local talent by creating affordable housing options.
Next week it will be one year since Tacoma’s Affordable Housing Action Strategy was published and presented to the City Council. For all its progress, the fact remains: Tacoma’s need for affordable housing is growing each year, and the pace of adding new units is lagging demand.
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U.S. CHAMBER SEEKING CHANGE-MAKER
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking for a new Congressional and Public Affairs Manager for the Northwest region, interacting with state/local chambers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska.
If you have any experience in lobbying, working on a campaign, or in a similar environment, we encourage you to become a change-maker at the regional level!
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WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF TACOMA'S 30TH ANNUAL CONSULAR ASSOCIATION RECEPTION
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Join WACT for their annual Consular Association Reception (CAR) in honor of the individuals who serve their home country's interests and further global development across Washington.
Hosted since 1988, the event celebrates the relationships that position Washington as a leading state in economic, trade and cultural exchange. The CAR honors the ties that bind us and the individuals dedicated to this work.
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WATCH TOM'S VIDEO TO LEARN HOW TO WIN A FREE TICKET TO SOUTH SOUND SUMMIT!
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Today (Tuesday) • 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday, September 25 • 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday, September 27 • 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
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Wednesday, October 2 • 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Tuesday, October 8 • 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday, October 9 • 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
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TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY CHAMBER
950 PACIFIC AVE TACOMA SUITE 300, 98402
253.627.2175 • INFO@TACOMACHAMBER.ORG
WWW.TACOMACHAMBER.ORG
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