March 1, 2022
WHAT DOES GOVERNOR INSLEE'S LATEST COVID POLICY MEAN FOR BUSINESS
Washington’s “next chapter” of COVID-19 will be based on empowering families and individuals to protect themselves, rather than having mandates. This is not, however, a time to throw caution to the wind because the pandemic is not over. Businesses will still be allowed to have their own restrictions if they see fit.


HOW THE PUGET SOUND STACKED UP FOR JOB GROWTH IN 2021
As the economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated in 2021, the nation's largest metro areas, which includes the Puget Sound area led the way, accounting for 83.5% of the total metro-area job growth in the nation in 2021.

JOIN COUNCILMEMBER KRISTINA WALKER AT THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL'S MARCH MEETING
Wednesday, March 2 | 9:00am
The MIC continues to advocate for policy and process that makes our business community better together. With that in mind, they invite you to join them for a conversation with City of Tacoma Councilmember Kristina Walker. She will lead share an update on the Tideflats Steering Committee and share her insights and perspectives.

RAPID GROWTH PROMPTS GIG HARBOR COMPANY'S HQ MOVE TO DOWNTOWN TACOMA
Gig Harbor-based residential developer Harbor Custom Development Inc. says it will relocate its headquarters to 1201 Pacific tower in downtown Tacoma. Harbor currently has about 70 employees and expects to add another 25 or so more. The company is running out of space at its current location and rather than find a larger building in Gig Harbor, the company opted to move closer to the region’s talent pool.

DON'T MISS WASHINGTON STATE PATRIOTIC DAY CELEBRATION
March 5, 2022 • Pioneer Middle School, DuPont, WA • 2:00-4:00PM
  • No entry fee
  • Cash prizes for attendance
  • Music by the I Corps Band
  • Outstanding Guest Speaker
  • Awards

SPACEWORKS BUSINESS INCUBATOR COHORT APPLICATIONS OPEN TODAY THROUGH MARCH 31
Whether you're an entrepreneur in the "idea" phase, trying to figure out the "why" behind your business, determine what business structure is best for you, and develop your vision, mission, and values statements, or you're ready to launch, tested your product/service, and have a clear understanding of what you're providing, Spaceworks Incubator programs can help you make your business a reality.

WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
We are excited to welcome all the new Chamber Members who joined our community this past month. We look forward to getting to know you in the coming year, and are here to help you succeed in any way we can.

CONNECT AT SOUTH SOUND BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
Tuesday Mar 8, 2022  | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST
South Sound Business Roundtable is always a fun and informative get together. Upwards of 20 Chamber members join in on an unscripted, informative conversation led by the attendees, covering their challenges, their successes, their concerns, and what they've learned. And you'll leave with helpful take-aways, wonderful networking, and a great start to your day.
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