This Week in the Harbor

February 12, 2024

Thank you to all our incredible Chamber members who joined us at last week's Ribbon Cutting hosted by Gig Harbor Acupuncture & Holistic Health! We hope you had an enjoyable time networking and connecting with fellow professionals! Stay tuned for info about our upcoming Ribbon Cutting events! Learn more about Gig Harbor Acupuncture & Holistic Health using the link below.

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Outdoor Lighting Perspectives design, sell, install, service, and maintain custom landscape and architectural lighting solutions for businesses, residential homes, HOAs, golf courses, restaurants, vacation rentals, and more! They also offer color changing Permanent Roofline Lighting systems and seasonal Holiday lighting designs. Primarily serving the communities of Pierce and Kitsap Counties.

News & Opportunities

Notice of Public Hearing

Notice of Public Hearing Proposal to amend language in Gig Harbor Municipal Code 17.96.025 E. and 17.96.030 A. 1. a. to increase efficiency and help small businesses open or expand in the city. (Feb 15^th at 5:30pm, City Council Chamber or online via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/95353411299). The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to update certain language in the code to make it easier for businesses to open or expand. Please feel free to attend or sign up for public comment. You can find the documents here: click here, then click on Permit Notes for details The Chamber supports the city taking actionable steps toward remove barriers and simplifying the process for businesses to open and expand within the city. The voice of business is being heard.

Please Note: there are two lines of text that would be removed under this amendment. Both pertain to capacity reservations and minor site plan review. This amendment would eliminate the need for a minor site plan review where a proposal, typically a tenant improvement, would necessitate a capacity reservation certificate (CRC) for transportation, water, or sewer. The CRC would then be processed concurrent with the building permit, saving time and cost for the applicant. A minor site plan review is a land-use permit and not necessary. 

Maritime Gig Applications Now Open!

The Maritime Gig Festival is the Summer's biggest event in Gig Harbor! Please join us June 1st and 2nd to celebrate our beautiful city with a weekend of fun and festivities. 2024 applications are now open! To apply visit the link below.

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Update

Many companies are required to report information to FinCEN about the individuals who ultimately own or control them. FinCEN began accepting reports on January 1, 2024. FinCEN has been notified of recent fraudulent attempts to solicit information from individuals and entities who may be subject to reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. The fraudulent correspondence may be titled "Important Compliance Notice" and asks the recipient to click on a URL or to scan a QR code. Read more about this using the link below.

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