DECEMBER 18, 2018
EMPOWER YOUR EMPLOYEES TO LEAD
Does your business or organization have current and emerging leaders ready to engage with the business community? The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's Business Leadership Academy would be a great fit!

Develop leadership skills, link with a mentor, and interact with exemplary leaders. This program p rovides individuals with a foundation for a lifelong commitment to leadership through awareness of key issues affecting organizations in this region.
LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Presented each February, WorkWell recognizes employers committed to improving health and wellness in the workplace. Stand out from the competition and be recognized as an industry leader by nominating yourself!

FAST FERRY SERVICE COMING TO TACOMA?
Kitsap Transit launched a passenger-only Fast Ferry from Kingston to Seattle last month. At-Large City Councilmember Ryan Mello conducted a 'Tacoma Fast Ferry Feasibility Study' for a Tacoma to Seattle route showing there is a possibility.

WHAT'S GOING TO REPLACE SHARIS AT WESTGATE
The old Shari’s restaurant building in Tacoma’s Westgate neighborhood is gone and starting construction of a new building. What will be the next move for Westgate? The answer is - Mod Pizza.

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RELIVE NYE COMING TO DOWNTOWN
On December 31, the City of Tacoma and Downtown: On the Go! are partnering with Kim Archer and Foster’s Creative to bring ReLive NYE to Tollefson Plaza. This event is a monument to the enduring joy of New Year’s Eve, and beauty of our community.

CHAMBER STAFF SPOTLIGHT
David Treadwell IV, Business Advocacy Intern
FIND YOUR NEXT EMPLOYEE HERE
Camo2Commerce   offers several different employment and training programs for transitioning service members and active duty spouses including the WorkEx program. 
 
Veteran friendly companies can apply to host service members and spouses for an 8 week program. A successful WorkEx experience could lead to further support of a compensated on-the-job training for the service member or spouse.

SPACEWORKS UPDATES
SPACEWORKS GRADUATION
We’re pleased to announce the newest entrepreneurs graduating from the Business Planning Cohort, just one of the many programs we offer in our Spaceworks Incubator. Over the past 12 weeks, nine entrepreneurs and small business owners have determined the feasibility of their business ideas, researched their markets, created marketing and financial plans, and determined their launch or growth strategies.

950 GALLERY CLOSING EXHIBITION
Did you know that the Chamber supports a downtown art gallery? Managed through Spaceworks, the 950 Gallery features exhibitions from local and regional artists. Join us for Barry Johnson’s closing reception on Thursday, December 20.

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CONVENE WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS IN D.C.
The Chamber  takes a group of member investors to the nation's capital so that area business leaders and civic officials can participate in meetings with our Congressional delegation, military officials, and federal agency representatives.

LOCAL ECONOMIC FORECAST, NATIONAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Join us for this breakfast event where the 2019 annual forecast of the area's economic well-being, the Pierce County Economic Index (PCEI) Report, is presented. These insights on the local, regional, and national aspects of the economy make this an invaluable event for local businesses who want assistance in determining their business outlook.

CHAMBER MEMBER IN NEWS
Hoarders Attic Thrift Shop started in Federal Way. Tacoma’s Fern Hill district now embraces it as one of its own.

PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE UPDATE
Paid Family and Medical Leave is a shared benefit that gives every Washingtonian support when they can’t be at work. It means people don’t have to
choose between their job, their health, and their family.

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