CONGRATULATIONS TO TACOMA'S LAURIE JINKINS!
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Democrats in the Washington state House made history this week by selecting Rep. Laurie Jinkins of Tacoma as their next speaker. Jinkins will be the first woman Speaker of the House in Washington history, taking over for Frank Chopp who was the longest-serving Washington Speaker. Jinkins was first elected in 2010 and is Chair of the House Judiciary Committee.
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Do you still have your primary elections ballot and need some help? Take a look at the Tacoma-Pierce County Business Alliance PAC's endorsements.
The PAC's mission is to elect local public officials who promote and support policies that enable business growth and prosperity.
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CELEBRATE TACOMA'S CREATIVE COMMUNITY
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Join us for this fourth annual fundraiser for Spaceworks Tacoma. Spaceworks sits at the intersection of many populations in Tacoma: artists and business owners, property managers and community organizers, financial lenders and civic leaders, newcomers and neighborhood elders.
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NOMINATE YOUR BUSINESS TODAY!
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The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is seeking nominations for our 2019 Spotlight on Business Awards - businesses who have set the standard for exemplary business practices. Get your nomination in before it's too late!
The Award categories are:
- Small Business (1-25 employees)
- Medium Business (26-50 employees)
- Large Business (51+ employees)
- Non-Profit Organization
- Minority-Owned Business
- Veteran-Owned Business
- Business Supporter of the Military
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PARTNERING TO ASSIST JOB SEEKERS IN PIERCE COUNTY
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WorkSource has announced that the Pierce County Library System’s 18 locations have been awarded certification as WorkSource Connection Satellite sites, giving jobseekers access to online workforce development services, free Microsoft technology certifications, WorkSource workshops and programs, and more.
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EXPAND IDEAS AND INTENSIFY RELATIONSHIPS THAT WILL HELP MOVE OUR REGION FORWARD
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The Chamber is hosting Aspire, an intercity conference to develop regional leadership partners, with opportunities to learn and share best practices, innovation, and ideas.
Pittsburgh was selected because of its can-do spirit, and, like Tacoma, Pittsburgh has shifted knowledge and skills to grow technology, arts, entertainment, health care and innovation while maintaining its traditions and identity.
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WANT TO WORK & RELOCATE TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
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Higher paying tech jobs and Fortune 500 companies like Amazon, Starbucks, and Microsoft are attracting a growing number of millennials to the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, according to life insurance agency Haven Life.
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Join us at Cheney Stadium's Cheneyville, for the Chamber's 2019 Summer Celebration - a lunchtime ballpark escape to celebrate colleagues, contacts, and commerce!
- Hotdogs, hamburgers, soft drinks and BEER
- Complimentary tickets to the Tacoma Defiance match
- Photos with Rhubarb, the Rainier's Mascot
- Appearance by Representative Derek Kilmer
- Music, networking, FUN, sun, and more!
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WESTSIDE LEADERS MET WITH CITY MANAGERS
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The Chamber's West Side Branch hosted city managers and administrators for a roundtable discussion about news and issues that affect the business community -- featuring the topics of homelessness, economic development, and transportation efforts.
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Wednesday, August 7 • 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Wednesday, August 13 • 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday, August 15 • 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Friday, August 16 • 7:15 AM to 9:00 AM
Wednesday, August 21 • 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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